Graduate Certificate Programs in Tax Law/Taxation

The Specialized Certificate in Taxation will enable students to gain comprehensive instruction regarding many facets of individual and corporate tax principles. Such knowledge will allow students to understand aspects of tax with regard to planning, compliance and decision making.

This Certificate encompasses the application of the concepts learned from the courses in accounting, taxation and the legal system. A Professional Certificate in Accounting is recommended to gain a comprehensive understanding of accounting.

Online classes (asynchronous) will have pre-recorded lectures each week and guided assignments from the instructor. Hybrid classes are fully online with live (synchronous) virtual class meetings each week using the Zoom conferencing system.

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The Graduate Tax Program at the University of Denver has been a leader in the education of tax professionals for over 40 years. Our curriculum combines both the law and accounting aspects of tax practice, giving our graduates the ability to provide thoughtful, practical advice to their clients.

Our entire program is offered online for students who are unable to travel to campus. As an online student, you will have access to the same courses, materials, and assignments.

Ability to participate in online discussions with students in Denver and around the globe.

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This certificate is offered under the auspices of the LLM in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law Program. Courses must be taken for credit (i.e., not as an auditor). The certificate is available to both degree and non-degree seeking students. A student pursuing the Certificate in Taxation who decides to continue in the LLM in Estate Planning Program may apply all credits earned toward the LLM in Estate Planning degree. Students in the LLM Estate Planning degree program may transfer to the Certificate in Estate Planning Program and all qualifying credits will be transferred.

All courses must be completed within five years of matriculating and the student must receive a cumulative 2.5 grade point average. Students who received JD degrees from ABA accredited schools may apply no than six qualifying units of LLM Estate Planning courses taken while a JD student toward the Certificate in Taxation. Students seeking the Certificate in Taxation are not eligible for Financial Aid or Merit Based Scholarships.