WELCOME TO THE COURSE
You have been admitted to the course Introduction to Business Law at Department of Law, Umeå University. In these pages you will find useful information about the course. If you are not planning on attending the course, please decline the course at Universityadmissions.se. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact us. You will find our contact information at the end of this letter. Welcome to the course, we hope that you will enjoy your period of studies here in Umeå!
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Monday 4 November 2024
Time: 9:15
Location: Hörsal UB.A.230 - Lindellhallen 3
What will you learn?
The aim of the course is to provide an introduction to international business law. The course begins with an overview of the legal framework for international business law. The second portion of the course deals with the international sale of goods and services on an international and comparative level. The third and final portion of the course deals with conflicts in international business relations and conflict resolution.
For expected learning outcomes, see the syllabus: https://www.umu.se/en/education/courses/introduction-to-business-law/syllabus/.
Activities
The teaching during the course, including literature and examination, is done in English.
Learning is supported by problem-based learning (PBL) and is mainly based on concrete case-based problems that students prepare and discuss in PBL groups before the seminar. The findings are then presented and discussed during seminars. Through lectures, subject areas are introduced or specific elements are given special attention. The oral and written skills training is mainly integrated with other teaching. The seminars are compulsory.
At the start of the course, you will be divided into study groups of about 4-5 students. In these groups you will prepare the seminar assignments. Much of the learning will take place working with the seminar assignments. This requires you to take a great deal of responsibility in the learning process by preparing thoroughly before the seminars by yourself and with your study group. This is necessary to understand the discussions during the seminars.
Examination
The examination is based on two parts: The active participation in seminars including completion of oral and written presentation assignments in connection with seminars and the completion of the final written individual hall exam.
Good to know
The course has a website in Canvas, where important information and educational materials are posted. You use your Umu ID to log in there. https://www.umu.se/en/student/we-can-assist-you/it-services/umu-id/.
Questions?
Jennifer Edlund is academically responsible for the course. If you have any problems or questions of academic nature, you can e-mail jennifer.edlund@umu.se.
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International students are recommended to arrive at least a few days before the start of the regular semester, preferably prior to the Orientation. If you fail to arrive on time, you have to contact the study counselor as soon as possible, but no later than one week ahead of the course start, or you may not be able to register for the programme or course.
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Moving to a new country with an unfamiliar language, culture and customs can be a challenge. We would like to help you and ease that challenge so that you can focus on your studies. Therefore, we would like to offer you the possibility to take part in our Orientation, which begins a few days before the start of the semester (Autumn) or the same day as the semester starts (Spring).
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