Graduate Certificate in Advanced Studies in Taxation
Program at a Glance
PROGRAM
Advanced Studies in Taxation
TOTAL UNITS
12
FORMAT
Online
SPRING ’26 EARLY APPLICATION DEADLINE
November 8, 2026
TUITION
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
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
Required Courses — 12 Units
This certificate requires completion of 12 units of graduate courses. Qualifying courses include all those leading to the Master of Science in Taxation.
