Master's in Taxation

Become a professional with a high level of expertise in national and international taxation

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Objective


The Master's in Taxation program arises from the need to address the growing demands of organizations that require increasingly skilled personnel in the efficient management of tax aspects affecting them, as well as their correlation with other organizations, government entities, and even their operational relations in other countries. Therefore, a master's-level program not only provides professionals with the opportunity to stay updated but also equips them with the theoretical and practical foundations necessary to better develop their professional activities. 

Why study with us?

Flexible Schedules

Duration of 2 years

Innovation

High Educational Level

Program

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Admission Profile


Academic Degree.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree, preferably in a field related to the master's program, with a minimum general grade point average of eighty.

Knowledge.

Desired general knowledge:

  • Computing
  • Research Methodology
  • Law
  • Accounting

Skills and Attitudes.
Candidates are required to have the following skills:

  • Proficiency in using computers and software such as word processors, presentation software, and spreadsheets. 
  • Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong reading, writing, and text comprehension skills, as well as effective oral and written communication. 
  • Competence in handling computer equipment and support software.

Other.

A minimum of two years of professional experience in the relevant field is required. This criterion will be evaluated through the selection process.

Graduate Profile


Graduates of this program will be high-performance, top-level professionals, qualified to work as executives and/or consultants in both public and private companies. They will be capable of formulating and implementing strategies and guidelines in the fiscal area, solving problems with an ethical and creative approach, and contributing to the development and dissemination of knowledge in the field. They will act as agents of change, with critical thinking skills, a holistic vision, and a continuous focus on responsible knowledge creation, committed to social well-being.

  • Apply, formulate, and implement strategies and guidelines in the fiscal area.
  • Solve problems with an ethical and creative approach.
  • Contribute to the development of knowledge in the field and its dissemination.
  • Apply knowledge in decision-making, considering the environment and its broader impact.
  • Generate and implement strategic and tactical plans for the organizations they work with.
  • Join interdisciplinary teams and apply their expertise in different functional areas.
  • Identify problems and proactively promote solutions using appropriate methods and procedures.
  • Resolve problems with an ethical perspective, considering their social impact.


Occupational Field


A graduate of the Master’s in Taxation will be able to work in the following areas:

  • As an advisor.
  • Public servant in a field related to taxation.
  • Consultant.
  • Working in international organizations.
  • Social, governmental organizations, and educational institutions.
  • University professor.

Call for applications

Important Dates

Application for Admission


October 11, 2024


Knowledge Exam


November 13, 2024
  


Interview


November 25 to 28, 2024 

Results


December 6, 2024  

Payment


    January 2025 

 Admission Requirements

  Send documentation in PDF format 
  Files should be separated and numbered as indicated. 


​1. Completed and signed admission application form. 
2. Copy of Academic Transcript, with a minimum weighted average of 80.
3. Copy of Bachelor's Degree Certificate.   
4. Copy of Professional License.  
5. Copy of Birth Certificate (for international applicants, a migration document is required). 
6. Copy of CURP (for Mexican applicants). 
7. Copy of CURP (for Mexican applicants). 
8. Executive Curriculum Vitae. 
9. Statement of purpose explaining why you wish to enroll (maximum two pages).  
10. Proof of at least 2 years of professional experience.  
11. Submit English proficiency exam or proof, TOEFL Institutional with at least 450 points (UABC graduates can use their degree accreditation).
 

Additional Steps:
I. Take the Psychometric Exam. 
II. Pass the Knowledge Exam.
III. Present English Exam [if applicable]. 
IV. Attend an interview with the Graduate Studies Committee of the Academic Unit.
V. If selected, you must additionally submit: 

       -3 (Three) Passport-sized photographs, black and white, facing forward (no glasses, no dark or striped clothing), matte finish paper (not instant photos). 
        Do not write your name on the back.
 
        -6 (Six) Title-sized photographs, printed on matte, opaque paper (not instant photos), black and white, 6 x 9 cm, with a 5 cm close-up of the face. 
         Wear a suit and tie (not black or dark brown), without glasses, and do not write your name on the back.
 


​  Selected candidates must submit original documents for digitalization to the Student Services and Enrollment Management Department at the corresponding campus’s Vice    Rectorate.
 

