MSc Tax Policy & Finance
Why Study for an MSc. Tax Policy & Finance programme at the University of Ghana Business School?
The distinguishing feature of the MSc. Tax Policy & Finance programme lies in the blend of both academic and professional methods employed in preparing students for the labour market. The programme seeks to equip non-tax professional and persons of financial background with the knowledge required for efficient tax planning and financial administration, as well as upgrade the knowledge of tax professionals to provide them with the soft skills needed for managerial roles. The programme will equip students with solution to improve fiscal policy compliance, advise management and/or clients on complex strategic financial management issues their organization faces.
COURSE CONTENTS
Codes | Core Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|
MSTF 601 | Research Techniques in Tax Policy & Finance | 3 |
MSTF 603 | Empirical Finance | 3 |
MSTF 605 | Corporate Finance and Valuation | 3 |
MSTF 607 | Global Policy on Taxation of Companies | 3 |
MSTF 609 | Taxation of Natural Resources | 3 |
15 | ||
Electives | (3 credits to be taken) | |
MSTF 611 | Business Accounting | 3 |
MSTF 613 | Digital and Innovative Finance | 3 |
MSTF 615 | Business Economics | 3 |
MSTF 617 | Computerised Accounting Technique | 3 |
Long Essay | ||
Total | 15-18 |
Codes | Core Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|
MSTF 602 | Investment & Portfolio Management | 3 |
MSTF 604 | Financial Engineering | 3 |
MSTF 606 | Advanced Tax Audit and Assurance Services | 3 |
MSTF 608 | Advanced Taxation and Practice | 3 |
MSTF 610 | Strategic Tax Planning and Administration | 3 |
15 | ||
Electives | (3 credits to be taken) | |
MSTF 612 | Taxation of Electronic Commerce | 3 |
MSTF 614 | Corporate Governance and Business Ethics | 3 |
MSTF 616 | Financial Markets and Institutions | 3 |
MSTF 618 | Enterprise Resource Planning Systems | 3 |
Long Essay | 6 | |
Total Credits | 39-45 |
Admission Requirements:
Professional accounting qualifications Certificate (CITG, ICAG, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CPA)
Bachelor of Science Administration (Accounting); Bachelor of Business Administration with significant accounting and/or finance content; Bachelor of Commerce (at least 2nd class lower division) from a recognized University.
Any relevant undergraduate degree (at least 2nd class lower division) that is assessed to be acceptable by the appropriate accreditation authority, (e.g. Bachelor of Arts Accounting and Economics; Bachelor of Arts Accounting and Sociology)
Other degrees plus Part 1 or 2 of tax professional, professional accounting qualification
Physical Address:
One-Year Special Programmes Office
University of Ghana Business School Graduate Building (UPSA Junction, Opposite Goil Filling Station), 3rd Floor, Room 3W9.
Mail:
The Coordinator, MSc Tax Policy & Finance, Department of Accounting,
P.O. Box LG 78, University of Ghana Business School, Legon, Accra, Ghana.