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Asian Competition Policy and Law (LAWS90067)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2017
Overview
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This subject will provide valuable in-depth insights into the political economy surrounding competition policy, law and enforcement in the Asia-Pacific region. Drawing on experience in key Asian jurisdictions such as China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia and South Korea, students will learn about the major features of the law and institutions in this region, the extent to which the regimes in the region conform to prevailing global competition norms, and the challenges facing practitioners and enforcement agencies in the Asia-Pacific.
Highlights of the subject include:
- Critical examination of the approaches taken to the design and application of competition laws in the Asia-Pacific region, and comparative analysis of approaches taken in western jurisdictions such as the United States and European Union;
- Exploration of the political economy of competition law, using experiences in the Asia-Pacific region as a case study; and
- Insights and perspectives from leading stakeholders such as competition authority officials and practitioners to assist students in developing a sophisticated appreciation of the issues facing the development and practice of competition law in the Asia Pacific region.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will have developed:
- An advanced knowledge of the economic policies, legal rules and enforcement approaches that apply to competition law in the Asia-Pacific region;
- Sophisticated cognitive and technical skills that equip them to critically analyse and assess competition law in the Asia-Pacific region; and
- A capacity to use the knowledge and skills students have gained in the subject in a way that demonstrates effective autonomy, judgment, adaptability and responsibility as an expert learner and practitioner in the field of international competition law.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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LAWS90065 | Foundations: Competition Law & Economics |
Term 1 (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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LAWS70416 | Asian Competition Policy and Law | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
Recommended background knowledge
Applicants without legal qualifications should note that subjects are offered in the discipline of law at an advanced graduate level.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Participation in and contributions to discussion board and tutorials, Throughout term: weeks 1-8 (20%)
- Mid-term assessment task (practical exercise) (max 4000 words), Week 5 (30%)
- Final assessment task (reflective essay) (max 6000 words), Week 9 (50%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
150 hours Students are expected to log into the LMS and familiarise themselves with the subject, layout, navigation, activities, readings and assessment the week before formal teaching begins. Students will not be expected to complete any set tasks or readings but will be encouraged to make a start on readings for the module if they so choose.
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered completely online and there are no printed subject materials.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022