BTW3201 International trade law
Faculty of Business and Economics
BTW3201 International trade law is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It needs BTF1010, BTS1201, BTB1010, BTW1042 or BTC1110.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BTW3201
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After BTW3201
No unit lists BTW3201 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
The law affecting Australian enterprises engaged in international business. Topics include international trade conventions; import and export procedures; the sale of goods; carriage of goods by sea and air; bills of lading and the Hague-Visby rules; finance of international trade; payment and documentary credits; the use of negotiable instruments in international trade; international commercial arbitration and marine insurance.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment40%
- ExaminationThreshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
examine and analyse the international legal framework in which trade between nations take place
- 2
identify and analyse the legal issues in an international trade context
- 3
identify, analyse and apply the laws to solve legal problems that arise from international commercial transactions
- 4
identify and analyse the laws relating to international contracts of sale, finance of international trading transactions, international carriage of goods, insurance in international trade and dispute resolution in international trade
- 5
identify and analyse the form and nature of documents used in international trade including contracts of sale, shipping documentation, invoices, insurance policies, bills of exchange, documentary collections and letter of credits.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
BTW3201 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
- MBUSLWTX01Core unitsBusiness law and taxationNo reviews yet
- MBUSLWTX02Additional business law and taxation unitBusiness law and taxationNo reviews yet
- MINTBSMN01Core unitsInternational business managementNo reviews yet
- MINTBSMN02Additional International business management unitInternational business managementNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr JooEe Gan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BTW3201?
You need BTF1010, BTS1201, BTB1010, BTW1042 or BTC1110 before you enrol.
When is BTW3201 offered?
In 2021, BTW3201 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is BTW3201?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BTW3201 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include BTW3201?
BTW3201 is part of Business law and taxation; and International business management.