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University of Johannesburg MCom in South African and International Taxation
University of Johannesburg

MCom in South African and International Taxation

Johannesburg, South Africa

2 Years

English

Full time, Part time

30 Sep 2025*

Feb 2026

ZAR 40,802 / per year **

On-Campus

* by noon

** fees for the complete programme amount to between R40802,00 and R101910,00. Fees may vary depending on the composition of a particular qualification

Key Summary

    About: The MCom in South African and International Taxation is designed for those looking to deepen their expertise in taxation. This program covers aspects of both South African and international tax law, preparing students for a global tax environment. It provides essential knowledge required to navigate complex tax situations and compliance issues.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in various roles such as tax consultant, tax advisor, or auditor. Opportunities also exist in government agencies, multinational corporations, and firms specializing in tax law and compliance.

Introduction

The purpose of the MCom in South African and International Taxation is to develop applied specialized competencies in the mastering, interpretation, understanding, analysis, and application of taxation principles in the taxation field. Through a limited scope dissertation, a qualifying student should show evidence of independent and original scientific work.

Reasons for studying at UJ

  • UJ offers not only a special program called the First Year Experience to help orientate students throughout the first year but we also offer a Senior Student Experience that gears students toward the workplace!
  • Grab the opportunity to participate in a variety of sports and train alongside Olympians and Paralympians on state-of-the-art pitches, tracks, and fields, or just keep fit by joining one of the gyms on each of our 4 campuses.
  • Be part of a young, vibrant, and agile university that reflects and adapts easily to our country’s aspirations, while maintaining global relevance through numerous international partnerships.
  • 178 Internationally respected and accepted qualifications.
  • Join a university that cares enough to have raised over R300 million since the start of 2016 in order to support the Missing Middle Campaign. UJ also ensures that more than 6 000 needy students have two healthy meals per day.
  • Study in the vibrant City of Gold – the economic hub of South Africa. Join a vibrant, cosmopolitan, progressive group of students and academics on their way to re-imagining the future!
  • UJ offers an amazing on-campus experience whether you live in one of UJ’s residences, belong to a day house, or whether you just want to socialize at the Student Centres on all campuses.
  • We ensure the health, safety, and security of all our students through our own on-campus health services and UJ Protection Services.
  • Did you know that during the first five years of UJ’s existence it doubled its targeted research output and to this day, continues to break records!

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