Master of Taxation & Financial Planning Degree Program

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Learn the foundational skills to elevate your financial planning career with our our 12-credit Loading.... Every class can be rolled into our master's in taxation & financial planning.

Your application to the master's in taxation & financial planning degree program consists of the following components:

• Complete online application
• $35 application fee
• Resume
• Personal Statement
• Official transcripts from all postsecondary schools you attended
• GMAT or GRE test scores*

For admission consideration, we require you to have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.7 and a minimum GMAT score of 450 (if you took the GRE, we will convert your score into an equivalent GMAT score).

If you earned an undergraduate GPA less than 2.7 or a GMAT score lower than 450, we will evaluate your whole applicant profile to determine admission.

*We waive the GMAT or GRE requirement if:

• You have 5 years of relevant work experience after graduating from a bachelor’s program (proof of experience must be submitted).
• You graduated from an accredited U.S. institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• You hold a master’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution.
• You completed a related certificate and earned a 3.5 cumulative GPA or higher.

We use a rolling admission format, meaning you can apply when it's convenient for you. We do recommend that you apply multiple weeks prior to the semester you'd like to begin the program; this will give us enough time to process your application.

You can start during any semester: fall (late August), spring (mid-January), or summer (mid-May).

We're committed to making your graduate degree affordable by offering financial assistance. Assistantships and scholarships are available to qualified individuals enrolled in the MSTFP degree program.

Dean’s Scholarships

• A limited number of Dean’s Scholarships are available to enrolled students who meet merit and experience criteria. Contact the student success advisor for details on how and when to apply.

Graduate Assistantships

• Enrolled students can apply for a limited number of graduate assistantships. The selection process is competitive. Graduate assistants receive tuition assistance and have service requirements in the School of Business Administration. Contact the student success advisor for details on how and when to apply.

Additional Ways to Make Your MSTFP More Affordable

• Explore tuition remission benefits through your employer.
• Check out our employer partnerships for discounted tuition rates for local organizations and corporations. If you don't see your organization listed, reach out to your HR department to advocate for a partnership.

Widener’s graduate tuition rates are competitively priced. Loans and payment plans—along with flexible full- and part-time study options—make it easier to finance your degree.  

Schedule an appointment with our Graduate Admissions staff to explore your options.