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![]() | 2012/3 |
![]() | School of Management |
![]() | 6 |
![]() | Intermediate (FHEQ level 5) |
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Semester 1 |
![]() | EX 100% |
![]() | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
![]() | Before taking this unit you must take MN10079 |
![]() | Aims: To understand the structure, objectives and policy of the European Union and regional economic integration in Europe, and the EU's legal implications for business. Learning Outcomes: Students taking this course unit will achieve a broad basic understanding of the structure, development, remit and main economic policies of the European Union, as well as a practical understanding of the main legal issues that the EU presents for companies. Skills: Research and analytical skills (facilitated and assessed); ability to construct an argument (facilitated, taught and assessed); critical thought (facilitated and assessed); introductory professional legal awareness relevant to management (facilitated, taught and assessed; ability to interface with complex web resources (facilitated); understanding of regional economic integration theory (taught and assessed). Content: The content of this unit will cover: European integration theory, history and development; the EU treaty base; EU institutions and decision-making; trade, competition and agricultural policies; the single European market and the single currency; EU regional policy and the structural funds; enlargement of the Union. Legal topics covered will include: EU legal structure; business contracts; free movement of goods and persons; impact of EU legislation on contracts. |
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MN20082 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
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