BSc (Hons) Finance and Taxation

 

This BSc (Hons) Finance and Taxation programme offers learners a sound knowledge of the principles of finance and taxation which will help them to develop their skills, think critically and offer their advice as a financial expert. More specifically the programme aims:

To equip learners with the fundamental aspects of business as well as specialized knowledge in the fields of finance and taxation.
To enable graduates to function effectively in a global business environment; &
To prepare graduates with a strong sense of professionalism and ethics for employment in the private and public sectors.

Tuition fees

No Tuition fees for first time undergraduates Mauritian Learners

Entry Requirements

A pass in English Language at Cambridge School Certificate/ ‘O’ Level or equivalent

AND EITHER Pass in:
3 subjects at A-level and 1 subject at subsidiary level at Higher School Certificate Examination;

OR Pass in:
2 subjects at A-level and 2 subjects at subsidiary level at the Higher School Certificate Examination;

OR Pass in:
3 subjects at A-level at the London General Certificate Examination.

OR any other qualifications acceptable to OU.

Intake 2025

  • February
  • August

Scholarships

  • Scholarship for Open university of Mauritius Toppers after graduation

Duration

Minimum: 3 Years – Maximum: 6 years
Year 1
  • Financial Accounting
  • Microeconomic Environment
  • Financial Mathematics and Statistics I
  • Financial Theory and Practice I
  • Law Related to Taxation
  • Macroeconomics Environment
  • Financial Theory and Practice II
  • Financial Mathematics and Statistics II

Year 2
  • Monetary and Financial System
  • Research Methods
  • Mauritian Taxation
  • Equity and Portfolio Management
  • Financial Data Analysis
  • Corporate Finance and Ethics
  • Taxation for Individuals (UK)
  • Corporate Taxation (UK)

Year 3
  • Introduction to FinTech
  • Dissertation
  • Taxation of Trust and Foundation
  • Financial Derivatives
  • International Finance
  • International Taxation
  • Tax Planning
Payment Facilities
Instalments Facilities upon request
Number of Modules
23 Modules (7.5 each Credit)
Dissertation (15 Credits)
Fee Structure

Mauritian

Total: Rs 153,000

SADC

Total: US$ 4,320

International (Non-SADC)

Total: US$ 6,840

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