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Taxation

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Minor

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Charles F. Dolan School of Business
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Fairfield's taxation minor offers students the opportunity to gain taxation knowledge, including the ability to identify and resolve issues related to tax compliance and planning in today's technology-driven business environment.

What You'll Learn and Do

Master the language.

The taxation minor provides a comprehensive understanding of how tax policy and accounting principles shape financial decision-making in both personal and organizational contexts. You’ll learn how taxes influence business operations, investments, and overall economic systems—building the analytical foundation needed to interpret and apply complex financial data accurately.

Develop real-world problem-solving skills.

Through hands-on projects and applied learning, you’ll gain experience in preparing, analyzing, and evaluating tax scenarios that mirror real-world challenges. The minor emphasizes compliance, reporting, and ethical decision-making, helping you develop the critical thinking skills necessary to navigate today’s evolving tax environment.

Strengthen your financial and data literacy.

Students explore how money, finance, and taxation intersect with broader social and economic factors. You’ll enhance your ability to assess the implications of fiscal policy, evaluate risk and return, and use data-driven insights to inform financial and tax-related decisions across industries.

Position yourself for career success.

Whether you’re pursuing a career in accounting, finance, law, or business, the taxation minor offers a competitive edge. You’ll graduate with a versatile skill set—combining technical tax knowledge, financial acumen, and ethical awareness—that prepares you for roles in public accounting, corporate finance, and other advisory services.

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Course Requirements

Taxation Minor

15 credits

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Undergraduate Admission
admis@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4100

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