Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

296518 v.2 Master of Commerce (Taxation)


MCom(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 042173J
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 2 Years

Introduction

This course is designed for those with a degree in commerce or equivalent and intend to develop skills necessary for the provision of professional taxation services.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

An undergraduate degree or equivalent in business, economics, commerce or related field, an appropriate Postgraduate Diploma in Business or an appropriate honours degree.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is two years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards I

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course appear below.

Intermediate Awards II

Postgraduate Diploma in Business (Taxation)

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1

11945 v.5   Taxation 531 3.0 25.0
5274 v.9   Taxation (Trusts) 568 3.0 25.0
5751 v.7   Taxation (Advanced) 569 3.0 25.0
5904 v.6   Taxation (Current Topics) 570 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  SELECT 3 OPTIONS   75.0
  200.0

Year 2

11644 v.2   Business Dissertation (Business Law) 691 3.0 50.0
11935 v.2   Taxation (Australian International) 660 3.0 25.0
5298 v.8   Research Methodology 655 3.0 25.0
5862 v.5   Law (Advanced Topics) 650 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 3 OPTIONS   75.0
  200.0
 
Optional units (No year level specified) Hrs/Wk Credits
5243 v.8   Accounting (Financial Issues) 562 3.0 25.0
5269 v.8   Law (Public Administrative) 576 3.0 25.0
10964 v.4   Taxation (International) 547 3.0 25.0
11645 v.2   Business Dissertation (Business Law) 692 3.0 50.0
306536 v.1   Taxation (GST and Indirect Taxes) 532 3.0 25.0
 
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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