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School of Law, Politics and Sociology

Global Business Law & Regulation (Adv) (M6116)

Global Business Law and Regulation Advanced

Module M6116

Module details for 2022/23.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 6

Module Outline

The module examines the legal and regulation issues associated with Global Business at an advanced level, in particular where transnational corporate assets and liabilities are located in multiple jurisdictions. It addresses how relevant legal and regulatory frameworks are shaped and how they have evolved through judicial practice. Potential topics focusing on current global business challenges include foreign-cubed litigation, reverse mergers, global settlement and compliance vis-à-vis litigation in terms of global governance. The module also enables students to develop an interdisciplinary understanding of the global context of operations of transnational businesses.

Module learning outcomes

Systematically appreciate the principles and institutions in their economic and political perspectives;

Critically evaluate arguments and key judgments on issues of global business law and regulation in diverse jurisdictions;

Systematically analyse the cutting-edge global challenges in cross-border contexts in more depth; and

Demonstrate an ability to identify a range of solutions at an advanced level.

TypeTimingWeighting
Essay (3000 words)Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Tue 16:00100.00%
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.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Spring SemesterLecture1 hour11111111110
Spring SemesterSeminar2 hours01101010100

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

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