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Twin Cities Campus
Tax Executive Postbaccalaureate CertificateAccounting
Curtis L. Carlson School of Management
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
MBA & MS Programs Office
Carlson School of Management
321 19th Avenue South, Suite 1-110
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612-625-5555
Email:
carlsoncert@umn.edu
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The Tax Executive certificate is designed primarily for tax professionals working in tax departments of large corporations. It prepares graduates for greater responsibilities within their tax department. A rigorous curriculum, taught online by top faculty in the tax community, focuses on the analytical, problem solving, writing, and communication skills that foster career advancement. The certificate can be completed in 12 to 24 months, with breaks from early March through April 15 to accommodate schedules during peak tax season.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Required prerequisites
Introduction to Financial Reporting
ACCT 2051 - Introduction to Financial Reporting
(4.0 cr)
or
equivalent course taken at another institution
Introduction to Federal Income Tax
ACCT 5135 - Fundamentals of Federal Income Tax
(4.0 cr)
or
equivalent course taken at another institution
Special Application Requirements:
Applicants must submit all application materials through the University's admission system.
For additional application details, review program admissions website.
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
A minimum GPA of 3.00
is required for students to remain in good standing.
Required Courses (12 credits)
Take the following courses:
MBT 6231 - Corporate Taxation I
(2.0 cr)
MBT 6346 - ASC 740 Computations and Analysis
(2.0 cr)
MBT 6347 - Tax Technology and Analytics Fundamentals
(2.0 cr)
MBT 6348 - Advanced ASC 740 Concepts
(2.0 cr)
MBT 6361 - State and Local Taxation
(2.0 cr)
MBT 6381 - Tax Aspects of International Business I
(2.0 cr)
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Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Acct 2050/ApEc 1251/Dbln 2051 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Spring Even Year |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |