INTERNATIONAL TAXATION AND LAW, B. A.

The most important details

Duration: 7 semesters full-time
Location: Emmerich, from WT 2012/13 in Kleve
Qualification: Bachelor of Arts, B.A.
Course Start: Annually in the winter term
Language: English
Practical Course: 3 month up to the beginning of the 5th semester
Intership/ semester abroad: in the 6th semester
Bachelor thesis: in the second half of 7th semester

In the subject of the taxation, international networking has not been uneffected. Increasingly, taxation questions are having to be answered from an international context, whether it be from the viewpoint of a company or the law. The course "International Taxation and Law“ is therefore taught completely in English. The contents of the course are predominantly targeted at global alignment and are oriented on the most important taxation questions in a national and international context. In the first semester fundamental contents are taught for national taxation, which are supplemented starting from the second semester with modules on the most important international tax topics. These modules include, for example:

  • International taxation
  • Transfer pricing
  • Institutions and Decisions

In order to guarantee a comprehensive theoretical foundation, international business economic subjects relating to taxation and law are also taught. Additionally, legal and sociological aligned modules round off the extensive course programme. Soft skills and the application of modern computer technology within the area of taxation, as well as experimental economic research guarantee a modern didactic programme.

This distinguishes our graduates from others, and makes them extremely well qualified and suited for a successful future career!

Structure of the Course

Alongside the classical standard economical and taxation topics, the foundation course also teaches the analytical skills and a fundamental knowledge of social sciences. The main course follows in the fourth and fifth university semesters. The student can select obligatory subjects with regards to their individual future vocation Here the student can select subjects with more focus on auditing or taxation from an economical or legislative point of view. In the sixth semester the student completes a practical semester (internship), or gains related experience abroad. We of course advise the student regarding the range of possibilities open to them, and give support in the selection of the right option, especially in regards to a semester abroad. The seventh and last semester is dedicated to the Bachelor thesis. Here, we also recognise the importance of proximity to practical experience and co-operation with companies in the private sector. In addition in block courses impart the necessary skills to produce the final papers. The course is finalised with a colloquium!

Cooperative courses

Study while you work? That is possible with us. In the part-time course you study at the University two days a week for the first four semesters. On the other three days you will work. The regular lecture program of the first two semesters is completed in four semesters.

Starting from the 5th semester the number of activities at the University are reduced and self-studying becomes more important. As required, additional meetings and tutorials are also offered in the evenings or at the weekend.

Studying while you work can also mean during or after completing the commercial training in the company. Here in particular training as a specialised tax clerk is highly relevant. After the Bachelor course is successfully completed, only a three-year occupational practical activity is required to enable the student to take the tax practitioner examinations.

Vocational fields and Qualifications

The Bachelor enables the person to study at national or international universities for a Master degree. A direct occupational entrance is also possible. In particular in tax consultation, outstanding career opportunities are on offer (whether it be with medium-size chancelleries, or with „the Big Four “). In addition, activities in fiscal organisations or in tax divisions of larger companies offer interesting career prospects.

Conditions for entrance

Have we aroused your interest? The following conditions for entrance entitle you to begin a course with us:

  • Higher educational entrance qualification or advanced technical college certification
  • An equivalently recognised educational background
  • University entrance without university graduation: these applicants will have vocational qualifications
  • Required especially for the course “International taxation and Law”:
  • Sufficient knowledge of English
  • 12 weeks basic practical course (at least 8 weeks before beginning the course)

Application deadlines and application procedures

Applications are received on-line here.  

Deadline for applications is 15 July of the current year. After this deadline enquiries regarding free places can be directed to the Student Service Centre.

Any questions?  We will be pleased to help and give you advice!

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