International Business Law (4 cr)
Code: AL00CE33-3002
General information
Enrollment
19.11.2021 - 09.01.2022
Timing
14.03.2022 - 31.05.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Timo Saarainen
Scheduling groups
- Contact lessons (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLPRIB21S
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- structure the legal regulations in the international business
Implementation and methods of teaching
Campus class room teaching, virtual exam, essays and assignments.
Timing and attendance
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.
Learning material and recommended literature
International Business Law - Text, Cases, and Readings. Ray August et. al. 2013
Alternative completion methods
Online exams or re-examination.
Working life cooperation
Possible guest lectures.
Exam retakes
re-exam
Student time use and work load
The course delivery assumes that students independent studying is approximately 60 hours.
Contents
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
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
No pre-requirements.
Assessment criteria
The course perfomance will be assessed with virtual Moodle exams and reports.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
Student does not meet the lowest basic knowledge requirements in international business and is not familiar with the fundamental concepts and definitions.