This course provides a solid introduction to European Business law from a managerial and strategic perspective taking an international and comparative approach.The course is the study of how companies manage legal perspectives in order to create value for the company through corporate and contract issues.The course will focus on the main laws that regulate various aspects of establishing and running a business within the European Union.
Teaching and Learning Methods :
Goals:
- To acquire basic legal knowledge in European Business law
- To have an overview of the company set up process
- To learn about the majors principles of contract law
With cases, materials and theoretical approach
Course Policies : Course lectures
Adversary style debates
Case Studies
A wide range of European website
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- General introduction Overview of contract law Essential legal definitions
- Types of contract Overview of various contracts Contract rules Primary clauses Frequent clauses and their consequences
Setting up a business - Introduction to corporate law Overview of corporate law Overview of corporate structures - advantages/disadvantages - Creating a business Legal aspects - Hiring your first employee- developing data base with legal perspectives.
Learning outcomes :
After having taken this course participants will be able to:
- Navigate EU legal sources and Understand the European legal environment: the course examine the core structures and principles of the European Union as well as the main sources of law
· Understand relevant laws and regulations governing the internal European Union market
· Understand EU policies and their influence on foreign trade and investment
- Develop strategic use of legal instruments to setup a business and doing business in Europe,
Nb of hours: 21h
Grading Policy : Control form: open book exam 2H30, oral presentation
