Office: Sturm College of Law
Mail Code: 2255 E. Evans Ave., Denver, CO 80208
Phone: 303-871-6249
Email: gradadmissions@law.du.edu
Web Site: http://www.du.edu/tax
The Graduate Tax Program at the University of Denver has been providing high-quality education for tax professionals for more than 40 years. The demand for our graduates continues to increase, along with the complexity of our nation’s tax laws. Our curriculum combines both the law and accounting aspects of tax practice, giving our graduates the ability to provide practical, results-driven advice to their clients.
We offer degree tracks that meet your academic and professional needs and prepare you to continue your career in Tax, including an LLM for lawyers and a Master of Taxation for accountants and other graduate students in an online program.
Our Graduate Tax Program continues to update its curriculum to reflect the latest changes in the law and offers an in-depth, cutting-edge tax curriculum that meets students’ professional needs. Our academic program focuses exclusively on taxation, and includes courses in international taxation, estate planning, individual taxation, entity taxation and tax controversy.
You also can earn credit by participating in our Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC), which has served the Denver community since 1982. This hands-on, real-world experience provides students the opportunity to handle work papers, participate in research and represent clients before the IRS and Tax Court. Participation in the clinic creates a multidisciplinary network that lasts long after graduation. LITC participation is available online.
Master of Laws in Taxation
Degree and GPA Requirements
- Bachelor's degree: All graduate applicants must hold an earned baccalaureate from a regionally accredited college or university or the recognized equivalent from an international institution.
- Grade point average: The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits (approximately two years of work) for the baccalaureate degree. An earned master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution supersedes the minimum standards for the baccalaureate. For applicants with graduate coursework but who have not earned a master’s degree or higher, the GPA from the graduate work may be used to meet the requirement. The minimum GPA is a cumulative 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework undertaken.
- Program GPA requirement: The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for this program is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
LL.M. Requirements
- The JD degree or its equivalent (such as an LLB) from a college of law approved by the American Bar Association (no GMAT or LSAT score submission) is required. Those pursuing a JD at the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver may apply to pursue a formal dual JD/LLM in Taxation option. Please see the dual degree policy.
English Language Proficiency Test Score Requirements
The minimum TOEFL/IELTS/CAE test score requirements for this degree program are:
- Minimum TOEFL Score (Internet-based test): 80
- Minimum IELTS Score: 6.5
- Minimum CAE Score: 176
English Conditional Admission: In cases where minimum TOEFL/IELTS scores were not achieved or no English proficiency test was taken, the Graduate Tax Program may offer English Conditional Admission (ECA) to academically qualified non-native English speakers.
Master of Taxation
Degree and GPA Requirements
- Bachelor's degree: All graduate applicants must hold an earned baccalaureate from a regionally accredited college or university or the recognized equivalent from an international institution.
- Grade point average: The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits (approximately two years of work) for the baccalaureate degree. An earned master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution supersedes the minimum standards for the baccalaureate. For applicants with graduate coursework but who have not earned a master’s degree or higher, the GPA from the graduate work may be used to meet the requirement. The minimum GPA is a cumulative 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework undertaken.
- Program GPA requirement: The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for this program is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Standardized Test Scores
The GMAT or GRE is required. Scores must be received directly from the appropriate testing agency by the deadline. The GMAT code number is MZR-GT-68. The GRE code number is 4842. We will consider you waived from the GRE/GMAT if you have one or more of the following:
- You received a bachelor's degree in accounting or a business administration degree with a major in accounting with a cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0.
- You received a bachelor's degree in accounting or a business administration degree with a major in accounting, and you have earned a graduate level degree from an accredited school.
- You have passed all four parts of the CPA Exam. Verification must be sent as an official document from the testing authority to Graduate Legal Studies before you can register for classes.
English Language Proficiency Test Score Requirements
The minimum TOEFL/IELTS/CAE test score requirements for this degree program are:
- Minimum TOEFL Score (Internet-based test): 80
- Minimum IELTS Score: 6.5
- Minimum CAE Score: 176
English Conditional Admission: In cases where minimum TOEFL/IELTS scores were not achieved or no English proficiency test was taken, the Graduate Tax Program may offer English Conditional Admission (ECA) to academically qualified non-native English speakers.
Master of Laws Program
Master of Laws in Taxation
Degree Requirements
All students must complete 24 semester hours within the approved GTP curriculum. Degree is offered online only.
Coursework Requirements
Master of Taxation Program
Master of Taxation
Degree Requirements
All students must complete 24 or 30 semester hours (to be selected at the time of matriculation into the program) within the approved GTP curriculum. Degree is offered online only.
Coursework Requirements
Students must earn and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.7 to remain in good standing and graduate with degree.
A full-time student is expected to earn the degree in one year or over two semesters; a part-time student can earn the degree in 2-3 years. Program time limit is 5 years from the time of matriculation.
