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78118 Business and Law in China

8cp
Requisite(s): 78100c Postgraduate Legal Research
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: C Hawes

With China's emergence as a new economic superpower, and with ever-deepening business ties between Australia and China, it is crucial that students gain an up-to-date understanding of Chinese business law and an awareness of the major differences between Australian and Chinese legal and business cultures.

This subject adopts a case-based, problem-solving approach to focus on the areas of:

  • current legal system and legal/business culture of China
  • Chinese investment law environment and how it differs from Australia
  • corporate structures and the status of business corporations in China since China's accession to the World Trade Organization
  • the legal environment for foreign entities doing business in and with China, potential risks and case studies
  • China's WTO compliance and Australia–China Free Trade Agreement – case studies.

    • The subject is important for students wishing to understand the interactions between law, business, politics and culture in China today. Students develop practical and research skills that assist them in understanding the business environment in China in contrast to that of Australia.

    Typical availability

    Autumn semester, City campus
    Spring semester, City campus

    Fee information

    2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $1,446.17
    Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
    Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

    2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $3,533.33

    Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

    Subject EFTSL: 0.167

    Access conditions

    Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.