78152 International Commercial Transactions
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Credit points: 8 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
Requisite(s): ( 78100c Postgraduate Legal Research OR ((102 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04236 Juris Doctor OR 102 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04250 Juris Doctor Master of Business Administration)))
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Anti-requisite(s): 76903 International Commercial Transactions AND 78153 International Commercial Transactions
Description
This subject provides an overview of international business transactions and the framework for international regulation of commercial transactions. Furthermore, the subject provides an overview of international trade organisations (e.g. WTO, EU) and the uniform law applicable to international sale of goods (CISG).
Other key themes in the subject include aspects of the international regulation of trade in goods: WTO; an overview of licensing transactions and licensing into the EU; an overview of foreign direct investment and issues of investing in Europe.
The subject also provides an introduction to dispute resolution issues; and an overview of trans-boundary dispute resolution.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
| 1. | undertaking relevant legal research in the area of International commercial transactions; |
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| 2. | construct clear and persuasive legal argument in writing; |
| 3. | understanding the rationale and application of rules applicable to international commercial transactions; |
| 4. | critically evaluate existing International laws, rules, legal principles and institutions. |
Teaching and learning strategies
Strategy 1 - A series of 6 intensive day-long sessions, comprising lectures and discussions
Strategy 2 - This Subject Outline (also available electronically on UTSOnline)
Strategy 3 - Material posted on UTSOnline by lecturer (e.g., excerpts from relevant books, cases etc.)
Strategy 4 - Feedback, advice and support from the lecturer (i.e., via email, or appointment in person.)
Strategy 5 - Learning in partnerships or groups
Content (topics)
Topic 1 Introduction to the Course, Course Policies and Assessment
Topic 2 Agency
Topic 3 Joint Ventures
Topic 4 Licensing
Topic 5 Letters of Credit
Topic 6 INCOTERMS
Topic 7 CISG (Vienna Convention)
Topic 8 Dispute Resolution
Topic 9 Sea Transport
Topic 10 Air Transport
Topic 11 Insurance
Topic 12 Customs
Topic 13 WTO
Topic 14 Revision
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Research Essay
| Weight: | 50% |
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| Length: | 2,500 words |
Assessment task 2: Workshop problems
| Weight: | 40% |
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Assessment task 3: Class participation
| Weight: | 10% |
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Required texts
International Commercial Law, John Mo, 5th Ed. LexisNexis/Butterworths 2013.
Recommended texts
Material available on UTS Online
Other resources
