International Trade and Contracts (3 op)
Toteutuksen tunnus: 3B00DW01-3009
Toteutuksen perustiedot
Ilmoittautumisaika
24.11.2021 - 15.01.2022
Ajoitus
01.01.2022 - 06.03.2022
Laajuus
3 op
Virtuaaliosuus
1 op
Toteutustapa
67 % Lähiopetus, 33 % Etäopetus
Yksikkö
International Business
Toimipiste
TAMK Pääkampus
Opetuskielet
- Englanti
Koulutus
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Opettaja
- Marita Tuomala
- Tomi Leino
Vastuuhenkilö
Marita Tuomala
Ryhmät
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21IB8International Business, syksy 2021, 8-ryhmä
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21IB7International Business, syksy 2021, 7-ryhmä
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21IB6International Business, syksy 2021, 6-ryhmä
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21IB5International Business, syksy 2021, 5-ryhmä
Tavoitteet (OJ)
This course is an introduction to practices of international trade and to legal framework in international trade transactions. This course consists of two parts A. Practices of International Trade and B. Introduction to International Law and Contracts.
After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• Describe the contents and requirements of international offers and invoices.
• Define the terms of delivery (Incoterms) and know how to use them.
• Explain and describe the main international payment methods and key documents in export process.
• Explain how to use INTRASTAT-statistics and customs clearance in foreign trade.
• Know the basic concepts of contract law and contract terms commonly used in international agreements.
• Identify situations where CISG applies and what the basic obligations of a seller and a buyer are under CISG.
• Know what a breach of contract means and the possible remedies for a breach of contract.
• Know the differences between common dispute resolution mechanisms.
Sisältö (OJ)
• What are the contents and requirements of international offers and invoices?
• How does one use international delivery terms - Incoterms in offers and contracts?
• What are the main international payment methods and key documents in foreign trade?
• What are INTRASTAT-statistics and customs clearance and when are they needed?
• What are the main principles of contract law in international trade?
• What is the scope of application of the CISG and what are the basic obligations of parties?
• How can contractual disputes be resolved and what are the sanctions for breach of contract?
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2) (OJ)
The student can recognise, name and define basic concepts and terms in international trade and international contract law. The student can work in a group and take responsibility for his/her own work in individual and team assignments.
Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4) (OJ)
The student is able to explain, compare and apply the terms and concepts in international trade and international contract law. The student can solve problems in case studies and assignments and justify his/her choice. The student takes responsibility and commits to group activities in addition to his/her own work.
Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5) (OJ)
The student can apply the terms and concepts in international trade and international contract law extensively and is able to analyse and relate them to professional context. The student is able to assess diverse solution alternatives in case studies and assignments. The student can cooperate responsibly, flexibly and constructively and develop his/her own and the group’s interaction.
Aika ja paikka
The course will start week 2.
Tenttien ja uusintatenttien ajankohdat
PART A: Exam dates will be informed later
PART B. Exam dates will be informed later
Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet
Grading scale 0 - 5. Total Grade: PART A. 70 % + PART B. 30 %
Arviointiasteikko
0-5
Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät
PART A / Tuomala: International Trade; Contact teaching in class, exercises, assignments, exam in Moodle
PART B / Leino: International Contracts - starting week 6; Contact teaching online, materials and assignments in Moodle
Oppimateriaalit
ICC Guide to Export / Import - Global Business Standards and Strategies by Guillermo C. Jimenez. ICC Publications 2018. Fifth Edition.
Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus
3 ECTS = 80 hours student time usage
PART A: 2 ECTS: About 20 hours lectures + 20 hours studying the course literature and materials + 10 hours making the L/C assignment and other assignments
PART B: 1 ECTS: About 30 hours; lectures + assignments
Sisällön jaksotus
Part A: Practices of International trade; weeks 2 - 8
Part B: International Law and Contracts; weeks 6 - 10
The detailed course plan will be introduced during the first class.
Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat
None
Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö
None
Kansainvälisyys
None
Lisätietoja opiskelijoille
Further information:
Marita Tuomala
marita.tuomala@tuni.fi
tel. + 358 40 846 8057
Arviointikriteerit - hylätty (0) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)
Student is not able to name or define the basic concepts and terms in International Trade and International Contract Law. The student has failed in exam / exams and / or mandatory assignments.
Arviointikriteerit - tyydyttävä (1-2) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)
Student has limited knowledge of the basic concepts and terms in International Trade and International Contract Law, resulting in exam grades 1 - 2. The student is able to list, define and explain the basic concepts and terms in mandatory assignments.
Arviointikriteerit - hyvä (3-4) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)
Student has good knowledge of the concepts and terms in International Trade and International Contract Law, resulting in exam grades 3 - 4. The student is able to use and apply the terms and concepts well in simple tasks and mandatory assignments.
Arviointikriteerit - kiitettävä (5) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)
Student has excellent knowledge of the concepts and terms in International Trade and International Contract Law, resulting in an exam grade 5. The student masters the terms and concepts of the subject matter in an excellent manner and is able to apply and analyse the terms and concepts extensively in mandatory assignments and challenging case studies.