Module Details

Module Code: MGMT7050
Title: Global Trade & Customs Law
Long Title: Global Trade and Customs Law
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2021/22 ( September 2021 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: Aims:
Review of customs law on international trade by providing a formal grounding in the aspects of European Union customs law and regulations that govern international trade. Critically analyse situations of potential difficulty and suggest appropriate legal remedies.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Critically evaluate the role of Customs in dealing with imports and exports of goods.
LO2 Describe the harmonisation process of EU Law and the impacts of Brexit in the area of Customs Law and International Trade.
LO3 Analyse the main provisions of customs law, regulations and international conventions that impact the movement of goods in the supply chain.
LO4 Review the security aspects involved with global transportation.
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
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.
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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
Customs Law
The Open International Market. The Four Freedoms in the treaty. The Common Policies. Customs Law Common Customs Code Regl.EC.No 2913/92 and 2454/93. Common Customs Tariff. Harmonised System and TARIC imports into the community. Free Circulation. Classification rules. Valuation of goods for customs. Origin rules.
Trade Documents and Processes
Trade facilitation and effective customs control. Single Administration Document (SAD). Functions and ongoing challenges relating to Brexit. Paperless Systems. Automatic Entry Processing (AEP). Direct Trader Input (DTI). Deferred Payment (TAN) Simplified Declaration Procedure. VAT on imports and exports. Duty Free licences. Intrastats. Tariff Quotas, Import Preferences. General System of Preferences, (GSP). Duty Relief (IP & OP) Temporary Importation Relief. End User Relief. Processing under Customs Control. Customs warehousing. Duty Free Zones.
Security
Security of the supply chain. Port security. Air freight, C-T PAT. Counterfeit goods. contraband. Fraud. Smuggling. Penalties. Protection of intellectual property rights.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
2000 word tutor directed written report
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 Classroom Lectures Every Week 3.00 3
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Tutor direction and on-line support Every Second Week 0.50 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research and reading for essay Every Week 3.50 3.5
Total Hours 7.50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.50
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Classroom lectures Every Week 2.00 2
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Tutor guidance and on-line support Every Second Week 0.50 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research and reading for essay Every Week 4.50 4.5
Total Hours 7.50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • MacDonnell, Colm, McEvoy, Brendan. (2003), International Trade Policy and Practice, Institute of International Trade of Ireland, Dublin.
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BSCTM_7 Bachelor of Business in Supply Chain and Transport Management 2 Mandatory
CR_BCGTM_7 Certificate in Customs and Global Trade Management 1 Mandatory