Introducing the LL.M. Program

In a time of globalization, international tax law has gained in importance. The LL.M. program at the WU meets the increasing demands for training and education by offering courses the intensity of which is second to none worldwide. The main emphasis is on conveying specialist knowledge in international tax law, as well as on making an interdisciplinary link to related areas of knowledge. With renowned experts from all over the world as lecturers, education at the highest international level with a great degree of practical relevance is guaranteed.

This program was devised at the Institute for Austrian and International Tax Law of the WU (Prof. Michael Lang, Prof. Josef Schuch, Prof. Claus Staringer, Prof. Pasquale Pistone, Prof. Alfred Storck); the Institute has specialized in lecturing on and research in international tax law for many years. Comprehensive networking with professionals in this field, renowned scholarship and widely acknowledged achievements in research, and a broad range of partnerships with researchers from Austria and abroad have created the preconditions for expanding the course offerings to postgraduate education.

On behalf of the Akademie der Wirtschaftstreuhänder, Barbara Ender-Rochowansky is responsible for managing and overseeing the program. The Akademie der Wirtschaftstreuhänder has a proven and comprehensive track record in the area of training and education, and thus also represents the cutting edge for our LL.M. program.

Both the full-time and part-time programs are aimed at university graduates from all parts of the world who would like to acquire additional specialist knowledge, as well as at professionals wishing to participate in such a program while they continue to work.

This website provides details on the program. Additionally, we would be glad to meet you and provide further information in a personal discussion that will give you a deeper insight into the quality of our program. We are very much looking forward to having you as one of our students!