Understanding domestic tax changes and evolving international tax legislation is essential with the increasing globalisation of business models. Tax administrations activity in this ever-changing landscape will require advanced skill sets to negotiate a growing level of complex legislation in this field. In addition, modern tax professionals increasingly need the practical skills to apply data analytics and to understand Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to support their organisations within the competitive international arena.

Whether you are currently working in taxation or would like to learn more about it, this programme will give you the edge when it comes to understanding tax legislation and how to apply this in complex international tax structures. Data analytics and Artificial Intelligence are now embedded across all business activities, and this programme will focus on how to use these technologies in the taxation, risk, ethics, and governance disciplines.

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.

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. 

WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

Qualification transcripts and certificates A copy of your birth certificate (long document) or passport If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided: English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts AND English language competency certificate More information