International Trade LawLaajuus (4 ECTS)

Objective

Upon completing this course the student will be able to:
* understand the means by which market access rules are enforced
* understand the principles of international taxation
* understand the effect of regional legislation on international trade
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* describe the legal structure of international trade
* compare the different approaches and objectives of different trading systems
* identify the main market access rules of different trading systems
* apply the principles of international contract law
* apply the principles of international commercial law - sale of goods
* identify the mechanism for dispute settlement

Content

Market access for businesses under the rules of the World Trade Organisation and the ancillary Regional Trade Organisations will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on the obligation and enforcement of the main market access rules of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994, the European Community and the Asean Free Trade Area.

The course will conclude with an overview of the main legal principles governing cross-border business practices, focusing on contracts, commercial law and taxation.
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The course aims to give the student an overview and an understanding of the legal aspects governing the structure of and business practices within international trade to benefit private business.

Qualifications

Competence in English.

Further information

The module will consist of lectures, student presentations, discussions and small group work as needs may require. Students will be given original texts in the form of case reports, treaty provisions and other documents to examine. It is intended that the teaching and learning methods will comprise a substantial element of student participation. Students will be expected to carry out prescribed reading or research to enable them to actively participate in class activities.

Ovi Portaali will be used extensively as a teaching tool and learning resource.