Here you will find an overview of the modules and their subjects. Click on the module titles on the right to see a more detailed description

Module 1

The System of World Trade  

• Organisations involved in world trade
• Legal framework of the WTO 
• Trade blocs, geopolitics and future developments

International Commercial Law

• INCOTERMS©
• UN Convention on the Sale of Goods (CISG)
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Module 2

International Customs Instruments

• Overview of WCO instruments and their functions
• Interpretation, application and implementation

European Customs Legislation

• Union Customs Code (UCC) and related legislation
• EU Customs and trade policy and future developments

Module 3

International Tax Law

• Issues and topics (e.g. tax sovereignty tax fairness, compliance)
• International principles (e.g. double taxation, transfer pricing)
• Initiatives at international level (e.g. BEPS)

European Tax Law

• EU jurisdiction over taxation and legislation 
• Import VAT 
• Excise tax 

Module 4

Trade Facilitation

• Trade facilitation techniques 
• Information management and digitalisation

Supply Chain Security

• Risk management and Customs cooperation
• AEO concept and implementation
• Geopolitical instability and terrorist threats in the supply chain

Module 5

Customs Compliance

• Compliances in enterprises
• Implementing a Compliance Management System (CMS)
• Whistleblowing and Regulatory Update 

Compliance with Export Controls

• European export controls
• US and Chinese export controls 
• Developments in international export control regimes

Module 6

Transfer Project

The transfer project forms a bridge between the theoretical and academic elements of the course. It requires participants to implement the knowledge acquired during taught classes and self-study to an issue of practical importance at the workplace.

Participants choose their subject in agreement with their tutor and employer. There are two major criteria:

• the project must deal with an issue or problem of practical and future relevance and 
• the outcome should represent the best available solution and a real benefit for the organisation.

The project is assessed on the basis of a presentation of the results to the group with ensuing discussion.

Module 7

Master's Thesis

For the Master's thesis, the students choose a subject of direct practical relevance to their area of expertise. The thesis proves that the student is able to investigate a subject independently to a high academic standard within a set period of time.