Stage 1 & Stage 2 & Stage 3

Exit Qualification:  Masters (MSc)*

*  This award consists of 3 stages. For the MSc award you  need to complete Stage 3, having completed the Postgraduate Diploma (or an equivalent award).

• This stage is the concluding phase of the MSc qualification.
• To be enrolled for the MSc, students must have completed the PG-Diploma in South African Tax Law (or an equivalent award).
• To successfully complete this stage, students are required to work towards the submission of a 15,000 word dissertation.
• The aim of the dissertation is to develop a careful and detailed study of a proposed problem or concern in International Taxation. By implementing the knowledge acquired from the PG-Diploma stage. Students are required to conduct sufficient research to consider and respond to the respective problem.
• Stage 3 consists of introductory lectures that cover the essentials of topic selection and the guidance to a well-written proposal and a structured dissertation.
• Each student will be appointed a supervisor and will be required to book at least three sessions of live online interaction with their supervisor for guidance during the writing of their dissertation.

AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME

To start the dissertation (Stage 3) the student must have completed Stages 1 & 2 to conclude the Postgraduate Diploma, or have completed an equivalent programme.

• Module 1 (General Principles)
• Module 2 (Tax Law and Corporations)
  • Click here to view Stage 1
• Module 3 (Advanced Tax Law)
• Module 4 (Applicaiton of SA Tax Law)
  • Click here to view Stage 2

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STAGE 3

Disssertation

• The main objective of the dissertation is to apply your knowledge of South African Tax Law, through research, to explore the unknown and unlock new possibilities within the practice area of South African Tax Law.
• The aim of the dissertation is to develop a careful and detailed study of a proposed problem or concern in South African Tax Law, and implement the knowledge gained from Stages 1 and 2 of the programme in order to sufficiently research, consider and respond to the problem.
• A further aim is an in-depth analysis of the information learned in order to generate new questions, concepts and understandings within the practice area of South African Tax Law.

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Learning outcomes:

On successfully completing this module, the student will be able to:

Knowledge (understanding)

1. Engage in systematic discovery and critical review of appropriate and relevant information sources within the practice area of South African Tax Law. 
2. Appropriately apply qualitative and/or quantitative evaluation processes to original information/ data within the practice area of South African Tax Law. 
3. Understand and apply ethical standards of conduct in the collection and evaluation of data and other resources within the practice area of South African Tax Law.
4. Gain in-depth knowledge of the selected dissertation topic, and the relevance thereof in terms of the broader South African Tax Law arena.
5. An understanding of the challenges of empirical research, and the ability to deal with practical research problems (eg, collecting, manipulating and analysing data).

Skills (competencies)

1. Develop the ability to design and manage a tax project/s and apply what has been learned to real-world scenarios.
2. Learn how to deal with the complex inter-relationships of real-world processes.
3. Hone the skills in interpersonal communication, data collection and analysis, report writing, and effective time management, all of which are critical in the extremely demanding and ever-changing world of South African Tax Law.

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ASSESSMENT SCHEME