Master of Commerce in Taxation (Coursework) at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

A two-year coursework Master of Commerce in Taxation on the Stellenbosch campus involving group discussions and research, with contact sessions on certain Saturdays in the first year. The research culminates in a research assignment and an article suitable for an accredited journal in the second year.

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

What you will study

180 credits: Advanced Taxation (108 credits, which must be passed to continue) and a 72-credit Research Assignment in Advanced Taxation, plus lectures on writing skills and a compulsory research proposal.

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Entry requirements

The BCom (Law) and LLB degrees from Stellenbosch University (including completed Taxation electives), or equivalent qualifications and preparatory programmes approved by Senate, with at least 55% for the Taxation modules in each year of study and a 55% aggregate for the degrees. Applicants who are not a CA(SA) or an admitted attorney need proven practical taxation work experience. Knowledge of research methodology is required. Selection is limited to a maximum of 10 students every two years (shared with the MAcc Taxation) based on academic merit, and shortlisted applicants submit a five-page tax opinion. CV required.

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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