BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| ENERGY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| IB3310 | International Business Law | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Basic information
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. AYŞE ŞAHİN |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Görevlisi ÖMER KESİKLİ Assoc. Prof. AYŞE ŞAHİN |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | One of the objectives of the course is to help the students achieve a perception of legal concepts related to international business. The primary objective is to lay out a framework for the students in a way that they can make use of them. The student should also gain an appreciation of the special risks of conducting business internationally and the legal pitfalls associated with those risks. Ultimately, the goal of the course is to investigate ways of minimizing the legal risks in international business transactions. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course; - Distinction between the Public and Private International Law, - The Foundations of International Private Law and cross-border legal challenges - Foreign Investments and Risk Management - International commercial arbitration - International Economic Organizations, Multinational Corporations, Startups, - Groups of Companies, and Joint-Ventures as the subjects of the International Trade -International License Agreements and Intellectual Property Law - Agencies and Distributors in the International Trade -Rules governing International Sales Contracts as regulated under CISG. -Major contract types covered by INCOTERMS and responsibilities of the parties for every type - Introduction to Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantees - Basics of Project Finance |
Course Content
| This course aims to provide students with a solid understanding of legal concepts related to international trade and their practical application. It focuses on identifying legal risks and regulations in international business and exploring strategies to minimize potential violations. The teaching methods of this course include reading, lectures, case studies, dicsussion, individual study and problem-solving. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | -Discussion on Syllabus, class rules and requirements. -Introductory remarks -Public International Law | Bülent SÖZER, Legal Environment of Business (Beta Publishing), pp.249-261. |
| 2) | The Foundations of International Private Law | Bülent SÖZER, Legal Environment of Business (Beta Publishing),pp.249-280 |
| 3) | International Arbitration | Gary Born, International Arbitration: Law and Practice © 2012 Kluwer Law International BV, (Chapter 1 and Chapter 2) |
| 4) | Foreign Investments, Legal Frameworks and Risk Management | Foreign Direct Investments Law 4875 https://www.invest.gov.tr/en/library/publications/lists/investpublications/fdi-law-in-turkiye.pdf |
| 5) | Drafting International Sales Contracts: A Legal Perspective, Incoterms, CISG | Bülent SÖZER, Legal Environment of Business (Beta Publishing), pp. 375-408 |
| 6) | Subjects of the International Business Law I: - International Economic Organizations --Comparative Corporate Law | Bülent SÖZER, Legal Environment of Business (Beta Publishing), pp. 166-192; 153-161, 281-309. |
| 7) | Legal questions related to Multinational companies, startups, groups of companies, subsidiaries | Bülent SÖZER, Legal Environment of Busines, pp. 281-309. |
| 8) | Midterm | |
| 9) | - Licence Agreements and --Intellectual Property Law in International Trade and non-disclosure agreements | Chow&Schoenbaum, International Business Transactions, pp.589-600, 622-624, 629-630, 639-640 |
| 10) | - Agency and Distributorships In the International Trade, --Non-compete Agreements, Free Competition, Dumping, Unfair Trade and Competition Law | Chow&Schoenbaum, International Business Transactions, pp. 317-377. |
| 11) | - Dijital Trade and --Alternative Payment Models, Crypto Assets | Mira Burri&Anupam Chander, “What Are Digital Trade and Digital Trade Law?,pp.99-103. file:///C:/Users/ASUS/Desktop/Downloads/what-are-digital-trade-and-digital-trade-law.pdf |
| 12) | - Understanding Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantees in International Trade | Bülent SÖZER, Legal Environment of Business (Beta Publishing), pp. 440-465. |
| 13) | -Introduction to Project Finance:Structure and Key Concepts | Materials to be uploaded to “Itslearning” |
| 14) | Review for final exam or case study |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | - Bülent SÖZER, Legal Environment of Business (Beta Publishing). -Tuğrul Ansay& Eric. C. Schneider, Introduction to Turkish Business Law, (2nd Edition) |
| References: | 1- Dr. iur. Bülent SÖZER named Legal Environment of Business (Beta Publishing) This book is not available on the market except used ones The author kindly allowed the production of the copies of the respective parts of the books. The relevant chapters will be available in the copy center for you to have your copy. Since the book is published almost 20 years ago it is not up to date. In this regard, you are kindly advised to take notes and make amendments to the chapters as required. 2-Daniel Chow& Thomas Schoenbaum, International Business Transactions, Problems, Cases, and Materials, (5th Edition), 2022 3-Tuğrul Ansay& Eric. C. Schneider, Introduction to Turkish Business Law, (2nd Edition) 4-Gary Born, International Arbitration: Law and Practice © 2012 Kluwer Law International Supplementary Schaffer-Agusti-Earle, International Business Law and Its Environment, 7th Edition Ray August, Don Mayer and Michael Bixby, International Business Law_Text, Cases and Readings, Sixth Edition Roy Goode, Herbert Kronke and Ewan Mckendrick, Transnational Commercial Law, Second Edition https://proxy.bau.edu.tr:2186/lib/bahcesehir-ebooks/detail.action?docID=4083329 Transnational Commercial Law : International Instruments and Commentary yazan Roy Goode, Herbert Kronke, Ewan McKendrick, and Jeffrey Wool https://proxy.bau.edu.tr:2186/lib/bahcesehir-ebooks/detail.action?docID=5891956 |
Evaluation System
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Midterms | 1 | % 50 |
| Final | 1 | % 50 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
ECTS / Workload Table
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 9 | 9 | 81 |
| Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Workload | 125 | ||
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Energy Systems Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems. | |
| 2) | Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex Energy Systems Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose. | |
| 3) | Ability to design complex Energy systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |
| 4) | Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Energy Systems Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. | |
| 5) | Ability to design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Energy Systems Engineering. | |
| 6) | Ability to cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Energy Systems-related problems | |
| 7) | Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |
| 8) | Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself. | 3 |
| 9) | Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Energy Systems Engineering applications. | |
| 10) | Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |
| 11) | Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Energys Systems Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Energys Systems engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Energys Systems engineering solutions. |