Overview

The Master of Revenue Administration (eight courses) provides candidates with an all round knowledge of the principles of revenue adminstration, tax policy, tax risk management and management of revenue collection, as well as detailed technical knowledge of various taxes and of international norms in taxation and revenue administration and collection.

The program is designed for those currently working in revenue authorities or related agencies, and particularly those in developing and transitional economies (including those located in the Pacific, Asia, Africa and Eastern Europe), or those ideally equipped for work in the revenue administration and treasury areas of the public service, or for work in consultancies, and agencies related to these areas.

Core elements of the program can only be undertaken in Sydney in an Intensive mode over a four week period: electives can be undertaken in Sydney or from anywhere in or outside Australia by means of Flexible Distance study. The program may be studied full-time or part-time. It is expected that students will devote 12 to 15 hours per week per course to their study (on average) throughout the teaching sessions. In Intensive mode they will be expected to participate in all classes and conferences in Sydney; in Flexible Distance mode they will be expected to participate in internet based interactions. A good internet connection is important for students in Flexible Distance mode. In both Intensive and Flexible Distance modes extensive and instructionally designed Study Materials will be provided for all courses.

The program is assessed by a combination of class participation (where relevant), assignments and examinations, and workplace projects and performance. Specific assessment approaches for each course are adopted.

Admission Requirements

Direct entry to the Master of Revenue Administration is normally open to graduates in taxation, law or commerce of equivalent standing and content to corresponding UNSW qualifications. Candidates should be able to demonstrate an average mark of Credit (65%) or better, in their prior taxation, law or commerce degrees.

Please contact Atax, Faculty of Law for information.

Assessment Policy

To pass a course candidates for the Master of Revenue Administration must obtain:

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

Multi-mode Delivery
The Master of Revenue Administration is offered in accordance with long established methods of tuition in Intensive and Flexible Distance learning environments used by Atax.

In the three core courses, tuition will be provided in Australia in Intensive mode only. All three core courses will be made available in this Intensive mode over a four week period in Semester 1 each year where attendance in Sydney will be required. Each core course will involve up to four days of classroom or conference participation, supplemented by extensive instructionally designed study materials, web-based interaction and activities and assignments. The course ATAX0419 Current Issues in Tax Administration will require attendance at the Atax Taxation Administration Conference or an alternative intensive. International students will be provided with residential packages if required.