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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| International Business Law | |||
| Reference | CBM185 | Version | 3 |
| Created | May 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | July 2019 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2022 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| This module will provide students with a critical understanding of the legal frameworks in which international companies operate. It will enable them to evaluate major international legal issues reflected by the current political situation worldwide. Furthermore, students will learn how to manage the risks related to legal and political factors in global trade. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Appraise the impact domestic, regional, national and international law have on international business transactions. |
| 2 | Critically evaluate the areas of potential legal risks of owning an international business or undertaking international transactions. |
| 3 | Analyse complex problems related to international business law and argue reasoned choices from a range of actions. |
| 4 | Critically evaluate the implications of different legal systems on international business transactions. |
| 5 | Critique the role of international political and judicial organizations involved in current global legal issues, and their relevance to international business. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Students will first be introduced to the various types of legal systems regionally and globally. They will then examine the importance of the legal aspects to contracts worldwide and define the importance of international business law on corporate governance. Furthermore, the module will lead students through the enforcement options applicable in international business law, such as arbitration or litigation. Additionally, students will participate in a Moot Court simulation activity to experience the nature of court proceedings. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and student-led activities, including a variety of case studies. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 30 | 30 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 120 | 120 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 30% | Outcomes Assessed: | 3, 5 |
| Description: | Group Presentation | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 70% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 4 |
| Description: | Open-book Examination | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | ||||||||
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| Explanatory Text | ||||||||
| The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 30% weighting of C1 (horizontal axis) and 70% weighting of C2 (vertical axis)components. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | ||||||||
| Coursework: | ||||||||
| Examination: | A | B | C | D | E | F | NS | |
| A | A | A | B | B | B | E | ||
| B | B | B | B | C | C | E | ||
| C | B | C | C | C | D | E | ||
| D | C | C | D | D | D | E | ||
| E | D | D | D | E | E | E | ||
| F | E | E | E | E | F | F | ||
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination | |||||||
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | AUGUST, R. A., MEYER D. and BIXBY, M., 2013. International business law. 6th ed. Pearson Publications. |
| 2 | CARR, I. and STONE, P., 2018. International trade law. 6th ed. Routledge. |
| 3 | DORNIS, T. W., 2018.Trademark and unfair competition conflicts. Historical narrative, doctrinal and economic perspectives. Cambridge intellectual property and information law. Cambridge University Press. |
| 4 | SCHAFFER, R., DHOOGE, L.J. and AGUSTI, F., 2017. International business law and its environment. 10th ed. Cengage Learning. |
| 5 | SOPRANO, R., 2019. WTO trade remedies in international law. Routledge. |
| 6 | WEVERS, H., 2021. A basic guide to international business law. 5th ed. Taylor and Francis. |
| 7 | WILD, K.L., 2016. The challenges of globalization. Global edition. 8th ed. Pearson Publications. |