295004 v.6 Graduate Diploma in Taxation

GradDipTax(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 042202J
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

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Course Overview

Graduate diplomas prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.

This specialised applied level course is aimed primarily at commerce graduates who are seeking further qualifications and/or continuing professional development and who are: practitioners in public or private practice; taxation officers in the Australian Taxation Office or related departments (e.g. Department of Treasury); corporate accountants, financial planners and advisers requiring specialist taxation qualifications; or members of the legal profession who are seeking specialist taxation qualification.

Additional Course Expenses

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

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Course Entry and Completion Details

Applicants are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au. Applicants generally require a bachelor degree or graduate certificate.

To be eligible for entry into this course, a bachelor degree in business, commerce, economics or other appropriate field from a recognised Australian tertiary institution, or equivalent qualification is required. Students must have undertaken appropriate academic preparation.

Credit for Recognised Learning

Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Intermediate Awards

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 awards approved for this course:

Graduate Certificate in Taxation.

Pathway to Further Study

Graduates may qualify for entry to some master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.

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Course Organisation

Graduate diplomas contain a series of units which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may contain a range of majors/streams for students to choose from to pursue learning in a specialised area of study.

Course Learning Outcomes

A graduate of this course can:

1. apply principles of taxation law to practical situations and case studies at an applied, professional practice level.

2. read legislation, cases and related taxation materials and critically reflect upon them at an applied, professional practice level.

3. access relevant taxation materials and analyse their content at an applied, professional practice level.

4. use effective verbal and written communication at an applied, professional practice level.

5. use electronic resources to effectively collect information and communicate at an applied, professional practice level.

6. take responsibility for the development of ongoing professional, self-directed and reflective education relating to developments and changes in the taxation industry.

7. utilize a practical approach to the impact of international taxation industry issues and apply a global perspective to the resolution of these issues.

8. recognise that cultural practices and differences impact on how different countries deal with the issue of taxation in an administrative and practical sense.

9. exhibit an ethical approach to analysing taxation issues; solving problems independently or collaboratively; at a professional practice level.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Location and delivery Mode

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2014	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2014	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.

Course Structure				Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
306536	v.3		GST and Indirect Taxation 532	3.0	25.0
11945	v.6 *		Taxation 531	3.0	25.0
12453	v.5		Taxation of Capital Gains 571	3.0	25.0
5274	v.11		Taxation of Trusts 568	3.0	25.0
					100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
5904	v.8		Taxation Research in Current Topics 570	3.0	25.0
			SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		75.0
					100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2				Hrs/Wk	Credit
10964	v.6		International Taxation 547	3.0	25.0
5751	v.9		Advanced Taxation 569	3.0	25.0
301342	v.4		Estate Planning 526	3.0	25.0
13315	v.3		Superannuation and Retirement Planning 621	3.0	25.0
11935	v.4		Advanced International Taxation Research 660	3.0	25.0

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

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Further Information

For more information about the course, please contact the Curtin Business School on telephone (08) 9266 7713, email business@cbs.curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: http://business.curtin.edu.au.

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.

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