European Law and Business (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

The student will develop an understanding of the legal environment which regulates business practice both within and outside the European Union internal market.

Content

• Fundamental principles of the European Union (EU) internal market
• Rules relating to competition in the EU
• Rules relating to free movement of goods
• Derogations from applicable rules
• Rules applicable to trade between the EU and other countries

Prerequisites

European Markets and Business Practice (or equivalent)

Teaching methods

Lecture
Interactive Lecture
Problem Based Learning
Guided Assignment

Learning materials and recommended literature

Lecture notes and recommended textbooks will be made available on the first day of lecture

Internship and working life connections

Competition-compliant business strategy
Strategy for cross-border trade within the EU

Student workload

The Schedule (Course Planner) will be distributed to students on the first day of lecture

Further information for students

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

Assessment methods and criteria

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

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result