Undergraduate CUR-BLW26-2018

International Business Law

Secure your understanding of the four sources of international business law. Register their impact on international trade. Take a closer look at intellectual property law. Attempt to solve hypothetical legal questions using legal concepts.

Duration

13 weeks

Student rating

3.6

Study method

100% online

Available loans

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Required

Study terms

25 Feb 2019

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What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

explain and distinguish between the four sources of international law, solve "conflict of laws"
apply legal concepts and principles of law to analyse and solve hypothetical fact questions
analyse and compare the obligations of buyers and sellers under each of the four sources of international business law
explain the contracts/arrangements incidental to an international sale of goods and discuss the legal issues/obligations that may arise from such contracts
utilise effective writing skills and arguing ability using precise, concise and appropriate language.

Topics covered

- 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

Description

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.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments

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

Textbooks

Current study term (25 Feb 19 to 26 May 19)

Textbooks are not required.

Related degrees

undergraduate CUR-BLW-DEG-2018

Bachelor of Commerce Business Law

1 available major

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