Master of Advanced Studies in International Taxation

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1 Faculty of Business and Economics (HEC) Faculty of Law, Criminal Justice and Public Administration Master of Advanced Studies in International Taxation The MASIT is kindly sponsored by: 3

2 GENERAL INFORMATION The Master of Advanced Studies in International Taxation (MASIT) offered by the (UNIL), Switzerland is aimed at those wishing to practice tax law with a law or consulting firm, a bank, as an in-house counsel to a company or with the tax administration. As the MASIT is designed for those practicing abroad or in Switzerland, it offers both an International tax and Swiss tax curriculum which may be undertaken on a part-time basis (1.5 to 2 years) or on a full time basis (1 year). The 60 ECTS credits of the program are composed of Core Courses to enhance the understanding of key concepts, Specializations to deepen insight in a chosen focus area and a Master Thesis to augment research & writing skills. In addition participants attend workshops, tutorials, seminars and conferences organized within the MASIT framework. The courses are taught by distinguished faculty members, who comprise of leading academics, government officials, members of the OECD/ EU, practitioners working in international consulting/law firms and in legal departments of major corporations. The program is conducted in english. MASTER OF ADVANCED STUDIES IN INTERNATIONAL TAXATION INTERNATIONAL TAX CURRICULUM SWISS TAX CURRICULUM MASTER THESIS The program combines a perfect blend of theory and practice in international, comparative and domestic tax law. This combination enables its participants to become highly skilled tax professionals, thought leaders and decision makers in their chosen area of practice. PROF. DR. ROBERT DANON PROFESSOR OF SWISS AND INTERNATIONAL TAX LAW AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LAUSANNE. PROGRAM DIRECTOR

3 INTERNATIONAL TAX CURRICULUM This curriculum is typically designed for participants wishing to expertise in international tax law. The curriculum comprises of a Core Course, an alternate specialization in International Corporate Tax or International Individual Tax and is concluded with a Master Thesis. This structure allows the candidates to specialize in the area which best corresponds to their actual or contemplated future area of practice. CORE COURSES IN INTERNATIONAL TAXATION International Tax Policy International Financial Accounting Tax Treaties European Tax Law Transfer Pricing International VAT International Tax Planning and Abuse Comparative Taxation INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE TAX SPECIALIZATION Advanced Tax Accounting Advanced Transfer Pricing Taxation of Multinational Groups International VAT Planning Advanced Tax Treaties and EU Tax Law Selected Tax Law Workshops Soft Skills Sessions INTERNATIONAL INDIVIDUAL TAX SPECIALIZATION International Succession Law International Estate Planning Vehicles Comparative and Advanced Individual Taxation Tax Planning for High Net Worth Individuals Advanced Tax Treaties and EU Tax Law Selected Tax Law Workshops Soft Skills Sessions INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE TAX SPECIALIZATION INTERNATIONAL TAX CORE COURSES MASTER THESIS INTERNATIONAL INDIVIDUAL TAX SPECIALIZATION The International Tax Curriculum offers an excellent balance between tax theory, pragmatic insights, with individual and group resolution of real cases drawn from today s business reality, supported by brilliant academics and practitioners. I genuinely enjoyed the interactions amongst students and with the lecturers. The program was a challenging and highly rewarding experience. BERNARD TONASCIA HEAD OF TAX, NOVARTIS CONSUMER HEALTH DIVISION MASIT,

4 SWISS TAX CURRICULUM This curriculum is designed for participants wishing to specialize in Swiss tax law while at the same time combining this expertise with in depth knowledge of international tax law. The curriculum comprises of a Core course, a Specialization and is concluded with a Master Thesis. This structure allows the candidates to specialize in the area which best corresponds to their actual or contemplated future area of practice. CORE COURSES IN INTERNATIONAL AND SWISS TAXATION International Tax Policy International Financial Accounting Tax Treaties European Tax Law Transfer Pricing International Tax Planning and Abuse Swiss Individual and Corporate Taxation Swiss Intercantonal Taxation Swiss Procedural and Criminal Tax Law Swiss and International Vat SWISS TAX SPECIALIZATION Advanced Tax Accounting Advanced Swiss Individual Taxation Advanced Swiss Corporate Taxation Advanced Swiss and International VAT Planning Advanced Tax Treaties and EU Tax Law Selected Tax Law Workshops Soft Skills Sessions SWISS CERTIFIED TAX EXPERT Participants who successfully complete this curriculum will avail substantial equivalence for the following modules of the Swiss certified tax expert exam : Swiss Individual Taxation Swiss Corporate Taxation Inter Cantonal Taxation International Taxation VAT CORE COURSES IN SWISS AND INTERNATIONAL TAXATION SPECIALIZATION IN SWISS AND INTERNATIONAL TAXATION MASTER THESIS The Swiss Tax Curriculum of the MASIT gives you a deep insight of the Swiss tax system from an academic and practical side. The outstanding faculty and the case study approach used make the classes highly interesting. Overall, the program is a challenge, but an inspiring one and definitely worth the effort. SOPHIE LIMBIOUL MANAGER AT PWC LAUSANNE/GENEVA, MASIT

