The Suffolk Graduate Certificate in Taxation (GCT) will dive into the intricacies of federal tax and prepare you to work in a large multinational, multi-state, or local firm that caters to smaller businesses and individuals. You can develop breadth of experience over tax compliance, tax planning, and tax policy through this certificate program.

As a part-time student, you can complete the GCT in as few as nine months. If you apply to the MS in Taxation or another other graduate business degree, you may be able to apply your certificate courses to reduce the time it will take to complete your degree.

Paying for Graduate School

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester: March 15 (priority), then rolling
Spring Semester: October 15 (priority), then rolling
Summer Semester: April 1 (priority), then rolling
Learn about the advantages of priority applications.

Application Materials

• Completed online application
• $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts for all post-secondary education
• Goal statement (essay)
• Letter of recommendation (Learn more)
• Official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE-Academic scores (international students only)

Gainful Employment Disclosure

View the Federally Mandated Gainful Employment Disclosure for the Graduate Certificate in Taxation.