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Tax Master's Program for In-Service Tax Officials: 2027 Enrollment Details

A specialized non-full-time tax master's program at Beijing National Accounting Institute targets in-service tax officials under 45 with 3+ years of tax experience. This summary outlines eligibility, application timeline, and exam structure for foreign founders interested in China's tax talent development.

Program Overview

The Tax Science Research Institute of the State Taxation Administration and Beijing National Accounting Institute (BNAI) are jointly offering a professional master's degree in Taxation (code 025300) with a specialization in Big Data and Smart Taxation for 2027. The program is non-full-time and定向就业 (targeted employment), with a planned enrollment of 35 students. The final number is subject to the Ministry of Education's approval.

This program is designed for in-service cadres within the tax system. Foreign founders should note that this is an internal talent development initiative for Chinese tax officials, reflecting China's focus on modernizing tax administration through data and technology. Understanding such programs can provide insights into the expertise of tax officials that foreign-invested enterprises may interact with.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet specific requirements:

• Tax system employment: Must be an in-service cadre in the tax system, under 45 years old, and have at least 3 years of tax work experience as of September 30, 2026.
• Political and legal standing: Support the leadership of the Communist Party of China, abide by the Constitution and laws, and be honest and trustworthy.
• Health: Meet the physical examination requirements set by the state and the institution.
• Educational background: Must meet one of the following:
  • Fresh undergraduate graduates with state-recognized degrees (including those from regular higher education, adult higher education, and self-study exams or online education who will graduate by the enrollment time).
  • Holders of a state-recognized bachelor's degree.
  • Individuals with a state-recognized vocational college diploma who have completed at least 2 years since graduation (by enrollment) or those with a state-recognized associate degree, and who meet specific academic requirements, may apply as equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
  • Holders of a master's or doctoral degree.
• No disqualifying circumstances: Must not be subject to any legal or regulatory prohibition from taking the master's entrance exam, such as being in a suspension period due to violations of national education exam rules.

Foreign founders should be aware that this program is exclusively for Chinese tax officials; however, similar executive education programs may exist for corporate tax professionals. ChinaMNC can help navigate such opportunities.

Application Process

Online Registration

Registration is scheduled from October 15 to October 24, 2026, daily from 9:00 to 22:00. Applicants must log into the China Graduate Admission Information Network (研招网) at https://yz.chsi.com.cn and follow the instructions of provincial education examination authorities and registration points. Each applicant may only retain one valid registration record; modifications are not allowed after the deadline.

Applicants must fill in information truthfully, sign the Integrity Exam Commitment, and submit supplementary materials as required. Those with existing graduate student status must obtain consent from their current institution. False information may lead to disqualification. The system will verify academic qualifications online, and applicants can check results via the China Higher Education Student Information Network (CHSI).

After successful online registration, applicants should regularly check provincial exam authority websites, registration point notices, and the BNAI website for exam arrangements and precautions. Applicants are responsible for any issues arising from their employment status regarding the duration of work permitted for study.

Registration Point Review

Applicants must cooperate with registration points during the review period, submit supplementary materials if needed, and confirm their online information. Once confirmed, information cannot be changed. BNAI and registration points will review eligibility; those found to have forged documents will be reported to police. Specific procedures are subject to the Ministry of Education's final notice.

Admission Ticket

About ten days before the exam (per研招网 notice), applicants can download and print their admission ticket from the研招网 using their username and password. The ticket must be printed on A4 paper and kept unmarked. It must be presented along with a valid ID card for both preliminary and re-examination.

Examination Structure

The entrance examination consists of a preliminary test and a re-examination.

Preliminary Test

The preliminary test includes four subjects:

• 101 – Ideological and Political Theory (100 points)
• 204 – English II (100 points)
• 396 – Economics Comprehensive Ability (150 points)
• 433 – Taxation Professional Basics (150 points)

The Ministry of Education sets the national basic score requirements for entering the re-examination. BNAI will independently determine its own preliminary score requirements based on the national baseline, applicant pool, and enrollment plan.

Re-examination

The time, location, content, format, score usage, and organization of the re-examination are determined by BNAI in accordance with Ministry of Education regulations. The re-examination procedures will be published on BNAI's official website. Applicants should monitor for specific notices.

Program Structure

The basic study period is 2 years. The first year is full-time study, during which students must complete their thesis writing and defense. Before enrollment, students must sign a定向就业 agreement with the school and their current employer.

This program is tailored for tax officials, but foreign founders can learn from China's approach to tax professional development. For those looking to establish or operate a company in China, understanding the local tax system is crucial. ChinaMNC offers guidance on company registration and ongoing compliance.

Call to Action: Foreign founders can contact ChinaMNC on WhatsApp / WeChat at +86 153 1898 8535 for help registering and operating a company in China.

This summary is based on information published by the relevant Chinese government website and is general information, not legal or tax advice.