Briefly examines the great legal families in the world: Common Law, Civil Law, Socialist Law, and Islamic Law. Within the Civil Law family, emphasizes French Contract Law and then explores the law of the European Union. Studies the legal aspects of international business transactions and uses major international and European projects to examine the principles discussed.
Code
BA3084
Name
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW
Credits
4
Pre-requisites
College Level=Junior
Co-requisites
None
Equivalencies
Can be taken twice for credit?
No
Discipline
BA (Business)
Level
Undergraduate
Type
Regular
CAMS ID
2517
Last update with CAMS
Become familiar with the major legal traditions in the world (civil, for example France) and common law (England & US) and compare how their respective methods and "culture" structure international business.
Analyze and debate controversial legal issues affecting business internationally: extraterritoriality, corporate governance, comparative criminal procedure.
Obtain a sufficient knowledge of key aspects of international contracts to permit the student to effectively participate in contract negotiations.
Demonstrate ability to interact effectively in teams to permit debate in an attempt to persuade or influence colleagues.
Undertake research and writing enabling the student to explore in-depth a legal topic that relates to their future plans.
| Term | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2021 | BA3084 | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW |