Certificate in Advanced Taxation

To enroll in the Certificate of Advanced Taxation program, you must hold an MST, MBT or other graduate degree (with sufficient work experience in the tax field to be successful in the program) from a US institution. Courses will be taken through Open University. Please note, you may not take courses through Open University if you have previously been denied admission to an SJSU graduate program. 

To apply, submit the pre-screening form at least a month prior to the first course you wish to take.  We will evaluate your credentials and notify you of the results.

If you are notified that you are eligible, we will send you registration instructions.

Tuition is $731 per unit or $2,193 per 3-unit course. Beginning Fall 2025, tuition will be $768 per unit or $2,304 per 3-unit course.

The above costs do not include books, supplies, etc. Tuition fees are subject to change.

Catherine Dougherty- questions regarding the application and registration
Program Coordinator 
Phone: (408) 924-3424 
Email: catherine.dougherty@sjsu.edu

Professor Annette Nellen - questions about courses and scheduling
Program Director
Phone: (408) 924-3508
Email: annette.nellen@sjsu.edu