Legal Norms of International Trade
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TIS1203 |
| Type: | Optional obligatory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | T-IB 2007 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2009-2010) |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Nyström, Marjo |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Courses During the Academic Year 2009-2010
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | T-IB-3-1, T-IB-3-2 | 2009-08-24 – 2010-03-06 | Maj-Lis Backman | English | 2009-08-14 – 2009-09-06 |
Learning Outcomes
The student gets acquainted with the legal norms in international contract legislation The student understands the meaning of binding contracts and the obligations and rights of the parties. The student is also able to analyze different contracts and to take advantage of different standard contracts. And the student is well acquainted with the legal norms involved in international trade and understands the main rules in the convention regulating international trade. The student should know the restriction of competition and the intellectual property rights.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 135 h
- of which scheduled studies: 65 h
- of which autonomous studies: 70 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Introduction to Contract Law and Obligations.
Contents
Basics of international contracts: sales contracts, agency contract, distributorship contract. Franchising contract, Licence contracts, solving international disputes,
The Laws of International trade, competition, intellectual property rights, consumer protection, product liability and product safety.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
- Legislation in force.
- Fox, William. F. 1998. International commercial agreements. London. Kluwer Law.
- Bernstein,H. Lookofsky, J. 2003. Understanding the CISG in Europe. London. Kluwer Law International.
- EU competition policy and the consumer. http://europa.eu.int
- Cornish, W.R. 2003. Intellectual property: Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks and Allied Rights. London. Sweet&Maxwell.
- Other material informed by the lecturer at the beginning of the course.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, project learning, group work, self-studies and presentations.
Assessment Criteria
1 the student understands some basics about the Laws regulating international business
3 the student understands well the basics about the Laws regulating international business and can apply learned issues in practice
5 the student understands excellent the basics about the Laws regulating international business and can to a great extent apply the learned issues in practice
Assessment Methods
Project report and a written assignment 40% and a written exam 60%.