Lund University - European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals
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European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals at Coursera Overview
Duration | 13 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals at Coursera Highlights
- Shareable Certificate Earn a Certificate upon completion
- 100% online Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
- Course 1 of 3 in the European Business Law Specialization
- Flexible deadlines Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
- Approx. 13 hours to complete
- English Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals at Coursera Course details
- The European Union is one of the world?s largest and most important economies. This six week course is the first in a series of three that will provide students with an insight into European Business Law. The series ranges from considering the basic structures and principles of the European Union to focusing on various specialized areas of law. Each course will give the students an understanding of the laws and policies that regulate the internal market of European Union, as well as relevant case law and useful inputs from leading practitioners in the field.
- At the end of this course series, you will have a basic understanding of how to:
- ? Navigate EU legal sources
- ? Understand relevant laws and regulations governing the internal European Union market
- ? Apply the fundamental principles of EU law within the EU legal framework
- ? Utilize the rules of freedom of movement and their impacts on trade in the EU
- ? Relate EU law with national laws
- ? Understand how individuals and companies are able to enforce their EU rights on national level
- ? Understand how an individual can challenge an inadequate EU legislation
- ? Understand EU policies and their influence on foreign trade and investment
- About the Series
- In the first course, Understanding the Fundamentals, we will examine the core structures and principles of the European Union as well as the main sources of law. In the second course, Doing business in Europe, we will focus on the main laws that regulate various aspects of establishing and running a business within the European Union. In the final course, Competing in Europe, we will go into more depth about how to compete on the internal market and protect your brand, product or invention.
- To keep up to speed on the course series, visit our Facebook page at:
- https://www.facebook.com/eblmooc/
- Syllabus and Format
- Each course consists of a number of modules where one module represents about one week of work. A module includes a number of lectures and readings, and finishes with a voluntary assessment ? a quiz, a small peer graded assignment or a case law review. The assessments are intended to encourage learning and ensure that you understand the material of the course. Participating in forum discussions is voluntary.
- Course I - Understanding the Fundamentals
- Module 1. Introduction to EU law
- Module 2. Legal Method and Sources
- Module 3. Constitutional Freedoms and Fundamental principles
- Module 4. Enforcement of EU Law and Judicial Review
- Module 5. Freedom of Movement
- Module 6. The External Dimension
- Course II - Doing Business in Europe
- Module 1. Making Business Transactions
- Module 2. Establishing a Company
- Module 3. Employing and Working in Europe
- Module 4. Paying Taxes and Complying with Environmental Standards
- Module 5. Resolving Cross-border Disputes
- Module 6. Case Clinic
- Course III - Competing in Europe
- Module 1. Trademarks as Essential Assets
- Module 2. Defending Patents
- Module 3. Competition: Illegal Agreements
- Module 4. Competition: Abuse of Dominance and Mergers
- Module 5. Selling to the State and State Aid
- Module 6. Advocacy and Legal Writing
- Lund University
- Lund University was founded in 1666 and has for a number of years been ranked among the world?s top 100 universities. The University has 47 700 students and 7 500 staff based in Lund, Sweden. Lund University unites tradition with a modern, dynamic, and highly international profile. With eight different faculties and numerous research centers and specialized institutes, Lund is the strongest research university in Sweden and one of Scandinavia's largest institutions for education and research. The university annually attracts a large number of international students and offers a wide range of courses and programmes taught in English.
- The Faculty of Law is one of Lund University?s four original faculties, dating back to 1666. It is a modern faculty with an international profile, welcoming both international and Swedish students. Education, research and interaction with the surrounding community are the main focus of the Faculty?s work. The connection between the three is particularly apparent in the programmes and courses offered by the university, including the university?s MOOC course in European Business Law. The students get the chance to engross themselves in traditional legal studies, while interacting with both researchers and professionally active lawyers with qualifications and experience from various areas of law.
- The faculty offers three international Masters: two 2-year Master?s programmes in International Human Rights Law and European Business Law, and a 1-year Master?s in European and International Tax Law. Students from around 40 countries take part in the programmes which offer a unique subject specialization within each field, with highly qualified researchers and professional legal practitioners engaged in the teaching.
- The Master?s programme in European Business Law provides an in-depth understanding of both the practical and the theoretical aspects of business law within the European Union. The programme provides both general and specific knowledge of the European Union legal framework, which is necessary for students intending to work as legal advisors or business decision-makers. The programme is delivered in English and is open to students with at least a three year degree in Law (Bachelor, LL.B, or equivalent) who want to specialise in European economic and business law.
- The MOOC course in European Business Law is a great course to start with for students intending to apply for the Master?s programme in European Business Law. Even though the MOOC course does not grant credits previous knowledge of the subject is considered upon admission to the master?s programme. For more information about the Master?s programme in European Business Law see https://www.law.lu.se/#!meb
European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals at Coursera Curriculum
Introduction to EU law
Welcome
The History of the EU- A Changing Europe
The Institutions of the EU
The Court of Justice of the EU
Treaties of the European Union
The Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Part I
The Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Part II
Course Instructions
Synopsis
The History of the EU- A Changing Europe
The Institutions of the EU
The Court of Justice of the EU
Treaties of the European Union
The Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union, part I and II
Introduction to EU Law
Sources and Method
Introduction to EU Law Sources
Treaties and Legislation
Case Law
Commission Documents
Introduction to EU Law Sources
Treaties and Legislation
Case Law
Commission Documents
Legal Resources
Fundamental Principles
EU Competences: The Principles of Conferral and Subsidiarity
The Effects of EU Law
The Principle of Fundamental Rights
The Principle of Proportionality
The Principle of Non-discrimination
The Principle of Legal Certainty
EU Competences: The Principles of Conferral and Subsidiarity
The Effects of the EU
The Principle of Fundamental Rights
The Principle of Proportionality
The Principle of Non-discrimination
The Principle of Legal Certainty
Fundamental Principles
Enforcement of EU Law and Judicial Review
Introduction
Enforcement of EU rights at national level
Challenging an EU act
Introduction
Enforcement of EU rights at national level
Challenging an EU act
Enforcement of EU Law and Judicial Review
The Economic Freedoms
Internal Market
Free Movement of Goods
Free Movement of Persons
Freedom of Establishment
Free Movement of Services
Free Movement of Capital
Internal Market
Free Movement of Goods
Free Movement of Persons
Freedom of Establishment
Free Movement of Services
Free Movement of Capital
The Economic Freedoms
The External Dimension
Principles and Institutional Setup
Fields of the External Dimension, Part I
Fields of the External Dimension, Part II
Fields of the External Dimension, Part III
The EEA Agreement
International Trade Agreements
Principles and Institutional Setup
Fields of the External Dimension, part I, II and III
The EEA Agreement
International Trade Agreements
The External Dimension
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