Study Guide

Objective

The student will develop knowledge and insight into the legal environment which regulates business practice relating to goods, services and human resource from the perspective of the firm. By the end of the course the student will be able to critically analyse legal principles and apply the knowledge gained to identify and solve legal problems in business practice.

Content

- Structure and fundamental principles of the internal market
- Competition law in business practice
- Free movement of goods
- External trade agreements
- Consumer rights
- Free movement of services and the Posted Worker
- Free movement of labour

Materials

Learning materials and recommended recommended reading will be made available on the first day of lecture

Teaching methods

Lecture
Interactive Lecture
Problem Based Learning
Guided Assignment

Employer connections

Competition-compliant business strategy
Strategy for cross-border trade

Student workload

The syllabus (Course Planner/Schedule) will be made available on the first day of lecture

Further information

Tuition in English
Prerequisite: completion of Metropolia Business School First Year curricula (or equivalent studies)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the business sector expertise and the development of his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment methods and criteria

Skills Demonstration 40%
Learning Assignment 1 30%
Learning Assignment 2 30%

Prerequisites

LX00BX51 European Markets and Business Practice (or equivalent)