Opinto-opas

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- structure the legal regulations in the international business

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Campus class room teaching, virtual exam, essays and assignments.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Contact lessons cover theory and practical case examples.
Students knowledge will be tested with virtual Moodle exams. One exam is about legal framework of international trade law, another exam is about international trade contracts.
Additionally students will prepare one topic related report which will peer reviewed.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

International Business Law - Text, Cases, and Readings. Ray August et. al. 2013

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Online exams or re-examination.

Työelämäyhteistyö

Possible guest lectures.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

re-exam

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The course delivery assumes that students independent studying is approximately 60 hours.

Sisältö

Students understands the basic legal structure of international business. Student is also able to apply fundamental principles of international business.
Student is familiar with the legal terminology and is able to communicate with legal experts as well as to seek information on legal aspects in international business.
Student will also familiar with the core concepts of international business law and how the business opportunities will be contracted.

Course topic areas:
Legal framework of international business
European Union and it's legal framework
International NGO organizations (WTO; ICC, UN and regional trade blocks) organizations
International contract law with special emphasis in the contractual aspects in corporations
International dispute settlement
Special legal problems in foreign business transactions
Case law examples

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No pre-requirements.

Arviointimenetelmät

The course perfomance will be assessed with virtual Moodle exams and reports.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Student does not meet the lowest basic knowledge requirements in international business and is not familiar with the fundamental concepts and definitions.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- structure the legal regulations in the international business

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Classroom lectures and group research assignment.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Attendance for the first lecture is compulsory as this is when students will be divided into teams and choose their area of research. Students must attend 80% of the lectures. The slides will be available in Moodle but the lectures will not be recorded. Attendance at the two assignments is compulsory.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

For the lectures on EU law no further reading is required.

For the research assignment students will need to research and find information about an aspect of international law and will have to find their own reliable sources for this.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Students who have failed will have an opportunity to do re-take the exam at the end of the semester.

Arviointimenetelmät

Assessment for this course will consist of two parts:

1. Research assignments - students will carry out a research assignment and then produce a 15 minute presentation to the group on their chosen topic.

2. Online exam on the lecture material - students will also have an exam consisting of questions related to the lecture material.

Students will receive a group grade for the research assignment and individual grade for the exam. The research assignment and exam are both worth 50%. Students must pass both the research assignment and exam to pass the course.

Students who participated well and actively in class may also have their grade improved.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Failing the exam and or failing to produce a research assignment demonstrating a basic understanding of their chosen topic.

Failure to attend 80% of the lectures.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Online exam - The student is able to identify basic concepts of Finnish and EU law.

Research assignment - Students produce a presentation demonstrating a basic understanding of the chosen topic such as what the law does and where it is in force and what its purpose is etc.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Online exam - The student is able to identify and understand basic concepts of Finnish and EU law.

Research assignment - Students produce a presentation demonstrating a good understanding of the chosen topic and are able to provide more in-depth analysis such as an explanation of how it works in practice with examples as well as an explanation as to why this law is required.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Online exam - The student is able to identify and understand complicated concepts of Finnish and EU law.

Research assignment - Students produce a presentation demonstrating an excellent understanding of the chosen topic and are able to provide in-depth analysis such as an explanation of how it works in practice with examples as well as an explanation as to why this law is required. In addition students are able to critically evaluate the law and provide their own thoughts on how it could be modified or improved.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- structure the legal regulations in the international business

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Classroom lectures and group research assignment.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Attendance for the first lecture is compulsory as this is when students will be divided into teams and choose their area of research. After that attendance at the lectures is voluntary but highly recommended. The slides will be available in Moodle but the lectures will not be recorded. Attendance at the two assignments is compulsory.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

For the lectures on EU law no further reading is required.

For the research assignment students will need to research and find information about an aspect of international law and will have to find their own reliable sources for this.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Students who have failed will have an opportunity to do re-take the exam at the end of the semester.

Arviointimenetelmät

Assessment for this course will consist of two parts:

1. Research assignments - students will carry out a research assignment and then produce a 15 minute presentation to the group on their chosen topic.

2. Online exam on the lecture material - students will also have an exam consisting of questions related to the lecture material.

Students will receive a group grade for the research assignment and individual grade for the exam. The research assignment and exam are both worth 50%. Students must pass both the research assignment and exam to pass the course.

Students who participated well and actively in class may also have their grade improved.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Failing the exam and or failing to produce a research assignment demonstrating a basic understanding of their chosen topic.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Online exam - The student is able to identify basic concepts of Finnish and EU law.

