The programme is designed to provide students with a specialist education in areas concerning taxation and accounting. The contemporary business and legal environment means that tax law and account are increasingly linked and there is a demand for professionals with expertise in both areas.
Programme structure
The programme is 120 ECTS and is organised as two years of full-time study.
The programme is made up of:
- Courses from the Faculty of Law, 45 ECTS
- Courses from the Faculty of Business Administration, 45 ECTS
- Final thesis, 30 ECTS
Students graduate with a Master's degree from the Faculty of Law or the Faculty of Business Administration, depending on where they complete their thesis.
Course topics include:
- Icelandic tax law
- International tax law
- Financial statements
- Corporate law
- Government auditing
- Valuation techniques
Organisation of teaching
The programme is designed to prepare students for demanding and complex careers in accounting and tax law.
Courses are taught in Icelandic or English. Most textbooks are in English.
Main objectives
Upon completing the programme, the student should be able to demonstrate knowledge in the field of accounting, auditing and tax law. The student should have the skills to apply theoretical methods and the ability to draw conclusions from their results.
Other
Completing the programme allows you to apply for doctoral studies.