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Competition Law in a Globalised World (LAWS90069)

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Overview

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This is a wide-ranging subject that will consider the modern origins of economic competition theory, its interrelation with international trade, the historical development of national competition law regimes, and how competition law and policy have been affected by geopolitical shifts over time. Students will learn about the ways in which competition authorities cooperate with each other and the roles played by regional and international organisations and networks. They will also investigate how small and developing countries have reacted to the pressures of globalisation with regard to competition issues and the challenges they face. The digital economy and its significant effects in the global marketplace and competition will also be examined. Finally, the subject will look at how globalisation and the increasingly transnational nature of commerce has affected the practice of competition law.

Highlights of the subject include:

  • Exploration and critique of the ways in which governments and competition authorities are seeking to meet the challenges posed by anti-competitive conduct that has multi-jurisdictional effects
  • Critical examination of how tensions between considerations of national sovereignty and international comity arise in the competition law context
  • 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
  • Special focus on the challenges faced by competition authorities in technology sectors and the digital economy more broadly
  • Consideration of the strategic opportunities and challenges for multinational business organisations in managing competition law risks
  • 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: 10 November 2023

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Admission into a relevant Melbourne Law Masters program

AND

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
LAWS90065 Foundations: Competition Law & Economics
July (Online)
January (Online)
 12.5

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.

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: 10 November 2023

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Participation in and contributions to discussion board and webinars, ongoing throughout term

From Week 1 to Week 820%

Research essay outline

  • 1500 words
Week 520%

Full research essay

  • 6000 words
Week 960%

Last updated: 10 November 2023

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Additional delivery details

This subject is delivered completely online and there are no printed subject materials.

Last updated: 10 November 2023

Further information

Last updated: 10 November 2023