International Taxation

This International Taxation program at University of Cape Townis a part-time coursework and minor dissertation program. The program objective is for students to acquire knowledge about the analysis and interpretation of double tax conventions using recognized model conventions as a base and their interaction with South African income tax.

Key features

Graduates from the University of Cape Town , International Taxation program, who are working in an international tax environment while pursuing this program, would derive the most benefit therefrom.

Duration: The MCom in International Tax is offered part-time over a 2-year period.

When will the program start: February

The application process will/may require the following:

• Professional and/or academic references
• A curriculum vitae
• Academic transcripts

• An entrance exam or interview may also be required.

Career Prospects

Graduates from the UCT International Taxation Master program are sought after and have excellent career prospects, both in South Africa and elsewhere. The principled knowledge, analytical skill and way of thinking gained from the program is highly flexible in its application in a variety of professional career settings, including in advisory, law, accountancy, fiscal regulation, academia, and in-house expertise.

Past graduates from the UCT International Taxation Masters occupy positions such as International Tax Advisor, Consultant, Manager, Lawyer, Tax Director, Director, Group Tax Manager and Senior Lecturer within international accounting firms, boutique specialist international tax practices, leading local and international law firms, multinational corporates, universities, and government agencies including revenue authorities and Ministries of Finance.

Courses include:

• International Tax

• Research Methods in Taxation
• Taxation Minor Dissertation