Seidman College of Business, Grand Valley State University
Certificate in Graduate Tax Studies

Grand Rapids, USA

DEGREE TYPE

Graduate Certificate

DURATION

18 months

LANGUAGES

PACE

Part time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

Blended

Key Summary

About: The Certificate in Graduate Tax Studies offers a comprehensive understanding of tax law and policy. It focuses on practical applications and equips students with the skills to navigate complex tax issues effectively. Participants engage in in-depth discussions on current trends and challenges in tax practices.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as tax consultants, corporate tax attorneys, or compliance specialists. They may also find opportunities in government agencies or as tax advisors within financial institutions. This program prepares students for various roles in the tax field.

A certificate in graduate tax studies is comprised of four graduate tax courses (ACC 622, ACC 624, ACC 627, and ACC 630), conducted in a combination of interactive video, on-line and traditional classroom formats. Other graduate tax courses may be substituted based on a student's interests and prior academic work and/or work experience as evaluated and approved by an MST faculty advisor. The certificate can normally be completed within an eighteen-month timeframe (or less with approved substitutions).

A student desiring to take the certificate in graduate tax studies must meet the same admission criteria applicable to the MST Program, including an acceptable score on the GMAT exam, and must have taken a basic income tax course within five years prior to starting the program. All certificate courses qualify for Michigan State CPA CPE requirements.

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