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GSB695 International Business Law

Updated: 14 May 2010
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Trimester 3 Off Campus C - Internet access required
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites GSB748 and candidature in GradCertMgt or GradDipMgt or MBA
Co-requisites None
Restrictions MBA695
Notes

2010 is the last time this unit is being offered
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) To be advised
Unit Description

This unit provides an introduction to the international legal environment which is fundamental to international commercial transactions. The topics dealt with in this unit include: international transactions; dispute resolution; international contracts; the financing of international trade; marine and credit insurance; international payments; legal aspects of patent and copyrights in the international context; partnerships; overseas joint venture and other business structures; and countertrade. Particular emphasis is given to the Australian situation.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

International Trade Law
ISBN: 9780455218908
Pryles, M. and others, Law Book Co. 2nd ed. 2004
Text refers to: Trimester 3 , Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1 30% 2500
Final Examination 2 hrs 70%

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. demonstrate and understanding of the interaction between international law, national law and other factors in the international business environment;
  2. explain the general legal requirements of international sale of goods and services, exports and imports and international investment;
  3. demonstrate an understanding of particular legal issues arising in international trade relating to transport, payments, finance and insurance.

Graduate Attributes (GA) Graduate Attribute information is currently unavailable for this unit.
   

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