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Graduate Diploma in Taxation

Course code: 0399 + Course abbreviation: GradDipTax + Total credit points required: 36 + 2 semesters full-time, 4 semesters part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Caulfield)

Course description

This course provides a detailed understanding of the concepts and practical application of Australian taxation law appropriate for students wishing to practise in the areas of accounting, law and financial management and those who are current practitioners in these areas and who require a comprehensive refresher course. It is also appropriate for students who regularly deal with taxation issues in the normal course of their employment or business dealings.

Course structure

(a) Students must complete four units (24 points) from the following list:

BTF4200 Income and deductions
BTF4210 Taxation of trusts and partnerships
BTF4220 Taxation of companies and shareholders
BTF4230 Taxation of capital gains
BTF4240 Taxation of employees and contractors
BTF4250 Anti-avoidance rules and financial transactions
BTF4260 Tax administration and policy
BTF4270 Superannuation and retirement benefits
BTF4280 Taxation of international transactions
BTF4290 GST and other indirect taxes
BTF4300 Contemporary issues in taxation
BTF4310 Research project
BTF5651 Taxation law

(b) Students must complete a further two units (12 points) from:

(i) units listed in (a)

(ii) units from the graduate program of the Department of Business Law and Taxation, other departments within the Faculty of Business and Economics or other faculties within the university.

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in Taxation with an average grade of credit or above may apply for admission to the Master of Taxation.

Contact details

Course director

Dr Bill Orow

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