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Graduate Certificate in State & Local Taxation

Program at a Glance

Program

State & Local Taxation

Format

Online, Hybrid

Total Units

12

Spring ’25 Early Application Deadline

November 10

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in State and Local Taxation is designed for tax professionals who want to build a broad-based understanding of state and local tax issues. The program also provides competency in multistate tax research to effectively develop answers to client questions and planning options.

The Graduate Certificate in State and Local Taxation is designed for tax professionals who want to build a broad-based understanding of state and local tax issues. The program also provides competency in multistate tax research to effectively develop answers to client questions and planning options.

Admission Requirements

  • Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited US institution or the equivalent from a recognized foreign (outside the US) institution, and provide official transcripts.
  • Applicants whose native language is not English must meet the English Language Proficiency Admission Requirements.
  • Certificate students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
  • To apply for certificate programs, students should submit an admission application and fee.

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

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