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Graduate Certificate in Advanced Studies in Taxation

Program at a Glance

Program

Advanced Studies in Taxation

Format

Online

Total Units

12

Summer ’26 Final Application Deadline

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April 13

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Studies in Taxation is aimed at working tax professionals who already have earned a taxation-related MS, MBA or LLM, and want to remain on the cutting edge of tax law.

The flexible schedule allows working professionals to pursue their degree at their own pace: students need to complete the 12 semester units over a 5-year period. While a taxation-related MS, MBA or LLM degree from Golden Gate University is highly preferred, students with tax degrees from other schools may be accepted upon approval of the dean.

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

This certificate requires completion of 12 units of graduate courses. Qualifying courses include all those leading to the Master of Science in Taxation.

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