LC4S054 - International Business and Competition Law 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | LC4S054 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | International Business and Competition Law | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Law | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Law | ||
| Module Leader: | Iain Hammett | ||
| Module Team: | Hannah Menard, Rebecca Smith | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2023 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100485 - law | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
The aim of the module is to provide the student with an understanding of International Business and Competition Law.
The module will provide a basis for study for students to:
Provide a practical and legal background to the nature and function of international trade and competition law and policies.
Enable students to apply these principles in a professional and competent manner in international and EU context including dispute settlement processes
Content Summary
The module will cover the following indicative content:
Introduction to international business and competition policies, framework for trade liberalisation, multinational enterprise, trade policies, protection of intellectual property, lobbies, corruption and incentives.
Trade in goods: protectionism, membership of the WTO, non-discrimination, prohibition of quantitative restrictions, prohibition of dumping and subsidies, anti-dumping actions and countervailing measures, rules of origin.
Trade in services and labour: EU law on trade in services, Provisions Governing Trade in Services in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), International Labour Organisation, the human rights of workers, and Transnational Organized Labour.
Competition policies and discussion of dominance, strategic behaviour, anti-competitive mergers, horizontal and vertical agreements and government restrictions, remedies, sanctions, countervailing and retaliation measures, dispute resolution, arbitration and judicial review
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Seminar | 20 |
| Independent Study | 88 |
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evidence in-depth knowledge and understanding of assumptions, main concepts, and challenges in international trade and competition law. |
| LO2 | Critically evaluate and communicate the significance of issues in international trade and competition law |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Student Choice 1 | Students can choose from:? 1. A poster presentation; or? 2. A critical essay on a key issue in International Business and Competition Law. | 20 | 4000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Student Choice 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |