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.
NKUMBA UNIVERSITY programmes
Masters in Taxation Management
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
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