Research assignment - Students produce a presentation demonstrating a basic understanding of the chosen topic such as what the law does and where it is in force and what its purpose is etc.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Online exam - The student is able to identify and understand basic concepts of Finnish and EU law.

Research assignment - Students produce a presentation demonstrating a good understanding of the chosen topic and are able to provide more in-depth analysis such as an explanation of how it works in practice with examples as well as an explanation as to why this law is required.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Online exam - The student is able to identify and understand complicated concepts of Finnish and EU law.

Research assignment - Students produce a presentation demonstrating an excellent understanding of the chosen topic and are able to provide in-depth analysis such as an explanation of how it works in practice with examples as well as an explanation as to why this law is required. In addition students are able to critically evaluate the law and provide their own thoughts on how it could be modified or improved.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- structure the legal regulations in the international business

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Campus class room teaching, virtual exam, essays and assignments.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Contact lessons cover theory and practical case examples.
Students knowledge will be tested with virtual Moodle exams. One exam is about legal framework of international trade law, another exam is about international trade contracts.
Additionally students will prepare one topic related report which will peer reviewed.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

International Business Law - Text, Cases, and Readings. Ray August et. al. 2013

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Online exams or re-examination.

Työelämäyhteistyö

Possible guest lectures.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

re-exam

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The course delivery assumes that students independent studying is approximately 60 hours.

Sisältö

Students understands the basic legal structure of international business. Student is also able to apply fundamental principles of international business.
Student is familiar with the legal terminology and is able to communicate with legal experts as well as to seek information on legal aspects in international business.
Student will also familiar with the core concepts of international business law and how the business opportunities will be contracted.

Course topic areas:
Legal framework of international business
European Union and it's legal framework
International NGO organizations (WTO; ICC, UN and regional trade blocks) organizations
International contract law with special emphasis in the contractual aspects in corporations
International dispute settlement
Special legal problems in foreign business transactions
Case law examples

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No pre-requirements.

Arviointimenetelmät

The course perfomance will be assessed with virtual Moodle exams and reports.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Student does not meet the lowest basic knowledge requirements in international business and is not familiar with the fundamental concepts and definitions.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- structure the legal regulations in the international business

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Classroom lectures and group research assignment.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Attendance for the first lecture is compulsory as this is when students will be divided into teams and choose their area of research. After that attendance at the lectures is voluntary but highly recommended. The slides will be available in Moodle but the lectures will not be recorded. Attendance at the two assignments is compulsory.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

For the lectures on EU law no further reading is required.

For the research assignment students will need to research and find information about an aspect of international law and will have to find their own reliable sources for this.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Students who have failed will have an opportunity to do re-take the exam at the end of the semester.

Arviointimenetelmät

Assessment for this course will consist of two parts:

1. Research assignments - students will carry out a research assignment and then produce a 15 minute presentation to the group on their chosen topic.

2. Online exam on the lecture material - students will also have an exam consisting of questions related to the lecture material.

Students will receive a group grade for the research assignment and individual grade for the exam. The research assignment and exam are both worth 50%. Students must pass both the research assignment and exam to pass the course.

Students who participated well and actively in class may also have their grade improved.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Failing the exam and or failing to produce a research assignment demonstrating a basic understanding of their chosen topic.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Online exam - The student is able to identify basic concepts of Finnish and EU law.

Research assignment - Students produce a presentation demonstrating a basic understanding of the chosen topic such as what the law does and where it is in force and what its purpose is etc.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Online exam - The student is able to identify and understand basic concepts of Finnish and EU law.

Research assignment - Students produce a presentation demonstrating a good understanding of the chosen topic and are able to provide more in-depth analysis such as an explanation of how it works in practice with examples as well as an explanation as to why this law is required.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Online exam - The student is able to identify and understand complicated concepts of Finnish and EU law.

Research assignment - Students produce a presentation demonstrating an excellent understanding of the chosen topic and are able to provide in-depth analysis such as an explanation of how it works in practice with examples as well as an explanation as to why this law is required. In addition students are able to critically evaluate the law and provide their own thoughts on how it could be modified or improved.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- structure the legal regulations in the international business

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Classroom lectures and group research assignment.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Attendance for the first lecture is compulsory as this is when students will be divided into teams and choose their area of research. After that attendance at the lectures is voluntary but highly recommended. The slides will be available in Moodle but the lectures will not be recorded. Attendance at the two assignments is compulsory.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

For the lectures on EU law no further reading is required.

For the research assignment students will need to research and find information about an aspect of international law and will have to find their own reliable sources for this.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Students who have failed will have an opportunity to do re-take the exam at the end of the semester.

Arviointimenetelmät

Assessment for this course will consist of two parts:

1. Research assignments - students will carry out a research assignment and then produce a 15 minute presentation to the group on their chosen topic.

