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- Taxation Law and PolicyLAWS50046
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2024Quotas apply
Taxation is at the heart of public finance in Australia, as in other nation states with market economies. Taxation is the most significant source of revenue to finance government and it has a significant effect on all individuals and businesses because it is used to deliver distributive justice a...
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Monica Hope Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Students are expected to attend all sessions whether participating on-campus or remotely. Total time commitment 144 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024
- Taxation of Mergers and AcquisitionsLAWS70331
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Not offered in 2024 Year:2024Quotas apply
This subject is designed for tax professionals and government officials who wish to complete or update their education in corporate tax law and practice. Coordinated and taught by some of Australia’s leading tax advisers, it is focused around a series of topical issues. Using a detailed analysis ...
Not available in 2024
View details - Taxation of Small and Medium EnterprisesLAWS70049
Graduate coursework subject Offered:July Year:2024Quotas apply
Small and medium business enterprises (SMEs), including high net worth families frequently operate through groups of private companies, trusts and partnerships. These SMEs face some of the most complex and challenging rules in the tax system. They also face a high tax compliance and planning bur...
- July
Principal coordinator Paul Hockridge Coordinator Mark Morris Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 150 hours Pre teaching start date 3 July 2024 Pre teaching requirements Please refer to the Reading Guide on the LMS subject page for confirmation of which resources need to be read and what other preparation is required before the teaching period commences. Teaching period 31 July 2024 to 6 August 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 July 2024 Census date 1 August 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 August 2024 Assessment period ends 16 September 2024 July contact information
Lecturers
Paul Hockridge (Coordinator)
Mark MorrisEmail: law-masters@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352), International: +(61 3) 9035 5511
Website: law.unimelb.edu.au
- Taxation of SuperannuationLAWS70267
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Not offered in 2024 Year:2024Quotas apply
Although relevant for all superannuation funds, this subject focuses heavily on self-managed superannuation funds (‘SMSFs’). This subject deals with the underlying policies, technical rules and current practical problems in relation to the taxation of SMSFs and their prudential management. In par...
Not available in 2024
View details - Taxation of TrustsLAWS70333
Graduate coursework subject Offered:March Year:2024Quotas apply
This core tax subject will examine in depth the Australian income tax rules applicable to trusts, including significant new and ongoing reforms and policy developments. It will apply these rules to the range of applications of private trusts, such as unit trusts and family discretionary trusts. ...
- March
Principal coordinator Terry Murphy Coordinators Gareth Redenbach and Andrew de Wijn Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 150 hours Pre teaching start date 14 February 2024 Pre teaching requirements Please refer to the Reading Guide on the LMS subject page for confirmation of which resources need to be read and what other preparation is required before the teaching period commences. Teaching period 13 March 2024 to 19 March 2024 Last self-enrol date 19 February 2024 Census date 14 March 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 12 April 2024 Assessment period ends 13 May 2024 March contact information
Lecturers:
Terry Murphy (Coordinator)
Email: law-masters@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352), International: +(61 3) 9035 5511
Website: law.unimelb.edu.au
- Tax Avoidance and PlanningLAWS70005
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2024Quotas apply
This subject examines both general and specific anti-avoidance provisions in Australia and in comparable jurisdictions. The subject will examine in detail the provisions of Part IVA of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (Cth), as well as its Goods and Services Tax (GST) equivalent, and consider t...
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Jennifer Davies Coordinator Gaetano Pagone Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Monday evenings 6 - 8pm AEST Total time commitment 150 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Lecturers
Jennifer Davies (Coordinator)
Tony Pagone
Lachlan MolesworthEmail: law-masters@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352), International: +(61 3) 9035 5511
Website: law.unimelb.edu.au
- Tax in PracticeLAWS90233
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Not offered in 2024 Year:2024Quotas apply
Today’s tax professional requires a combination of technical tax expertise and a deep understanding of the practical aspects of operating within the tax system. This subject will cover the latest developments in the essential practical skills required of the tax professional. The emphasis of thi...
