MBA in Taxation

Course Overview

The PIM that pioneered the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme three decades ago,has endowed to the country over three thousand business leaders. Similarly, the PIM that pioneered the Master of Business Administration in Taxation (MBAT) in the year 2015 is the first to introduce the first specialised MBA in Taxation in the South Asian region. In this endeavour the country has benefited by producing over two hundred IRD officers with the much required set of skills and competencies in the particular industry.

Resultantly, it is the most sought-after specialised MBAT in Sri Lanka today. In fact, the PIM MBAT is focused on bringing the desired change by transforming our Tax practitioners into full-fledged professionals. Its indirect impact to the country is immense. Having successfully concluded the training of five batches of officers of the Inland Revenue Dept. (IRD), and two batches from the open public sector category, we are currently pursuing the continuity of this specialised programme, MBAT, by inviting applications to commence two further programmes in 2024, from the said two categories, that is, from the IRD as well as from the open sector.

This highly recognised full-time course has been tailor-made to specifically enhance the career of tax professionals. The feedback received thus far from both the employers as well as the beneficiaries provide the much expected testimonials for the efficacy of the two programmes.

The total-spread of the programme is two years. Organised into eight academic terms during this two- year period, the programme offers approximately 600 classroom interactive-hours and over 60 hours of faculty consultation leading to skills development, directed study, residential workshops, and ultimately resulting in a practically adoptable research/skills project. Since the degree requirements for group work, practical assignments, research and skills projects as well as examinations are comprehensive, the course demands intense-concentration and commitment on the part of students.

MBA in Taxation Learning Goals

PIM MBAT graduates will be able to:

1. Recognizethe key knowledge, skills and attitudes at local and global levels, and demonstrate critical awareness of current issues in the fiscal context.
2. Reflect problem identification with critical and logical thinking and in-depth analysis using appropriate techniques to solve fiscal problems in the country with sound judgments.
3. Reachrelevant public and private organisations locally and globally, through networking, and communicate decisions clearly to relevant specialist and non specialist groups.
4. Realize the importance of economic, social and political concerns and the humane aspects of business and fiscal activities, and demonstrate self-direction and originality in tacking and solving problems as thought leaders.
5. Reinforceprofessionalism, integrity and ethics in being conscious of values when decisions are made in the fiscal context.

The above objectives are linked to the learning objectives of each module.

Who Can Apply

Eligibility to apply for admission to the MBA-T Degree programme is determined according to the following criteria:

1. One of the following qualifications:
2. A Bachelor’s Degree, from a recognized university with at least a second class (upper division) pass, in business/public administration/commerce/management studies.or
3. A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university, and at least two years’ work experience in a managerial capacity at an organization acceptable to the Institute or teaching/research experience relevant to the programme of study.or
4. A professional qualification recognized by the Institute as being equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree of a university, and three years’ work experience in a managerial capacity at an organization acceptable to the Institute. or
5. Senior managers, entrepreneurs, and tax consultants whose age is above 35 years,and who have an exceptional and outstanding track record. Any candidate applying under the “Mature Student” Category, purely on experience, must submit a separate report not exceeding 1000 words indicating their career achievements, and rationalizing the reasons as to why they deserve to be considered for admission.or
6. Any other qualification acceptable for the institute.
7. A good knowledge of English is compulsory.