Postgraduate Diploma in Tax Administration
The Postgraduate Diploma in Tax Administration programme seeks to equip participants with skills, techniques and understanding required in the administration of Domestic Taxes in the private and public sectors of the economy. This programme will transform graduates in the disciplines of economics, business administration, finance, engineering, accounting, mathematics and law to tax administration professionals capable of working efficiently and effectively in a functionally-integrated tax authority as well as offer tax consultancy services to the public.
Duration: 1 Year
Mode of Study: Evening/Weekend
A holder of a Bachelor’s Degree (with at least 2nd class Honors, Lower division) in any discipline from a University or Institution recognized by the commission for University Education (CUE).
Semester 1
- Financial Accounting I
- Income Tax Practice
- Vat Law & Practice
- Excise Law and Practice
Semester 2
- Audit Practice
- Financial Accounting I
- Tax Accounting
- Management Practice & Ethics
Semester 3
- Research Methods
- Management Accounting
- International Taxation
- Economic Analysis
As a guide, Students must attend a minimum of 80% of all lectures, seminars and tutorials, failure to which he/she will not be allowed to register for examinations. The course must be completed within one year comprising three semesters.