146204 v.2 Master of Taxation

MTax(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 027239K
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 2 Years

Introduction

This course is a specialised professional degree, primarily aimed at graduates in the commerce area who are seeking further qualifications and/or continuing professional education, and are either practitioners in public and private practice, taxation officials in the Australian Taxation Office, corporate accountants and advisers, or members of the legal profession who are seeking specialist taxation qualifications.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree in a business, commerce or related field from a recognised Australian tertiary institution, or equivalent qualification. Applicants would normally be expected to have a minimum of two years' relevant employment experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Recognition of prior learning may also be granted to those who have successfully completed recognised professional body programs, for example, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) or Certified Practising Accountants of Australia (CPA Australia) program.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is three semesters' full-time or equivalent part-time, or external study. Most classes are scheduled in the evening or late afternoon.

Intermediate Awards 1

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Award II

Graduate Certificate in Taxation, 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 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

10964	v.4	Taxation (International) 547	3.0	25.0
11945	v.5 #	Taxation 531	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
		OR
11935	v.2	Taxation (Australian International) 660	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
5469	v.8	Law (Corporation) 564	3.0	25.0
5699	v.6	Financial Management 550	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
5934	v.4	Legal Environment 560	3.0	25.0
				300.0

Exemption from this unit may be granted subject to existing knowledge levels and/or work experience.

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2009	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.