BTX5190

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

Leader: Mr Eu-Jin Teo

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2006 (Evening)
Hong Kong First semester 2006 (Evening)
Caulfield Second semester 2006 (Evening)

Synopsis: Topics include law of international trade, including rights and duties in international sales transactions; legal regimes governing contracts for carriage of goods internationally; distribution agreements; legal aspects of financing international trade; shipping documents, documentary collections and letter of credit; marine and aviation insurance; international dispute resolution.

Assessment: Assignment (3000 words): 30% + Examination (take home): 70% Hong Kong: Assignment (3000 words): 30% + Class Presentation: 20% + Examination (take home): 50% or, at the discretion of the unit leader: Assignment (3000 words): 30% + Examination (take home): 70%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prerequisites: BTF1010 or equivalent.

Prohibitions: BTX9190, BTF9190, LAW7028, LAW7209