International Business Law

• Topics

  • History, concepts and terms, conflicts of laws
  • The law of contract
  • The law of agency
  • International contracts for the sale of goods
  • International sale of goods & Vienna Convention
  • Intellectual Property
  • International carriage of goods
  • Marine insurance
  • Payment in international trade

• Study resources

  • Online Materials

    • Resources and Links
    • Printable format materials

  • Other Materials

    • Video

Entry Requirements

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

CUR-BLW14-Business Law , or CUR-BLW17

Special requirements

No special requirements

This subject will cover: the four sources of international business law, an overview of the common law of contract and agency and an introduction to treaties and domestic legislation that may impact on aspects of international trade.

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• Case Study (30%)
• Assignment — Problem based (20%)
• Final Invigilated Examination (50%)

Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.

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