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Graduate Certificate in Taxation

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Program at a Glance

Program

Taxation

Format

Online

Total Units

15

Summer ’26 Early Application Deadline

March 9

$1,250

Per Unit

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Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Taxation program is designed for students and professionals who want a solid foundation of knowledge of the tax field.

Qualified students may earn a 15-unit Graduate Certificate in Taxation, giving them practical, general tax knowledge. Students must have earned an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with at least a 3.00 grade-point average. Individuals with an undergraduate GPA below 3.00 are welcome to apply and will be considered for admission based on employment history, professional accomplishments and recommendations.

Admission Requirements

For details about admission requirements, please check the Admissions page.

Proficiency Requirements

Writing Proficiency

Students are expected to possess proficiency in writing to ensure they can be successful in their course of study. Students may meet this requirement by satisfying one of the screening criteria listed under Graduate Writing Proficiency Requirement.

Curriculum

TA 318

Advanced Federal Income Taxation – 3 unit(s)

TA 329A

Tax Research and Writing – 1 unit(s)

TA 329B

Advanced Tax Research and Writing – 2 unit(s)

TA 330

Property Transactions – 3 unit(s)

TA 338

Tax Timing – 3 unit(s)

Three units of any course(s) with a TA prefix.

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Graduate Certificate in Taxation

Program at a Glance

Program Overview

Admission Requirements

Proficiency Requirements

Writing Proficiency

Curriculum

Required Courses — 12 Units

Electives — 3 Units

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