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Short Overview
Amid the ongoing and significant changes in the country's tax system, the Tax Law for Economists Program aims to present the current tax regulations, delivered by a team of instructors composed of senior officials from the Ministry of Finance as well as distinguished professionals.
The program's success lies in its practical approach - offering real-life applications of tax legislation. Both exams and assignments require trainees to solve practical tax issues.
- Running since 1998
- Together with its "sister" program "Tax Law for Jurists", it has trained more than 2,000 lawyers and economists
- Duration: one academic year
- Offered in person or via synchronous distance learning (Live Streaming)
- Includes 450 hours of synchronous and asynchronous training and examinations
Learning Goals
The program's objectives are:
- To specialize financial professionals from corporate financial services, freelancers, and accountants in the country's tax legislation.
- To provide excellent training in Tax Law, both in theory and practice.
- To ensure continuous and systematic updates for participants.
Program Value
Through education and training, participants will be able to provide scientifically sound advice and opinions on all tax matters, positioning themselves for careers in auditing firms, corporate financial management/accounting departments, or starting a career as a Tax Accountant.
Weekly Schedule
Classes are held twice a week from 18:00 to 21:30 at the Center facilities of the Athens University of Economics and Business (45 Kefallinias St., 11251 Athens, 1st floor).
Teaching Material
The educational material of the program includes lecture notes and presentation slides, which are fully up to date and developed exclusively by the instructors for the purposes of the program. The educational material also includes recorded lectures, case studies, and exercises solved during the program, as well as self-assessment exercises that are available online on the program's learning platform.
Evaluation Method And Final Grade Computation
The final grade is calculated as the average of performance in written exams and assignments. The passing grade for the exams is 60 out of 100. A score between 60 and 75 is considered "Good", 76 to 90 is "Very Good", and 91 to 100 is "Excellent".
Section Organization
In each of the modules, the relevant laws are examined, and practical applications are designed and implemented for various tax issues, using tax forms and practical exercises. In certain modules, exams are held, focusing on the resolution of practical issues. For each module, supplementary educational material is provided. The educational material includes customized written notes with a comprehensive analysis of legal provisions, administrative solutions, case studies, and solved practical examples. The material is available on a dedicated educational platform, which also includes self-assessment exercises and recorded lectures.
Learning Method Description
Trainees may attend the program in one of two ways: in person or through Live Streaming, which allows participation via an online platform from a location of their choice. The preferred method of attendance is selected in the application.
The Live Streaming method offers the following advantages:
- Training without geographical limitations
- Live lecture participation from the trainee's own space
- Ability to ask questions to the instructor
- Online examinations from the trainee's own space
- Option to watch recorded lectures at a later time
- Free digital access to the program's complete educational material
Teaching Language
Greek
Application deadline: 19/09/2025
Program start: 29/09/2025
Program completion: 01/07/2026
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Other important information
Application Deadlines:
- First round: May 31, 2025
- Second round: September 19, 2025
The selection process for participants is as follows:
- Submit an online application here.
- Interview with the Program Implementation Team.
- Final list of selected candidates prepared by the Program Team and notification to candidates.
- Acceptance of the position by the candidate.
- Deposit of the reservation fee to secure the position.
ECTS units: 15
Hours of live training: 300
Includes training hours with classroom, laboratory, or remote (via live streaming) instruction along with any breaks.
Includes training hours with classroom, laboratory, or remote (via live streaming) instruction along with any breaks.
Hours of asynchronous training: 80
Includes training hours (indicative) using an asynchronous distance learning (eLearning) platform.
Includes training hours (indicative) using an asynchronous distance learning (eLearning) platform.
Additional hours of employment: 70
Additional hours of work are included (indicative) and may include individual study, writing assignments, participation in field visits, participation in exams, etc.
Additional hours of work are included (indicative) and may include individual study, writing assignments, participation in field visits, participation in exams, etc.
Total hours: 450
The total hours include hours of synchronous and asynchronous training, as well as additional hours of employment.
The total hours include hours of synchronous and asynchronous training, as well as additional hours of employment.
Weeks of training: 30
Weeks in which activities of any kind are planned are included.
Weeks in which activities of any kind are planned are included.
Vocational Education and Training Certificate
Trainees who successfully complete the program are granted a Vocational Education and Training Certificate of the Center for Education and Lifelong Learning of the Athens University of Economics and Business, which is accompanied by a Supplement to the Certificate, detailing the subject of the program, the thematic units attended by the trainee , as well as the training methodology followed.
Support
Petros Kalkanis, Responsible for In-Person Program Implementation, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., +30 210 8203914
Target Audience
The program is open to graduates of Economics Schools, both domestic and international. A prerequisite for enrollment in the program is the successful completion of a personal interview.
Prerequisite Knowledge
University degree in Economics. No significant specialization or experience in accounting is required.
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Program Tutors
Mode And Frequency Of Communication
Trainees have the opportunity to communicate with the instructors through the e-learning platform, via email, and they can also arrange in-person meetings upon request.
Cost
IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE: 3500€
LIVE STREAMING: 3500€
LIVE STREAMING: 3500€
Installements
The tuition fees for the program are €3,500. These are paid as follows:
- €500 upon registration
- The remaining €3,000 in 4 instalments during the academic year.
Participants will be informed about the exact deadlines and amounts of the instalments upon acceptance into the program via email. Initially, applicants submit their application without making any payment. If they are accepted, they will be notified about the instalment amounts and deadlines through the acceptance email.
Trainees are informed of the installment amounts and related deadlines via email upon their acceptance into the program.
CONTACT
45, Kefallinias Str., 11257, Athens
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For the in Class programs:
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For the eLearning Programs:
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