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Master of Accounting (Internal Auditing and Taxation) at Durban University of Technology

Durban University of Technology, South Africa

Programme overview

The Master of Accounting (Internal Auditing and Taxation) is an NQF level 9, 180-credit research qualification that develops independent research capacity in internal auditing and taxation. Graduates become specialists in their chosen accounting discipline and can design and critically appraise research. It is offered full-time or part-time on Ritson Campus.

Faculty: Faculty of Accounting and Informatics  |  Department: Department of Auditing and Taxation  |  Duration: 2 years full-time; 3 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

The programme is a single research project culminating in a dissertation (modules RSIA511 for Internal Auditing and RDTX511 for Taxation), in which students analyse an industry problem and propose improvements.

Career pathways

Specialist and research roles in internal auditing and taxation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master of Accounting (MSAIA1 and MSATX1): an Honours degree (new HEQSF) or Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Taxation or Auditing, in addition to DUT Rule G24. Holders of an Honours degree or BTech in these accounting disciplines under the old HEQF may be considered through conferment of status.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://onlineapps.dut.ac.za/

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