Module Details

Module Code: LEGS8004
Title: International Trade
Long Title: Trade Policy and Regulations
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3800 - Law
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: To provide both a practical and theoretical understanding of the Customs rules governing international trade.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Evaluate the key agencies in the international economy
LO2 Describe and critically analyse the role of EU Law in the context of customs and international trade
LO3 Describe and utilise the current customs framework.
LO4 Assess the system for resolving disputes in the context of international trade
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).
Incompatible Modules
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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 International Economy
The development of the international economy. The role of key agencies in International Trade. The impact of Globalisation on International Trade. The use of Incoterms 2010.
The E.U.
The development of the E.U. The Single Market. The Common Customs Tariff. Key Treaty provisions. The effect of Regulations and Directives.
Customs Framework
The current legislative framework.Objectives of the current rules. Regulation of trade between E.U. member states. Regulation of Trade between the E.U. and it's trading partners. Classification and valuation. Import and export clearance processes.
Dispute Resolution and Payment Procedures
Trade Documents. Terms of Payment. Insurance. The conflict of laws. The use of arbitration. The enforcement of judgements
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Case Study
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
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 Lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Directed Study and Independent reading 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 Class lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Directed study and independant reading Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Dr. Jason Chuah. (2013), Law of International Trade, 5th. Sweet and Maxwell, [ISBN: 9780414023253].
  • Pierre David. (2013), International Logistics, 4th Ed. Cicero Books LLC, [ISBN: 0989490603].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Tiplady,D. (1989), Introduction to the Law of International Trade, Blackwell Science, [ISBN: 0632023767].
  • MacDonnell, Colm. McEvoy, Brendan. (2003), International Trade Policy and Practice, Institute of International Trade.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_TTMGT_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Transport Management 2 Mandatory