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    Apr 18, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Advanced Studies in Taxation Graduate Certificate


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Program Information


The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Studies in Taxation is for tax professionals who already have a graduate taxation degree, but who wish to update and broaden their knowledge of taxation law.

Admission to the Advanced Studies in Taxation program is open to students who have received MS or MBA in Taxation (or LLM in Taxation) degrees from Golden Gate. Admission for those students whose graduate taxation degrees were obtained from schools other than GGU is conditional upon prior approval of the dean. See Admission to Certificate Programs  or more information.

All courses must be completed at Golden Gate University with a cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 (“B” average) or better in courses taken at Golden Gate University that are applicable to the program’s requirements. See Graduate Student Academic Standing Standards  for more information.

Course prerequisites are indicated in the course description for each course and must be satisfied prior to enrolling in a given course. Prerequisites may be satisfied through transfer of equivalent coursework from external institutions or by taking the courses at GGU.

Graduate Certificate/Credential Proficiencies


Graduate Writing Proficiency Requirement

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 .

Required Courses - 12 units


Twelve units of any course(s) with a TA prefix. (Qualifying courses include all those leading to the MS in Taxation at GGU.)

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