Advanced Studies in Taxation Graduate Certificate

Program Information

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

See Certificate Program Admission Policies for admission requirements.

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 meet this requirement by satisfying one of the screening criteria listed under the 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.)