Taxation

Three research programmes in taxation are offered – a Master’s degree in Commerce (Taxation), a Master’s degree in Commerce (Accounting) and a PhD.  Details regarding the three programmes are set out below.   There are no specialization areas and any suitable topic in taxation is acceptable for all three programmes.

• MCom (Taxation) – this supervised programme comprises a course-work component with a weighting of 40%, two course-work examinations with a total weighting of 10% and a mini thesis with a weighting of 50%. The course-work component comprises nine assignment based modules.  The modules are based mainly on case law in the more complex areas of taxation.  The mini thesis is on a taxation topic of the candidate’s choice, subject to approval by the supervisor.  The length of the mini thesis is restricted to a maximum of 30 000 words.
• MCom (Accounting) – this supervised programme consists of a thesis on a taxation topic of the candidate’s choice, subject to approval by the supervisor, with a maximum length of 50 000 words.
• PhD – this supervised programme consists of a thesis on a taxation topic of the candidate’s choice, subject to approval by the supervisor.

Research methodology – all three of the taxation programmes include a module on research methodology for self-study by candidates, which aims to provide an introduction to research methodology and the writing of a research proposal.

All of the programmes are offered on a part-time, not in attendance basis.

 Contact person for research degree opportunities in Taxation:  Professor Lilla Stack (e.stack@ru.ac.za).

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