After having completed this course or attained an equivalent competence level, the student:
• Understands the main legal framework and sources of in ternational business law
• Is familiar with the core legal content applicable to international trade and related documentation
• Is able to communicate with correct legal terminology in international trade transactions
• Is able to identify, understand and apply basic legal contractual terms in practical situations

• Introduction to different legal systems
• Legal framework and sources of international business law
• Basic legal principles and legislative framework of the European Union
• Core content of commercial and contract law relating to international trade
• International contracts and trade
• Conflict of laws and jurisdiction
• Dispute resolution

a) Learning with online teaching including independent study, independent and group assignments and exam

b) Learning by using the work-based learning method “Work&Study” according to on a plan if the learning goals of the course can be obtained through the student´s work or hobby. More information from responsible teachers or academic advisors.

c) Demonstration (of earlier skills and knowledge in the course content). More information from responsible teachers or academic advisors.

Assessment of one´s own learning is a compulsory part of each course.

E-books and online articles&materials
Online tutorials
Quizzes
Instructor’s own materials, materials produced by students

The module is a part of professional studies in Porvoo Campus competence-based curriculum.

The student is able to identify main elements of the legal framework and sources of international business law and has basic knowledge on the core features thereof. S/he can identify main terminology and contractual terms used in international business transactions.

The student has an understanding on the legal framework and sources of international business law. S/he furthermore understands the relevant legal effects of rules regulating international business. S/he can apply most of the gained knowledge and legal terminology in practical situations, and is relatively independently able to assess the contents of essential contractual terms for typical situations in international business trade.

The student has a good understanding on the legal framework and sources of international business law. S/he furthermore has a more in-depth knowledge of the concepts and principles of international law and is capable of independently analyzing the legal effects of rules regulating international business. S/he can apply the gained knowledge and legal terminology in practical situations, and is independently able to assess and draft essential contractual terms for typical situations in international business trade.