Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Taxation

Program Overview

Designed for accounting professionals and recent graduates, St. Thomas University’s Graduate Business Certificate in Taxation offers advanced, practical training in federal, state, and international taxation. Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise or prepare for specialized roles in tax planning, this 12-credit certificate equips you with the skills and insight to succeed in today’s complex tax landscape.

Tuition

• $1,245 per course

Courses

• ACC 505: Advanced Taxation
  • Covers federal and state income tax laws for partnerships, corporations, and S corporations. Emphasizes income tax planning through the case study method.
• ACC 514: Income Tax Accounting
  • Explores fundamentals of federal income tax under the Internal Revenue Code, with emphasis on income determination, withholding, and tax accounting rules.
• ACC 781: International Taxation
  • Examines global tax systems, bilateral treaties, residency rules, and how U.S. taxation compares to other countries. Focus on operating internationally and minimizing tax risk.
• ACC 785: Taxation of Estates, Trusts and Gifts
  • Covers tax planning for estates, trusts, and gifts, including income shifting and wealth transfer strategies through applied case studies.

Why Choose This Program?

Delivered fully online, the program is built for flexibility—perfect for working professionals who need to balance career and coursework. You’ll study real-world tax strategies in corporate, international, and estate contexts, taught by experienced faculty with both academic and professional credentials. With a curriculum focused on applied knowledge, you’ll graduate ready to navigate tax regulations and advise clients or employers with confidence.

What You’ll Study

You’ll explore the nuances of corporate and partnership taxation in Advanced Taxation (ACC 505), dive into income determination and tax accounting methods in Income Tax Accounting (ACC 514), and examine residency rules, tax treaties, and cross-border strategy in International Taxation (ACC 781). In Taxation of Estates, Trusts, and Gifts (ACC 785), you’ll develop planning techniques for wealth transfer and income shifting, preparing for high-level advisory roles.

Taxation Fast Facts

• Dedicated Faculty
  • Learn from experienced professors with academic and professional credentials in tax and accounting.
• Flexible Schedule
  • Commit approximately 15 hours a week at your convenience
• Interactive Learning
  • Engage through live or on-demand videos