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MN32197: International business law

[Page last updated: 23 May 2025]

Academic Year: 2025/26
Owning Department/School: School of Management
Credits: 10 [equivalent to 20 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 200
Level: Honours (FHEQ level 6)
Period:
Semester 2
Assessment Summary: CWOI 50%, EXOB 50%
Assessment Detail:
  • Oral presentation Individual (CWOI 50%)
  • Open-book written examination (EXOB 50%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: By the end of the unit you will be able to explain the legal framework for international trade and its influences. You will be able to evaluate the issues which need to be considered when trading overseas and understand the main factors to take into account when assessing the processes and the risks. You will have developed good presentational skills in analysing a case study in a practical context, structuring and delivering clear and well-reasoned arguments.


Synopsis: You will explore international trade law through to develop an understanding of the interconnecting factors which apply to different types of contract. You will investigate how to use status and effect of international treaties, international commercial institutions and practices, to inform legal relationships for international trade. The unit also considers the role of corporate social responsibility and the implications for businesses.

Content: The unit content covers common usages in international trade contracts. It covers different jurisdictions, when and how they apply to contractual and non-contractual liability in commerce. It addresses how to limit or modify liability and risk. The scope is wide - the content will include key areas of commerce including contracts, finance, insurance, carriage, intellectual property and product liability - and will focus on actual commercial application and experience.

Course availability:

MN32197 is Optional on the following courses:

School of Management
  • UMMN-AFB10 : BSc(Hons) Accounting and Finance (Year 3)
  • UMMN-AKB02 : BSc(Hons) Accounting and Finance with Year long work placement (Year 4)
  • UMMN-AFB11 : BSc(Hons) Accounting and Management (Year 3)
  • UMMN-ANB07 : BSc(Hons) Business with Thin sandwich placement(s) (Year 4)
  • UMMN-AYB06 : BSc(Hons) International Management with Year Abroad (Year 4)
  • UMMN-AFB14 : BSc(Hons) Management (Year 3)
  • UMMN-AKB04 : BSc(Hons) Management with Year long work placement (Year 4)
  • UMMN-AKB05 : BSc(Hons) Management with Marketing with Year long work placement (Year 4)

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