                    Fill out the Application Form

Curriculum Map


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Tax and Financial Information Systems


Tax Strategies for Competitiveness


Fiscal and Financial Analysis for the Development of SMEs


Teaching staff 

PhD. Adolfo Solís Farías

Partner at Grupo Farías, Tax Attorneys 
PhD in Tax Law from the University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain Member of the Academy of Fiscal Studies of Baja California
 ​

Mtro. Iván Curiel Villaseñor 

Partner at TP Legal Group 
Master's Degree in Law with a Specialization in Public Law from Universidad Anáhuac 
Judge of the Specialized Chamber in Administrative Responsibilities and Anti-Corruption at the State Administrative Justice Tribunal of Baja California

Mtro. Fausto Hernández Loaiza

Managing Partner of HN Fiscal y Asociados, S.C. 
Master's Degree in Taxation from the Instituto de Especialización para Ejecutivos, A.C. 
Specialist in Transfer Pricing Member of the Fiscal Studies Academy of Baja California

Mtro. Joel López Herrera

Promotion and Services Manager at Agencia Aduanal Pérez Ortiz, S.C. Master's Degree in Accounting and Specialization in Taxation from UABC 
Member of the Foreign Trade Committee at INDEX (Maquiladora Industry Association, Tijuana)

PhD. Alberto Mejía Garduño 

Partner in charge of Taxes at the Tijuana and Mexicali offices of KPMG Doctorate in Administrative Sciences and Specialization in Taxation Member of the Academy of Tax Studies of B.C. 

PhD. Omar Caballero Ulloa 

Manager of Tax and Administrative Litigation Specialist in: Tax, Accounting; Tax, Administrative, and Anti-Money Laundering Defense; Amparo; Corporate and Civil Law at CR&C Tax Consultants 
Doctorate in Tax Sciences from the Institute of Specialization for Executives​

Mtro. Jorge Neptali de la Cruz

Partner at JR DE LA CRUZ, S.C. 
Master's in Accounting from UABC 
Member of the Academy of Tax Studies of Baja California

Mtro. Juan Carlos Escarrega Rojo

Managing Partner at RSM México Bogarín S.C. 
Master's in Taxation from the Institute of Specialization for Executives Tax 
Partner at the RSM office in Hermosillo, responsible for developing corporate financial, tax, and legal strategies.

PhD. Armando Álvarez Carmona 

Managing Director at Álvarez Carmona y Asoc., S.C., overseeing practices in international tax matters, corporate governance, family businesses, and estate succession, serving clients in Mexico and the United States. 
Master's in Mediation and Conflict Resolution from the International University of Valencia, Spain. Member of the Academy of Fiscal Studies of Baja California.
 

Mtra. Guadalupe Sánchez Lorenzano

Managing Partner at Sánchez Lorenzano y Asociados SC 
Master's in Taxation from the Institute of Specialization for Executives 
Founder of the Social Security Commission at the College of Public Accountants of Baja California, A.C.

Mtro. Federico Solorzano Parra

Partner in the Tax Area at KPMG 
Master's in Taxation from the Institute of Training of the West 
Member of the Academy of Fiscal Studies of B.C.

Mtro. Carlos Esteban Güereña Ruíz

Founding Partner of the firm Güereña y Ochoa S.C
Master's and Specialization in Corporate Law from Universidad Anáhuac Participating 
Member of the Commission for the Improvement of Tax Regulations in the State of Baja California
 

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Indicators

Enrollment

148

Graduation Rate

45%

Dropout Rate

  14%

Graduation Efficiency

68%

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El martes 24 de septiembre, en el marco del 63 aniversario de la Facultad de Contaduría y Administración, el egresado Isaac Estrada Fragoso, maestro en impuestos, fue panelista en el evento "Posgrado FCA: La llave para oportunidades laborales y desarrollo profesional". Durante su intervención, compartió su experiencia en el campo fiscal, destacando cómo los estudios de posgrado en impuestos ofrecen herramientas clave para enfrentar los desafíos tributarios en un entorno legal y económico en constante cambio. Inspiró a los asistentes a seguir especializándose para aprovechar las oportunidades laborales en un mercado cada vez más competitivo.

¡Felicitamos a Isaac por su destacada participación y contribución en el panel!

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In a collaboration that promises to enrich education and professional prospects for students, the Faculty of Accounting and Administration of the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (FCA-UABC) and the renowned professional services firm KPMG have joined forces by signing a significant agreement on August 3rd.

Congratulations and best wishes to all involved in this partnership that will benefit more than 17,000 students!

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Coordination

Ensenada 

Faculty of Administrative and Social Sciences

PhD. Oscar Galván Mendoza
ogalvan68@uabc.edu.mx
Phone. (646) 176-66-00 Ext. 144

Tijuana 
Faculty of Accounting and Administration

PhD. Sergio Octavio Vázquez Núñez
sergio.vazquez@uabc.edu.mx
Phone. (664) 979-75-00 Ext. 55110

Mexicali 
Faculty of Administrative Sciences

PhD. Berenice Martínez López
berenice.martínez.perez@uabc.edu.mx
Phone. (686) 841-82-22 Ext. 45064 y 45068

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