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Competition Law in a Globalised World (LAWS90069)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Term 4
Professor Mark Williams (Coordinator), Director, Asian Competition Forum
Overview
Availability | Term 4 - Online |
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This subject will consider the development of modern thought about trade and competition that originated in the 18 th century. The development of ‘free trade’ and competition as the organising mechanisms of both domestic and international commerce will be traced through the 19 th and 20 th centuries to the present day. The evolution and spread of modern competition policy and law in key jurisdictions and regions will be examined, analysed and contextualised through global shifts in the political economy environment. The relatively recent spread of competition law to developing and small economies will be explained and the impact of new technologies on competition law will be discussed. Finally, the effects of globalisation of competition law and how it affects international legal practice in this field will be considered.
Highlights of the subject include:
- Critical examination of the historical development of competition policy and law globally including the major institutions that promote globalisation
- Exploration of the interaction between trade, competition and globalization, including consideration of the opposition to globalisation
- Consideration of the shifts in economic and political theory that have moulded the parameters of competition law and its analytical tools
- Appreciation that achieving globalised standards in competition law norms and their application are complex and disputed
- Special focus on the increasing significance of competition policy, law and enforcement in small and developing economies
- Examination of the crucial role of technology in contemporary globalised business models and the special competition issues that arise therefrom and
- Insights and perspectives from leading stakeholders such as competition authority officials, academics and practitioners to assist students in grappling with the challenges posed by the design and application of competition policies and rules in cross-border settings and their application in commercial situations.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will have developed:
- An advanced knowledge of the political economy of the inception, development, growth and interaction of global trade and competition policy
- Sophisticated cognitive and analytical skills that equip you to critically analyse and assess competition policy and law in a global context
- A capacity to use the knowledge and skills that you 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 global competition policy and law.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
LAWS90065 Foundations: Competition Law and Economics may not be required for students enrolled in the on campus Melbourne Law Masters program who have substantial competition law-related economics in their background, either by way of prior studies and/or relevant work experience.
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
None
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, ongoing throughout term: Weeks 1-8 (20%)
- Research essay (max 9000 words):
- proposal due Week 5, 2000 words (20%)
- full essay due Week 9, 7000 words (60%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Term 4 - Online
Principal coordinator Mark Williams Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 80 hours Total time commitment 150 hours Pre teaching start date 2 October 2017 Teaching period 9 October 2017 to 3 December 2017 Last self-enrol date 3 October 2017 Census date 27 October 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 17 November 2017 Assessment period ends 8 December 2017 Term 4 contact information
Professor Mark Williams (Coordinator), Director, Asian Competition Forum
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