Having a master of science in taxation degree makes you highly attractive in today’s job market and results in higher starting salaries. GGU has earned a reputation for providing the most comprehensive and applicable tax education available today. GGU’s tax program is the largest and one of the most respected graduate tax programs in the country, with all of the Big Four firms hiring GGU graduates and most regularly sending their employees to the university to update their tax education. Our offerings are highly focused and prepare you to be a knowledgeable tax professional. You will gain a thorough and current knowledge of tax law concepts and practices, as well as trends in the discipline in an environment that promotes the development of analytical and communication skills. GGU’s School of Taxation provides one of the most cost-effective sources of high-quality continuing professional education. Each academic unit equals 15 CPE hours, or 45 hours for the typical three-unit course. For lawyers, MCLE credit may also be earned. The MS in taxation also fulfills the California State Bar’s educational requirement for Certified Specialists in Taxation Law.
Since many of our students are already tax practitioners, the programs are designed to meet the needs of working professionals seeking to improve their careers and their lives. Our tax courses bring contemporary issues into the classroom, allowing for spirited investigation with your peers. A relevant and practical curriculum combined with hands-on skills training gives you the necessary tools to be an effective leader in this very specialized field.
The School of Taxation offers a master of science in taxation that can be accomplished on a part-time or a nine-month full-time basis. The cohort begins in late July each year. The school also offers graduate certificates in estate planning, taxation or international taxation. These programs are offered in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Seattle, as well as fully online through GGU’s highly respected CyberCampus. GGU also offers an LLM in taxation through the School of Law. For more information, refer to “School of Law,” p. 44.
Tax courses are designed to give you an understanding and ability to handle tax planning, compliance and controversies. Each class melds theory and practical experience by tackling real-world problems through a case study approach. Students learn by applying the Internal Revenue Code and administrative and judicial interpretations to a variety of realistic problem sets.
With a strong set of analytical, logical and technical skills, combined with a comprehensive understanding of tax theory and concepts, you will be well prepared to tackle today’s ever-changing laws and business environment.
To meet the needs of our busy students, part-time and full-time programs are available. At our San Francisco campus, the full-time program can be completed in an intense nine-month period, with classes offered during the day. This option begins once a year in late July. Due to the popularity of this program, applications must be submitted no later than June 1. Applications for the part-time program are accepted year round.
With the exception of the full-time program that meets daily, over a nine-week term, courses usually meet once a week during
16-week terms. To maximize student and teacher interaction, we keep our class sizes small.
• Largest tax program in the nation
• Faculty are leading tax accountants and tax attorneys
• Courses built to fit the demands of career-minded adults
• Continuing education credit for attorneys and CPAs
• Tax season internship opportunities in our full-time program
For further information, please call the School of Taxation, or write to:
School of Taxation
Golden Gate University
536 Mission Street, Room 5314
San Francisco, CA 94105-2968
Phone: 415-442-7880
Fax: 415-543-2607
E-mail: tax@ggu.edu
Website: www.ggu.edu/school_of_taxation
For the most up-to-date program information and course listings, visit www.ggu.edu/school_of_taxation.
Taxation Programs offered:
MS in Taxation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Graduate Certificate in
Estate Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
International Taxation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Taxation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Advanced Studies in Taxation . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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