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The Executive Master in Tax Management is designed for recent university graduates, tax professionals, or specialised professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or gain a deeper understanding in specific areas of taxation, as well as foreign participants who work in tax-related professions in their own countries or are part of international financial institutions.
Key Admissions Criteria
- A university degree or a high school diploma from the ARES network is required.
- French Proficiency
- For candidates who do not have a university degree or possess a degree obtained abroad, approval from the Bureau of the Executive Master in Tax Management is required.
- The number of participants is limited in order to maintain the programme's coherence.
A programme focused on the future
A transversal approach
An academic model closest to the field
Fiscal concerns are constantly evolving and increasingly taking into account issues of fairness and sustainability. The Executive Master in Tax Management has always been able to adapt and evolve to meet current and future needs, such as creating courses on ESG, compliance, and CSR challenges. This dynamic approach is inherent to the program's DNA, as it remains attentive to the future challenges of taxation.
The Executive Master in Tax Management spans over 2 years and goes beyond a "vertical" division of the subject matter (direct taxes, VAT, other indirect taxes...). Instead, it takes a transversal approach to the profession, offering a more comprehensive and practical understanding of the situations you encounter.
Additionally, the programme allows you to specialise in three tax domains through certifications.
Many courses offer comprehensive overviews of tax disciplines related to specific sectors of the economy, such as estate planning, banking taxation, and real estate. Some courses focus on advanced finance techniques that cover all taxes associated with these activities.
Several courses are conducted in the form of seminars, utilising the renowned case method, which encourages active student participation and provides a direct application of acquired skills.
"Taxation is a global and crucial issue. Join a vibrant community of dynamic professionals in all areas of taxation."
Bastiano Ranalli
Lawyer Estate Planning
Thalès
"By enrolling in the Executive Master in Tax Management, I was able to acquire considerable and in-depth tax knowledge while working at the same time. The practical and transversal learning as well as the experienced, specialised, and above all very accessible teaching staff allowed me to acquire the reflexes necessary to practice my profession as a tax lawyer.
The Executive Master in Tax Management allowed me to complete my civil training in law and notarial science and to acquire in-depth knowledge in all aspects of taxation, while developing a network and opportunities."
Chloé Godfroid
Tax Lawyer
Harvest Law Firm
"The Executive Master in Tax Management allowed me to have a global and transversal vision of taxation, which I lacked when I finished my master's degree. The training helped me to be rigorous and organised in my profession and to have good reflexes in my daily practice. From a personal point of view, the Executive Master in Tax Management also means great encounters and a close-knit and diverse group, which helps each other not only in the training but also in our respective practices."
Erel Cavit
Director
ECE Accountancy & Tax
"Knowing and mastering each subject of taxation had become obvious if I wanted to professionally reach a very high level. The Executive Master in Tax Management allows me to remain competitive on a professional level. If I want to remain credible in taxation in in general and in expertise in particular, I must stay up to date and always add more arrows to my bow. The conference managers also push us in this direction by encouraging us to be creative in order to solve all types of cases. "
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What are the criteria for obtaining the certificate?
In order to validate and obtain their Master's degree in Tax Management, participants must have completed and passed all exams in the first and second year (common core and two certificates).
What is the selection procedure?
To ensure programme excellence, the Bureau carefully reviews the application files of each applicant. Our dedicated team then selects the most qualified candidates. Applications are accepted based on a complete online submission via our website, within the specified timeframe.
The programme capacity is limited to maintain its integrity.
Can I register for only one particular certificate?
It is possible to exclusively take individual courses from the certificate programme. This offer includes the certificate of your choice + one course from the catalog.
Candidates who wish to solely take certificate courses must submit an application in which they justify a specific background in tax law.
The courses can be taken as an independent student and a certificate of participation will be awarded upon completion of the courses.
What is included in the tuition fee?
The tuition includes the tax code for the Executive Master in Tax Management, access to the ULB library, access to the OFFF Course training platform, and attendance to select IFA conferences.
How do I finance my training?
SUBSIDIES & FINANCIAL AIDS
Subject to renewal of the regional agreements
Subject to renewal of the regional agreements
- Brussels region - Paid Training Leave: Paid educational leave allows workers (private sector) to train during the day or in staggered hours, while retaining their salary. Employers receive reimbursement from Brussels Economy and Employment, based on certain criteria. The employee must submit the certificate of enrolment (specific certificate for educational leave issued by the school) to his employer within 20 days of the start of the course. This certificate must be delivered to the employer either by registered mail or with an acknowledgement of receipt. In case of a late registration after the launch of the programme at the latest within 8 days of the registration. (for more information: Economie-Emploi)
- Flanders Region - SME Wallet: The SME e-wallet is oriented towards practitioners of ‘liberal professions’ and SMEs whose operational headquarters are located in the Flemish Region. You have to submit the subsidy application within 14 days of the start of the programme/module/course. (for more information: VLAIO)
- Flanders Region - Paid Training Leave: Under certain conditions, employees in the private sector are entitled to Flemish training leave. They are allowed to be absent from work to attend training or to prepare for evaluations, while their wages continue to be fully paid. The employer can be reimbursed a lump sum as compensation for the wage costs. You have to submit the subsidy application within 14 days of the start of the start of the programme/module/course. (for more information: Vlaanderen)
- Flanders Region - Training Vouchers: You are an employee or you work as a temporary worker and you live or you work in Flanders/Brussels. You can request your training voucher via the WSE counter and you should preferably request the cheque before your registration, so that you can use it to pay your registration fee. (for more information: Vlaanderen)
Ruling: Your tuition fees may be recognised by the Belgian authorities as professional expenses and could therefore be eligible for a deduction under personal income tax (IPP) and corporate tax (ISOC). This potential tax saving could cover up to 25% of your tuition fees. For more information, please contact us or visit the SPF website.
