Overview

This program provides multi disciplinary (taxation, law and business) specialised education in financial planning and personal wealth accumulation. It is aimed at candidates seeking a career in this area as well as those who are looking to transit into this sector, whether in private professional practice, in commerce, or in government service. Graduates who have been awarded an appropriate degree of Bachelor in taxation; law; or commerce; and with a taxation component, from the University of New South Wales or a qualification considered equivalent from another university or tertiary institution at an average mark of credit (65%) or better are eligible to apply for admission to the program. It is also suitable for candidates who have been awarded the degree of Master of Taxation or Master of Applied Taxation from the University of New South Wales or an equivalent qualification from another university.

Admission Requirements

Direct entry to the Master of Taxation and Financial Planning 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.

Candidates for the Master of Taxation and Financial Planning with Commerce or Law qualifications which are not at the required level, standard or content, shall complete, such postgraduate qualifying courses as the Australian School of Taxation & Business Law determines. The program code for the Postgraduate Qualifying program is 6894. This requirement is designed to deal particularly with Commerce graduates who have not completed basic commercial law and company law and Law graduates without basic accounting and economics as part of their undergraduate training. The Australian School of Taxation & Business Law shall determine whether candidates with lower level academic qualifications and/or professional experience in taxation may be admitted directly or with such prerequisites as the School determines.

All candidates for the Master of Taxation and Financial Planning shall have completed a university level program in the basic elements of income taxation or demonstrate equivalent academic and/or practical experience.

Exemptions or credit may be granted for up to 12 units of credit (two courses). Refrer to 'Exemptions Policy' below.

Specialist Professional Accreditation

Students who are members of CPA Australia, The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA), and qualified lawyers may have both Award and Non-Award study with Atax recognised towards their Continuing Professional Development (CPD), Continuing Professional Education (CPE) and Contnuing Legal Education (CLE) membership requirements respectively.

Assessment Policy

To pass a course candidates for the Master of Taxation and Financial Planning must obtain:

Exemption Policy

Admission with Advanced Standing:

Students accepted for enrolment into the Master of Taxation and Financial Planning, may apply for advanced standing by applying to the Atax Student Services Office. The policy is located at www.blt.unsw.edu.au/study/pgradexemptions.htm Click on the relevant program to locate the appropriate policy statement.

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

Delivery modes for Master of Taxation and Financial Planning
Courses in the Master of Taxation and Financial Planning program can be studied via flexible distance study, in face to face classes or intensive classes. Assessment remains the same for all modes of delivery. You will be able to choose the delivery mode that suits you best. All Atax students will receive a set of Study Materials for each course you are enrolled in and access to Blackboard, a web-based site to complement Atax's teaching resources - your Study Materials, past examination papers, feedback, discussion forums and online links are available from this site.

Flexible Distance Study mode
This mode of study utilises a combination of Audio Conferences, Webinars, Regional Classes and Blackboard, allowing you to study from anywhere in Australia or overseas. For each course there are usually four Audio Conferences and/or Webinars per semester and students are encouraged to attend. There is also a one-day Regional Class for most courses and these are usually held in metropolitan centres during Weeks 8 or 9 of the semester.

Face to face weekly mode
Several courses have classes in the face to face mode of delivery at UNSW CBD Campus, 1 O'Connell Street, Sydney, NSW. These classes are usually held Monday to Thursday, from 6:00 - 8:00pm. Class sizes are limited to a maximum of 40 students, so students can be assured of a quality educational experience. For more information about the courses offered in this mode and location, visit http://www.blt.unsw.edu.au/students/facetoface.htm.

Intensive mode
Some Atax courses can also be studied face to face via Intensive mode. Intensive classes enable students to complete the required coursework for the course in four days. These classes on UNSW Kensington campus in Sydney. Classes will normally run from 9.30 - 5.00 pm. For information on courses offered and dates, visit http://www.blt.unsw.edu.au/students/facetoface.htm.