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School:

Huddersfield Business School

Credit Rating:

20

Level (including FHEQ):

M (FHEQ Level 7)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2021-09-01

Module Leader:

Stefanie Pletz

Version Number

2022.02

Learning Methods

Seminar

Guided Independent Study

Lecture

Synopsis

In this module you will examine the legal framework which governs international business transactions. The syllabus will be divided into two main parts: the law applicable to the international sales; and the law which governs the international carriage of goods, with particular emphasis on the international carriage of goods by… For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Strategy

The teaching and learning strategy includes seminars as well independent study. In seminars, your tutor will give an overview of the relevant legal principles. The teaching will involve both the essential concepts of the human rights field and practical case studies, as well as in-class debates requiring active participation. These… For more content click the Read More button below.

Outline Syllabus

The historical development and evolution international business law.International business transactions - legal character and sources of law.Special trade terms - CIF, FOB, and Incoterms.Methods of financing international business transactions: bills of exchange and letters of credit.International sales contracts – performance, breach, and remedies.Introduction to international carriage of goods - sources… For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of core legal theory relating to International Business Law and Practice.
2.
Recognise and debate current problems and new insights in the field of International Business Law and Practice.
3.
Appraise current research and advanced scholarship in International Business Law and Practice, critically evaluate approaches and arguments and develop critiques of them and where appropriate, propose new hypothesis.
4.
Apply learned knowledge within academic and/or professional contexts, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data and communicate their conclusions clearly to a specialist and/or non-specialist audience.
5.
Demonstrate an independent learning ability for continuing professional development and competency in initiative-taking, personal responsibility, and decision-making.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Other

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Assessment Criteria

The assessment criteria are as set out in the Huddersfield Business School Assessment Criteria. The guidelines provide criteria for the assessment of both coursework and examinations.

The assessment criteria are as set out in the Huddersfield Business School Assessment Criteria. The guidelines provide criteria for the assessment of both coursework and examinations.

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