units

LAW4125

Faculty of Law

18 September 2017 24 April 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Law
OfferedNot offered in 2015

Synopsis

This unit will examine competition law polices and their operation. The principles relevant to the background and development of contemporary competition law and the role of competition authorities will be explored. The law in practice will be studied through specific globally-relevant examples. The law in practice will be studied through specific examples from Italy and the EU, with emphasis on differences. Students will be offered a site visit to a specialist law firm in Italy. Part 2 will focus on Australian competition law.

Assessment

Seminar participation 25% and either two-hour examination 75% OR research paper, 3,500 words 75%.

Workload requirements

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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