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This programme aims to provide students with advance knowledge of international tax provisions and relevant tax topics as they arise from contemporary cross border transactions.

Contact: Department of Taxation (012) 420 4983

1. Relevant honours degree or relevant postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8, with a minimum of 120 credits at this level)
2. A cumulative weighted average of at least 60% for the honours degree or postgraduate qualification
3. Relevant Taxation modules with a minimum of 40 credits on an NQF level 8
4. Relevant work experience in a tax environment, acceptable to the Departmental Postgraduate Committee 

Proficient in English (written and spoken).

• Please contact the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences with regard to University specific regulations pertaining to master degree programmes.
• The offer of admission is dependent on a process of selection by the department.
• Full particulars of the degree programme are available on the departmental website.

Prerequisite for awarding the degree

1. All the modules require a pass mark of at least 50%.
2. The pass mark for the mini-dissertation is 50%. The provisions regarding pass requirements for dissertations, contained in General Regulation G.12.2, apply mutatis mutandis to mini- dissertations.

In order to be awarded the degree with distinction, a student must meet the following criteria:

• Obtain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 75% including at least 75% in the mini-dissertation;
• Complete the degree within the minimum period prescribed;
• Only the final mark of the first attempt to pass the modules or dissertation will be considered; and
• The GPA will be not be rounded up to a whole number.