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Curtin University
Courses Handbook 2011

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2011.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2010.

127611 v.2 Graduate Certificate in Taxation

GradCertTax(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 020874F
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 0 Years

Introduction

This course provides a foundation knowledge of taxation law and practice.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

An appropriate degree from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent. The course is limited to applicants who have studied business and commerce courses either in Australia or overseas, and who need to obtain a good understanding of taxation law and practice.

Duration and Availability

The course is one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Additional Course Expenses

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

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
11945 v.5   Taxation 531 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 3 OPTIONS   75.0
  100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credit
10964 v.4   Taxation (International) 547 3.0 25.0
11935 v.2   Taxation (Australian International) 660 3.0 25.0
12453 v.3   Taxation (Capital Gains) 571 3.0 25.0
13315 v.2   Superannuation and Retirement Planning 621 3.0 25.0
301342 v.3   Estate Planning 526 3.0 25.0
306536 v.1   Taxation (GST and Indirect Taxes) 532 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

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2011 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2011 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.