As Head of the Department of Taxation, I encourage you to enrol for any of the modules or degrees offered by the Department. All our offerings are designed to ensure that you are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills required for your profession.

The Department of Taxation contributes to the development and training of individuals who aspire to join various professions and professional bodies in the future. The professional bodies that you may qualify to join, in various capacities, after completing our qualifications include the South African Institute of Tax (SAIT), the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) including both its chartered accountancy and associate general accountant qualifications as well as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Our alumni work at the big four accounting firms, law firms, listed companies and various multinationals both in South Africa and abroad.

On the undergraduate level, the Department offers Taxation modules on the second year (BEL200 and TXA 201) and third year (BEL 300 and TXA300 from 2025) levels. The Department also contributes to the Business Acumen modules offered on first, second and third year (from 2025) levels.  

 

On a post-graduate level, the department contributes to the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Sciences with the BEL 705 module. Students completing this qualification are eligible to write the professional examinations to enter the Chartered Accountancy profession.

 

Four post-graduate degrees are housed in the Department of Taxation. On an Honours level, the BCom Honours in Taxation degree is offered. This degree exposes students to practical real-life situations embedded in theoretical content to ensure that the students are ready for the ‘World of Work’ and its ever-changing challenges. Two Master's degrees are offered. A MCom in Taxation degree with a specific focus on developing the skills necessary for individuals interested in tax advisory. The emphasis is on tax risk management, data analytics within tax, interpretation of tax legislation, tax controversy management and various other current tax issues. Our goal is to make our students lifelong learners in the field of taxation and to equip them with the skills to always be at the forefront of the ever-evolving tax landscape. For the MPhil in Taxation with specialisation in International Taxation, topics on domestic international tax, double tax agreements and various related topics are presented. Finally, the Department presents a PhD in Taxation. Stimulating new research interests and adding new knowledge to the existing field of Taxation is encouraged and look forward to meeting individuals ready to expand their horizons through inspired discussions. 

 

All offerings follow a principles-based, enquiry-led, student-centric learning approach and are structured in such a way that they ensure that students are prepared for the ‘World of Work’ that they will encounter once they have completed their studies.

 

The vision of the Department of Taxation encapsulates the essence of the Department: