LAWS13-559: International Trade and Business Law

Description

International Trade and Business Law is an elective subject in undergraduate programs offered by the Faculty of Law. This subject has been developed as a hybrid, covering selected topics on international business law and international trade law. The aim of the subject is to acquaint students with the international payment mechanisms, sale of goods, INCOTERMS, import controls, business structuring and dispute settlement. Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to identify the key issues that drive international trade and business in an increasingly globalised world.

Subject details

Type: Undergraduate Subject
Code: LAWS13-559
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Law
Semesters offered:
  • January 2025 [Non-Standard Offering]
  • January 2026 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • Law
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2024: $4,260.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $4,460.00
  • Commencing in 2026: $4,600.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $5,730.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $5,990.00
  • Commencing in 2026: $6,260.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Develop a sound understanding of the fundamental legal framework underpinning international trade.
  2. Learn how to use a range of resources and tools in researching issues in topical categories.
  3. Develop research, oral and written skills.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil
Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Assumed Prior Learning (or equivalent):

Restrictions: This subject is not available to
  • This subject is not available to students on US Financial Aid.
  • Students on a Student Visa may be restricted from enrolment due to the mode of delivery in the chosen semester. Check the subject outline for further details.

This subject is available to Law Study Abroad and Law Exchange students.

This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Subject outlines

Subject dates

  • Non-Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 10/11/2024
    Semester start: 20/01/2025
    Subject start: 20/01/2025
    Last enrolment: 02/02/2025
    Teaching census: 18/02/2025
    Withdraw - Financial: 19/02/2025
    Withdraw - Academic: 09/03/2025
  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 16/11/2025
    Semester start: 19/01/2026
    Subject start: 19/01/2026
    Last enrolment: 01/02/2026
    Teaching census: 13/02/2026
    Withdraw - Financial: 14/02/2026
    Withdraw - Academic: 07/03/2026
Non-Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 10/11/2024
Semester start: 20/01/2025
Subject start: 20/01/2025
Last enrolment: 02/02/2025
Teaching census: 18/02/2025
Withdraw - Financial: 19/02/2025
Withdraw - Academic: 09/03/2025