e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age

Lund University

business-essentials   |   Intermediate   |   9 Hours

The European Union is one of the world’s largest and most important economies. This six week course is the first in a series of three that will provide students with an insight into European Business Law. The series ranges from considering the basic structures and principles of the European Union to focusing on various specialized areas of law. Each course will give the students an understanding of the laws and policies that regulate the internal market of European Union, as well as relevant case law and useful inputs from leading practitioners in the field.

At the end of this course series, you will have a basic understanding of how to:

•\tNavigate EU legal sources

•\tUnderstand relevant laws and regulations governing the internal European Union market

•\tApply the fundamental principles of EU law within the EU legal framework

•\tUtilize the rules of freedom of movement and their impacts on trade in the EU

•\tRelate EU law with national laws

•\tUnderstand how individuals and companies are able to enforce their EU rights on national level

•\tUnderstand how an individual can challenge an inadequate EU legislation

•\tUnderstand EU policies and their influence on foreign trade and investment


About the Series

In the first course, Understanding the Fundamentals, we will examine the core structures and principles of the European Union as well as the main sources of law. In the second course, Doing business in Europe, we will focus on the main laws that regulate various aspects of establishing and running a business within the European Union. In the final course, Competing in Europe, we will go into more depth about how to compete on the internal market and protect your brand, product or invention.

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Syllabus and Format

Each course consists of a number of modules where one module represents about one week of work. A module includes a number of lectures and readings, and finishes with a voluntary assessment – a quiz, a small peer graded assignment or a case law review. The assessments are intended to encourage learning and ensure that you understand the material of the course. Participating in forum discussions is voluntary.

Course I - Understanding the Fundamentals

Module 1.\tIntroduction to EU law
Module 2.\tLegal Method and Sources
Module 3.\tConstitutional Freedoms and Fundamental principles
Module 4.\tEnforcement of EU Law and Judicial Review
Module 5.\tFreedom of Movement
Module 6.\tThe External Dimension

Course II - Doing Business in Europe

Module 1. \tMaking Business Transactions
Module 2. \tEstablishing a Company
Module 3. \tEmploying and Working in Europe
Module 4. \tPaying Taxes and Complying with Environmental Standards
Module 5. \tResolving Cross-border Disputes
Module 6. \tCase Clinic

Course III - Competing in Europe

Module 1. \tTrademarks as Essential Assets
Module 2. \tDefending Patents
Module 3. \tCompetition: Illegal Agreements
Module 4. \tCompetition: Abuse of Dominance and Mergers
Module 5. \tSelling to the State and State Aid
Module 6. \tAdvocacy and Legal Writing


Lund University

Lund University was founded in 1666 and has for a number of years been ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has 47 700 students and 7 500 staff based in Lund, Sweden. Lund University unites tradition with a modern, dynamic, and highly international profile. With eight different faculties and numerous research centers and specialized institutes, Lund is the strongest research university in Sweden and one of Scandinavia's largest institutions for education and research. The university annually attracts a large number of international students and offers a wide range of courses and programmes taught in English.

The Faculty of Law is one of Lund University’s four original faculties, dating back to 1666. It is a modern faculty with an international profile, welcoming both international and Swedish students. Education, research and interaction with the surrounding community are the main focus of the Faculty’s work. The connection between the three is particularly apparent in the programmes and courses offered by the university, including the university’s MOOC course in European Business Law. The students get the chance to engross themselves in traditional legal studies, while interacting with both researchers and professionally active lawyers with qualifications and experience from various areas of law.
The faculty offers three international Masters: two 2-year Master’s programmes in International Human Rights Law and European Business Law, and a 1-year Master’s in European and International Tax Law. Students from around 40 countries take part in the programmes which offer a unique subject specialization within each field, with highly qualified researchers and professional legal practitioners engaged in the teaching.

The Master’s programme in European Business Law provides an in-depth understanding of both the practical and the theoretical aspects of business law within the European Union. The programme provides both general and specific knowledge of the European Union legal framework, which is necessary for students intending to work as legal advisors or business decision-makers. The programme is delivered in English and is open to students with at least a three year degree in Law (Bachelor, LL.B, or equivalent) who want to specialise in European economic and business law.

The MOOC course in European Business Law is a great course to start with for students intending to apply for the Master’s programme in European Business Law. Even though the MOOC course does not grant credits previous knowledge of the subject is considered upon admission to the master’s programme. For more information about the Master’s programme in European Business Law see https://www.law.lu.se/#!meb