BTW3201

International trade law ( 6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Ms Alice de Jonge; Malaysia: Ms Haemala Thanasegaran

Offered:
Gippsland Second semester 2006 (OCL)
Malaysia Second semester 2006 (Day)
Peninsula Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: The law affecting Australian enterprises engaged in international business. Topics include international trade conventions; import and export procedures; the sale of goods; carriage of goods by sea and air; bills of lading and the Hague-Visby rules; finance of international trade; payment and documentary credits; the use of negotiable instruments in international trade; international commercial arbitration and marine insurance.

Assessment: Assignment (3000 words): 30% + Examination (open-book, 3.5 hours): 70%

Contact Hours: First semester, Peninsula

Prerequisites: BTW1200 or equivalent