Master of Revenue Administration

Program Details

The Master of Revenue Administration is designed to provide an all round knowledge of the principles of revenue administration, tax policy, tax risk management and management of revenue collection, as well as detailed technical knowledge of various taxes and of international norms in taxation and revenue administration and collection.

The program is designed for those currently working in revenue authorities or related agencies, and particularly those in developing and transitional economies (including those in the Pacific, Asia, Africa and Eastern Europe), or those aspiring to work in such authorities and agencies, together with those with an interest in the work of tax administration and revenue agencies.

Program Structure

Master of Revenue Administration
8 courses (48 units of credit); 3 compulsory courses

Compulsory core courses

• Current Issues in Tax Administration
• Principles of Revenue Administration
• Tax Risk Management

Elective courses

• Asia Pacific Tax Regimes
• Double Tax Agreements
• GST Design and Structure
• International Tax: Design and Structure
• International Tax Research
• Research Methods in Taxation
• Specific Tax Jurisdictions: Europe
• Tax Administration Process
• Tax Policy
• Taxation and Investment Regulation in China

How is the program offered?

The three compulsory core courses will be held in Sydney in consecutive weeks in a three week residential block available in March/April.  Each of these three courses will be delivered over four to five days of intensive teaching, supplemented by extensive Study Materials and an online course portal.

Elective courses in these programs are offered in a range of delivery modes including flexible distance mode, face to face classes or intensive 4 day courses.

The duration of the program is 1 year full time or 1.5 years part time.

2010 Core Courses

   * Includes the Atax Tax Administration Conference, 8 - 9 April 2010.

Fees

The 2010 fees will be published in early October 2009. For an indication of the fees see Master of Taxation fees in 2009.

Scholarships

A number of scholarships are available for students who are accepted into the Master of Revenue Administration program for 2010.  Scholarship applications must be submitted by 14 December 2009. Note that the process of applying for Scholarships is separate from the process of applying for the program.  

1. Travel, Accommodation and Living Expenses Scholarships for enrolled Master of Revenue Administration program students to attend the three 4-day Intensive courses in the period 29 March to 16 April 2010 in Sydney.  Each Scholarship is worth AU$4,500:
1. Up to two scholarships of AU$4,500 each for students from Malaysia.  These scholarships are provided through UNSW by the Australia-Malaysia Institute;
2. Up to two scholarships of AU$4,500 each for students from Thailand.  These scholarships are provided through UNSW by the Australia-Thailand Institute;
3. Up to three scholarships of AU$4,500 each for students from any country. 
   
   Note that these Travel, Accommodation and Living Expenses Scholarships do not cover course fees, which are currently AU$2,940 per course.  However, prospective students who are not otherwise supported in their studies may also apply for the Study Support Scholarships (below). 

2. Study Support Scholarships for enrolled Master of Revenue Administration program students to support their studies on the program (which may include payment of course fees, travel to the Intensives classes in Sydney, accommodation and living expenses in Sydney, books etc).  Each Scholarship is worth AU$5,500, and up to three Scholarships are available.  

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