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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Compliance | |||
| Reference | LLM818 | Version | 2 |
| Created | August 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | June 2016 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| The aim of this module is to foster a substantive understanding of the central regulatory issues that arise in international business. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically analyse the different commercial and legal models for setting up a business in a foreign location. |
| 2 | Analyse and evaluate the legal, commercial and compliance risk issues involved in setting up and managing a business in a foreign location. |
| 3 | Demonstrate knowledge of how to implement appropriate risk management processes in relation to contract management and tax. |
| 4 | Demonstrate an awareness of export control and anti-bribery legislation, identification of risk issues and management of these issues. |
| 5 | Provide sound and practical legal advice on compliance issues. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The module examines the practicalities of international business. These include identifying a suitable commercial model and working with partners; ensuring compliance with all applicable laws; designing and implementing control processes; managing risk; the role of insurance; considering the commercial impact of international tax issues and how to manage these; and managing human resource issues in different jurisdictions and against possibly different cultural backgrounds. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Lectures; seminars; group discussions; group activities; directed reading/research, case studies. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 46 | 16 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 104 | 134 |
| 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Written Coursework. Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The module is assessed by one component: C1 - Coursework - 100% weighting. To pass the module, a D grade is required. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 1 | AUGUST, R., 2013. International Business Law. 6th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ.: Pearson Education. |
| 2 | Specific information packages will be distributed on a subject-by-subject basis. |