This is a distance learning course and all notes and lecture material will be made available via the internet through the KNect365 Learning Virtual Learning platform. Pre-recorded lectures will be conducted on the internet via the online classroom every week, followed a week later by a live online tutorial in a fully interactive classroom to give students the opportunity to ask questions. This ensures that students are part of a unique study environment that assists with balancing already busy professional lives. All lectures and tutorials are recorded and archived, making it very easy to refer back to previous lectures, or catch up on missed lectures.
Programme Structure
Module 1
Principles of International Taxation (30 credits)
Module 2
Jurisdiction of Taxation (30 credits)
Module 3
Transfer Pricing & Anti Avoidance (30 credits)
Module 4
Treaties & Emerging Issues (30 credits)
How will I receive my materials?
There are two books which you will need as part of the course, and electronic versions of these books will be available for you through the KNect365 Virtual Learning Platform:
- International Tax Primer (3rd Ed) – Brian Arnold
- OECD Model Tax Convention on Income and on Capital: Condensed Version 2017 (available online)
- UN Model Double Taxation Convention
You will also be given access to selected online resources and will also have access to a database of tax research material.
Online resource
The course has its own secure website where the content can be viewed entirely online. This site offers you the option of viewing and accessing your course online and downloading and printing the materials at any location that has internet access. The site also offers access to:
- student discussion forum
- useful links
- resources
The aim of the site is to offer a more flexible delivery system and to offer participants the platform to communicate with one another in a secure, dedicated environment.
Discussion Forum
You will use the forum to discuss any matters relating to the course. Throughout the modules, there are suggestions for you to do some further investigation or research into a chosen topic. Students are encouraged to interact with each other and exchange views on the discussion forum. This is a key part of the learning process and will help to enhance your studies and understanding of other participants’ perspectives on different issues.