146204 v.2 Master of Taxation

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 Chartered Accountants program or the, 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

A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Taxation or Graduate Diploma in Business Taxation may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School. For further definition referto the Statement and Award section under General Information.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Availability

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.