Not available in 2024
View details - Tax LitigationLAWS70266
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2024Quotas apply
This specialist subject taught by leading members of the Victorian Bar specialising in tax, teaches all of the legal principles associated with tax litigation. It addresses the system of tax appeals, administrative and judicial review of decisions made by the Commissioner, evidence-gathering and ...
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Eugene Wheelahan Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 150 hours Pre teaching requirements Please refer to the Reading Guide on the LMS subject page for confirmation of which resources need to be read and what other preparation is required before the teaching period commences. Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Lecturer(s)
Eugene Wheelahan (Coordinator)
Email: law-masters@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352), International: +(61 3) 9035 5511
Website: law.unimelb.edu.au
- Tax of Business and Investment IncomeLAWS70002
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 1, August Year:2024Quotas apply
This core tax subject is designed to explore in detail the fundamental principles of income tax, fringe benefits tax and capital gains tax in relation to business and investment. It will provide the requisite skills and knowledge to identify and better deal with income tax problems that arise in ...
- Semester 1 - On Campus
Principal coordinator Michelle Herring Coordinator Tim Neilson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 150 hours Pre teaching requirements Please refer to the Reading Guide on the LMS subject page for confirmation of which resources need to be read and what other preparation is required before the teaching period commences. Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Lecturers
Michelle Herring (Coordinator)
Tim NeilsonEmail: law-masters@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352), International: +(61 3) 9035 5511
Website: law.unimelb.edu.au - August - Dual-Delivery
Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Students are expected to attend all sessions whether participating on-campus or remotely. Total time commitment 150 hours Pre teaching start date 31 July 2024 Pre teaching requirements Please refer to the Reading Guide on the LMS subject page for confirmation of which resources need to be read and what other preparation is required before the teaching period commences. Teaching period 28 August 2024 to 3 September 2024 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2024 Census date 29 August 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 11 October 2024 Assessment period ends 10 November 2024 August contact information
Lecturers
David Vuong (Coordinator)
Mark Gioskos (Coordinator)Email: law-masters@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352), International: +(61 3) 9035 5511
Website: law.unimelb.edu.au
- Tax of Collective Investment FundsLAWS90265
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Not offered in 2024 Year:2024Quotas apply
This taxation of collective investment vehicles is a topic of growing significance for Australian and international investment. Taught by leading experts from the profession, this intensive subject will present the law, practice and case studies on the taxation of collective investment vehicles. ...
Not available in 2024
View details - Tax of InnovationLAWS90236
Graduate coursework subject Offered:June Year:2024Quotas apply
This subject provides a flexible, online and topical offering led by experts in the field that addresses significant legal and policy changes in the taxation of innovation and intellectual property. These global and local changes address the need to develop a strong domestic, science-knowledge ec...
- June
Principal coordinator Michael Charles Coordinators Hank Sciberras and Piotr Klank Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 75 hours Pre teaching start date 8 May 2024 Pre teaching requirements Please refer to the Reading Guide on the LMS subject page for confirmation of which resources need to be read and what other preparation is required before the teaching period commences. Teaching period 5 June 2024 to 7 June 2024 Last self-enrol date 13 May 2024 Census date 6 June 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 14 June 2024 Assessment period ends 10 July 2024 June contact information
Lecturers
Michael Charles (Coordinator)
Hank Sciberras
Piotr KlankEmail: law-masters@unimelb.edu.au
Website: law.unimelb.edu.au
- Tax of Superannuation ALAWS90235
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Not offered in 2024 Year:2024Quotas apply
Although relevant for all superannuation funds, this subject focuses heavily on self managed superannuation funds (‘SMSFs’). This subject deals with the policies, technical rules and current practical problems in relation to the regulation and taxation of nearly 600,000 SMSFs providing for the re...
Not available in 2024
View details - Tax of Superannuation BLAWS90264
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Not offered in 2024 Year:2024Quotas apply
This compact, flexible dual delivery intensive subject is delivered by experts in the field. It is relevant for all superannuation funds, especially self managed superannuation funds (SMSFs), of which there are more than 600,000 in Australia. The subject examines the policies and technical rules ...
