Certificate and ordinary diploma studies

The ITA Rector Prof Isaya Jairo (R) receiving a certificate of recognition from the Deputy Minister for Finance Hon. Hamad Chande during the 15th ITA graduation ceremony.

Deputy Minister for Finance Hon. Hamad Chande during the 16th Graduation ceremony of the Institute of Tax Administration (ITA)

The Deputy Minister for Finance Hon. Mh. Hamad Chande presenting a certificate to one of the best students for 2022/2023 academic year during the 16th Graduation ceremony

The Deputy Minister Hon. Hamad Chande (in red gown seated) in a group photo with some BCTM graduates, TRA officials, ITA Governing Council, URA and OBR representatives during the 16th Graduation Ceremony

The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD) for cooperation in training, research and related initiatives in the field of taxation. The MoU will be implemented through IBFD’s Tax Services Department and the Institute of Tax Administration which is the training arm of TRA.

TRA Commissioner General Mr. Alphayo Kidata (c) and IBFD Chief Executive Officer Mr. Jan Maarten Slagter (5th right) in group photo with TRA and IBFD delegates soon after signing the MoU for for cooperation in training, research and related initiatives in the field of taxation. 3rd left is the ITA Rector Prof Isaya Jairo.

The ITA Deputy Rector for Planning, Finance and Administration Mr. Emanuel Masalu (Centre) in a group photo with senior officials from ITA, the Federation of East Africa Freight Forwarders Association (FEAFFA) and Tanzania Freight Forwarders Association (TAFFA) after a meeting to lay down the foundation for the establishment of the National Curriculum Implementation Committee (NCIC) for the East Africa Clearing and Freight Forwarding Practicing Certificate (CFFPC) programme.

The Rector of the Institute of Tax Administration (ITA) Prof. Isaya Jairo (Seated c) in a group photo after officially opening the second batch of the Leadership Programme on Supervisory Managerial Skills for DMs and In charges of Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA).

Members of the ITA Governing Council after attending the 'Corporate Governance Issues' training conducted by ITA

ITA Rector Prof. Isaya Jairo (r) presenting a Certificate to the ITA Governing Council Chairman Dr. Samwel Werema after completing a Training on 'Corporate Governance Issues'

MultiPurpose Hall

Posing for a group photo (Front row) after the 13th Graduation Ceremony are:- The guest of honour Mr. Fredrick Mwakibinga (center), TRA Deputy Commissioner General Mr. Msafiri Mbibo (3rd r), South Sudan Commissioner General Dr. Patrick Mugoya (2nd R), and Comoro Revenue Authority Commissioner General Mr. Hamadi Mohamed Soihir. Others are:- ITA Governing Council Chairman Dr. Samwel Werema (3rd L), ITA Rector Prof. Isaya Jairo ( 2nd L) and South Sudan Commissioner for Support Services Mr. Daniel Magot Deng

List of Applicants Admitted for BCTM for Academic Year 2024/2025

List of Applicants Admitted for DCTM for Academic Year 2024/2025

List of Applicants Admitted for CCTM for Academic Year 2024/2025

List of Applicants Admitted for PGDT for Academic Year 2024/2025

List of Applicants Admitted for CFFPC for Academic Year 2024/2025

17TH GADUATION CEREMONY

1. Ordinary Diploma in Customs and Tax Management (DCTM)

Program Overview

DCTM is a two years full-time program comprising of four semesters. This program is designed for middle career in customs and tax administration. The program blends classroom instruction and real world practical experience through engagement of trainers who have practical experience in customs and tax administration.

Entry Qualifications

Successfully completion of Basic Technician Certificate in Customs and Tax Management, business or law related subjects from a recognized academic institution, OR successfully completion of A-Level in business related or natural science subjects with at least one principal pass. Applicants must have four passes at O-level, two of which must be Mathematics and English.

Program Structure

Year 1 (NTA Level 5)

Semester	Code	Module Name	Classification	Notional Hours*	Credits
1	GST 05101	Basic Communication Skills	Fundamental	5	8
	GST 05102	Elements of Business Law	Fundamental	5	8
	GST 05103	Basic Business Mathematics	Fundamental	6	9
	CST 05104	Introduction to Customs	Core	8	12
	TST 05105	Book-keeping and Accounts	Core	7	10
	GST 05106	Introduction to Economics	Fundamental	5	8
2	CST 05207	Basic Freight Logistics	Core	7	10
	GST 05208	Basic Data Processing	Fundamental	6	9
	CST 05209	Trade Facilitation in Customs	Core	7	10
	TST 05210	Introduction to Income Taxes	Core	7	11
	TST 05211	Introduction to VAT and other indirect Laws	Core	7	11
	TST 05212	Principles of Accounting for Specialise Entities and Items	Core	7	10
	GST 05213	Elements of Development Studies	Fundamental	5	8
Total Credits for NTA 5				79	124

