This plan is for a single major in Taxation

Taxation funds the provision of government services, is a tool in economic management and is an important consideration in all business decisions.Indeed in a modern business environment no decision can be responsibly made without consideration being given to tax implications.

Taxation affects every aspect of commercial life from the choice of business vehicle, to the financing of business operations, to the offshore expansion of a business, to the retirement plans for employees.

Managers, accountants, auditors, financial officers and those working in banking, insurance, international business and government policy development and commerce generally require knowledge of business taxation. Tax consultants assist clients in structuring business transactions in tax effective ways. Tax consultants are highly sought after and are involved in creative, challenging and rewarding work.

For single major requirements students must complete at least eight courses (48 units of credit) from the Taxation disciplinary list.

For double major requirements students must complete at least seven courses (42 units of credit) from the Taxation disciplinary list.

Note: Other courses approved by the School of Business Law and Taxation may be substituted for the optional courses listed above with approval of the Head of School.

For a Taxation minor students must complete courses

Honours level study is available in Taxation

Honours level work may be undertaken as part of the four year honours program. The honours program provides additional training in the discipline and in research methods relevant to the discipline.


Students intending to undertake fourth year honours are advised to enrol in one of the honours options shown below in third year. Fourth year honours is open to all high achieving internal and external students. Students are required to enrol in LEGT 4726 Research Methods in Taxation in session one and in LEGT 4900 Taxation Honours Thesis in both session one and in session two.

For further queries contact the Undergraduate Coordinator for the School of Business Law and Taxation

To obtain information regarding the Honours Program please refer to Taxation Honours for further information