Study Guide

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.