Tax Policy and Its Influence on the Development of Economy (JF_458)
About Study Course
Objective
To provide knowledge and develop competencies on the importance of tax policy in the development of the national economy, the need to evaluate and use cross-sectoral analytical data in the decision-making process, the specifics of coordinating international cooperation and transferring good practice.
Mastering the course will help students to acquire knowledge and practical skills in solving highly complex legal and economic problems in the work of organisations through the prism of tax instruments.
Prerequisites
Academic or professional Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Management, or Law
Learning outcomes
As a result of mastering the study course, the students will: understand the importance of tax policy and its impact on economic development; understand the impact of the European Union on innovations and their role in economic development, strengthening competitiveness, and growth of exports; know the current issues of the global financial ecosystem: digitisation, algorithmisation, artificial intelligence; understand global financial flows and institutions, regulations, governance, and compliance as well as aspects of criminal law.
As a result of mastering the study course, the students will be able to use theoretical knowledge of risk modelling and process management in terms of economic security of organisations, identify tax optimisation and tax fraud schemes of international jurisdiction, and use analytical intelligence products to prevent and combat economic crime.
As a result of mastering the study course, the students will be able to analyse and integrate innovative cooperation models and technologies in the work of an organisation, and they will ensure the use of a risk-based approach in the internal work of the organisation and external communication. High standards of professional ethics will be applied in the process of managing the organisation, and they will be able to independently develop the principles of integrity and ecosystem responsibility, facilitating the increase of Latvia’s international reputation.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic security, EDMz | 2 | Master’s | Limited choice |
