Global Competition Law and International Business

Code

LAWW4159

School

Law

Level

4

Credits

15

Semesters

Spring UK

Summary

The module examines the global competition law development from the perspective of international business. In summary it uses the US, EU and Chinese competition regimes and high profile international business cases as targets for analysis.  

It first critically examines the origins of global competition rules against international business, by focusing on EU, US and Chinese competition regimes on the one hand and international organisations on the other hand. It then examines in-depth the challenges faced by international business in the areas of international price cartel regulation, multiple regulations on abuse of market dominance and cross-border mergers. It further critically examine the public and private enforcements of competition rules against international business in the global context.  

By critically examining the challenges faced by international business in both the substance and enforcement of global competition regulation, the module aims to engage and motivate students to undertake original thinking and explore innovative solutions to tackle the challenges.  

Target Students

Available to PGT students within the School of Law and exchange students hosted by the School of Law.

Classes

This module is taught in seminar format.

Assessment

• 100% Coursework: 15 pages

Assessed by end of spring semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
Students will have developed:
• An in-depth understanding of the main theories, concepts and debates centring on global competition law and international business;
• An in-depth understanding on the strength, limits and features of the EU, US and Chinese competition laws against international business;  
• An advanced understanding on the challenges faced by the international business arising from the substance and enforcement of global competition rules. 

Intellectual skills
Students will have developed the capacity:
• For critical thinking on the current global competition regulatory framework and its pitfalls;
• For assessing and resolving global and cross-jurisdictional legal problems on competition regulation; 
• For further developing synthetic and analytical skills and research abilities.  

Professional practical skills
Students will have developed:
• The capacity to develop logical and convincing argument in writing;  
• The capacity to discuss and present arguments in front of others; 
• The ability to evaluate, identify and develop the best business and/or legal strategy for clients in terms of competition regulation.

Transferable skills 
• Students will develop their communication skills;
• Students will enhance their teamwork skills;
• Students will enhance their time management and delivery skills. 

Conveners

• Dr Qianlan Wu