Master of International Taxation

The Master's programme covers the areas of Business Administration, Tax Planning, Taxation Law and Finance in an integrated manner. The course can be seen as a comprehensive, integrated education package. In total, the duration of the seminars amounts to around 530 lecture hours spread over two semesters. In addition, course participants attend the annual Hamburg International Tax Conference. During the seminars, basic terms such as limited and unlimited taxation are explained, methods of avoiding double taxation are expanded upon, and the specific principles of the taxation of international activities are explored. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of taxation systems in selected countries and on the process of international taxation in light of EU law and double taxation treaties. In addition to business and legal issues, financial issues are also examined.