Year 2 (NTA 6)

Semester	Code	Module Name	Classification	Notional Hours*	Credits
1	TST 06101	Principles of Income Tax	Core	7	10
	GST 06102	Principles of Auditing	Fundamentals	5	7
	GST 06103	Principles of Management	Fundamentals	5	7
	CST 06104	Principles of Tariff Classification	Core	7	10
	CST 06105	Customs Enforcement and Management	Core	6	9
	GST 06106	Fundamentals of Information Systems	Fundamentals	5	7
	TST 06107	Principles of Tax Administration and Ethics	Core	6	9
	GST 06108	Internship	Core	3	4
2	TST 06209	Fundamentals of Tax Accounting	Core	7	10
	TST 06210	Fundamentals of Tax Audit	Core	6	9
	GST 06211	Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship	Fundamentals	5	7
	CST 06212	Principles of Customs Valuation and Rules of Origin	Core	6	9
	GST 06213	Fundamentals of Business mathematics and Statistics	Fundamentals	5	8
	TST 06214	Introduction to Local Government Taxation	Core	5	7
	CST 06215	Freight Logistics Management	Core	5	7
Total Credits for NTA 6				83	120

*Hours used to conduct all the activities required for a trainer and a student to complete a module.

2. Basic Certificate in Customs and Tax Management (CCTM)

Program Overview

This is a one year full-time program. The program is competence-based and focuses on imparting the relevant and adequate knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to perform mid-career duties in customs and tax administrations. The program is also intended to prepare graduates for further academic progression in the same and related disciplines.

Entry Qualifications

Minimum entry requirements is four (4) passes in Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (O-Level) in business related subjects or NVA level 3 or one principal pass at A-Level in business related or natural science subjects. Applicants must have passed Mathematics and English at O-Level.

Program Structure

NTA 4

Semester	Code	Module Name	Classification	Notional Hours*	Credits
1	TST 04101	Introduction to Taxation	Core	7	11
	GST 04102	Elements of Data Processing	Fundamental	5	8
	GST 04103	Basic Communication skills	Fundamental	5	8
	GST 04104	Elements of Business Mathematics	Fundamental	5	8
	CST 04105	Elements of Customs Law and Administration	Core	8	12
	GST 04106	Elements of Commerce	Fundamental	5	8
	GST 04107	Elements of Business Law	Fundamental	5	8
2	CST 04208	Elements of Freight Logistics	Core	8	12
	GST 04209	Elements of Office Management	Core	6	9
	TST 04210	Book Keeping	Core	5	9
	CST 04211	Elements of Customs Enforcement	Core	8	11
	TST 04212	Elements of Tax Administration and Ethics	Core	8	11
	GST 04213	Basic Life Skills	Core	5	8
Total Credits for NTA 4				79	123

*Hours used to conduct all the activities required for a trainer and a student to complete a module.

3. East African Customs Clearing and Freight Forwarding Practising Certificate (CFFPC)

Program Overview

The EACCFFPC program has been designed as a joint initiative of the East African Revenue Authorities (EARA) and Federation of East African Freight Forwarders (FEAFA). This program has been approved as a mandatory qualification for practicing as customs agent. The program has been adopted for all the five countries who are members of the East African Community.

This program is offered in full-time and part-time mode. Full-time mode takes four months while part-time mode takes six months.

Entry Qualifications

Two (2) passes at “O” Level or Holder of Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) and above.

Program Structure

Full Time

Semester	Code	Course Name	Contact Hours per week	Units
1	FFCU 101&102	Customs laws and procedures	4	4
	FFCU 103	Customs Tariff Classification	4	4
	FFCU 104	WTO Customs Valuation and Rules of Origin	4	4
	FFFF 201	Port Clearance	4	4
	FFFF 202	Freight Forwarding Operations	4	4
	FFBM 300	Basic management skills	4	4
	FFCU 105	Application of Automated Customs Systems	4	-
Total Units for CFFPC			28	24

Part Time

Semester	Code	Course Name	Contact Hours per week	Units
1	FFCU 101&102	Customs laws and procedures	4	4
	FFCU 103	Customs Tariff Classification	4	4
	FFCU 104	WTO Customs Valuation and Rules of Origin	4	4
2	FFFF 201	Port Clearance	4	4
	FFFF 202	Freight Forwarding Operations	4	4
	FFBM 300	Basic management skills	4	4
	FFCU 105	Application of Automated Customs Systems	4	-
Total Units for CFFPC			28	24

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