Program Overview

Applied International Tax Law - Module TX6052

Brief Description

In a fast-evolving global economy, understanding international tax rules is essential for tax professionals, legal advisors, and financial analysts. This micro-credential equips you with the practical skills to understand the principles underpinning and the risks inherent in the application of domestic and international tax law to corporate entities.

Programme Content

During this module, you will:

• Learn how to critically evaluate the types of business models used by multinational companies to minimise their global effective rate of tax.
• Understand how to interpret double tax treaties and assess their application to income, profits, and capital gains across jurisdictions.
• Explore global tax issues such as BEPS, EU tax policy, offshore business, and the challenges digital commerce poses to traditional tax systems.
• Develop critical insight into the legal, political, and economic frameworks that shape international tax law and global tax reform.

Key Information

• This micro-credential will be delivered online over 8 weeks.
• You will be assessed through continuous skill-based assignments, with no final exam.
• You will be provided with a detailed manual on international tax, authored by the module leader.
• Part-time considerations:
  • Designed for working professionals
  • Recorded lectures and mini case studies based on key learning outcomes will be provided in advance of each week.
  • Weekly live classes on Microsoft Teams will cover key points from recorded lectures and case study solutions.
  • Weekly online quizzes with a focus on key aspects of the module will be provided as a revision tool.
  • Timetable will be provided in advance setting out the relevant assignments and deadlines.

Entry Requirements

To help you to be successful on this course:

• Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in any discipline.
• Alternatively, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be considered in accordance with the university regulations. In assessing applications, the Course Team will consider relevant accredited tax qualifications, work experience etc. as being suitable prior learning

Guidelines for your applications

• When applying, be sure to include the Module Code TX6052.
• By applying, you confirm that you meet the entry requirements and can take part in the course and its assessments.
• This course will go ahead if it meets minimum enrolment number.
• Completing this module doesn't guarantee you a place in a full programme. If you want to apply for a full programme, you must meet the specific entry requirements for that programme.

Fees

• EU – €2,275
• Non-EU - €3,300
• Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office.

Graduate Profile

This micro-credential can lead to the following sectors and careers:

• Tax advisory roles in legal, accounting, or consulting firms.
• In-house tax or compliance functions within multinational corporations.
• Tax Administration Roles with Irish Revenue or overseas
• Policy or research positions in public sector or international organisations (OECD, UN).
• Progression to postgraduate study in taxation, international business, or law.