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. This course advances students entrepreneurial mindset and prepares for various career paths benefiting from practical understanding of taxation as a fundamental element of any cross-border business operations.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 25.04.2024 - 30.05.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Petteri Rapo, Moritz Scherleitner
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
The course focuses on selected topical issues of international corporate taxation such as dispute prevention and resolution, anti-tax avoidance rules, digitalization 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.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Group work consisting of lecture journals (50%) and participation in the workshop or an essay (50%) according to the instructions of the teacher.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
- Classroom hours 15 h
- Class preparation 77 h
- Group work preparation 68 h
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lecture notes and an extensive package of readings will be distributed on MyCourses.
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
1 No Poverty
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
10 Reduced Inequality
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
13 Climate Action
15 Life on Land
16 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring V
2023-2024 Spring VEnrollment :
Registration for courses: in Sisu.