Overview

Professional Recognition

The Master of Taxation degree is recognised by CPA Australia as a specialist Masters course. As such, graduates of the Master of Taxation degree are eligible for two elective segment exemptions in the CPA Program. For further, more specific advice, students can contact either Curtin University or CPA Australia.

Graduates of the Master of Taxation satisfy course requirements for progression directly into assessment for the Taxation Institute of Australia (TIA) Advanced Tax course, leading to Fellow Membership of the TIA. Students who complete the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Taxation satisfy education requirements for Associate Membership of the TIA. More information can be found on the TIA website.

Eligibility

As this is a specialised course, candidates are required to have a Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in business, commerce or a related field from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent qualification.

Students are recommended to contact the Course Coordinator before enrolling to ensure correct unit choices.

Additionally, students must have a high level of proficiency in the English language, both written and spoken.

How to Apply

This course is restricted. Students are required to apply and be approved by Curtin University before they can enrol in units through OUA.

Applications for the Taxation course are due by Friday two weeks prior to the close of enrolment.

Please complete the application form below.

1. Read information requirements

   • Select to apply for one or more courses listed on the application form, taking note of the eligibility criteria for each course. If you want to apply for a (restricted) course with a different university, you'll need to submit a separate application from the relevant course page.

   • Read all parts of the application form in advance:

     Receive a faster response by ensuring you have all the required information ready before you start. If you have a web account, sign in first to pre-fill personal details we already have for you on record.

     If you do not have a web account, you'll need to register one within the application form. Once you've registered an account, you'll then be signed in. From here you can choose to complete your application and submit it, or save and return to it later.

     Completing this application should take 15 to 20 minutes.

   • Need help completing your application? Contact us:

     If in doubt about any of the information required to support your application, the more information you can provide the better. If you have any academic queries including how to request credit transfer, contact Curtin University directly. For all other enquiries, contact us.

   • Next steps:

     After submitting your application, you should receive a confirmation email containing a copy of your application for your records.

     Your application will be assessed within 2-4 weeks, and if further information is required, we will contact you. Once your application has been assessed, we will be in touch via email to notify you of the outcome. At the latest this will be one week after the closing date for applications.

     If, after submitting your application, you wish to change your preferences or submit an additional document, please email apply@open.edu.au. Include your full name as it appeared on the application.

2. Prepare supporting documents

   • Check that you have all the required documents, according to individual course requirements and your personal circumstances, specifically:

     1. Your curriculum vitae - required for entry into postgraduate courses only.
     2. Scanned colour copies of academic transcripts - required in most cases but check course eligibility rules.
     3. A letter of recommendation from your employer on company letterhead - recommended for entry using work experience.
     4. Certified legal documentation - if you have changed your name e.g. a marriage certificate, deed poll name change certificate.
     5. Certified legal documentation - if you need to correct an error in your date of birth e.g. a birth certificate.
     6. English language test results - if your courses were not predominantly in English e.g. IELTS or equivalent test results.
     7. Official translations of any documents not in English.

   • Please provide scanned copies of all original academic documents. Only include supporting documentation if you have undertaken studies/qualifications at institutions other than OUA. This application will become the Property of Open Universities Australia and Curtin University and will not be returned. Applications will only be considered if academic records for all courses attempted or completed are included along with the certificate of award conferred.

   • Requirements of scanned documents:

     1. Documents must be scanned from the original documents. Scans from a photocopy or a faxed copy are not acceptable
     2. Documents must be scanned in colour
     3. Applicants must ensure no portion of the document is missing (look out for page numbers)
     4. Documents must be scanned at the original size. If the document is larger than A4 then the document should be scanned in A4 sized portions without size reduction
     5. If the document has markings or text on both sides e.g. a registration number then both sides must be scanned
     6. Scanned documents must be between 125 and 150 dots per inch
     7. File size of any single document should not exceed 3MB"

   • Do not send original documents as they will not be returned.

Transition Arrangements

Existing OUA students who have completed any of the withdrawn units, should not enrol in the new 2012 units without prior approval from Curtin University. Existing students should contact Curtin University for further information and a study plan to complete their degree.

Contact
Throughout this process of change, Curtin University is committed to the fundamental principle that all postgraduate Taxation students will be provided with an opportunity to complete their degree.

All students are strongly encouraged to contact the School of Business Law and Taxation through Open Curtin for advice:
Curtin University
Curtin Business School
Email: opencurtin@curtin.edu.au
 

Study Materials

Most units in the Taxation course are fully online. Each unit is presented comprehensively using materials that reflect the current legal and regulatory environment of taxation.

Throughout the course students will be encouraged to research widely, using both library and Internet resources. Students are recommended to have access to a computer with both the internet and email facilities.

Award Requirements

To qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Taxation students must complete 8 units or equivalent.

Recognition of Prior Learning / Credit

Recognition of Prior Learning may be granted upon application to students who have successfully completed studies that are considered by Curtin University to be equivalent to the units forming part of the course.

Credit may also be given for students who have successfully completed recognised professional body examinations, including the CA Program which is offered by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and the CPA Program, which is offered by CPA Australia. Normally four units of credit are available for candidates who have completed either the CA Program or the CPA Program.

Recommended Study Pattern

Students are recommended to start with the core units MT565 and MT531 as these are the prerequisite units in the postgraduate Taxation program.

Students who have completed any units prior to 2012 should refer to the Transition Arrangements section before enrolling in their 2012 units.

Related Courses

This course sits within a group of courses, giving you the flexibility to study towards different levels of qualification. The courses are listed from the highest to the lowest qualification.

• Master of Taxation
• Graduate Diploma in Taxation
• Graduate Certificate in Taxation

Course Structure