146204 v.3 Master of Taxation
MTax(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 027239K
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
1.5 Years
Introduction
This specialised advanced 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. Treasury); corporate accountants, financial planners and advisers requiring specialist taxation qualifications; or members of the legal profession who are seeking specialist taxation qualification. The Taxation course is designed to be modular and flexible, allowing students various exit points consistent with their study aspirations. Students can exit after completion of four units and receive the Graduate Certificate, after eight units to receive the Graduate Diploma or after twelve units for the Master of Taxation.
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 Awards II
Graduate Certificate in Taxation, Graduate Diploma in Taxation
Professional Recognition
The Master of Taxation degree is recognised by CPA Australia as a specialist Masters course. As such, graduates of the Master of Taxation degree are eligible for two elective segment exemptions in the CPA Program. For further, more specific, advice, students can contact either Curtin University or CPA Australia.
Credit arrangements have also been entered into by the Tax Institute and Curtin.
Candidates who have completed the Certificate in Applied Tax (details relating to this course is available at
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 Semester 1 | |||||
| 10964 | v.5 | International Taxation 547 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11945 | v.5 # | Taxation 531 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5274 | v.10 | Taxation of Trusts 568 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5904 | v.7 | Current Topics in Taxation 570 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 12453 | v.4 | Taxation of Capital Gains 571 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13315 | v.2 | Superannuation and Retirement Planning 621 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 306536 | v.2 | GST and Indirect Taxation 532 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5751 | v.8 | Advanced Taxation 569 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 11935 | v.3 | Advanced International Taxation 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301342 | v.3 | Estate Planning 526 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 305813 | v.4 | Finance Principles 515 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312349 | v.1 | Fundamentals of Business and Corporations Law 565 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
# 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# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2012 | 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.
