Stream

Taxation - LEGTFH3521

Stream Summary

Faculty: COMM - Australian School of Business

School: Australian School of Taxation and Business Law

Contact:  Australian School of Business Student Centre

Program: 3521 - Commerce/Economics

Award(s):

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)

Information valid for students commencing 2013.
Students who commenced prior to 2013 should go to the Handbook's Previous Editions

Stream Outline

Taxation funds the provision of government services, is a tool in economic management and is an important consideration in all business decisions. Indeed in a modern business environment no decision can be responsibly made without consideration being given to tax implications.

Taxation affects every aspect of commercial life from the choice of business vehicle, to the financing of business operations, to the offshore expansion of a business, to the retirement plans for employees.

Managers, accountants, auditors, financial officers and those working in banking, insurance, international business and government policy development and commerce generally require knowledge of business taxation. Tax consultants assist clients in structuring business transactions in tax effective ways. Tax consultants are highly sought after and are involved in creative, challenging and rewarding work.
To satisfy the Honours requirements, students undertake an additional year of study, completing Honours level courses (both compulsory and elective) and undertaking a research thesis. Students must have completed the prerequisite courses prior to their Honours year.
Full-time and part-time study is available in this program.

Stream Structure

Students need to have completed the requirements for a single major or double major in Taxation in their Pass degree.

Year 4 - compulsory

plus one elective to be chosen from the following courses

Entry Requirements

To progress to Year 4 Honours in Taxation a student must:
  • Satisfy the requirements of a major sequence in Taxation
  • Pass all these courses and obtain an average grad of 71% or better in these courses
  • Obtain the permission of the Honours Coordinator to undertake the Honours year

How to Apply

Candidates intending to apply to the Honours programs are encouraged to discuss their eligibility and study program with Undergraduate Honours Coordinator for Business Law & Taxation

Academic Rules

Please refer to the Program Structure for the Academic requirements relating to this program.

Further Information

Please note that these requirements may be subject to change.
Students are advised to follow requirements according to the year they commenced. Please refer to previous editions of the Online Handbook for your program requirements.

Contact the Australian School of Business Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Ground Floor, West Wing, Australian School of Business Building
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