Launch Your Tax Career or Advance Your Expertise

The UConn School of Business Graduate Certificate in Taxation—delivered 100% online—prepares you for in-demand roles in public accounting, corporate tax departments, and tax consulting. As tax laws grow increasingly complex and the new CPA exam emphasizes specialization, tax professionals are more sought-after than ever. The timing couldn’t be better: beginning in 2024, CPA candidates must choose a specialization area, and tax is one of the highest-paying, most in-demand options. Many public accounting firms even offer tuition reimbursement for programs with a strong tax focus!

Program at a Glance

UConn's Graduate Certificate in Taxation is a dynamic and fully online graduate-level program designed for professionals and students seeking specialized expertise in taxation and will equip students with skills that are in high demand across industries.

  • Format: 100% Online
  • Start Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Time to Complete: Finish in two 12-week sessions
  • Credits: 12 credit hours (4 courses)
  • Course Fees: $1,125 per credit hour
  • Focus Areas: Tax Compliance, Planning, Business Tax Strategy

Why Earn a Graduate Certificate in Taxation from UConn?

This program is ideal for:

  • Accounting professionals aiming to deepen their tax knowledge for career growth or certification.
  • Graduates of other universities seeking a competitive edge or additional credits for CPA licensure.

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For CPA Candidates:

  • Aligns perfectly with new CPA exam focus areas
  • Counts towards 150-hour requirement with relevant coursework
  • Opens doors to tax partner track roles
  • Positions you for tax practice groups

For Non-CPA Career Paths:

  • High-paying corporate tax manager positions
  • Tax consulting and advisory roles
  • Government tax agency careers
  • Independent tax practice opportunities

Program Learning Outcomes:

  • Tax Analysis & Calculation: Calculate the tax implications of completed or contemplated transactions
  • Compliance Management: Determine the necessary steps to maintain compliance with tax obligations
  • Strategic Tax Planning: Apply tax rules to help improve business decisions

Required Courses

Complete 4 courses (12 credits) from our comprehensive taxation curriculum:

  • ACCT 5570 - Taxation of Business Entities, Flow Through Entities
  • ACCT 5571 - Taxation of Business Entities, C Corporations
  • ACCT 5575 - Taxes & Business Strategy
  • ACCT 5583 - Financial Reporting of Income Taxes

Online Learning Benefits:

  • Learn from anywhere - no commute required
  • Study around your work schedule—no time off needed
  • Asynchronous coursework fits your work schedule
  • Interactive case studies using current tax scenarios
  • Access to the same faculty as our nationally-ranked MSA program
  • Latest tax software and research tools included

Application Process

Getting started with UConn’s Graduate Certificate in Taxation is simple—our streamlined application process makes it easy for qualified candidates to apply and take the next step in their career.

  • Undergraduate degree required, or
  • Completion of UConn's Accounting Fundamentals Certificate, or
  • Completed pre-requisite courses:
    • Introductory Financial Accounting
    • Introductory Managerial Accounting
    • Intermediate Financial Accounting I & II
    • US Federal Income Tax
    • Auditing
  • Personal essays
  • Resume
  • Official transcripts

Applicants who have earned UConn's Certificate in Accounting Fundamentals are eligible to apply.

Contact Us

If you are interested in receiving more information about the Graduate Certificate in Taxation, please contact Erika Durning, Manager, or Khalifa Karim, Program Specialist. We look forward to connecting with you!

Email: msacct@uconn.edu
Phone: (860) 486-0334

Contact Information

Email: msacct@uconn.edu
Phone: (860) 486-0334