Upon successfully completing all components of the program, graduates are awarded the academic degree Master of Laws (LL.M.) in accordance with the terms of the Austrian University Act.
The degree is conferred once participants (1) have successfully completed and documented all required courses and examinations and (2) received a positive assessment for their master thesis.
(1) Each course includes an assessment of academic performance based on criteria defined by the respective lecturer. Depending on the course, assessment may take the form of a written or oral examination covering the course content and/or continuous assessment throughout the program. This may include active participation in class, the presentation of case studies or short individual presentations. This variety of assessment methods allows students to demonstrate both their academic understanding and their ability to apply their knowledge in practice.
(2) The master thesis is core of the studies. It should be an academic piece of work of about 25 pages on a defined topic and will be published in the Series on International Taxation of Linde publishing house.