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Graduate Program
Taxation Certificate
Our taxation certificate provides you the powerful, practical skills needed to help companies of all sizes navigate the nuances of tax law.
At a Glance
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Offered as
Certificate
Format
On Campus
Credits
12
Avg. Time to Completion
1 Year
College/School
Campus Location
- Chester, PA
Explore the Taxation Certificate
A taxation certificate will help you elevate your career, whether you're an accountant or financial planner looking to grow your skill set or an entrepreneur wanting to set your small business up for tax season success.
By selecting courses from our nationally-recognized master's program (which easily transfer if you want to continue your education), you'll ensure your unique learning goals are met. Along the way, you'll partner with industry-shaping faculty, rub shoulders with financial planning experts, and prepare for greater leadership in the field.
Our School of Business Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Taxation Certificate Program Information
This 12-credit program allows you the flexibility to choose from a number of topics in taxation, finance, and financial planning to attain your taxation certificate. Some courses may require prerequisites.
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All coursework from the certificate transfers into the Master's in Taxation & Financial Planning (MSTFP) program. Complete flexible courses in retirement and insurance planning, investment management, and more—gaining competency and skills in industry products and strategies to support clients and small business owners. Emphasis is placed on planning for clients, as well as technical competence in practical applications of the current tax law.
Credits from the taxation certificate can also transfer into the customized studies MBA.
See course catalog and contact us for details.
Our industry ties enable us to offer courses for J.P. Morgan Chase, Vanguard, and other corporate offices in the greater Philadelphia area. Contact us to find out if we host courses in your workplace.
Career Outlook & Outcomes for Taxation Certificate Students
Why Study Taxation at Widener?
Fuel Career Growth
Pursuing a standalone graduate business certificate can introduce you to new skills while you decide if a master's degree is right for you. You can transfer your credits into our master's in taxation and financial planning degree, or talk to an advisor about rolling credits into the customized studies MBA.
No matter how you customize your degree, you'll find the skills you learn in your certificate program can be put to work immediately and ignite long-term career learning.
Explore Innovative Resources & Partnerships
Widener houses the Journal of Financial Service Professionals, a publication first circulated through the Society of Financial Service Professionals (SFSP) in the 1940s. As part of your courses, you'll explore the latest thinking, research, and trends recorded in journal articles and resources from SFSP.
And thanks to partnerships with J.P. Morgan Chase, Vanguard, and other industry leaders, you'll also benefit from opportunities to connect with financial planning experts and innovators.
Build a Network of Industry Insiders
Your education will stretch beyond the classroom as you build relationships with accomplished guest speakers, driven classmates, engaged alumni, and business faculty who infuse their teaching with the latest trends, technology, and thinking. As you get to know these industry insiders, you'll create a meaningful network of connections that will follow you long after graduation.
Business Highlights
Our Faculty
"Students who complete our Taxation & Financial Planning programs graduate to become industry leaders in the financial service field. They work in home offices and boutique financial planning firms. Their careers have a positive impact on thousands of clients."
"I am an undergraduate and graduate Widener alum dedicated to guiding students to accomplish their goals. I mentor students who wish to have a career in accounting, taxation, or financial planning by embedding case studies with mock client situations into my courses, bringing in professionals to the classroom, and creating rigorous course content that will help students to pass licensing exams that will help them after graduation."
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Admissions & Aid
Our admissions and financial aid teams are here to support you every step of the way. Have a question? Ask away!
Admissions Information
Your application to our certificate in taxation consists of two parts: a complete online application and the $35 application fee.
For admission consideration, we require you to have an undergraduate degree with minimum GPA of 2.7.
Your application to our certificate in taxation consists of two parts: a complete online application and the $35 application fee.
For admission consideration, we require you to have an undergraduate degree with minimum GPA of 2.7.
Widener transfer applicants follow the same application process as general applicants. After you apply, our admissions team will work with you to determine whether completed undergraduate and graduate coursework will count towards foundation/core courses that can be waived or substituted.
Widener University serves as a "second home" for students from around the world. We are located just outside of Philadelphia and close to New York City and Washington, D.C.—offering many unique professional and personal opportunities to explore.
Want to know what it's like to be an international student on campus or need assistance navigating English proficiency requirements? We're here to help, and our international admissions director will support you through the application process. This support doesn't end with admissions—our International Student Support team will serve as a valuable resource throughout your Widener journey—meeting Visa/immigration requirements, getting acclimated to campus, and much more.
How to Apply as a Graduate International Student
- Complete your online application
- Submit your official transcripts from all college/university post-secondary institutions. A course-by-course credential evaluation completed by a NACES certified organization will be accepted if the transcript is not in the English language.
- Fulfill the English Proficiency requirements
- If you require an F-1 visa, you must provide written proof you have adequate funding available to meet the expenses incurred while studying in the United States
Financial Aid
Because Widener is a private institution, we're able to offer financial assistance that brings our education within reach for individuals who might otherwise not be able to afford it.
You might be surprised how much we are able to offer.
Getting started is easy. Simply apply to Widener and submit your FAFSA to be automatically considered for scholarships and grants. "FAFSA" stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and helps identify whether you are eligible for aid awarded by Widener, the government, and other sources. Our school code is 003313.
In order to receive a financial aid offer, students must meet certain eligibility requirements. Here are the general eligibility requirements for most financial aid programs:
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
- Be enrolled or admitted for enrollment as a regular student in an eligible degree or certificate program
Learn more about applying for financial aid as a graduate student
Paths to Savings
85% of Full-Time Grad Students Receive Aid
Simply apply to Widener and complete the financial aid process to be automatically considered for scholarships and grants. Because Widener is a private institution, we are able to offer financial assistance that brings our education within reach for individuals who might otherwise not be able to afford it. You might be surprised at how much we are able to offer in assistance.
Applying For Financial Aid as a Graduate Student
In order to receive your part of the financial aid pie, all you have to do is submit your FAFSA. "FAFSA" stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and helps identify whether you are eligible for aid awarded by Widener, the government, and other sources.
Employer Discounts & Tuition Reimbursement
Widener University also partners with many local organizations and corporations to offer discounted tuition and other incentives to their employees. Don't see your company on the list? Ask them to become a partner. In addition, employers often offer educational reimbursement benefits. We encourage you to explore these opportunities and will be glad to provide any necessary documentation.
20% Discount for Widener Alumni
(some restrictions apply)
If you graduated with a degree from Widener, you may qualify for a 20% tuition discount. The first step to see what you qualify for is to submit your application. Widener offers students many paths to savings, and while we don't offer "double discounts", we'll make sure you'll get the biggest financial benefit you're eligible for. Only students who have completed an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree are eligible. Students who have pursued a 4+1, 4+2, or 3+3 pathway, graduate assistantship, Widener-funded scholarship, or other tuition discount may not be eligible if the financial discount granted surpasses 20%.
Program Cost
Tuition rates are subject to change. Official costs for your first year will be determined at time of enrollment.
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