BUSN20029 - International Business Law

General Information

Unit Synopsis

This unit provides a comprehensive examination of international business law, with a focus on the legal rules that govern cross-border trade. You will study both legal and practical aspects of contracts for the international sale of goods (CISG); the international carriage of goods; dispute resolution and enforcement of judgements; and the structure, procedures, and role of the World Trade Organization (WTO). By working through hypothetical problems, you will apply international rules and case law to provide informed advice to clients in resolving commercial disputes. The unit also introduces traditional aspects of international legal practice and engagement, highlighting the relevance of international law in contemporary business. Grasping this area of business is important for those seeking a contemporary understanding of the practice and significance of international law.

Details

Level Postgraduate
Unit Level 9
Credit Points 6
Student Contribution Band 10
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load 0.125
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites There are no pre-requisites for the unit.

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

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Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Postgraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task Weighting
1. Presentation 30%
2. Reflective Practice Assignment 40%
3. Case Study 30%

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%).

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Unit learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of legal frameworks governing international trade and business transactions, and critically analyse their implications
  2. Apply critical reasoning to interpret and evaluate cases, conventions, and statutes relevant to domestic and international business
  3. Conduct independent research to critically examine and advise on complex legal issues affecting international trade, demonstrating reflective practice and professional judgement
  4. Critically evaluate a business case from legal and ethical perspectives, integrating theoretical and practical insights to inform responsible decision-making

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