Code: IBA2LA007 (IBA8LG007 for master students)
Extent: 3 ECTS (81 h)
Language: English
Level: specialization studies
Type: compulsory (elective for master students)

Starting level and linkage with other courses

The course is a part of the International Business Acumen (IBA) studies.

Learning outcomes

Upon succesful completion of the course, the student

• understands the legal background for international actors
• becomes familiar with the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods CISG
• learns to conclude international trade contracts while understanding the obligations and risks involved
• becomes familiar with alternative methods of dispute resolution

Course Contents

• A short insight to the sources of international law and jurisdication
• International business contracts
• International business trade
• Dispute resolution

Teaching and learning methods

Contact hours 24 h
Independent studies 57 h

Teacher(s) responsible

Satu Pitkänen, Pasila

Course materials

August, R., Mayer, D. & Bixby, M. 2009. International Business Law. 5th edition, Prentice Hall. New Jersey.

The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods CISG (1980) Vienna.

Other material provided by teacher.

Assessment criteria

Assignments 40%
Examination 60%

Completing the assignments and passing the exam are prerequisites for the final grade.