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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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Term 1
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Overview
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This subject will examine in depth the implications of the transnational features and effects of mergers, unilateral conduct, cartels and other business activities for the design and enforcement of competition law and policy . Students will examine rules governing extraterritorial jurisdiction, discovery, recognition and enforcement of judgments, and extradition in the international competition law context. They will learn about the ways in which competition authorities cooperate with each other and the roles played by regional and international organisations and networks. The subject also canvasses the relationship between competition and trade policies, and the particular challenges facing small and developing economies in a globalised world.
Highlights of the subject include:
- Critical examination of how tensions between considerations of national sovereignty and international comity arise in the competition law context
- Exploration and critique of the ways in which governments and competition authorities are seeking to meet the enforcement challenges posed by anti-competitive conduct that has multi-jurisdictional effects
- Consideration of the strategic opportunities and challenges for multinational business organisations in managing competition law risks
- Special focus on the increasing significance of competition policy, law and enforcement in international trade and regulation and the implications for small and developing economies
- Insights and perspectives from leading stakeholders such as competition authority officials 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
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will have developed:
- An advanced knowledge of the legal rules and enforcement approaches and challenges that apply in relation to transnational or cross-border business activity with anti-competitive effects
- Sophisticated cognitive and technical skills that equip them to critically analyse and assess the economic policies, legal rules and enforcement approaches that are relevant in a globalised world
- A capacity to use the knowledge and skills 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
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 webinars, ongoing throughout term: weeks 1 - 8 (20%)
- Research essay:
- Research essay outline due week 5 (maximum 2,000 words) (20%)
- Full research essay due week 9 (maximum 7,000 words) (60%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Term 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Mark Williams Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 80 hours Total time commitment 150 hours Pre teaching start date 28 January 2019 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students should familiarise themselves with the online platform and may like to take the opportunity to read through preliminary information about the subject and the services and support that is available to them. Students are encouraged to use this time to also introduce themselves to peers and teaching staff and to learn about those they will be studying with throughout the term. Teaching period 4 February 2019 to 31 March 2019 Last self-enrol date 29 January 2019 Census date 22 February 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 15 March 2019 Assessment period ends 7 April 2019 Term 1 contact information
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing EducationPhone: + 61 3 8344 0149Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT. - Term 3 - Online
Principal coordinator Wendy Ng Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 80 hours Total time commitment 150 hours Pre teaching start date 15 July 2019 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students should familiarise themselves with the online platform and may like to take the opportunity to read through preliminary information about the subject and the services and support that is available to them. Students are encouraged to use this time to also introduce themselves to peers and teaching staff and to learn about those they will be studying with throughout the term. Teaching period 22 July 2019 to 15 September 2019 Last self-enrol date 16 July 2019 Census date 9 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 30 August 2019 Assessment period ends 22 September 2019 Term 3 contact information
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing EducationPhone: + 61 3 8344 0149Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT.
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
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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