Form C4
1. Course
Code
Heriot-Watt University - Course Descriptor
C10IL
2. Course
Title
Management and Languages
International Business Law
3. SCQF
Level
6. Course
coordinator
5. School
7. Delivery:
Location &
Semester
10
4. Credits
15
Dr Ramandeep Chhina
Edin
SBC
Orkney
Dubai
IDL
Collaborative Partner
Approved Learning Partner
Sem…2
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8. Pre-requisites
9. Linked Courses
(specify if synoptic)
10. Excluded Courses
11. Replacement Courses
C18CL Commercial Law
N/A
None
Code:
12. Degrees for which
this is a core course
Date Of Replacement:
13. The course may be
delivered to:
UG only
PG only
UG & PG
14. Available as an Elective?
Yes
No
15. Aims
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To build on existing knowledge, to study some of the main institutions and treaties in international business law.
To develop understanding of the international legal order applying to business.
16. Syllabus
The syllabus covers a range of issues regarding the course topic. An indicative syllabus is as follows:
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Introduction to International Business Law, its development and the role of international institutions
GATT and the World Trade Organisation: basic principles; the legal and institutional framework
The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund – legal issues.
International Intellectual Property Law: WIPO; TRIPS; and specific issues of IPR within an international context.
Selected treaties on international business law.
International Sale of Goods and transportation contracts.
International Commercial Dispute Resolution: international commerce arbitration, mediation and other ADR mechanisms as currently used in international business.
Legal aspects of e-commerce in international business
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17. Learning Outcomes (HWU Core Skills: Employability and Professional Career Readiness)
Subject Mastery
Understanding, Knowledge and Cognitive Skills
Personal Abilities
 Develop an in-depth knowledge of the legal principles underlying international
commercial arbitration, mediation and other ADR mechanisms used in
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the
fundamental principles of public international law
international business
that apply to the international institutions
 Research in depth and evaluate the contributions of academic writers in the field
studied.
of international business law.
 Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of the
 Develop analytical and problem-solving skills in the context of international
international institutions studied in fulfilling their
business law.
missions and adapting to changing needs.
 Research existing and developing case law.
 Develop analytical and evaluation skills in
relation to proposals for reform of the legal
framework and remit of the institutions studied.
 Develop detailed knowledge of selected treaties
in international business law.
 Demonstrate a critical understanding of the
intellectual property law in an international
context
 Develop detailed knowledge of the international
legal framework relating to sale of goods and
associated transport contracts.
Industrial, Commercial & Professional Practice
Autonomy, Accountability & Working with Others
Communication, Numeracy & ICT
Scholarship, Enquiry and Research (Research-Informed Learning)
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Apply relevant legal knowledge to a range
of factual applications.
Awareness of current issues.
Ability to anticipate problems, and develop
strategies to deal with them.
Develop skills of written and oral
communication.
Develop skills in researching current law.
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18. Assessment Methods
Method
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Discussion in seminars
Submitting coursework
Personal research.
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19. Re-assessment Methods
Duration of Exam
Weighting (%)
Synoptic courses?
Method
(if applicable)
Coursework
Examination
20. Date and Version
Searching specialised legal
databases such as Westlaw.
Use of internet for research
3 hours
Duration of Exam
(if applicable)
50
50
No
No
N/A (final year)
N/A (final year)
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Form C4
Date of Proposal
Heriot-Watt University - Course Descriptor
February 2013
Date of Approval by
School Committee
Date of
Implementation
September 2013
Version
Number
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