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MN20082: European business environment: European integration & legal structure

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2012/3
Follow this link for further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: School of Management
Follow this link for further information on credits Credits: 6
Follow this link for further information on unit levels Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Follow this link for further information on period slots Period: Semester 1
Follow this link for further information on unit assessment Assessment: EX 100%
Follow this link for further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Follow this link for further information on unit rules Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take MN10079
Follow this link for further information on unit content Description: Aims:
To understand the structure, objectives and policy of the European Union and regional economic integration in Europe, and the EU's legal implications for business.

Learning Outcomes:
Students taking this course unit will achieve a broad basic understanding of the structure, development, remit and main economic policies of the European Union, as well as a practical understanding of the main legal issues that the EU presents for companies.

Skills:
Research and analytical skills (facilitated and assessed); ability to construct an argument (facilitated, taught and assessed); critical thought (facilitated and assessed); introductory professional legal awareness relevant to management (facilitated, taught and assessed; ability to interface with complex web resources (facilitated); understanding of regional economic integration theory (taught and assessed).

Content:
The content of this unit will cover: European integration theory, history and development; the EU treaty base; EU institutions and decision-making; trade, competition and agricultural policies; the single European market and the single currency; EU regional policy and the structural funds; enlargement of the Union. Legal topics covered will include: EU legal structure; business contracts; free movement of goods and persons; impact of EU legislation on contracts.
Follow this link for further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

MN20082 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
  • UXXX-AYB05 : BSc (hons) International Management and Modern Languages (French) (Full-time with Year Abroad) - Year 2
  • UXXX-AYB04 : BSc (hons) International Management and Modern Languages (German) (Full-time with Year Abroad) - Year 2
  • UXXX-AYB06 : BSc (hons) International Management and Modern Languages (Spanish) (Full-time with Year Abroad) - Year 2

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2012/13 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2013/14 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2012/13.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.