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3. Diplomas of Expertise

Diploma of Expertise allow degree and non-degree students to obtain a 12 credit expertise goal without pursuing the full 24 credits (which includes completing the Thesis) - matching an employers needs with a tailored curriculum evidenced by a Diploma of Expertise. This is particularly important for employer tuition-reimbursement programs. The program has six Diplomas of Expertise based upon its 34+ graduate courses. Each Expert Diploma has its own mix of a four required course curriculum to achieve the certification. Diplomas will be evidenced by a document suitable for framing as well as an accompanying law school transcript.

Many past students have sought two concentrations by enrolling in courses after graduation. The six Expert Diplomas are:

Graduate Diplomas of Expertise (Higher Diplomas)

Diploma Certifications of Expertise allow degree and non-degree students to obtain a 12 credit expertise goal without pursuing the full 24 credits (which includes completing the Thesis) - matching an employers needs with a tailored curriculum evidenced by a Diploma of Expertise. This is particularly important for employer tuition-reimbursement programs.

The program has six Diplomas of Expertise based upon its 34 courses.  Each Diploma has its own mix of a four required course curriculum.

Many past students have sought two Diplomas by enrolling in courses after graduation. The six Diplomas are:

(1) International Financial Services
(2) Anti-Money Laundering & Compliance
(3) Wealth Management
(4) E-commerce / Intellectual Property
(5) United States Taxation
(6) Trusts/Company Administration & Compliance

(1) International Financial Services

  • Introduction to International Tax Planning
  • Tax Treaties Law & Planning
  • International Financial Services
  • International Anti-Avoidance Legislation & Jurisprudence
  • suggested: Advanced International Tax Planning, International Transfer Pricing

(2) Anti-Money Laundering & Compliance

  • Anti-Money Laundering & Compliance 1
  • Anti-Money Laundering & Compliance 2
  • Anti-Money Laundering & Compliance 3
  • And one of the following- Financial Crimes & Security, Cyber-Crime and Techno-Torts, Tax Treaties, Investment Management & Compliance, International Financial Services

(3) Wealth Management & Private Banking

  • Wealth Management & Private Banking
  • Advanced Wealth Management
  • Investment Management & Compliance
  • And one of the following- International Financial Services, International Estate Planning, Estate and Gift Tax, Financial Instruments

(4) E-commerce and Intellectual Property

  • Introduction to E-commerce
  • Privacy Law
  • Online Contracting
  • Cyber Crime & Techno Torts
  • suggested – Global e-Commerce Law & Taxation, Law & Tax of Intellectual Property, International Transfer Pricing

(5) United States Taxation

  • Introduction to Income Tax
  • Tax Civil Procedure
  • Advanced Income Tax
  • And one of the following-
    US Partnership Tax, US Corporation Tax, Estate & Gift Tax

(6) Trusts/Company Administration & Compliance

  • Trusts & Company Law, Administration, and Compliance
  • International Financial Services
  • Financial Crimes & Security
  • And one of the following – Anti-Money Laundering & Compliance 1, Anti-Money Laundering & Compliance 2, Anti-Money Laundering & Compliance 3, International Estate Planning

The LL.M. Program offers its own certificates for concentration in conjunction with TJSL Thomas Jefferson School of Law. The LLM Courses are also sanctioned by the American Academy of Financial Management™ (AAFM). Course graduates or those with an earned degree may be automatically eligible without further course work and examination, depending on LL.M. courses completed. The AAFM is a professional association member of The AACSB International and the ACBSP Accreditation Agencies. AAFM Board Certifications and Charters below can be achieved before graduate if you complete the required concentrations and are nominated by the Dean Byrnes' Office..

  • CCA Chartered Compliance Analyst
  • CRA Certified Risk Analyst
  • CITA Certified International Tax Analyst
  • CAMC Certified Anti-Money Laundering Consultant
  • CWM hartered Wealth Manger
  • CTEP Chartered Trust and estate Planner
  • RFS egistered Financial Specialist
  • CAM and CAPA Chartered Asset Manager or Asset Protection Analyst
  • MFP Master Financial Professional Planner
  • CPM Chartered Portfolio Manager
  • CMA Chartered Market Analyst (International Tax and Economics)

* Certifying boards and professional associations generally require an extensive application process. Please contact them directly regarding requirements and procedure.