Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The students learn how to analyse and solve tax challenges faced by multinational companies and gain understanding of the role of taxation in their decision making process.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 14.04.2020 - 27.05.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Tomi Viitala
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Tomi Viitala
Contact information for the course (valid 23.03.2020-21.12.2112):
Responsible teacher: tomi.viitala@aalto.fi
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The course focuses on selected topical issues of international corporate taxation such as transfer pricing, anti-tax avoidance rules and corporate social responsibility. The students may participate in a half-day workshop where real-life international tax cases are solved and discussed in groups.
Applies in this implementation:
See the announcement on 19 March on the Announcement section of MyCourses.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Group work consisting of lecture journals or an essay and participation in the workshop (100%) according to the instructions of the teacher. Alternatively book exam (100%).
Spring 2021: No book exam option; Alternatively essay (100 %)
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
- Classroom hours 15 h
- Class preparation 77 h
- Exam or group work preparation 65 h
- Exam 3 h (not in spring 2021)
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Lecture notes and an extensive package of readings will be distributed on MyCourses.
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Replaces course 32E30000 Tax Planning of International Enterprises.
- Teacher: Mika Rapo
- Teacher: Moritz Scherleitner
- Teacher: Tomi Viitala