5 PROGRAM FACULTY MASIT TEAM PAST AND PRESENT INTERNATIONAL FACULTY INCLUDES : Dr. Paolo Arginelli ; Mrs. Stéphanie Auféril ; Mr. Massimiano Aurelio ; Mr. Philip Baker ; Mrs. Marieke Bakker ; Mr. Piet Battiau ; Mr. Alessandro Bavila ; Prof. Dr. Andrea Bonomi ; Prof. Dr. Yariv Brauner ; Prof. Dr. Luc de Broe ; Mr. Vikram Chand ; Mr. Stefaan De Baets ; Prof. Dr. Sjoerd Douma ; Prof. Dr. Ana Paula Dourado ; Prof. Dr. Frank Engelen ; Mrs. Inbal Faibish ; Ms. Olivia Gedge ; Dr. Lluis Fargas ; Prof. Dr. Marjaana Helminen ; Mrs. Judith Ingham ; Prof. Dr. Guglielmo Maisto ; Prof. Dr. Jacques Malherbe ; Mr. Marnin Michaels ; Mr. Mario Petricionne ; Dr. Hans Pijl ; Prof. Dr. Pasquale Pistone ; Prof. Dr. Kees Van Raad ; Mr. Albert J. Rädler ; Mr. Franco Roccatagliata ; Prof. Dr. David Rosenbloom ; Mr. Pierpaolo Rossi ; Mr. Pascal Saint-Amans ; Mr. Jacques Sasseville ; Mr. Aaron Schumacher ; Mrs. Caroline Silberztein ; Prof. Dr. Frans Sonneveldt ; Prof. Dr. Alfred Storck ; Dr. Mario Tenore ; Prof. Dr. h.c. Ben Terra ; Prof. Dr. Hans Van Den Hurk ; Prof. Dr. Stef Van Weeghel ; Mrs. Joanna Wheeler. PAST AND PRESENT SWISS FACULTY INCLUDES : Ms. Isabelle Amschwand ; Mr. Denis Berdoz ; Mr. Paolo Bottini ; Mr. Marc Bugnon ; Mrs. Sarah Busca-Bonvin ; Dr. Peter Brülisauer ; Mr. Patrick Conrady ; Prof. Dr. Robert Danon ; Prof. Dr. Minyue Dong ; Mr. Thierry De Mitri ; Mr. Balthasar Denger ; Mr. Pierre Dériaz ; Mr. Jean-Blaise Eckert ; Mr. Claudio Fischer ; Dr. Raphaël Gani ; Mr. Frédéric Gante ; Dr. Pierre-Olivier Gehriger ; Prof. Dr. Pierre-Marie Glauser ; Mr. Daniel Gremaud ; Mr. Jean-Marie Hainaut ; Dr. Reto Heuberger ; Dr. Marcel R. Jung ; Mr. Emanuel Lauber ; Dr. Jean-Frédéric Maraia ; Ms. Gladys Laffely Maillard ; Dr. Thomas Meister ; Mr. Nicolas Merlino ; Prof. Dr. Xavier Oberson ; Mr. Stefan Oesterhelt ; Prof. Dr. Thierry Obrist ; Mr. Andrio Orler ; Mrs. Alexandra Pillonel ; Mr. Per Prodhom ; Dr. Jessica Salom ; Mr. Hugues Salome ; Mr. Gian Sandri ; Mr. Pietro Sansonetti ; Dr. Raoul Stocker ; Mr. Christoph Studer ; Mr. Frédéric Vuilleumier ; Dr. Marcel Widrig ; Mr. Markus Wyss. Prof. Dr. Robert Danon Program Director +41 (0) [email protected] Mr. Vikram Chand Academic Coordinator +41 (0) [email protected] Mr. Max-André Haas Assistant Academic Coordinator [email protected] Mrs. Dalia Majzoub Administrative Coordinator +41 (0) [email protected] The teaching methods used by our experienced faculty challenge the participants way of thinking. Such techniques, in addition to the case study approach, include business simulations, role playing, key notes and panels, debates, one on one coaching, mentoring, self and peer assessments. This combination creates a dynamic learning environment. VIKRAM CHAND ACADEMIC COORDINATOR, MASIT

6 Luginbuehl Kylan UNIL APPLICATION PROCESS Submit a complete application file Confirm participation if accepted ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Master degree in Law or economics; or Bachelor degree combined with relevant work experience FEES & STRUCTURE Tuition fee is CHF (includes an IPAD) Regular classes are held every alternate Thursday, Friday & Saturday Workshops and tutorials are held on the other alternate Saturdays The next edition starts in January Deadline for registration is September 30 th, For further information on the admission process and deadlines, refer to our website: MASIT UNIL FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS (HEC) FACULTY OF LAW, CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Université de Lausanne Internef CH-1015 Lausanne Tél Fax In collaboration with Formation Continue UNIL - EPFL