In the present era of globalization the laws and regulations governing international business are imparting the volumes of trade between the countries. The unification of existing laws between different jurisdictions of states is still in an evolving stage and hence the legal professionals and business managers have to get acquainted with customs and documentation practices while updating their knowledge of prevailing uniform codes.

The PG Diploma Program in International Business Law endeavours to equip both managers and legal professionals with the various legal complexities that have implications over business contracts. The program is uniquely designed to cater to the knowledge requirements of students and professional practitioners of business law.

Program Structure

The program covers all the important topics related to International Business Law in two groups. The structure of the program is given below:

Group/Part

Subjects

Group A

Part I

International Business and Legal Environment

Part II

International Trade Contracts & Trade Regulations

Group B

Part III

International Trade Finance and Trade Regulations

Part IV

International Business Disputes and Dispute Settlement Mechanism

Outline Curriculum

Given below is the outline curriculum of PG Diploma Program in International Business Law. This curriculum may be modified, revised, altered, deleted or added from time to time depending upon the latest emerging trends in the requisite areas of study.

Group A

Part I: International Business and Legal Environment

  • Evolution of International trade law

  • Avenues for international business-legal implications

  • International Trade Policies And International Trade Relations

  • International Trade And Environmental Policies

  • International Trade - Anti-Dumping Law:

  • Effect of Subsidies and Countervailing Duties in International Trade

  • Policy of Government Procurement in International Trade

  • The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)

  • Role of Regional Trade Blocks in International Trade

  • Globalization of Trade and Uniform Trade Laws

  • Role of World Trade Organization

  • Role of M.N.Cs in International Trade Development

  • Trade Policy Reviews by World Trade Organization

  • India’s EXIM Policy for the period 2002-2007.

  • Ethical Issues in Trade Policies and Free and Fair Trade.

Part II: International Trade Contracts & Trade Regulations

  • International Trade Contracts and Trade Regulations

  • International Sale of Goods and Services – Legal Issues

  • Sale of Goods – Breach of Conditions and Warranties

  • Contract of Sale of Goods – Obligations and Duties of Buyer and Seller

  • Rights of the Unpaid Seller against Sale of Goods

  • Insurance against the Goods in Transit

  • International Trade Service Contracts

  • Ethical Values in Trade Law – Consumer Protection Laws

  • International Agency Contracts

  • International Guarantee Agreements

  • International Hire Purchase Agreements

  • Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights

  • Foreign Direct Investment Contracts

  • International Trade Policy in Agriculture and E-business

  • Legal and Institutional Frame Work for Developing Countries.

Group B

Part III: International Trade Finance and Trade Regulations

  • Legal Aspects of International Trade Finance

  • Role of Reserve Bank of India, EXIM Bank and Commercial Banks in India for Promotion and Regulation of International Trade Finance

  • Legal Issues Relating to Business Organizations

  • Legal Procedures in Export Finance

  • Legal Aspects Relating to Bills of Exchange

  • Legal Provisions in Respect to Bill of Lading

  • Legal Aspects in Marine Insurance Policy

  • Letter of Credit-Procedures and Legal Implications (UCPDC)

  • Uniform Rules for Collection of Export Bills

  • Import Finance-Policies and Legal Formalities

  • Accounting Aspects of International Business-Legal Issues

  • Ethical Values in International Finance and Accounting Systems

  • Corporate Frauds and the Regulatory Methods

  • Monopoly and Anti-Trade Practices-Regulatory Laws

  • International Business Development - Role of Domestic and Global Institutions.

Part IV: International Business Disputes and Dispute Settlement Mechanism

  • International Trade Disputes - Nature and Mechanism

  • Essential Elements of an Arbitration Agreement

  • Special Features in Indian Arbitration Act-1996

  • Dispute Resolution Procedures in GATT

  • WTO - Dispute Resolution Mechanism

  • Emerging Trends in International Fora on Dispute Resolution Devices

  • Enforcement of Arbitral Awards and Regional Arbitration Institutions

  • UN-Commission on International Trade Law-Model

  • Rules of Arbitration

  • Introduction to Comparative Law-Comparative Approach to Case Laws

  • Enforcement of Foreign Judgements

  • International Trade - Insolvency Acts

  • Bankruptcy of Trade Partners in International Trade

  • Anti-trust Activities in International Trade and Regulatory Acts

  • Importance of Ethical Issues in International Trade Disputes

  • Scope for Future International Business Law.

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