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

World Trade Organisation 

• History and function
• Institutions and dispute-settlement procedure
• Agreements, interpretation and application

International Commercial Law

• Conventions and instruments
• Negotiation, drafting and interpretation of contract;
• 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
• Strategic use of customs procedures 

Module 3

International Tax Law

• Definitions, principles, instruments (incl. BEPS)
• Double taxation
• Transfer pricing

European Tax Law

• European tax legislation 
• Import VAT and requirements
• Excise tax

Module 4

Trade Facilitation

• Managing risk and facilitating trade
• Information exchange and IT systems
• Trade Facilitation Strategies

Supply Chain Security

• Balancing security and facilitation
• Overview of national security measures
• AEO and mutual recognition

Module 5

Global Trade Compliance and Export Control Regimes

• Scope, principles, challenges
• Regulatory regimes and sanctions
• Case studies, compliance strategies

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.