Legal Aspects of International Trade

22M1133

Master

English

5.0

only winterterm

1 semester

International business activities are always subject to a legal framework. This course familiarizes students with legal issues that arise specifically in the context of international business transactions, like international sales activities or foreign investments.

• History and specifics of different legal systems
• Law of conflicts in the EU and the US
• International sales law, in particular the CISC
• INCOTERMS
• Relevance of documents in international trade
• Handling of transaction risks in international trade
• International dispute settlement through litigation and arbitration

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

• Written examination

Written examination: in accordance with the valid study regulations

The requirements are specified in the relevant class.

It is recommended that students have a basic understanding of private law.

Students who successfully complete this module are are familiar with relevant legal issues of international trade.

Students who have gained knowledge on legal issues of international trade either in this or previous modules will enhance their skills in addressing and mitigating these risks.

Students who have completed this module are capaple of using their knowledge of international business law to assess practical issues and identify potential risks.
Students are able to communicate with lawyers and other specialists on a professional level with regard to certain topics of international business law.

Students who have completed this module will be able to apply their knowledge in practical cross-border transactions, in particular in export/import transactions..

Students can evaluate the extent to which existing rules determine business processes in a clear way. They can analyse where "grey areas" exist and how a legal regime is likely to react to those. They can develop ways to optimize business processes against this background.

Students who have completed this module will be able to communicate with inhouse or external lawyers and business associates on a professional level with regard to international trade transactions.

Students who have completed this module will be able to apply their knowledge to assess and handle relevant legal issues in a business environment.

This module is designed to complement the business modules of the course.

• International Business and Management, M.A. (01.09.2024)

• Sutschet, Holger

• Sutschet, Holger