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LAWS77-120: Law and Investment in China

Description

Law and Investment in China is an elective subject in postgraduate programs offered by the Faculty of Law. This subject provides an overview of the legal framework for doing business in China. It examines a number of topics, including China's constitution, legislation, court system, legal profession, business organisations, foreign investment enterprises, contracts, intellectual property, labour and employment, consumer protection, taxation, banking, securities, and dispute resolution.

Subject details

Type: Postgraduate Subject
Code: LAWS77-120
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Law
Semesters offered:
  • January 2025 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • Law
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2023: $5,450.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $5,680.00
  • Commencing in 2023: $5,860.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $6,500.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Show a basic understanding of the legal framework for doing business in China.
  2. Demonstrate the necessary knowledge and skills to perform research on Chinese law, economy, and business practices.
  3. Be better prepared to deal with issues and challenges arising from international business transactions.

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.

Juris Doctor students are expected to have completed a minimum of 80 credit points of compulsory law subjects.

Restrictions:

Must be admitted into a Masters Level Law degree OR LA-43040 Doctor of Legal Science (Research) OR be an approved Law Study Abroad or Law Exchange student.

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 dates

  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 10/11/2024
    Semester start: 20/01/2025
    Subject start: 20/01/2025
    Last enrolment: 02/02/2025
    Teaching census: 14/02/2025
    Withdraw - Financial: 15/02/2025
    Withdraw - Academic: 08/03/2025
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 10/11/2024
Semester start: 20/01/2025
Subject start: 20/01/2025
Last enrolment: 02/02/2025
Teaching census: 14/02/2025
Withdraw - Financial: 15/02/2025
Withdraw - Academic: 08/03/2025