Taxation Graduate Certificate

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

Program Information

The Graduate Certificate in Taxation program gives students a practical, general knowledge of taxation.

Admission to the program is open to applicants who have successfully completed undergraduate degrees from regionally accredited institutions. Applicants must provide official and complete transcripts documenting that they have been awarded undergraduate degrees with overall grade-point-averages of 3.00 “B” or better. Individuals with undergraduate GPAs below 3.00 are welcome to apply and will be considered for admission based on employment history, professional accomplishments and recommendations. See Admission to Certificate Programs for 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 Academic Requirements for Graduate Programs 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

TA 318 Advanced Federal Income Taxation 3 unit(s)
TA 329 Tax Research and Decision Making 3 unit(s)
TA 330 Property Transactions 3 unit(s)
TA 338 Tax Timing 3 unit(s)

Electives - 3 units

Three units of any course(s) with a TA prefix.