Master of Accounting in Taxation at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

Two-year master's at the Stellenbosch campus offered as coursework with a research assignment (Saturday contact sessions in year one, research and an article in year two) or as a full thesis.

Faculty: Economic and Management Sciences | Department: School of Accountancy | Duration: Two years | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Coursework option: Advanced Taxation (108 credits) and Research Assignment: Advanced Taxation (72 credits). Full-thesis option: a 180-credit Thesis: Taxation. Both total 180 credits and include an article publishable in an accredited journal.

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Entry requirements

BAccHons, BAccLLB or Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting from Stellenbosch (or equivalent plus Senate-approved preparatory programmes). Coursework option: at least 55% for Taxation (70% for academic trainees, achieved in the BAccHons with research component); applicants who are not a CA(SA) or admitted attorney need proven practical taxation experience (academic trainees exempt). Full-thesis option: at least 55% for Taxation and registration as Chartered Accountant (South Africa). Both options need knowledge of research methodology. Coursework selection: maximum 10 students every two years for the combined MCom/MAcc Taxation group, with a five-page tax opinion from shortlisted applicants. Supporting documents: CV and proof of professional registration.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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