TAXATION

The Taxation major is becoming an increasingly important field in the global economy. With the rapid development of tax systems and international tax policies, the demand for taxation professionals is on the rise. If you are passionate about analyzing financial and legal issues and want to contribute to the development of the economy, the Taxation major could be the right choice for you.

Program Introduction

The Taxation major is a first-level discipline under the applied economics category and an important component of the discipline of finance. This program primarily studies issues such as tax theory and system, tax policies and collection management, and the relationship between taxes and economic development. 

It aims to train taxation professionals with solid foundations in economics, management, and law, and strong abilities to analyze and solve problems.

Training Objectives

The Taxation major aims to cultivate high-quality professionals in the taxation field who are well-rounded in moral, intellectual, and physical aspects, with a solid foundation, broad knowledge, strong abilities, and innovative spirit. Specifically, graduates should possess the following abilities:

• Master the basic theories, knowledge, and skills of taxation;

• Be familiar with China’s tax system and tax policies;

• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills;

• Be able to apply tax theories and methods to analyze and solve tax problems;

• Be familiar with computer application technologies;

• Possess good communication skills and teamwork spirit.

Graduation Requirements

Graduates of the Taxation major should master the following knowledge and abilities:

• Master the basic theories and knowledge of economics, management, and law;

• Be familiar with China’s tax system and tax policies;

• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills;

• Be able to apply tax theories and methods to analyze and solve tax problems;

• Be familiar with computer application technologies;

• Possess good communication skills and teamwork spirit.

Core Courses

1. Microeconomics

2. Macroeconomics

3. Principles of Finance

4. Principles of Taxation

5. Tax Law

6. Tax Collection and Management

7. International Tax Law

8. Tax Planning

9. Financial Accounting

10. Cost Accounting

Research Directions of the Taxation Major

The research directions of the Taxation major mainly include:

• Tax System and Policy Analysis: Study tax system design and its impact on the economy.

• Corporate Tax Planning and Management: Optimize corporate tax strategies and reduce tax costs.

• International Taxation and Cross-border Transactions: Study international tax agreements and cross-border tax issues.

• Tax Risk Management: Study tax risk identification, assessment, and control methods.

• Individual Income Tax and Property Tax: Study personal tax planning and property tax management.

Degree Awarded

Graduates of the Taxation major are awarded a Bachelor's degree in Economics.

Career Development

Graduates of the Taxation major primarily engage in the following work:

• Tax authorities

• Customs

• Audit authorities

• Financial authorities

• Financial institutions

• Enterprises and public institutions

• Higher education institutions and research institutes

Related Majors

• Finance

• Accounting

• Financial Management

• Economics

• Law