UG partners with GRA, World Bank to develop new oil and gas programmes 

In response to the growing need for diversified skills within the country, the University of Guyana (UG) has developed these programmes at the behest of the GRA, (and the regional demand for professionals in this field). The Associate Degree is a comprehensive two-year, 72-credit programme designed to meet high global industry standards. It features a rigorous curriculum covering technical communication, an introduction to the local and global industry, fiscal regimes, and other essential areas of accounting, taxation, and auditing. Participants will also gain practical experience through attachments with the GRA and other agencies involved in the Oil & Gas sector.

The Graduate Executive Diploma, a one-year, 45-credit programme, aims to enhance the skills of GRA employees. It includes modules on analytics, risk management, Oil & Gas Law, and the core areas of accounting, taxation, and auditing.

Prof. Leyland Lucas, Dean of SEBI, highlighted the importance of these programmes in addressing the skills gap in monitoring revenue flows. He noted that while the GRA has been striving to manage the sector, the rapid expansion of the industry and recruitment efforts by other agencies have underscored the need for these educational initiatives. With the support of GRA and IMF personnel, SEBI has developed these rigorous programmes to meet both immediate and long-term needs.

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