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Master of Commerce in Taxation (Dissertation) at North-West University

North-West University, South Africa

Programme overview

Master of Commerce in Taxation (Dissertation) is a master's qualification in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at North-West University. It is offered on the Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark campuses (Part-time). Programme code: 5CNN01 E801P/V. Duration: Part-time: 1-4 years. Presented by School of Accounting Sciences.

Faculty: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences  |  Department: School of Accounting Sciences  |  Duration: Part-time: 1-4 years  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

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Entry requirements

a) An applicant must be in possession of a BAHons or BComHons degree or have the status of an BAHons or BComHons degree as approved by the Senate b) The student must have obtained an average of at least 65% in the BComHons / BAHons (with the exceptions of the BComHons (Chartered Accountancy), the Postgraduate Diploma (Accountancy) and the BComHons (Forensic Accountancy) where only a pass is required; as well as BComHons (Management Accountancy) and BComHons (Financial Accountancy) where the student must obtain an average mark of 60%. c) The student must have obtained at least 65% in the BComHons module(s) upon which the intended studies are based (subject to the aforementioned exceptions). d) The research ability of the student must be to the satisfaction of the school director and the programme leader.

Higher degree (Master's and doctoral) applications close on 30 November 2026. A non-refundable administration fee of R150 (South African applicants) or R600 (international applicants) applies, payable online only.

Apply through the official page: https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/apply

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