BTX3201

International trade law

(BUS)

Ms Alice de Jonge

6 points + 3 hours per week + First semester (Peninsula) + Second semester (Caulfield) + Distance + Prerequisite: BTX1010

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: On campus (research paper of 3000 words, 30%; examination of 3 hours, 70%): 100% + Distance (2 assignments [10%, 20%], 30%, examination of 3 hours, 70%): 100%