Master of Taxation Studies MTaxS

at University of Auckland

Programme structure

 

The MTaxS programme offers two study pathways dependant on the length of your undergraduate degree. It can be undertaken by coursework or a combination of coursework and research.

 

1.      The 120-point MTaxS option is available to professionals with a four-year degree
There are two ways to structure this degree:

 

    1.  Taught masters (MTaxS 120 by coursework)
         120 points of taught courses.

         To be completed in two full-time semesters (1 year) or eight part-time semesters (4 years).

OR

    2.   Combination of taught and research masters (MTaxS 120 by 90-point thesis)
          30 points of taught courses and a 90-point minor thesis (30,000 words).
          To be completed in two full-time semesters (1 year) or four part-time semesters (2 years).

 

2.     The 180-point MTaxS option is available to professionals with a three-year degree
There are two ways to structure this degree:

 

    1.    Taught masters (MTaxS 180 by coursework)
           180 points of taught courses.

           To be completed in three full-time semesters (1.5 years) or twelve part-time semesters (6 years).

OR

    2.     Combination of taught and research masters (MTaxS 180 by 90-point thesis)
            90 points of taught courses and a 90-point minor thesis (30,000 words).
            To be completed in three full-time semesters (1.5 years) or six part-time semesters (3 years).  

 

Flexible study

We understand that personal, family and work commitments are important factors when deciding whether to study, so we offer options to fit with your lifestyle:

 

• Full-semester courses taught in the early evening once a week
• Half-semester courses taught for six weeks of the semester in the early evening once a week
• All 15-point courses taught intensively over three consecutive days (normally Thursday to Saturday)
• Independent research programmes.

Programme requirements

 

Study option
Taught
120 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
4.0
 
One year of postgraduate study in business or a four-year undergraduate law degree

 

Study option
Research
120 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
4.0
 
One year of postgraduate study in business or a four-year undergraduate law degree

 

Study option
Taught
180 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
4.0
 
A three year undergraduate law degree

 

Study option
Research
180 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
4.0
 
A three year undergraduate law degree

 

Qualification
IELTS Academic
International English Language Testing System
Score required
7.0

Further programme requirements

 

You must have completed either:

• one year of postgraduate study in business, following an undergraduate degree at a recognised university

or

• a four-year undergraduate law degree at a recognised university

or

• you will need to possess an appropriate background in taxation. For example if you hold an undergraduate business degree and have appropriate experience in tax or accounting practice you may be considered for entry.

 

You will need to have achieved a GPE of 4.0 or higher in your last year of equivalent full-time study.

2022 fees

Domestic students
NZ$10,598.40 – $19,141.2

International students
NZ$50,801

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.16 per point, estimated at $979.20 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

 

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Where could this programme take you?

 

Inclusion of a major in Taxation as a specialist subject in your degree offers a range of professional possibilities. Tax as a career is less subject to the normal business cycles, and demand for tax professionals is always strong.

 

Jobs related to this programme

• Academic
• Barrister and solicitor
• Inland Revenue official
• Tax Accountant
• Tax practitioner in private practice, commerce or industry