Finance and Tax Law, minor (0344)
- Effective from: 2024
- Western Sydney University Minor Code: 0344
Available to students in other Western Sydney University Programs: Yes. Check that your program has the available credit points required to complete the subjects in this field of study. Any requisite requirements must also be met. Consult your Program Advisor for further advice.
The specialisation is designed to meet the needs of legal and non-legal professionals from Australia and overseas. This specialisation will develop specialised skills and knowledge to develop careers in the taxation and finance system. Students will be able to examine how the Australian legal and regulatory compliance requirements frame the provision of financial advice and the financial services sector as well as critically evaluate the policy rationale behind the regulation of the provision of financial advice within the Australian financial services sector to apply relevant regulatory provisions to case studies.
| Campus | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Parramatta South Campus - Victoria Road | Internal | Dr Rangika Palliyaarachchi |
Minor Structure
Students must complete 40 credit points from the following subjects:
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAWS 7031 | Principles of Taxation | 10 |
| LAWS 7011 | Contemporary Issues in Taxation | 10 |
| LAWS 7040 | Financial Advice (Regulatory and Legal Obligations) | 10 |
| LAWS 7010 | Company Law | 10 |
| LAWS 6005 | International Banking and Finance Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7069 | Revenue Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7077 | Self-Managed Superannuation and Trusts | 10 |
| LAWS 7060 | Law of Associations | 10 |