Industrial Engineering
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

UTIC411

Course Name:

International Business Law

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Öğr.Gör. EZGİ YURDAKUL

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	This course provides and emphasises the importance of a comprehensive coverage of International Trade Law, including Public International Law, Private International Law and International Dispute Resolution.
Course Content:	This course focuses on International Organisations (WTO, UNCITRAL), International Contracts, with emphasis on recent developments and the increasing complexity of the laws of global trade. Additionally, the course includes International Dispute Settlement, Arbitration and Mediation.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Enhancing competencies for comparative legal analysis
2) Enhancing the knowledge on Negotiation and Drafting of International Commercial Contracts
3) Enhancing the knowledge on International Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Enhancing the knowledge on Interpretation and Management of International Commercial Contracts
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Advancing legal knowledge in the field of international trade law and transnational contract law and related provisions of public law and private international law
2) Providing fundamental tools and competencies needed to deal with the complex reality of international commercial transactions from an international perspective
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	- Introduction to International Trade Law and Transnational Commercial Law - UNCITRAL and The Harmonisation of International Trade Law
2)	- WTO: Role and Functions & WTO Agreements
3)	- Investment:  Sources of Investment Law  The scope of the investment agreements
4)	- Competition - World trade and investment, and intellectual property rights
5)	- International Trade and Economics - Economics for international trade law and transnational business activities - Principles of International Taxation
6)	- Comparative Contract Law - Diversity and Harmonisation in Contract Law  General Principles Governing the Law of International Contracts  The role of UNCITRAL (CISG)  The role of UNIDROIT (UPICC)
7)	- Legal English for International Contracts - Contract Drafting
8)	MID-TERM EXAM
9)	- Export Transactions - Links between the Sale, Carriage of goods (INCOTERMS) and Banking Contracts
10)	- International Contracts on Sale of Goods: CISG Agreement
11)	- International Distribution Contracts: Contract and Drafting Clauses - International Franchising Agreement - International Agency Agreements
12)	- Communication and Negotiation Skills - Commercial Negotiation & Minimizing Conflicts - Cross-Border Commercial Negotiation
13)	- International Dispute Resolution - ICC Arbitration - International Commercial and Investment Arbitration - Alternative Dispute Resolution: Arbitration and Mediation
14)	- Commercial Mediation - Arbitral Systems other than ICC and ICSID - Annulment and enforcement & Provisional measures - Enforcement of arbitral awards & NY Convention
15)	FINAL EXAM
16)	FINAL EXAM

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Tayfun Ercan, Uluslararası Ticaret Hukuku, İstanbul: Ekin Basım, 2019
References:	Tayfun Ercan, Uluslararası Ticaret Hukuku, İstanbul: Ekin Basım, 2019

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	3	2	4	6	5
Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3)	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4)	Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6)	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8)	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9)	Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10)	Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Lesson
Role Playing
Q&A / Discussion
Case Study

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	15	52
Midterms	15	45
Final	15	75
Total Workload		172