Master of Taxation
Curtin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00301J
Master Degrees (Coursework) prepare students to apply advanced knowledge for professional practice, scholarship and further learning corresponding to AQF level 9 qualifications. 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.
Designed for
Graduates in the commerce area
Structure
Credit Points: 200
Subjects
- TAXA5002 Taxation of Capital Gains
- TAXA5005 Taxation of Trusts
- TAXA5007 Taxation Research in Current Topics
- TAXA5000 Applied International Taxation
- TAXA5003 Advanced Estate Planning
- TAXA6001 Advanced Superannuation and Retirement Planning
- TAXA6005 Graduate Taxation Study Tour
- TAXA6006 Graduate International Taxation Study Tour
- TAXA6008 Graduate Curtin Taxation Clinic
- TAXA6009 Taxation Dispute Resolution
- TAXA5006 Advanced Corporate Taxation
- TAXA6000 Advanced Taxation Research
- TAXA5004 GST and Indirect Taxation
- TAXA5000 Applied International Taxation
- TAXA5003 Advanced Estate Planning
- TAXA6001 Advanced Superannuation and Retirement Planning
- TAXA6005 Graduate Taxation Study Tour
- TAXA6006 Graduate International Taxation Study Tour
- TAXA6008 Graduate Curtin Taxation Clinic
- TAXA6009 Taxation Dispute Resolution
Standard entry requirements
Applicants require a recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent) in the field of taxation or a related discipline, or a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in the field of taxation or a related discipline. In addition, applicants must meet Curtins English language proficiency requirements. Applicants without a related (cognate) Bachelors degree will need to complete the Graduate Certificate in Taxation Practice to proceed to be considered for the Master of Taxation degree program.
Study pathways
Credit for Recognised Learning may be granted upon application to students who have successfully completed studies that are considered by Curtin University to be equivalent to the units forming part of the program. Credits may be given for students who have successfully completed recognised professional body examinations, including the CA Programs which is offered by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and the CPA program, which is offered by CPA Australia. Normally four units of credit are available for candidates who have completed either CA program or the CPA program. Credits may also be available for courses completed with the Tax Institute. All credits are subject to consideration and verification of original documentation, including results transcripts and other supporting information.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Curtin Perth | Domestic: $30,800 International: $34,671 | No |
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| Online | Domestic: $30,800 International: $34,671 | No |
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