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Masters in Taxation Management

This program has been designed to train high calibre personnel in Taxation Management who are able to give tax advice to Government individuals and organizations. This is a two-year Program in which taught courses are covered in three semesters and a student is expected to submit a dissertation of approximately 20,000 words by the end of the fourth semester.

Career Path

Completing a Master’s in Taxation Management can open up various career opportunities in the field of taxation and finance. Here’s a potential career path for a student graduating from such a program:

1. Tax Consultant/Tax Advisor: Graduates can work as tax consultants or advisors, providing expert advice to individuals, businesses, and organizations on tax matters. They may assist clients in tax planning, compliance, and optimization strategies to minimize tax liabilities while ensuring legal compliance.

2. Tax Analyst: Graduates can pursue roles as tax analysts in corporations, financial institutions, or consulting firms. They would be responsible for analyzing tax implications of business decisions, preparing tax returns, conducting tax research, and assisting with tax audits.

3. Tax Manager: With experience, graduates may advance to managerial roles as tax managers. In these positions, they would oversee tax compliance activities, manage tax planning initiatives, coordinate with external auditors, and provide guidance to junior staff members.

4. Government Tax Officer: Some graduates may choose to work for government agencies, such as the tax department or revenue authority, as tax officers. They would be involved in enforcing tax laws, conducting audits, investigating tax evasion, and providing assistance to taxpayers.

5. Tax Policy Analyst: Graduates interested in tax policy and legislation may pursue roles as tax policy analysts. They would analyze proposed tax laws and regulations, assess their potential impact, provide recommendations to policymakers, and participate in the development of tax policies.

6. Financial Planner/Wealth Manager: Graduates with a strong understanding of taxation principles may also work as financial planners or wealth managers. They would integrate tax considerations into financial planning strategies for individuals and families, helping clients achieve their financial goals while minimizing tax liabilities.

7. Academic/Researcher: Some graduates may choose to pursue further studies or academic careers, conducting research in taxation, contributing to academic publications, and teaching taxation courses at universities or colleges.

Overall, a Master’s in Taxation Management equips graduates with specialized knowledge and skills to pursue rewarding careers in various sectors, including taxation consultancy, corporate finance, government, and academia.

Course Modules

Semester 1

Code Course Name LH PH CH CU
MTM51101 Tax Analysis and Revenue Forecasting    60 00 60 04
MTM51102 Tax and Revenue Law 60 00 60 04
MTM51103 Comparative Tax Systems 60 00 60 04
MTM51104 IT in Revenue Administration   50 10 60 04
MTM51105 VAT Administration and Accounting 60 00 60 04
MTM51106 Tax Risk Management in Revenue Administration 60 00 60 04

 

Year 1 Semester II

Code Course Name LH PH CH CU
MTM51201 Strategic Tax Planning 60 00 60 04
MTM51202 Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods 45 30 60 04
MTM51203 Tax Litigation 60 00 60 04
MTM51204 Advanced Taxation Accounting 45 30 60 04
MTM51205 International Taxation 60 00 60 04
MTM51206 Advanced Financial Management 60 00 60 04

Year 2 Semester I

 

Code Course Name LH PH CH CU
MTM52101 Tax Practice Management 45 30 60 04
MTM52102 Advanced Cost and Management Accounting 45 30 60 04
MTM52103 Law and Taxation of Organisations 60 00 60 04
MTM52104 Tax Audit and Investigations 60 00 60 04
MTM52105 Human Resource Management 60 00 60 04
MTM52106 Management Consultancy 60 00 60 04

 

Year 2 Semester II

Code Course Name LH PH CH CU
  Dissertation 50 20 60 04

 

Entry Requirements

In order to enhance the quality of PhD education, Nkumba University, establishes acceptable standards and guidelines for the same. This has been recognised as an important process of establishing sustainable internal quality assurance mechanisms and system that will ensure that the awards of the University meet national, regional and global standards of excellence. Click here for full guidelines

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