Graduate Degrees in Accounting & Taxation

Accounting & Taxation

CU Boulder’s accounting and taxation degrees transform you into a financial professional who understands and uses the language of business. With curricula focused on logical reasoning, these graduate programs allow you to help organizations solve critical problems and make better decisions.

Apply in-demand financial skills in and out of the classroom as you pursue your master’s degree. More than 80% of accounting and taxation graduate students participate in a paid internship that allows them to use classroom theories in real business settings.

Degree Types

MS

Land a competitive job. Over 90% of CU Boulder accounting and taxation students have a job at graduation.

Learn from internationally recognized research faculty and award-winning teachers.

Become a certified public accountant. The Leeds School of Business has the No. 1 CPA exam pass rate in Colorado. 

Degree Options & Application Requirements

Accounting Taxation
Accounting

Accounting

Master of Science in Accounting

  • Can be completed in 9–20 months
  • Focus area not required
  • Thesis not required
Application Deadlines & Requirements:

To learn about the upcoming term application deadlines, please visit the Graduate School website.

   For program details, review the .

Taxation

Master of Science in Taxation

  • Can be completed in 9–20 months
  • Focus area not required
  • Thesis not required
Application Deadlines & Requirements

To learn about the upcoming term application deadlines, please visit the Graduate School website.

   For program details, review the .

Research Areas

  • Auditing
  • Risk Factors/Analysis
  • Taxes and Taxation
  • Finance
  • Financial Management

Funding Opportunities

We understand funding opportunities play a major role in helping you to decide whether a program is right for you. At CU Boulder, PhD students are supported through research and teaching assistantships. Â鶹ÒùÔº are also encouraged to apply for their own sources of funding.

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Graduate Student Resources

Student success is best met with holistic support and resources. CU Boulder offers robust resources, programming and opportunities to help students establish meaningful connections, adjust to graduate student life and find assistance when they need it. Whether it’s academic, social, or health and wellness support, the university provides an array of resources to meet the diverse needs of our students.  

Graduate Student Organizations

Explore ways to connect with other graduate students on campus, online and off campus, locally and internationally.

Diversity, Equity, Access & Inclusion

Learn about our commitment to ensuring our graduate education is accessible and welcoming for all students.

Health & Wellness

Find resources with contact and location information for a broad range of services.

Leadership Development

Attend regular, graduate-specific workshops and seminars to hone practical and professional skills before entering the job market.

Peer Mentoring Program

Connect with an established graduate peer mentor who serves as your guide through the graduate student experience.

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