2. Online exam on the lecture material - students will also have an exam consisting of questions related to the lecture material.

Students will receive a group grade for the research assignment and individual grade for the exam. The research assignment and exam are both worth 50%. Students must pass both the research assignment and exam to pass the course.

Students who participated well and actively in class may also have their grade improved.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Failing the exam and or failing to produce a research assignment demonstrating a basic understanding of their chosen topic.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Online exam - The student is able to identify basic concepts of Finnish and EU law.

Research assignment - Students produce a presentation demonstrating a basic understanding of the chosen topic such as what the law does and where it is in force and what its purpose is etc.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Online exam - The student is able to identify and understand basic concepts of Finnish and EU law.

Research assignment - Students produce a presentation demonstrating a good understanding of the chosen topic and are able to provide more in-depth analysis such as an explanation of how it works in practice with examples as well as an explanation as to why this law is required.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Online exam - The student is able to identify and understand complicated concepts of Finnish and EU law.

Research assignment - Students produce a presentation demonstrating an excellent understanding of the chosen topic and are able to provide in-depth analysis such as an explanation of how it works in practice with examples as well as an explanation as to why this law is required. In addition students are able to critically evaluate the law and provide their own thoughts on how it could be modified or improved.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- structure the legal regulations in the international business

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Campus class room teaching, virtual exam, essays and assignments.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Contact lessons cover theory and practical case examples.
Students knowledge will be tested with virtual Moodle exams. One exam is about legal framework of international trade law, another exam is about international trade contracts.
Additionally students will prepare one topic related report which will peer reviewed.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

International Business Law - Text, Cases, and Readings. Ray August et. al. 2013

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Online exams or re-examination.

Työelämäyhteistyö

Possible guest lectures.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

re-exam

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The course delivery assumes that students independent studying is approximately 60 hours.

Sisältö

Students understands the basic legal structure of international business. Student is also able to apply fundamental principles of international business.
Student is familiar with the legal terminology and is able to communicate with legal experts as well as to seek information on legal aspects in international business.
Student will also familiar with the core concepts of international business law and how the business opportunities will be contracted.

Course topic areas:
Legal framework of international business
European Union and it's legal framework
International NGO organizations (WTO; ICC, UN and regional trade blocks) organizations
International contract law with special emphasis in the contractual aspects in corporations
International dispute settlement
Special legal problems in foreign business transactions
Case law examples

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No pre-requirements.

Arviointimenetelmät

The course perfomance will be assessed with virtual Moodle exams and reports.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Student does not meet the lowest basic knowledge requirements in international business and is not familiar with the fundamental concepts and definitions.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- structure the legal regulations in the international business

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Online lectures and group research assignment.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Attendance for the first lecture is compulsory as this is when students will be divided into teams and choose their area of research. After that attendance at the lectures is voluntary but highly recommended. The slides will be available in Moodle but the lectures will not be recorded. Attendance at the two assignments is compulsory.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

For the lectures on EU law no further reading is required.

For the research assignment students will need to research and find information about an aspect of international law and will have to find their own reliable sources for this.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Students who have failed will have an opportunity to do re-take the exam and improve their research assignment at the end of the semester.

Arviointimenetelmät

Assessment for this course will consist of two parts:

1. Research assignments - students will carry out a research assignment and then produce a 15 minute presentation to the group on their chosen topic.

2. Oral exam on the lecture material - students will also have an oral exam consisting of questions related to the lecture material.

Students will receive a group grade for the research assignment and individual grade for the oral exam. The research assignment and oral exam are both worth 50%. Students must pass both the research assignment and oral exam to pass the course.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Failing the exam and or failing to produce a research assignment demonstrating a basic understanding of their chosen topic.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Oral exam - The student is able to identify basic concepts of Finnish and EU law.

Research assignment - Students produce a presentation demonstrating a basic understanding of the chosen topic such as what the law does and where it is in force and what its purpose is etc.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Oral exam - The student is able to identify, understand and describe basic concepts of Finnish and EU law.

Research assignment - Students produce a presentation demonstrating a good understanding of the chosen topic and are able to provide more in-depth analysis such as an explanation of how it works in practice with examples as well as an explanation as to why this law is required.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Oral exam - The student is able to identify, understand, describe and critically evaluate the main concepts of Finnish and EU law.

Research assignment - Students produce a presentation demonstrating an excellent understanding of the chosen topic and are able to provide in-depth analysis such as an explanation of how it works in practice with examples as well as an explanation as to why this law is required. In addition students are able to critically evaluate the law and provide their own thoughts on how it could be modified or improved.