295004 v.3 Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce (Taxation)

PGradDipComm(Curtin)

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

Introduction

This course facilitates the career objectives of those with undergraduate qualifications in business or commerce and seeking a better understanding of taxation.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree in business, commerce, economics or other appropriate field from a recognised Australian tertiary institution, or equivalent qualification. Students must have undertaken appropriate academic preparation.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one year 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

Graduate Certificate in 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
12453	v.3	Taxation (Capital Gains) 571	3.0	25.0
306536	v.1	Taxation (GST and Indirect Taxes) 532	3.0	25.0
5274	v.9	Taxation (Trusts) 568	3.0	25.0
		SELECT 4 OPTIONS		100.0
				200.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
10964	v.4	Taxation (International) 547	3.0	25.0
11935	v.2	Taxation (Australian International) 660	3.0	25.0
13315	v.2	Superannuation and Retirement Planning 621	3.0	25.0
301342	v.3	Estate Planning 526	3.0	25.0
5469	v.8	Law (Corporation) 564	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

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#
2010	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	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.