Energy Resources in Emerging Markets (LAWS90020)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
May
Teaching staff
Paul Stephan (Subject Coordinator)
Richard Dean
Overview
| Availability(Quotas apply) | May |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject explores the legal and regulatory structures affecting foreign investors seeking to participate in the development of energy resources in so-called ‘emerging markets’, and in particular in the restructuring of formerly socialist economies. Russia will be used as an example of an emerging market presenting particular characteristics and problems that provide important insights into emerging markets elsewhere in the world.
The subject coordinator has conducted research on ‘emerging markets’ over many years, and has extensive practical experience as an adviser in these matters. His work is widely published in numerous books and journal articles.
Indicative list of principal topics:
- Corruption and money laundering
- Liability for human rights abuses
- Forms of foreign investment and commercial transactions
- Local accreditation
- Taxation
- The privatisation process
- Intellectual property protection
- Import-export regulations
- Currency controls
- Project and conventional financing
- Banking
- Development and regulation of capital markets
- Securities and commodities exchanges
- Financing
- Environmental protection.
There will be daily simulated negotiation exercises.
Intended learning outcomes
A student who has successfully completed this subject will:
- Have an advanced and integrated understanding of the legal and regulatory structures affecting foreign investment in the development of energy resources in ‘emerging economies’ generally, and Russia in particular
- Be able to critically examine, analyse, interpret and assess the effectiveness of these legal and regulatory structures
- Be an engaged participant in debate regarding emerging and contemporary issues relating to these legal and regulatory structures
- Have a sophisticated appreciation of the factors and processes driving the evolution of these legal and regulatory structures
- Have an advanced understanding of the risks involved in investment in the development of energy resources in ‘emerging economies’ and the effectiveness of various legal and regulatory structures in managing these risks
- Have the cognitive and technical skills to generate critical and creative ideas relating to management of these risks
- Have the cognitive and technical skills to independently examine, research and analyse existing and emerging legal issues relating to foreign investment in energy resources in ‘emerging markets’
- Have the communication skills to clearly articulate and convey complex information regarding foreign investment in energy resource in ‘emerging markets’
- Be able demonstrate autonomy, expert judgment and responsibility as a practitioner and learner in relation to these matters.
Last updated: 28 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must meet one of the following prerequisite options:
Option 1
Admission into a relevant Melbourne Law Masters program
Option 2
Admission into the MC-JURISD Juris Doctor
AND
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAWS50035 | Corporations Law | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
Recommended background knowledge
Applicants without legal qualifications should note that subjects are offered in the discipline of law at an advanced graduate level. While every effort will be made to meet the needs of students trained in other fields, concessions will not be made in the general level of instruction or assessment. Most subjects assume the knowledge usually acquired in a degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent). Applicants should note that admission to some subjects in the Melbourne Law Masters will be dependent upon the individual applicant’s educational background and professional experience.
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: 28 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Class participation | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Take-home examination
| 20 - 23 June 2025 | 90% |
| Hurdle requirement: A minimum of 75% attendance | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 28 March 2025
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- May
Principal coordinator Paul Stephan Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 34 Total time commitment 150 hours Pre teaching start date 9 April 2025 Pre teaching requirements Please refer to the Reading Guide on the LMS subject page for confirmation of which resources need to be read and what other preparation is required before the teaching period commences. Teaching period 7 May 2025 to 13 May 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 April 2025 Census date 9 May 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 June 2025 Assessment period ends 25 July 2025 May contact information
Teaching staff
Paul Stephan (Subject Coordinator)
Richard DeanFor current student enquiries, contact the Law School Academic Support Office
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Last updated: 28 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Commercial Law Course Master of Energy and Resources Law Course Graduate Diploma in Energy and Resources Law Course Master of Laws Course Graduate Diploma in Laws Course Juris Doctor - Links to additional information
- 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
If subject coordinator approval is required, or for further information about Community Access Program study, please contact us
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 28 March 2025