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University of Cape Town MCom in International Tax

University of Cape Town

MCom in International Tax

Cape Town, South Africa

2 years

English

Part time

30 Sep 2025

Feb 2026

ZAR 178,640 / per year *

On-Campus

* for Rest of the World| SADC Fees: From ZAR 114,940| Non-SADC African Students Fees: From ZAR 162,540

Key Summary

    About : The MCom in International Tax program equips students with in-depth knowledge of international tax laws and their applications. It covers various aspects such as cross-border taxation, international tax planning, and transfer pricing. This program is ideal for those seeking to understand the complexities of global taxation while adhering to compliance and regulatory standards.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in diverse roles such as tax consultant, international tax manager, and compliance officer. They may work in multinational corporations, accounting firms, or government agencies, helping businesses navigate international tax regulations and optimize tax strategies.

Introduction

The programme 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, as well as problem solving skills based on practical examples of application of these frameworks.

Students who are working in an international tax environment while pursuing this programme, would derive the most benefit therefrom.

This is a part-time coursework and minor dissertation programme.

About the programme

The University of Cape Town presents Africa’s first and only interdisciplinary programme fully dedicated to the study of international taxation. The programme is co-presented and taught by UCT’s Faculties of Commerce and Law in cooperation with the International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD).

The International Taxation Masters programme leverages UCT’s uncontested geographical advantage as a gateway for global engagement in fiscal matters between the developed and developing worlds.

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