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MCom in International Taxation

This is a part-time coursework and minor dissertation programme.

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Duration

2 years

Starting Date

February

Tuition Fee

ZAR 153,690

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

About the programme

The programme objective is for students to acquire knowledge about the analysis and interpretation of double tax conventions using recognized model conventions as a base and their interaction with South African income tax, as well as problem solving skills based on practical examples of application of these frameworks.

Students who are working in an international tax environment while pursuing this programme, would derive the most benefit therefrom.

The entrance requirements that a professional like yourself would need

NQF level 8 qualification in Taxation; or
NQF level 8 qualification in Accounting, including taxation courses at that level; or
NQF level 8 qualification in Law, including taxation courses; or
Equivalent international qualification.

The application process will/may require the following:

Professional and/or academic references
A curriculum vitae
Academic transcripts
An entrance exam or interview may also be required.

Prescribed curriculum:

International Tax
Research Methods in Taxation
Taxation Minor Dissertation

Assessment

A student must achieve at least 50% weighted across all assessments.

Oral assessments may be substituted at the discretion of the convener for any of the written assessments. A sub-minimum of 50% must be achieved for the minor dissertation on an international taxation topic and the overall weighted average programme result must be equal to or exceed 50%.

Readmission rules:

Courses may not be repeated.
No supplementary examinations are permitted.
Satisfactory progress for research as per the MoU (Memorandum of Understanding).

Distinction rules:

The degree will be awarded with distinction if the candidate obtains an overall average mark of at least 75% or higher, and if the candidate obtains not less than 70% in the coursework component and in the dissertation component of the degree.

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