The advanced certificates in taxation, offered by the Lucas Graduate School of Business, provide an in-depth study of topics to help a tax practitioner advance in his/her career or develop a specialization. The coursework supplements prior graduate study in the tax area, in essence, serving as a post-Master's program.<br><br>University Advanced Certificate Requirements <br><br>Advanced certificate programs offer postbaccalaureate students coursework leading to a specific, applied, focused goal. In order to be eligible for admission to an advanced certificate, students complete an intake form or apply through CalState Apply and submit an official transcript(s) (noting the completion of a U.S. bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree from an accredited and/or recognized institution from a foreign country). Students must have a minimum of 2.5 undergraduate GPA.