COML 3005 Study Period 2 - 2013 Internal - City West Campus
Introduction
Welcome
Dear Student, Welcome to International Commercial Law. This course was newly developed in 2009, when it was offered as "LAWS1005 - International Business Law". The content of the course has since been developed further and we constantly endeavour to make improvements based on the teaching experience and student feedback. International commerce and trade has for centuries played an essential role in the development of the world as we know it today. Since the middle of the 20th century improved telecommunication and long-distance transportation technology, as well as a continuous improvement in the social and political …show more content…
Course Aim
To provide students with an understanding of the areas of law which have an impact on business at the international level.
Course Objectives
On completion of this course, students should be able to: CO1. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the legal framework governing contracts for the international sale of goods and for the carriage of goods by sea, air and land CO2. Explain the common means of payment and financing in connection with international transactions CO3. Identify and explain the legal issues that arise from international banking and finance and from foreign investment at the international level CO4. Explain the means available by which to resolve international commercial disputes (including WTO Dispute Resolution) Upon completion of this course, students will have achieved the following combination of Graduate Qualities and Course Objectives: Graduate Qualities being assessed through the course GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
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