Module Details

Module Code: MGMT8013
Title: The European Single Market
Long Title: The European Single Market
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3800 - Law
Module Delivered in: 4 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is intended to provide students with an understanding of the legal foundations of the European Union's single market and the impact of the single market project on the business environment.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Critically analyse the stages involved in the development of the European Single Market.
LO2 Evaluate the legal regulation of the Free Movement of Goods and apply the legal rules in case studies.
LO3 Critically analyse the legal regulation of the Free Movement of Workers and apply the legal rules in case studies.
LO4 Evaluate the limitations and exceptions allowed to the free movement rules under EU Law.
LO5 Critically analyse the development of the single market in relation to capital, services and competition policy
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
11440 LEGS8008 Business in the European Union
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
The development of the Single Market
The concept of a single market. The phases of European economic integration - from a customs union to the single market. Monetary union and the Euro. Common policies.
Free Movement of Goods
The barriers to the free movement of goods. Customs duties, internal taxation and non - fiscal measures. Legal rules, key decisions of the Court of Justice and case studies for business.
Free Movement of Persons
The rules governing the free movement of workers and other persons. The concept of Union citizenship. Legal rules, key decisions of the Court of Justice and case studies for business.
Limitations and Exemptions
Derogations to the free movement rules in relation to goods and persons. Justifications for exemptions. Rules relating to third country nationals. Legal rules, key decisions of the Court of Justice and case studies for business.
Free movement of Capital and Services. Competition Law.
The development of free movement in relation to services and capital. Aspects of European Union competition law. Implications for cross border trade in the European Union.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
The assessment will be based on a series of mini case studies in which single market rules must be applied. Students must identify the issue, select the appropriate legal rules and apply the rules to reach a reasoned conclusion in the case
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class based instruction Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study and Research Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact No Description Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Bruce Carolan. (2009), EU Law for Students in Ireland, 2nd. Gill & Macmillan Ltd, [ISBN: 9780717146031].
  • Gabriele Suder. (2012), Doing Business in Europe, 2nd. Sage, London, [ISBN: 978-085702085].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Catherine Bernard. (2013), The Substantive Law of the EU, 4th. Oxford Universtiy Press, [ISBN: 9780199670765].
  • Dinan. (2005), Ever Closer Union, 4th. Palgrave, [ISBN: 978-023027261].
  • Andreas Staab. (2013), The European Union Explained, Indiana University Press, [ISBN: 978-025300972].
  • Catherine Barnard, Steve Peers (eds). (2014), European Union Law, Ist. Oxford University Press, [ISBN: 978-019968611].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BBUSS_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) 2 Elective
CR_BBTCM_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business Technology and Communications 2 Elective
CR_BIBLA_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business with Language 8 Elective
CR_BMRKT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Marketing 8 Elective