By Samuele Vorpe*
SUPSI, through its Tax and Legal Competence Center, offers a structured range of executive programs designed to meet the specific needs of the market: from tax law to international taxation, from corporate law to compliance and business crime.
Il Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Tax Law It is a consolidated training program for those working in the tax sector. Now in its fifteenth edition, it offers comprehensive and up-to-date training, with a focus on relations between Switzerland and Italy and the dynamics of international taxation. Its modular structure and hybrid approach allow students to combine study and professional activity, enhancing a practical approach geared toward solving real-world cases.
Still remaining in the fiscal sphere, theLL.M. in International Tax Law It offers a path of further specialization, but with an international focus. The program, taught entirely in English and in a hybrid format, explores key issues for those wishing to work in international taxation, from double taxation treaties to OECD models, European and Swiss law, and even new challenges related to digitalization, such as artificial intelligence and crypto-assets.
For those who work in companies or as independent professionals who wish to strengthen their knowledge in the corporate legal field, the CCTG, in collaboration with the University of Italian Switzerland (USI), offers the MAS Business LawThe training program integrates legal and economic skills, addressing topics ranging from contracts to governance and corporate risk management. The goal is to train professionals with a legal background capable of supporting the decision-making process and operating effectively in complex and interdisciplinary contexts.
For those working in the financial, institutional or compliance sectors, the MAS Economic Law and Business Crime represents a targeted response to new regulatory and technological challenges. The program addresses topics such as economic criminal law, international cooperation, and digital transformation, offering training that can be immediately applied to professional practice. The presence of participants from both the public and private sectors also fosters valuable multidisciplinary exchange.
Four distinct paths, yet united by one key element: the ability to combine academic rigor and practical application. In a market that demands increasingly specialized and up-to-date skills, investing in executive education means not only strengthening one's profile but also anticipating transformations in the legal and economic sectors.
*Samuele Vorpe, SUPSI Full Professor of Tax Law; Head of the SUPSI Tax and Legal Competence Center; Scientific Director of the SUPSI Fiscal News journal; of Counsel at COLLEGAL Attorneys at Law, Lugano.
