The MSc in Taxation and Policy is a dynamic, practice-oriented graduate programme designed to develop advanced expertise in taxation, policy analysis, and strategic decision-making. It equips students with the analytical capability and professional insight required to navigate the complexities of Caribbean, regional, and global tax environments, and to lead effectively in tax advisory, compliance, policy development, and reform across both public and private sectors.
Rooted in the Caribbean context and aligned with international best practices, the curriculum addresses critical areas such as corporate taxation, international tax planning, tax treaties, transfer pricing, tax risk management, and the digitalisation of tax administration. Particular emphasis is placed on the region’s unique fiscal structures, the implications of cross-border trade and investment, and the growing demands for transparency, economic substance, and anti-avoidance measures under evolving global tax standards.
Delivered through a blend of case-based learning, comparative policy analysis, and practical simulations, the programme enables students to engage with real-world tax challenges affecting small developing states and larger jurisdictions alike. Graduates emerge well prepared to contribute to the design and implementation of fair, robust, and future-ready tax systems that support sustainable economic development and global compliance.
Graduates are prepared for roles such as:
Synchronously Online
Some of the courses you will cover are:
Financing
Our tuition is internationally competitive and we offer scholarships, financial aid and payment plans to make university education available to our students. Please click here for details on financing options.
Programme Fees (as at March 2024) =
University Registration Fees
These fees are as follows:
Amenities Fees – US $480.00
Guild Fees – US $60.00
ID Card (One time Fee)
(First Year Only) – US $15.00
Please note that fees may be adjusted at any time.
Entry Requirements
a.
Entry Requirements for Degreed Applicants
Applicants under this category should have:
i.A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a university or college acceptable to the University of the West Indies, with at least a GPA of 2.5.
•Students are expected to have a good grounding in accounting, finance or economics.
ii.Three (3) years post degree work experience.
b.
Entry Requirements for Pass-Degreed Applicants
Students with pass degrees will be considered under the following conditions:
i.they are currently working in aviation or in a business or management related field, and
ii.they are successful at an interview conducted by the entrance committee within the School.
iii.Three (3) years of post-degree work experience
c.
Entry Requirements for Non-Degreed Applicants
The SCHSBM is considering opening its doors to a restricted number of individuals without degrees, who are working in the private sector and have a desire to obtain advanced training in aviation management. It is expected that the number of students entering the programme through this route would be highly restricted and should represent no more than 25 percent of the cohort in any given year. Students entering through this route will be required to undertake a preliminary year of study. The entry criteria for these students would therefore be:
i.Technical certificates or diplomas that can be assessed by The University of the West Indies.
ii.Five years’ experience in aviation or a business or management related field at a Supervisory or higher level.
iii.Success at an interview conducted by a selected panel determined by the Campus Committee of Graduate Studies and the SCHSBM.
iv.Two strong letters of recommendation.
The programme will be delivered synchronously online.
