EU Law - e-Commerce, Consumer Rights and Social Dumping (5 cr)

Objective

The student will develop knowledge and insight into the legal environment which regulates business practice relating to ecommerce, human resource and consumer rights from the perspective of the firm. By the end of the course the student will be able to identify legal sources and understand their application in business practice.

Content

- Structure and fundamental principles of the EU internal market
- E-commerce regulation and practice
- Consumer rights
- Free movement of services and the posted worker

Location and time

(1) This fully online course has no scheduled lecture sessions
(2) Weekly announcements are made guiding the weekly learning process
(3) Assignments are submitted in e-format

The Online Learning Platforms for teaching and learning are:

- Metropolia Oma: weekly learning guidance, learning materials, recommended reading and assignments
- Microsoft Teams: quizzes and class exercises

Materials

Learning materials and recommended reading will be made available at the start of course

Teaching methods

Online Learning
Problem-based Learning
Guided Assignment

Student workload

Weekly announcements guiding the learning process
Assignment submission dates will be available at start of the course

Further information

Course implementation in English

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students 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)

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are 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)

Opiskelija on saavuttanut opintojakson tavoitteet kiitettävästi. Opiskelija hallitsee kiitettävästi opintojakson aihepiirin käsitteet ja mallit. Opiskelija osaa analysoida sujuvasti ja perustellusti sekä esittää käytännön kehittämistoimenpiteitä. Opiskelijalla on hyvät valmiudet soveltaa oppimaansa vapaa-ajan, opiskelun ja työelämän tilanteissa. Opiskelija osaa analysoida liiketalouden alan asiantuntijuutta ja omaa
asiantuntijaksi kehittymistään.

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

Case Problem 1 50%
Case Problem 2 50%

Qualifications

None