You identify the international transactions and trade practicalities both from exporter’s (seller) and importer’s (buyer) perspective. You recognise the risks related to international trade and how to manage them. You will be confident in doing international business in practice. You understand the legal framework of international business and will be able to do business in the international legal context.

No prerequisites.

International legal context
The risks in international business and managing them
Trade and competition laws of the European Union
International contracts
Intellectual property rights and their applications in digitalised world
Documents related to international business
Methods of international payments
Customs related issues
Cost elements related to export/import
Conflicts of laws and jurisdiction
Dispute resolution

Knowledge
You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
Skills
You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge
Competence
You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

Knowledge
You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
Skills
You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
Competence
You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

Knowledge
You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
Skills
You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
Competence
You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

Cooperation with the business community
Guest speaker from an international company.

Internationality
All cases and exercises are related to export/import.