BTX3110 International trade law
Faculty of Business and Economics
BTX3110 International trade law is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Prato and Caulfield. It needs BTB1010, BTC1110, BTF1010 or BTX1010.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2
- Prato, Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 35%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BTX3110
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After BTX3110
No unit lists BTX3110 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
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Overview
International trade and commerce is increasingly central to business operations in Australia and around the world. This unit provides a comprehensive introduction to the legal framework governing international trade and commerce, with a particular focus on trade in goods. The unit begins by introducing the key principles of law that govern trade relations between nation states and addresses broader policy questions such as how these international laws have impacted the ability of nation states, such as Australia, to regulate trade for the purposes of protecting animal welfare and the environment and food and product safety.
The unit also introduces the fundamental contracts, documents and processes involved in international sales transactions. These include the international contract of sale, contracts of air and sea carriage, marine insurance and international payments. The unit focuses on the framework of laws, principles and other instruments within which business professionals operate when concluding and performing these contracts. The principal rights and obligations of the parties and the available remedies are analysed for the purpose of ensuring that traders are aware of and able to avoid the legal risks inherent in international commerce.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Prato | On campus, block |
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Project65%
- Examination35%
- Project40%
- Demonstration60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
understand and analyse the key disciplines of international trade law governing the trade relations between nation states and their impact on domestic regulation, in particular domestic regulation for health and environmental protection
- 2
understand the principal legal rights, obligations and remedies available to the parties in fundamental international commercial contracts, which include sales, carriage, marine insurance, payments and arbitration
- 3
identify, avoid and resolve the legal problems that arise in international commercial transactions by explaining and analysing the relevant rights, obligations and remedies available to the parties
- 4
develop problem-solving, research and writing skills.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars24 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based 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. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
Where it fits
BTX3110 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Mathews Thomas
- Dr Nicola Charwat
- Dr Alice De Jonge
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BTX3110?
You need BTB1010, BTC1110, BTF1010 or BTX1010 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is BTX3110 offered?
In 2026, BTX3110 runs in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Prato and Caulfield.
How much work is BTX3110?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BTX3110 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 35% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include BTX3110?
BTX3110 is part of Business law, International business and Taxation.