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296518 v.2 Master of Commerce (Taxation)


MCom(Curtin)

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


A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Postgraduate Diploma in Business (Taxation), may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

Additional Course Expenses


Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1

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
5922 v.6   Taxation (Introduction) 561 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
4802 v.3   Business Research Methodology 402 3.0 25.0
  OR  
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
5787 v.8   Taxation (PY) 581 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 External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y    
2004 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.



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