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Postgraduate Diploma in International Taxation Course Start Date: 31st March 2020

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Brand new course to help grow your international taxation career in 2020…

Postgraduate Diploma in International Taxation
Course Start Date: 31st March 2020
Tutored Distance Learning
Created and delivered by the IITF

Convenor: Prof. Dr. Daniel N. Erasmus

Gain a firm grounding on all must-know International Taxation areas with our brand new Postgraduate Diploma in International Taxation.

This distance learning programme will provide you with a comprehensive grounding in all aspects of International Taxation enabling you to:
develop an in-depth and practical understanding of Cross Border taxation;
grow your skills and knowledge in an area of considerable commercial interest;
examine the latest policy developments and tax treatment of complex cross-border transactions that organizations need to deal with in an increasingly demanding regulatory environment;
undertake a flexible, online and part-time study that is tailored to work professionals who want to remain in full-time employment
improve your career prospects by gaining a high-level qualification without compromising your work commitments;
immediately apply everything you learn to your work and gain the 
professional skills and practical experience that businesses are looking for today.

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Core Modules

On this programme, you will study four in-depth modules that will address important issues within the sector and ensure you gain a thorough understanding of the topics before completing the final exam. These modules are:

Principles of International Taxation;
Jurisdiction of Taxation;
Transfer Pricing & Anti-Avoidance;
Treaties & Emerging Issues.

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About Middlesex University
Middlesex University is a large London based university with a history in higher education dating from 1878. With campuses in London, Dubai, Malta and Mauritius, the institution offers courses through three academic faculties;
The Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries
The Faculty of Professional and Social Sciences (includes the Business School)
The Faculty of Science and Technology
Over 34,000 students are studying on Middlesex courses across the globe, making Middlesex University one of the largest providers of British higher education to international students.

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Choose the track that fits your practice focus. All programmes are practitioner-taught, cohort-based, and validated by Middlesex University.

Dimension Transfer Pricing International Taxation South African Tax Law
Jurisdictional audience Global audience, covers all jurisdictions Global audience, covers all jurisdictions South Africa specific, relevant to SADC region
Ideal for TP managers, advisors, in-house tax teams, analysts moving into TP Advisors and managers dealing with cross-border rules, treaties, planning Practitioners working with the SA Income Tax Act, cases, compliance
Core focus Methods, comparables, DEMPE, documentation, audits, dispute defence Treaties, source vs residence, anti-avoidance, PE, relief from double tax Statutory interpretation, case law, assessments, objections, local practice
Primary tools OECD TP Guidelines, UN Manual, BEPS Actions 8–10, 13, case law OECD and UN Models, MLI, BEPS 1.0 and 2.0, domestic rules, cases Income Tax Act, SARS practice notes, Tax Administration Act, SA cases
Assessment style Case-based assignments, file reviews, short written defences Problem questions, treaty interpretation, position papers Problem questions, statutory analysis, case commentary
Typical outcomes Build defensible TP files and strategies, improve audit readiness Design cross-border structures within rules, mitigate double tax Apply SA tax law accurately, manage reviews and disputes
Entry point Start with PG Certificate, progress to PG Diploma, then MSc, or enter later with suitable experience or credits.

Awards Ladder

Award Best for What you achieve Assessment highlights
PG Certificate Foundation to intermediate upskilling Core concepts, frameworks, and applied techniques Short case write ups, timed responses, applied tasks
PG Diploma Expanding technical depth and application Advanced analysis, risk management, documentation quality Integrated case assignments, policy memos, oral defence
MSc Leaders and specialists building authority Capstone project and research backed practice outcomes Research project, viva or presentation, publishable summary

IFF Certificate Courses

Practical, practitioner-led certificates designed for immediate on-the-job application. Each course can stand alone or act as a pathway into our postgraduate tracks.

Dimension Conducting a Transfer Pricing Trial Effectively Managing Tax Teams Indirect Taxation Tax Risk Management
Jurisdictional audience Global audience Global audience Global audience, with local adaptation Global audience
Ideal for In-house tax, TP managers, litigators, advisors preparing for audits, ADR, trial Heads of tax, managers, team leads, controllers, emerging leaders VAT, GST, customs, finance managers, AP, AR, compliance specialists Tax managers, risk officers, controllers, advisors building governance
Core focus Case theory, evidence files, expert reports, witness prep, courtroom strategy Operating models, KPIs, workflows, stakeholder management, coaching VAT design, place of supply, input credits, exemptions, WHT interactions Risk identification, controls, documentation, audit readiness, dispute playbooks
Delivery mode Online, live sessions plus guided self-study Online, live sessions plus guided self-study Online, live sessions plus guided self-study Online, live sessions plus guided self-study
Duration 16 weeks, part-time 16 weeks, part-time 16 weeks, part-time 16 weeks, part-time
Outcomes Confident litigation preparation and defence for TP disputes Stronger execution, clear roles, measurable team performance Reduced VAT errors, better cash flow, fewer surprises at audit Structured governance, fewer findings, faster dispute resolution
Prerequisites TP fundamentals recommended Supervisory experience helpful Basic VAT knowledge helpful General tax experience helpful
Pathway Progress to PG Certificate in Transfer Pricing Progress to Mechanics of Leading Tax Teams, PG Certificate (leadership) Progress to PG programmes, International Tax or SA Tax Law Progress to PG Certificate in International Taxation or Transfer Pricing
Assessment End of module progress assessment

5000-word assignment if PG-Cert option elected		 End of module progress assessment

5000-word assignment if PG-Cert option elected		 End of module progress assessment

5000-word assignment if PG-Cert option elected		 End of module progress assessment

5000-word assignment if PG-Cert option elected