Taxation - 9250

Program Summary

• The International Taxation specialisation offers both basic and advanced international taxation knowledge and advanced professional skills in the practical application of international tax;
• The Taxation and Financial Planning specialisation provides a multi-disciplinary (taxation, law and business) education in financial planning and personal wealth accumulation. The specialisation is suitable for graduates seeking a career in this area, whether in private professional practice, in commerce or in government service;
• The Revenue Administration specialisation is suitable for graduates currently working in revenue authorities or related agencies (in particular developing and transitional economies in the Pacific, Asia, Africa and Eastern Europe).

1. Strength in teamwork and leadership
2. Social, ethical and global perspectives
3. In-depth engagement with relevant disciplinary knowledge
4. Professional skills
5. Critical thinking and problem solving skills
6. Effective communication skills

• In the Taxation disciplinary stream the remaining seven courses may be chosen from the prescribed list.
• In the International Taxation disciplinary stream a minimum of four courses must be taken from the International stream list and the remaining three courses may be chosen from a prescribed list.
• In the Taxation and Financial Planning disciplinary stream four disciplinary stream core courses must be taken and the remaining four courses may be chosen from a prescribed list.
• In the Revenue Administration disciplinary stream two disciplinary stream core courses must be taken and the remaining five courses may be chosen from a prescribed list.

1. 50% or more of the total marks available in the course and
2. a minimum of 40% in the final examination in the course