Taxation - 7321
Program Summary
Faculty: UNSW Business School
Contact: UNSW Business School Student Centre
Campus: Sydney
Career: Postgraduate
Typical Duration: 0.5 Years 
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC For Award: 24
Award(s):
Graduate Certificate in Taxation (Specialisation)
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Program Description
Applications for this program will be from Semester 2, 2015.
For Semester 1 options refer to the Graduate Diploma in Advanced Taxation.
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Students should always follow the program requirements according to the year they started their degree. For more information please visit Previous UNSW Online Handbooks.
The Graduate Certificate in Taxation is designed for taxation specialists and practitioners wanting to gain deeper tax knowledge and advanced professional skills.
The program may also be suitable, if you do not meet the entry requirements, as a pathway into the Master of Taxation or the Master of Applied Taxation.
For Semester 1 options refer to the Graduate Diploma in Advanced Taxation.
Need information on our business programs Start your search at the UNSW Business School website.
Students should always follow the program requirements according to the year they started their degree. For more information please visit Previous UNSW Online Handbooks.
The Graduate Certificate in Taxation is designed for taxation specialists and practitioners wanting to gain deeper tax knowledge and advanced professional skills.
The program may also be suitable, if you do not meet the entry requirements, as a pathway into the Master of Taxation or the Master of Applied Taxation.
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
- Identify and apply current knowledge and professional practice in taxation law in a business context.
- Produce written and oral presentations that communicate complex ideas and information in relation to taxation law effectively for the intended audience and purpose.
- Participate collaboratively and reasonably in teams, will reflect on your teamwork, on the team’s processes and the team’s ability to achieve outcomes.
- Identify and assess ethical and social implications of taxation law as applied in the business context.
Program Structure
The Graduate Certificate in Taxation consists of 4 courses:
Note: If you have not completed a university level course of study in taxation as part of your undergraduate degree, you may be required to complete a qualifying course prior to admission to the Graduate Certificate in Taxation (TABL5901).
Choose four elective courses from the following:
Note: If you have not completed a university level course of study in taxation as part of your undergraduate degree, you may be required to complete a qualifying course prior to admission to the Graduate Certificate in Taxation (TABL5901).
Choose four elective courses from the following:
Academic Rules
Articulation into the Master of Taxation or the Master of Applied Taxation requires an achievement of 65 Weighted Average Mark (WAM). On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate (4 courses) you will be required to submit an internal transfer request https://www.business.unsw.edu.au/students/resources/online-forms to continue with the Masters.
Fees
For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website: https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html
Entry Requirements
Category A
A recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in taxation, law, accounting or business with a credit average, as determined by UNSW Business School.
Category B
A recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline, and a minimum of two years professional work experience, as determined by UNSW Business School.
A recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in taxation, law, accounting or business with a credit average, as determined by UNSW Business School.
Category B
A recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline, and a minimum of two years professional work experience, as determined by UNSW Business School.
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.
Current Students
Contact the UNSW Business School Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Level 1, room 1028, Quadrangle Building
Forms, policies and procedures
Frequently asked questions
Prospective Students
Contact Student Recruitment
E: businessinfo@unsw.edu.au
T: +61 2 9385 3507
Current Students
Contact the UNSW Business School Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Level 1, room 1028, Quadrangle Building
Forms, policies and procedures
Frequently asked questions
Prospective Students
Contact Student Recruitment
E: businessinfo@unsw.edu.au
T: +61 2 9385 3507
Related Program(s)
9250 Taxation
9260 Applied Taxation
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