International Taxation

With the rapid development of the global economy and the increase in cross-border transactions, the field of International Taxation has become one of the hottest areas in finance. The International Taxation major not only meets the demand for tax experts in the international arena but also plays a crucial role in promoting global economic development. If you are seeking a career path full of opportunities, this major is undoubtedly an ideal choice.

Program Introduction

This program aims to meet the urgent demand for high-quality international taxation professionals driven by economic globalization, digitalization, and the “Belt and Road” initiative.

It achieves this by constructing a cross-disciplinary curriculum system of “International Taxation + English + X” and a talent training model of “Internet + 1 platform + 4 channels.”

The goal is to cultivate international taxation professionals with a global perspective, adhering to China’s stance, telling China’s story well, and safeguarding China’s national interests in the new era.

Educational Objectives

The International Taxation major aims to cultivate high-quality international taxation professionals who are well-rounded in moral, intellectual, and physical aspects, with a solid foundation, broad knowledge, strong abilities, and innovative spirit. Specifically, graduates should possess the following abilities:

• Master the basic theories, knowledge, and skills of international taxation;

• Be familiar with international taxation systems and policies;

• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills;

• Be able to apply international taxation theories and methods to analyze and solve international taxation problems;

• Be familiar with computer application technologies;

• Possess good communication skills and teamwork spirit.

Graduation Requirements

Graduates of the International Taxation major should master the following knowledge and abilities:

• Master the basic theories and knowledge of economics, management, and law;

• Be familiar with international taxation systems and policies;

• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills;

• Be able to apply international taxation theories and methods to analyze and solve international taxation problems;

• Be familiar with computer application technologies;

• Possess good communication skills and teamwork spirit.

Core Courses

• Microeconomics

• Macroeconomics

• Principles of Finance

• Principles of International Taxation

• International Tax Law

• Comparative Tax Law

• International Tax Planning

• Transfer Pricing

• International Tax Treaties

• International Business

Research Directions of the International Taxation Major

The research directions of the International Taxation major mainly include:

• International Tax Policy and Systems: Study the tax systems of different countries and their impact on international trade.

• Tax Planning for Multinational Enterprises: Optimize tax strategies for multinational corporations and reduce global tax costs.

• Transfer Pricing and Tax Compliance: Study the setting of prices for intra-company transactions in multinational corporations and their compliance.

• International Tax Treaties and Cooperation: Analyze double taxation treaties and international tax cooperation mechanisms.

• International Taxation in the Digital Economy: Study the impact of the digital economy on international tax policies and the corresponding strategies.

Degree Awarded

Students who complete the undergraduate program in International Taxation and meet the graduation requirements will be awarded a Bachelor's degree in Economics or Management.

Career Development

Graduates of this major are suitable for international tax work in tax authorities, large intermediary service organizations, multinational corporations, and research institutions, as well as innovative, composite, high-quality tax professionals who may choose to become entrepreneurs.

Graduates of the International Taxation major primarily engage in the following work:

• Tax authorities

• Customs

• Audit authorities

• Financial authorities

• Multinational companies

• Consulting firms

• Higher education institutions and research institutes

Related Majors

• Taxation

• Finance

• International Economics and Trade

• Accounting

• Law

Ranking of International Taxation Schools

• Jilin University of Finance and Economics

• Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics