Applied Taxation - 9260
Program Summary
Faculty: UNSW Business School
Contact: UNSW Business School Student Centre
Campus: Sydney
Career: Postgraduate
Typical Duration: 1 Years 
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC For Award: 48
Award(s):
Master of Applied Taxation (Specialisation)
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Program Description
Students commencing Semester 1 2015, please refer to the 2014 Handbook.
Students commencing Semester 2 2015, please refer below.
Students commencing Semester 2 2015, please refer below.
The Master of Applied Taxation is a program designed to meet the developmental requirements of professionals in private and government sectors in Australia and throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
The Master of Applied Taxation, based on your prior knowledge, interests and career objectives, offers you the opportunity to focus on one of two specialisations:
The Master of Applied Taxation, based on your prior knowledge, interests and career objectives, offers you the opportunity to focus on one of two specialisations:
- Applied Taxation
- Applied Taxation (Superannuation)
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
- The program provides professionals with the ability to identify and respond to taxation issues within the complexity and volume of tax law in Australia.
- Develop skills in identifying underlying business problems and issues relating to taxation, and to think creatively about solutions.
- Provides the opportunity to develop knowledge in specific areas of taxation
- Offers the flexibility to choose a study mode that best suits professional needs
The Master of Applied Taxation can be studied on a full-time basis (four courses in one semester) or part-time basis (one or two courses per semester). Elective courses in the program are offered in a distance learning mode as well as classroom mode.
Program Structure
The Master of Applied Taxation consists of 8 courses (48 UOC) and is offered in two specialisations:
Applied Taxation Specialisation
Choose seven elective courses from the elective course list:
Choose seven elective courses from the elective course list:
- TABL5503 Taxation of Corporations (6 UOC)
- TABL5505 Taxation of Trusts (6 UOC)
- TABL5510 Taxation of Superannuation (6 UOC)
- TABL5515 Taxation of Capital Gains (6 UOC)
- TABL5520 Principles of Aust Intern'l Tx (6 UOC)
- TABL5523 Principles of GST Law (6 UOC)
- TABL5525 Tax of Employee Remuneration (6 UOC)
- TABL5575 Tax Policy (6 UOC)
Complete the Capstone Course:
- TABL5538 Tax Risk Management (6 UOC)
Superannuation Specialisation:
Complete three core courses:
- TABL5510 Taxation of Superannuation (6 UOC)
- TABL5527 Tax Strategies in Fin Planning (6 UOC)
- TABL5540 SMSF Law (6 UOC)
Complete four elective courses from elective course list:
- TABL5503 Taxation of Corporations (6 UOC)
- TABL5505 Taxation of Trusts (6 UOC)
- TABL5515 Taxation of Capital Gains (6 UOC)
- TABL5520 Principles of Aust Intern'l Tx (6 UOC)
- TABL5523 Principles of GST Law (6 UOC)
- TABL5525 Tax of Employee Remuneration (6 UOC)
- TABL5555 Tax of Property Transactions (6 UOC)
- TABL5575 Tax Policy (6 UOC)
Complete the Capstone Course:
- TABL5538 Tax Risk Management (6 UOC)
Academic Rules
Up to 12 UOC may be awarded based on recognition of prior learning.
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
A recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in taxation, law, accounting or business with a credit average, as determined by UNSW Business School.
If you do not have prior studies in taxation you may be required to complete a pre-entry course TABL 5901 or TABL5551 to meet the selection criteria into the Master of Taxation.
If you do not have prior studies in taxation you may be required to complete a pre-entry course TABL 5901 or TABL5551 to meet the selection criteria into the Master of Taxation.
Flexible Online Delivery
Courses in the Master of Taxation program are offered in three modes; online study; face to face classes; or as Intensive short courses. All modes have access to an online course website where you will find all of the study materials, resources and learning activities for your studies.
Online Distance Study mode
All courses in the Master of Taxation program are normally offered in online mode. Online study allows you to fit your study around your work, family and social commitments. As well as providing resources and learning activities on the online course website, we also prepare a suggested study guide to help you plan your study. Timetabled conferences (conducted by audio conference or webinar) are run throughout each semester to give you opportunities to interact with your lecturer and with your peers.
Face to face weekly mode
Currently, three courses per semester are offered face to face at UNSW CBD Campus, 1 O'Connell Street, Sydney, NSW. These classes run from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm each week on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday night. For more information about face to face offerings, visit the school website.
Intensive mode
Sometimes TABL courses will be offered face to face in Intensive mode. These classes are held at UNSW Kensington campus in Sydney and normally run from 9:30 pm - 5:00 pm over four consecutive days (classes are not run on a Sunday). Intensives are usually part of summer term although occasionally they may also be run at other times.
Online Distance Study mode
All courses in the Master of Taxation program are normally offered in online mode. Online study allows you to fit your study around your work, family and social commitments. As well as providing resources and learning activities on the online course website, we also prepare a suggested study guide to help you plan your study. Timetabled conferences (conducted by audio conference or webinar) are run throughout each semester to give you opportunities to interact with your lecturer and with your peers.
Face to face weekly mode
Currently, three courses per semester are offered face to face at UNSW CBD Campus, 1 O'Connell Street, Sydney, NSW. These classes run from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm each week on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday night. For more information about face to face offerings, visit the school website.
Intensive mode
Sometimes TABL courses will be offered face to face in Intensive mode. These classes are held at UNSW Kensington campus in Sydney and normally run from 9:30 pm - 5:00 pm over four consecutive days (classes are not run on a Sunday). Intensives are usually part of summer term although occasionally they may also be run at other times.
Further Information
Current Students:
Contact the [[https://www.business.unsw.edu.au/students/resources/student-centre||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 93851 3507
Contact the [[https://www.business.unsw.edu.au/students/resources/student-centre||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 93851 3507
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7321 Taxation
9250 Taxation
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