Program Overview

Taxation - BUSD 2006

This course introduces students to the basic concepts and procedures associated with the Canadian federal income tax system, the structure of the Income Tax Act of Canada, and the application of rules and procedures surrounding the determination of tax liability. Although both individual and corporate taxpayers will be considered, the primary emphasis will be on taxation as related to individuals. Some attention will also be given to the concepts and procedures associated with the federal goods and services tax (GST).

Course details

Course code

BUSD2006

Credits

3

Format and length

Lecture: 45 hours

Delivery options

• In person
• Online real-time
• Hyflex

Course schedule

Edmonton

Term | Duration | Schedule | Class | Section | Open Studies
---|---|---|---|---|---
Spring | May 5 - Aug. 22, 2025 | Mon, Wed: 03:30 - 05:00 pm | 20070 | A01 | No
Spring | May 5 - Aug. 22, 2025 | Mon, Wed: 02:00 - 03:30 pm | 21493 | A02 | No
Fall | Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 | Tue, Thu: 09:30 - 11:00 am | 40182 | A01 | Yes
Winter | Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 | Mon, Wed: 08:00 - 09:30 am | 10145 | A01 | Yes
Spring | May 4 - Aug. 14, 2026 | Mon, Wed: 03:30 - 05:00 pm | 20071 | A01 | No

Online

Term | Duration | Schedule | Class | Section | Open Studies
---|---|---|---|---|---
Winter | Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 | Mon: 06:30 - 09:30 pm | 10147 | O01 | Yes
Winter | Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 | Wed: 06:30 - 09:30 pm | 10148 | O02 | Yes

Hyflex

Term | Duration | Schedule | Class | Section | Open Studies
---|---|---|---|---|---
Fall | Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 | Tue, Thu: 05:00 - 06:30 pm | 40183 | H02 | Yes
Winter | Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 | Fri: 02:00 - 05:00 pm | 10146 | H02 | Yes

Tuition and fees

Canadian students

• Tuition estimate: $495
• Fees estimate: $714.70
• Total estimate: $1,209.70

International students

• Tuition estimate: $1497
• Fees estimate: $714.70
• Total estimate: $2,211.69

Fees breakdown

• Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
• Program and supplies fee: $19.2 max per term
• Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
• Student technology fee: $12.00 max per term
• Students’ Association fees:
  • Health and dental plan: $386.00 per year
  • Students’ Association: $51.50 per term
  • U-Pass: $180.00 per term
  • Legal plan: $18.00 per year

Prerequisites

• BUSD 1004
• Restricted to Accounting Technician, Business Administration, and Open Studies.