BTW3201 · International trade law

Overview

In this unit you will be introduced to public international trade law, notably the World Trade Organization (WTO) framework and the principles that govern trade between nations. The international regime on the sale of goods is examined in more depth, in particular, the Incoterms and the Vienna Convention on the International Sale of Goods 1980. International carriage of goods, marine insurance, the financing of an international transaction, and the mechanisms of international dispute resolution are also examined.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. examine the role of regulatory bodies in international trade
2. contrast the various standard trade terms in international sale of goods
3. evaluate the various trade payments, dispute resolution mechanisms, conventions and laws governing the obligations of the seller, buyer, carrier and insurer in international trade transactions
4. present solution to legal issues arising in international trade applying the various international trade laws and conventions.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.