International Business Law (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

This course last for two periods, starting in period 3 on Tuesday 17.1.2023.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Contact, Blended, Virtual

Intro

This course gives you a strong base for other law studies. The course provides an opportunity to learn about the basic legal environment in which companies operate. You study basics of contract law, familiarize yourself with administration of companies, learn about the main Finnish rules based on EU legislation safeguarding consumers as well as key points on employment relationships both in respect of employees or managerial positions.

This course corresponds to the Finnish key competence course Yritysjuridiikka.

Materials

Robert W. Emerson: Business Law. 2015. Peterson´s Guides.
Since there is no final exam, you can choose any other literature covering basics of international law.
During the course the teacher also provides material.

Teaching methods and instruction

This course is contact and lessons are held in Pasila every Tuesday at 11-13:45.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

There will be no final exam. Since there is no final exam there is no possibility of renewal.

Completion alternatives

RPL - recognizition of prior learning

Student can show the level of his/her prior learning. This has to be done in the beginning of the course. RPL will be evaluated by the responsible teacher (Kirsi Ola) and the criteria for the evaluation is how the student has been able to show that s/he meets the study goals and contents and what is the level of knowledge.

Learning assignments

During this course there will be 3-4 learning assignments that are graded. All learning assignments have to be done in time in order to pass. The amount and timetable of the assignments will be negotiated and decided at the first meeting.

Assessment methods

All assignments are graded between 1-5.