Global Business Law and Regulation (Spri (M5166)
Global Business Law and Regulation (Spring)
Module M5166
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Pre-Requisite
The module focuses on the ‘foundations of global business law and regulation’. It addresses cutting-edge issues surrounding global business. Potential topics include the doctrine of ‘pierce the corporate veil’, extraterritoriality, cross-border bankruptcy and corporate criminal liability. The module compares and contrasts the laws and regulations in major jurisdictions, including the U.S. China and the EU. It also assesses the landmark cases that have addressed the above challenges.
Module Outline
The module focuses on the ‘foundations of global business law and regulation’. It addresses cutting-edge issues surrounding global business. Potential topics include the doctrine of ‘pierce the corporate veil’, extraterritoriality, cross-border bankruptcy and corporate criminal liability. The module compares and contrasts the laws and regulations in major jurisdictions, including the U.S. China and the EU. It also assesses the landmark cases that have addressed the above challenges.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a systematic and conceptual understanding of law and regulation of global business.
Critique principles and institutions of global business law and regulation.
Analyse a range of cutting-edge issues in global business law and regulation.
Systematically identify and appreciate the divergences and convergences among primary jurisdictions.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (3000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Mon 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 01010101010 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Qingxiu Bu
Convenor, Assess convenor
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