
University of Limerick
Contemporary Taxation
Key programme benefits to future students
* You will learn to understand and appreciate the structure and content of tax legislation and gain an in-depth understanding of how to interpret tax legislation. You will learn how arbitration works in the event of a dispute over the application of the law, and you will be equipped with negotiation skills to settle disputes effectively.
* The data analysis techniques will equip you to solve complex business problems in the tax domain, including forecasting the impact of business decisions on tax liability.
*You will engage in contextual edge cases and formulate a context-specific application of the concepts of risk and governance concerning AI technologies. You will learn the skills to identify the social contexts in which taxes are imposed and their impact on stakeholders and learn to analyse the ethical and moral issues underpinning your work and the business environment.
Key fact:
The programme is delivered fully online, with a mix of synchronous and asynchronous lectures. Synchronous lectures will also be recorded, allowing you the flexibility to learn in your own time. The programme offers a number of Microcred modules that can be taken independently. This course qualifies for 50% funding on a limited number of places, under the HCI Fees Subsidy.
Subjects taught
Autumn Modules
• Revenue Law & Negotiations
• Data Analytics for Tax
Spring Modules
• Applied International Tax Law
Summer Modules
• Risk, Ethics, Governance and Artificial Intelligence
Entry requirements
This programme is designed for professionals at all levels, working in private practice as in-house tax experts or tax advisers, or for those in the public sector managing and overseeing the operation of the international tax system. This would include, but not be limited to, professionals with accounting, economics, law, engineering, public administration, and other academic backgrounds and professional qualifications apt for the programme.
Normally applicants will possess a minimum 2:2 honours primary degree (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) In the case of international students, the overseas equivalent as determined by the Course Team in consultation with UL Graduate School Admissions will meet this requirement. Where candidates are non-native English language speakers, the candidate should meet the University's English language requirements. In exceptional circumstances an applicant who cannot satisfy the undergraduate requirement may be accepted on the basis of relevant professional experience.
Duration
1 year part-time, online
Enrolment dates
Autumn
Post Course Info
Graduate careers
The Professional Diploma in Contemporary Taxation will prepare students for exciting tax career opportunities in the public and private sectors.
More details
Qualification letters
PgDip
Qualifications
Minor Diploma (Level 9 NFQ)
Attendance type
Part time
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