Overview

The Master of Taxation is a specialist program designed to meet the growing need of taxation professionals and practitioners to deal with complex taxation issues involved in business decisions and business transactions. Taught by leading tax academics, the program provides exposure to the more complex aspects of the discipline and a critical understanding of the Australian taxation system. The program also emphasises on developing skills in research, analysis and sustained self-directed writing, including relevant skills in collecting and organising material.

Four specialisations are offered in the program: International Taxation, Revenue Administration, Taxation, and Taxation and Financial Planning.

Admission Requirements

Applicants require a recognised undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification) in taxation, law or commerce, with a credit average, as determined by the Australian School of Business.

For those applicants who did not complete a university level course of study in taxation as part of their undergraduate degree, they may be required to complete a qualifying course prior to admission to postgraduate studies (ATAX0100).

Specialist Professional Accreditation

The Master of Taxation has been approved by CPA Australia for specialist taxation 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 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) membership requirements respectively.

On completing the Master of Taxation, students should have acquired all of the following graduate attributes:

The Master of Taxation program comprises eight courses. One course, ATAX0401 Tax Policy, is compulsory for all disciplinary streams except Taxation and Financial Planning.

In the Taxation disciplinary stream the remaining seven courses may be chosen from the prescribed list.

In the International Taxation disciplinary stream a minimum of four courses must be taken from the International stream list and the remaining three courses may be chosen from a prescribed list.

In the Revenue Administration disciplinary stream two disciplinary stream core courses must be taken and the remaining five courses may be chosen from a prescribed list.

In the Taxation and Financial Planning disciplinary stream four disciplinary stream core courses must be taken and the remaining four courses may be chosen from a prescribed list.

Assessment Policy

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

Exemption

Admission with Advanced Standing

Students accepted for enrolment into the Master of Taxation or the Graduate Diploma in Advanced Taxation, may apply for advanced standing by applying to Business Student Centre . Students accepted for enrolment into the Master of Taxation or the Graduate Diploma in Advanced Taxation, may apply for advanced standing by applying to Business Student Centre . 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

Courses in the Master of Taxation program can be studied via flexible distance study, in face to face classes or intensive short course 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 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.

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.