International and European Tax Law - Specialisation Customs and International Supply Chain Taxation Maastricht University

Overview

International and European Tax Law - Specialisation Customs and International Supply Chain Taxation from Maastricht University examine taxes (customs duties, carbon taxes, excises, value added tax (VAT), anti-dumping duties) through the lens of the global supply chain. The emphasis is on developing a solid understanding of their legal foundations. Yet the scope of your studies will reach far beyond law alone. History, business, politics, and economics all play a vital role in understanding how taxation functions in practice. The study of legal rules and case law therefore goes hand in hand with gaining a broader insight into the workings of society – and international trade dynamics in particular. The programme is demanding, but it will equip you exceptionally well for a rewarding and impactful career.

Careers 

Upon graduation, you'll be a legal tax professional with a thorough knowledge of financial and business matters. This will give you a strong position in the job market. You'll be particularly well-suited to work at international organisations or international tax law firms, but the growing influence of international and European tax law in domestic settings ensures that you will also excel in your national legal tax system. Practically all our students find a job soon after they have graduated. On average, their salary levels are higher than for students who have specialised in other fields of law. Unemployment is also significantly lower for tax law graduates.