BTC2190

International trade law

(BUS)

Alice de Jonge

6 points + 3 hours per week + Clayton + Second semester + Prerequisite: BTC2110 or equivalent

Synopsis: The law affecting a person engaged in international business either in Australia or from Australia. Topics include international trade conventions; exports; carriage of goods by sea and air; bills of lading and the Hague-Visby rules; payment and documentary credits; negotiable instruments; international commercial arbitration; the role of confirming houses and merchant banks and marine insurance.

Assessment: Assignment (3000 words): 30% + Examination (open book, 3 hours): 70%