Course Description
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Course Name
International Trade and Finance Law
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Host University
University of Westminster
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Accounting, Finance
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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UK Credits
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
The rationale for international trade and finance law, international trade and financial institutions; sources of law; legal risks in international trade; the contribution of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to the liberalization of trade in goods, services and intellectual property rights; the mechanisms for settlement of international trade and investment disputes; global finance regulation and the banking crisis; contractual issues in international business commercial transactions.
Assessment: Coursework (50%), Examination - restricted (50%)
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