Bachelor of Advanced Commerce (Honours) - Taxation in Bentley Australia | Curtin University

If you aspire to conduct cutting-edge research at the doctoral level, uncovering innovative business theories and applications, our Advanced Commerce program prepares you for success in any professional direction. This comprehensive degree merges our three-year Bachelor of Commerce with a one-year Honours component, offering a seamless academic journey with tailored learning and career-building opportunities from day one. Admission is highly selective, ensuring you'll collaborate with future industry leaders and scholars in an exclusive cohort.

Your academic journey starts with a foundational year establishing core business competencies. Through hands-on projects and evaluations, you'll develop expertise in business strategy, professional conduct, leadership, and entrepreneurial thinking. Starting in year two, you'll specialize in your selected discipline while gaining early access to advanced coursework like the Introduction to Research Methods for Honours – typically a fourth-year offering. This early exposure helps shape your decision between research-focused or practice-oriented final year options.

The third year features an immersive capstone experience where you'll implement your knowledge in real-world business scenarios. Exclusive to this advanced program, you'll receive personalized mentorship throughout this practical component. Your culminating fourth year challenges you to synthesize your expertise through either a substantial research thesis or an intensive industry placement with a complementary project.

The Taxation specialization delivers comprehensive knowledge of domestic and international tax legislation and procedures. You'll master critical areas including income taxation, GST, FBT, cross-border taxation, compliance frameworks, business entity taxation, and state levies. For practical application, you can participate in the Curtin Tax Clinic through volunteer work or formal internships. This initiative champions taxpayer rights while providing hands-on experience resolving diverse client tax issues and conducting community outreach programs in correctional facilities and regional areas.