Not available in 2024
View details - Tax PolicyLAWS70319
Graduate coursework subject Offered:April Year:2024Quotas apply
All governments need robust tax systems capable of funding them. Modern tax systems have also taken on other public policy roles, in income distribution and economic activity, and become integral to governments’ social and economic policies. Tax policy design thus entails a challenging mix of eco...
- April
Principal coordinator Paul Tilley Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 150 hours Pre teaching start date 20 March 2024 Pre teaching requirements Please refer to the Reading Guide on the LMS subject page for confirmation of which resources need to be read and what other preparation is required before the teaching period commences. Teaching period 17 April 2024 to 23 April 2024 Last self-enrol date 25 March 2024 Census date 18 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2024 Assessment period ends 29 May 2024 April contact information
Lecturer
Paul Tilley (Coordinator)
Email: law-masters@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352), International: +(61 3) 9035 5511
Website: law.unimelb.edu.au
- Tax Practice: Writing EffectivelyLAWS70318
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Not offered in 2024 Year:2024Quotas apply
Tax advocacy today, like other advocacy in Australia and overseas, is largely conducted in writing. To succeed in advising or advocating for clients, whether private or government, tax professionals need outstanding written advocacy skills. This subject will enable tax professionals to develop an...
Not available in 2024
View details - Tax Reform and DevelopmentLAWS70162
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Not offered in 2024 Year:2024Quotas apply
Today, attention is increasingly focused on tax reform to deliver revenue for spending on public goods so as to achieve fair and sustainable economic development in countries across the globe. This subject examines tax policy to finance development goals and sustainable governments. The subject a...
Not available in 2024
View details - Tax TreatiesLAWS70146
Graduate coursework subject Offered:December Year:2024Quotas apply
Globally, countries have negotiated more than 3,000 bilateral tax treaties and the number of treaties continues to grow. Tax Treaties provides an in-depth examination of international tax treaties, regarding both inbound and outbound investment. This subject uses the Organisation for Economic Co-...
- December
Coordinator Michael Kobetsky Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 150 hours Pre teaching start date 6 November 2024 Pre teaching requirements Please refer to the Reading Guide on the LMS subject page for confirmation of which resources need to be read and what other preparation is required before the teaching period commences. Teaching period 4 December 2024 to 10 December 2024 Last self-enrol date 11 November 2024 Census date 4 December 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 December 2024 Assessment period ends 13 January 2025 December contact information
Lecturer
Associate Professor Michael Kobetsky (Coordinator)
Email: law-masters@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352), International: +(61 3) 9035 5511
Website: law.unimelb.edu.au
- Tax Treaties: International PerspectivesLAWS90132
Graduate coursework subject Offered:June Year:2024Quotas apply
The theory and practice of international tax law has always been dynamic, as it involves the interaction of at least two states’ tax laws, which are constantly changing, through the medium of tax treaties. The concerted, intergovernmental response following the public outcry against aggressive ta...
- June
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 150 hours Pre teaching start date 22 May 2024 Pre teaching requirements Please refer to the Reading Guide on the LMS subject page for confirmation of which resources need to be read and what other preparation is required before the teaching period commences. Teaching period 19 June 2024 to 25 June 2024 Last self-enrol date 27 May 2024 Census date 20 June 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 July 2024 Assessment period ends 5 August 2024 June contact information
Lecturer:
Dr Dhruv Janssen-Sanghavi (Coordinator)
Email: law-masters@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352), International: +(61 3) 9035 5511
Website: law.unimelb.edu.au
- Teaching Algebra (7-10)EDUC91034
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Not offered in 2024 Year:2024
This subject explores the content and pedagogical content knowledge needed to teach Algebra from the Number and Algebra strand in Years 7-10 mathematics, including patterns and algebra and linear and non-linear relationships. Participants will study research on students’ mathematical understandin...
Not available in 2024
View details - Teaching and Learning in ScienceEDUC91037
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Not offered in 2024 Year:2024
The Victorian 7 – 10 Biological Sciences Curriculum will be the content focus for this subject. This subject explores the content and pedagogical content knowledge of practical work and investigations. Participants will learn effective teaching methods for engaging students in science including t...
Not available in 2024
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