(Inter)national Tax Planning and Policy
Combating aggressive tax planning is a pressing challenge for governments seeking to fund public goods and create a fair tax system. In this minor you investigate how individuals and businesses exploit legal loopholes to minimise their taxes, and what governments are doing, both nationally and through international cooperation, to respond to it.
Is this minor right for you?
The minor offers a state-of-the-art programme for career-oriented students from all academic backgrounds, with no prior knowledge of tax law required.
It provides a competitive advantage to tax law students seeking a career in tax consultancy, litigation, or public administration. Success in these fields now requires not only legal knowledge but also an understanding of the political, economic, and social factors influencing taxation. This minor will enable them to analyse policy discussions, navigate the interests of governments and businesses in tax decisions, and develop critical perspectives that set them apart in consultancy, government, and legal roles.
It also enhances the career prospects of students from other disciplines, including public administration, international relations, economics, sociology, anthropology, and related fields. As taxation is today at the heart of public governance, business strategy, and economic decision-making, this minor helps students to develop the requisite knowledge and skills for roles in government, consultancy, and international organizations where tax expertise is increasingly valued. The minor is taught in English and accommodates foreign (exchange) students.