314382 v.2 Taxation Double Degree Major (LLB/BCom)
Major/Stream Overview
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
This major provides the knowledge and skills relevant to working in business or government. It does not lead to a professional legal qualification allowing admission to practice as a solicitor or barrister, but it does meet the increasing needs of government and industry for graduates with a background in law and business studies
Major/Stream Organisation
Major/Stream Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply legislative and case law principles of taxation as they relate to individual and business taxpayers
2. critically analyse taxation problems and think logically, rationally and creatively to generate solutions
3. access, evaluate and synthesise information from primary sources (including cases and legislation) and secondary sources (including journal articles, commentaries and electronic databases)
4. communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, for various audiences and contexts
5. use electronic resources, including the Internet and databases to collect and analyse relevant taxation information
6. take responsibility for self-directed learning and the development of a career-long attitude to continuing professional development (CPD), consistent with the requirements of being a taxation professional
7. apply an international perspective to taxation issues including the appreciation of the source of income and tax residence, as well as having an awareness of double taxation treaties and international tax information exchange agreements as they apply to international business transactions
8. appreciate different cultural practices and attitudes toward tax administration and compliance by taxpayers
9. apply an ethical approach when considering tax issues and demonstrate leadership and professional integrity when working independently and also as part of a team
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 311353 | v.3 | Communication in Business 100 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10987 | v.5 | Accounting 100 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 10850 | v.4 | Marketing 100 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10848 | v.2 | Management 100 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 11041 | v.6 | Taxation 231 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 1234 | v.4 | Economics 100 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| 10830 | v.5 | Business Information Systems 100 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10863 | v.4 | Taxation 333 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| 10861 | v.4 | International Taxation 347 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10864 | v.4 | Taxation 334 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12973 | v.4 | Estate Planning 326 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| 11042 | v.5 | Taxation 332 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10862 | v.6 | Taxation 335 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12034 | v.6 | Business Capstone 301 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12972 | v.4 | Superannuation and Retirement Planning 321 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
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