Online Course Modules

The Legal History of International Business module is set up to help one gain a better understanding of the definition of law and the bases of jurisdiction, sources of international law and how international law can conflict with domestic law, sovereign immunity and acts of state, and national treatment and most favored nation status. This module will be able to help those looking to launch their products and services internationally by laying out some of the political and legal aspects of doing business in multinational markets.

The Legal Framework of International Business module can help one better understand the laws of governance of the sea and air, and how such rules and regulations can impact international business as well as advertising laws throughout much of the world. This module will be able to help those looking to launch their products and services internationally by laying out some of the political and legal aspects of doing business in multinational markets. A case study on the U.S. Passenger Services Act is also available.

The Legal Systems of the World module contains sections on the legal systems of the United States, Japan, and the European Union. After completing this module, one should have a general understanding of the following topics: the constitutional framework of the United States and where foreign affairs power resides in the different branches of government; understanding the deference U.S. Courts give the executive branch on foreign affairs issues; outlining the jurisdiction of the court of international trade; the structure of the Japanese government and the hierarchy of laws in Japan; and Romano-Germanic law and the European Union's legal system.

The Tariffs, Quotas, and Non-tariff Barriers module outlines the following components: the basics behind tariffs and quotas, including under what circumstances the WTO/GATT prohibits tariffs and quotas; the various types of non-tariff barriers that countries use to restrict imports; how the GATT has impacted the creation of non-tariff barriers; different types of subsidies; countervailing duties; the purpose and importance of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule; the basics of U.S. customs law; and the methods used by customs to determine an imported good's value when assessing tariffs. Also included is a case study on the recent disagreement between the U.S. and the EU over bananas.