An applicant into the programme must have a good first degree or its equivalent in the field of Accounting and or Taxation or a related area such as Risk Management, insurance, Actuarial Science, Accounting, Commerce, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, and Engineering from an accredited institution. Preference will be given to applicants with a First Class, or a Second Class (Upper or Lower) division. An applicant with professional qualifications such as CFA, FRM, CIMA, ICA, ACCA, and ACIB, shall have their certificate assessed and its degree equivalent determined before admission.
Duration of Study Programme
The programme is for one year with two semesters.
Degree to be Awarded
A successful student is awarded the degree of Master of Science in Accounting & Taxation.
Graduation Requirements
A student is required to enrol and pass all the college required and core courses of the programme before graduation. Additionally, he/she is expected to abide by the regulations and policies of HCC.
For purposes of graduation, a student must score a minimum of 42 credits from the various relevant courses undertaken during the period of study.
The average credits that a student is supposed to earn are as follows:
Summary
First Semester Course Work 18 credits
Second Semester Course Work 18 credits
Research Methods & Dissertation 6 credits
Total Credits 42 credits
An applicant with professional qualifications such as CFA, FRM, CIMA, ICA, ACCA, and ACIB, shall have their certificate assessed and its degree equivalent determined before admission.
Admission to HCC is competitive, but the admission process is a personal one. Each application is reviewed holistically to understand the strength of each student’s academic preparation including their performance on final exams, counselor recommendations, and their personal career interests. We seek applicants from a variety of geographic, social, cultural, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
The program provides several courses that will help students develop the positive attitude towards community development.
