This course is a Doctoral Research Seminar focusing on current research questions in the field of business taxation and tax management. The topics cover a broad range of aspects and methods. During 16 sessions doctoral students will present their recent research which will be subsequently discussed. 

The lecture is part of The Doctoral Program in International Business Taxation (DIBT), which offers an excellent doctoral education to outstanding students from all over the world, fully preparing them to conduct research on international business taxation. DIBT provides high-quality interdisciplinary training for graduates in the field of international taxation, including and combining the disciplines of public finance, international tax law and cross-border tax management.

Furthermore, the course shall aim at:

•      Presenting and discussion research within the scientific community
•      Receiving feedback for recent research
•      Preparing doctoral students for discussions at scientific meetings (e.g. conferences)
•      Enhancing the presentation and discussion skills of the participating doctoral students

Students are expected to present their recent research in front of the audience in a 20 minutes presentation. These presentations are supplemented by a co-presentation which aims at supporting and enhancing the research. All students are expected to actively participate in the discussion following the presentation and co-presentation. 

Presentations, active participation and discussions are graded. 

All tax-management students admitted to the DIBT, the PhD in International Business Taxation, are able to participate in this lecture.