Advanced Certificate in High Technology Taxation
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MS in Speech-Language PathologySilicon Valley, a technology hub, is the perfect place to earn an Advanced Certificate in High Technology Tax. With just three courses, you can begin providing tax solutions for biotech, green technology, web-based, and various other tech companies.
The Advanced Certificate in High Technology Taxation serves as a post-MST program. This is a chance for students to enhance their MST or MBT degrees with career-specific courses. Courses included are Tax Considerations for High Technology Companies, Taxation of Partnerships, Corporation Reorganizations, and Employment Taxation and the Modern Workforce.
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9
units
Fall, Spring
admission
Program Benefits
Enhance your degree in the world-renowned technology hub
According to Business Insider, Silicon Valley is an almost $3 trillion neighborhood thanks to big-name companies based there, such as Apple and Google.
One-of-a-kind learning opportunity
The Advanced Certificate in High Technology Taxation is the only certificate of its kind. High-tech taxation is a complex field, and a certificate that specializes in this area offers career advantages in the technology sector.
Career Opportunities
- Apple, one of the leading tech companies, has postings for tax jobs located in Silicon Valley. In August 2022, they hired an International Tax Manager. Other high-tech companies to look for are Intel and Google. In August 2022, Google posted a tax job, International Tax Operations Specialist.
- Financial Manager is listed as the #2 best business job, #7 in the 100 best jobs, and #16 in best-paying jobs for 2022. Employment for Financial Managers is supposed to grow by 17% between 2020-2030, which is much higher than the average for other occupations.
“Identifying compliance and planning issues as well as opportunities for high-tech companies require advanced tax knowledge in the treatment of R&D and restructuring. Expanding your MST skillset with additional coursework is a smart way to advance your career and take on more challenging and exciting work.”
Mark Hoose
VP Global Tax at NVIDIA, MST Program Professor
Apply To The Program
- Admission Requirements
To enroll, you must hold an MST or MBT from a US institution.
- How to Register
Please complete the pre-screening form at least one month prior to the first course you wish to take. If you are verified and accepted, you will be contacted on the next steps.
- FAQ
For a full list of FAQs, check out the Certificate in Advanced Taxation page.
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International Taxation
Hold the unique skills needed for a global career in tax with this post-MST Certificate in International Taxation. You can further hone your knowledge in this specific area by taking three advanced international tax courses.
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Contact Information
Annette Nellen
Program Director
annette.nellen@sjsu.edu