Fostering Successful Careers in Accounting
Foster offers two accelerated 9-month Accounting master’s programs. The Master of Science in Taxation (MST) prepares students for high-level careers in taxation, where economic decision-making depends on an in-depth knowledge of the tax code and its ramifications. The Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc) offers a winter internship and focused coursework that blends audit and assurance, with data analytics and emerging technologies for a leading-edge accounting career.
Program Highlights
Hands-on Learning
Both the MST and MPAcc curricula help you develop the analytic mindset and technical adaptability that leading firms value. Informed by an advisory board of accounting professionals, our curricula evolve to address the industry’s latest challenges.
Networking
If you plan to work in Seattle after graduation, you will develop a network of colleagues and company connections to foster your success. You’ll get the chance to hear from current employees and tax professionals from the top accounting/tax firms.[/uwf-card]
Career Coaching
A full-time career coach provides recruiting connections. In 2023, 100% of students received job offers by graduation, with 65% choosing a Big 4 company (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC). 2023 graduates received an average starting salary of $72,350.
MST by the Numbers
#6
Tax program in the US (MIM-Guide)
100%
of 2023 graduates received job offers before graduation
61%
placement rate at a Big 4 accounting firm (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC)
MPAcc by the Numbers
40+
alumni employers including Google, Nike and all big 6 accounting firms
100%
Job placement rate for 2023 graduates
~50
students in each annual cohort
MST
Program Focus: Taxation
Number of classes: 14 (Autumn, Winter, Spring)
Class size: 30
Extra-curricular Requirements: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Class format: Group work, projec; ts, exams, Monday through Thursday, daytime & in-person classes
*Average Salary after graduation: $72,700
*Top job titles: Tax Associate/Tax Consultant
MPAcc
Program Focus: Audit/Assurance/Analytics
Number of classes: 8 (Autumn and Spring)
Class size: 45
Extra-curricular Requirements: Full-time winter internship
Class format: Group work, projects (very few exams), Monday through Thursday, daytime & in-person classes
*Average Salary after graduation: $72,000
*Top job titles: Audit Staff/Assurance Associate
*Data from the 2022-2023 academic year
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