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 a related field, an appropriate Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce, 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 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 Awards II

Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce(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
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	Credit
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
5243	v.8	Accounting (Financial Issues) 562	3.0	25.0

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.