MA Tax Policy and Administration
Department:
Program level:
Credits (ECTS):
103
Frequency:
Program starts every year, first semester.
Description
The program addresses the critical need for trained professionals in tax policy and administration to enhance Ethiopia's revenue generation capabilities. It focuses on developing a robust tax management system to combat issues like corruption and tax evasion, ensuring effective public service delivery and economic growth. Key objectives include:
- Equipping learners with skills for designing and managing tax administration systems.
- Enhancing participation in tax policy formulation and implementation.
- Strengthening ethical practices in tax assessment, accounting, and auditing.
- Building capacity for scientific research on tax-related issues.
- Training in the use of tax-related software for efficient administration.
- Developing skills for identifying and managing tax risks and fraud.
Program Profile:
Graduates will gain a competitive advantage in understanding tax laws and regulations, enabling them to become consultants in tax policy and tax accounting.
Prerequisites & Requirements
- Successful completion of an undergraduate program in relevant fields (e.g., Accounting, Economics, Management, Tax and Customs Administration, Public Finance Management).
- Pass the university's entrance examination.
- Employer recommendation with an official letter of testimonial.
Exit Level Outcomes
- Adhere to technical and professional standards in tax administration.
- Design and modernize the country's tax structure and administrative system through reforms.
- Analyze tax rules, procedures, and policies to contribute to policy improvements.
- Conduct research on tax-related issues and present findings effectively.
- Ensure ethical practices in tax assessment, accounting, and auditing.
- Develop tax intelligence and risk management systems to minimize fraud and evasion.
- Apply management information systems to enhance tax practices and align with international standards.
- Evaluate international tax issues arising from cross-border transactions and investments.
Individual Clients
Practitioners in tax administration, customs administration, or public finance management.
Key Stakeholders:
a. Ministry of Revenue
b. Importers and exporters
c. Ministry of Finance and Economic Cooperation (MOFEC)
d. Ethiopian government