International Business Tax Economics (track of International Business Taxation)

Taxation is an increasingly important determinant for enterprises in their decision-making processes on where and how to invest. Incentives and disincentives created by tax systems affect the behavior of multinational enterprises. Nonetheless, economic considerations are taken into account as well in the decision-making process on whether, where and how to invest. Students acquire in-depth knowledge in the key areas of international business tax economics. They learn to understand how tax and economic considerations interrelate. A Tilburg University Master's degree in International Business Tax Economics (IBTE) offers you: * A unique focus on concepts and principles underlying tax systems worldwide, instead of focusing on the tax system of one country only * The key competencies necessary for a successful career including the ability to gather, process, and analyze information and communicate the results in an effective way. * An outstanding foundation for a future career. Your graduate degree in economics is a qualification in high demand by employers in both the public and private sector.

Instruction modes

case study, literature study, oral presentation, computer exercise, research, tutorial, lecture, working group, group assignment, group discussion, individual assignment, self study, integration module, seminar

Accreditation: NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

As concerns a small number of courses, students can be admitted with the requirement that they take an additional course. This is to ensure that the starting level of all students is equal. The program directors are responsible for admissions to the program and for decisions on additional course requirements.

Other requirements

1. minimum kennis (ISPAC: overige vereisten) As concerns a small number of courses, students can be admitted with the requirement that they take an additional course. This is to ensure that the starting level of all students is equal. The program directors are responsible for admissions to the program and for decisions on additional course requirements.
2. taaltoets cijfer Proficiency in English is required. Students who obtained their Bachelor's degree in the Netherlands, native English speakers and applicants with a Bachelor's degree from a programme entirely in English are admitted without an English proficiency test.
3. ingangstoets GRE Our incoming students usually score above the 75% percentile on the GRE General test.
4. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) A Bachelor's degree in Economics is the most natural qualification to enter the program. However, your application for admission to the program will be evaluated on an individual basis, taking into consideration the content of your Bachelor's program and your performance in this program.