Waterloo,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Taxation in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo
University of Waterloo
|
Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
23,088
(c. USD16,602.3)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
20 months
The Master of Taxation (MTax) program is a cutting-edge graduate initiative that bridges learning across various disciplines, integrating course content, program-wide knowledge, and practical work experience. Employing a specialized educational approach, it cultivates distinctive capabilities that set our graduates apart as sought-after experts in Canada's tax sector. Delivered by the University of Waterloo with classes conducted in downtown Toronto, this pioneering program equips graduates with comprehensive tax expertise spanning policy analysis, research methodologies, legal interpretation, estate planning, corporate structuring, and risk assessment. The curriculum blends technical mastery with essential professional skills such as effective communication, analytical reasoning, ethical practice, lifelong learning, and strategic problem-solving for business and client relationships. Our diverse student body comprises both recent Canadian business graduates aspiring to tax careers and experienced professionals like accountants, attorneys, and tax specialists seeking to enhance or formalize their taxation knowledge. Available in full-time and part-time formats, the program is specially designed to accommodate the varied requirements of our participants.
Note- Full-time students complete four courses per term, engage in two 4-month work placements, and finish the program within 20 months
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Students from a wide variety of backgrounds are welcome.
Successful completion of a four-year Honours Degree, or equivalent, with at least a 75% average is required or a three-year Degree, or equivalent, with at least a 75% average, 8 years of Canadian tax-related work experience showing career advancement and a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score of at least 550, or equivalent Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score using ETS's GRE Comparison Table for Business Schools.
A one page statement detailing your interest in the Master of Taxation program.
Students will be assessed by an Admissions Committee. Students who are lacking the necessary fundamentals of Canadian income taxation and accounting to begin work in the tax field will be required to successfully complete TAX 600 Introductory Tax and Accounting for MTax Students, a course covering these areas.
An interview may also be required
GMAT may be required.
Resume
Detailing the student's previous work experience
Supplementary information form (SIF)
The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion
Transcript(s)
References
Two references are required, at least one academic
Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25, IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5).
Successful completion of a four-year Honours Degree, or equivalent, with at least a 75% average is required or a three-year Degree, or equivalent, with at least a 75% average, 8 years of Canadian tax-related work experience showing career advancement and a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score of at least 550, or equivalent Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score using ETS's GRE Comparison Table for Business Schools.
A one page statement detailing your interest in the Master of Taxation program.
Students will be assessed by an Admissions Committee. Students who are lacking the necessary fundamentals of Canadian income taxation and accounting to begin work in the tax field will be required to successfully complete TAX 600 Introductory Tax and Accounting for MTax Students, a course covering these areas.
An interview may also be required
GMAT may be required.
Resume
Detailing the student's previous work experience
Supplementary information form (SIF)
The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion
Transcript(s)
References
Two references are required, at least one academic
Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25, IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5).
Tuition
CAD
23,088