Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
International Commercial Law for Organisation Leaders
Course Code
SBUEK_122
Branch of Science
International Rights; Law
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Business Management; Management Science
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Marta Urbāne
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To develop students’ understanding of the law that regulates international business processes and to promote the use of the acquired knowledge in practical entrepreneurship and international business, observing the regulatory provisions.
Preliminary Knowledge
The course requires students to have prior knowledge of the basics of law and entrepreneurship.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.After successful completion of the course, students will gain knowledge of the essential components of international agreements, the legal risks associated with international agreements, applicable law in international dispute resolution, the most appropriate methods for resolving international disputes, current developments in the international intellectual property law, and international investment law.
Skills
1.After successful completion of the course, students will analyse and evaluate the legal problems of international business related to the legal risks of international transactions: applicable legal norms, dispute resolution in international transactions; reasonably discuss current issues of international business law, make appropriate business decisions, observing the legal norms regulating international business.
Competences
1.After successful completion of the course, students will be competent to use theoretical knowledge and practical skills for analysing various situations in international business.
Assessment
Individual work
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Students prepare presentations on current case law related to international commercial law.
In preparation for the seminar, students carry out analysis of various problematic situations related to international commercial law, applying international legal norms and theoretical knowledge.
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Examination
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Examination |
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2.
Examination |
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3.
Examination |
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Seminar: 20%
Presentation: 30%
Exam: 50%
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Sources of international law.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Interaction of international and national law.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Interaction of international and national law.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Interaction of international and national law.
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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International legal transactions (commercial transactions, investment transactions): nature, content, risks.
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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International legal transactions (commercial transactions, investment transactions): nature, content, risks.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Legal transactions in certain sectors.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Legal transactions in certain sectors.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Settlement of international commercial disputes and applicable law.
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Settlement of international commercial disputes and applicable law.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Sources of international law.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Interaction of international and national law.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Interaction of international and national law.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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International legal transactions (commercial transactions, investment transactions): nature, content, risks.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Legal transactions in certain sectors.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Settlement of international commercial disputes and applicable law.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Dolzer, R. and Schreuer, C. Principles of International Investment Law. New York: Oxford University Press, 2012, p.456.
2.
Folsom, R.H., Gordon, M.W., Spanogle, J.A. and Fitzgerald, P.L. International Business Transactions: A Problem-Oriented Casebook. St. Paul: Thomson Reuters (“Folsom”), 2009, p.1392.
3.
Lerman, L.G. Ethical Problems in the Practice of Law. Aspen Publishers, 3rd edition, 2012, p.1072.
4.
Cohen, Loren, Okediji, and O'Rourke. Copyright in a Global Information Economy. 3rd edition, Aspen Publishers, 2010, p.912.
Additional Reading
1.
Wold, C., Gaines, S., and Block, G. Trade and environment: Law and Policy. Carolina Press, 2011.
2.
James E. Byrne (ed). LC Rules & Laws: Critical Texts. Institute of International Banking. Law & Practice, 2012, p.396.
3.
Fiebig, A. EU business law. Chicago, Illinois: American Bar Association. Section of Business Law, 2015.
Other Information Sources
1.
www.uncitral.org