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GD-TAXATN

Taxation

Graduate diploma

Advance your career in taxation.

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Course outline
  • Qualification
    Graduate Diploma in Taxation
  • Duration

    Duration

    1 year full-time
  • Credit

    Credit

    200
  • CRICOS

    CRICOS

    042202J
Course outline
Taxation

Outline

Outline

This specialised and applied course is primarily designed for commerce graduates who are seeking further qualifications or continuing professional development. The Graduate Certificate in Taxation is nested within this course.

This course offers an in-depth understanding of taxation principles and applications, building on the graduate certificate to provide knowledge in capital gains, trusts, GST and indirect taxes. You can also tailor the course to suit your specific career goals.

This course leads to the Master of Taxation.

Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.

What jobs can the Taxation course lead to?

Careers

  • Analyst
  • Auditor
  • Corporate treasurer
  • In-house tax advisor
  • Tax consultant

Industries

  • Accounting
  • Finance and investment
  • Government
  • Law
  • Resources and renewables

What you'll learn

  • apply principles of taxation law to practical situations and case studies at an applied, professional practice level.
  • read legislation, cases and related taxation materials and critically reflect upon them at an applied, professional practice level.
  • access relevant taxation materials and analyse their content at an applied, professional practice level.
  • use effective verbal and written communication at an applied, professional practice level.
  • use electronic resources to effectively collect information and communicate at an applied, professional practice level.
  • take responsibility for the development of ongoing professional, self-directed and reflective education relating to developments and changes in the taxation industry.
  • utilize a practical approach to the impact of international taxation industry issues and apply a global perspective to the resolution of these issues.
  • recognise that cultural practices and differences impact on how different countries deal with the issue of taxation in an administrative and practical sense.
  • exhibit an ethical approach to analysing taxation issues; solving problems independently or collaboratively; at a professional practice level.

Professional recognition

Graduates may be eligible to apply for membership with CPA Australia, The Tax Institute and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).

 

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

Specifically, applicants require an undergraduate degree in a relevant field from a recognised Australian tertiary institution, or equivalent qualification.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

6.0

Speaking

6.0

Reading

6.0

Listening

6.0

Overall band score

6.5

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

Fees and charges

Fee information is not available for this course at this time. Find estimated course fees.

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How to apply

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Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. Please view our application deadlines page for further information.

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  • Curtin course code: GD-TAXATN
  • CRICOS code: 042202J
  • Last updated on: 25 April 2024

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