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About the Course

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: • Navigate EU legal sources • Understand relevant laws and regulations governing the internal European Union market • Apply the fundamental principles of EU law within the EU legal framework • Utilize the rules of freedom of movement and their impacts on trade in the EU • Relate EU law with national laws • Understand how individuals and companies are able to enforce their EU rights on national level • Understand how an individual can challenge an inadequate EU legislation • Understand 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. To keep up to speed on the course series, visit our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/eblmooc/ 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. Introduction to EU law Module 2. Legal Method and Sources Module 3. Constitutional Freedoms and Fundamental principles Module 4. Enforcement of EU Law and Judicial Review Module 5. Freedom of Movement Module 6. The External Dimension Course II - Doing Business in Europe Module 1. Making Business Transactions Module 2. Establishing a Company Module 3. Employing and Working in Europe Module 4. Paying Taxes and Complying with Environmental Standards Module 5. Resolving Cross-border Disputes Module 6. Case Clinic Course III - Competing in Europe Module 1. Trademarks as Essential Assets Module 2. Defending Patents Module 3. Competition: Illegal Agreements Module 4. Competition: Abuse of Dominance and Mergers Module 5. Selling to the State and State Aid Module 6. Advocacy 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...

Top reviews

BJ

Aug 14, 2024

The course is user friendly and seamlessly conveys critical foundational aspects of European Business Law. The videos are comprehensible enough as aided by the reading materials provided.

GK

Jun 18, 2019

Great course. I have learnt many aspects of the European Union Law. Very useful and interestingly made. Also liked planning and structure of the course. Nice lecturers. Thank you!

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By Gustavo S

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Jan 12, 2021

Excellent course! Amazing teachers in a complex theme...

I already want to prepare my bags and do the classroom course !

By NAYAN D A

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May 25, 2020

A very thorough and interesting course with great lecturers, This course is a must!

By Rishu K

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Oct 20, 2021

The course was very to the point with overall explanation of EU law.

Thank you!

By Evgen V

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Feb 8, 2016

Helpful course covering the legal basis and institutional structure of the EU.

By cesar s

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Feb 12, 2018

A good introduction to the European Union and its effects on Member States.

By Akash A R

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Sep 14, 2020

It was a great experience to know the EU laws, Treaties and much more...

By Jeremy V

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Jul 4, 2019

Great course, really clear. Some little technical defaults on the videos

By Yannick B

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Mar 10, 2017

Nice course covering basic doctrine of EU law. I recommend it.

By Carlos D A J

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Apr 25, 2020

Muy bueno! Aprendi mucho y fue muy autodidactico

By Sandhya R P

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Nov 18, 2016

Clears out the fundamentals of EBL.

By João S

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Feb 14, 2023

Well structured and taught.

By Emily F G

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Jul 21, 2023

Broad but shallow.

By Heide S

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Dec 1, 2016

very good overview

By RAFEEQUE. E

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Sep 8, 2020

Good course

By FABRÍCIO W

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Feb 1, 2018

Excelent

By Swati G

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May 20, 2023

goigood

By Gerson B

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Mar 22, 2017

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By Ricardo O

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Jan 25, 2016

Overall good course. Clean and elegant style of presentation. Some videos had some echo problems with the sound. Also there were some english typos in some slides and in video quizzes that should be corrected. I would like to seen the slides for the presentations. Also if this is going to be a series of courses wouldn't it make sense to bundle it in a specialization?

Nonetheless, congratulations and thank you for presenting this course in Coursera.

By Deleted A

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Jan 19, 2017

Definitely recommended for people who have no clue about European law whatsoever. Its informative but partly the course fails to set the right priorities. For example: IMHO it makes little sense to ask for numbers of paragraphs in the quizzes - its not only a waste of time to learn them by heart but also it hinders the participants to show their understanding of the material.

By Michael C

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May 1, 2017

Several of the lecturers are unusually monotonous and do not express excitement about the subject matter.

By Caelyn M

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Jan 17, 2022

Topic was rather dry; but the lectures were well produced and the supporting materials were also good.

By Kori W

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Nov 27, 2017

Good overview of the EU, but it names wayyy too many agencies that are impossible to remember!

By Delfina Q

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May 13, 2024

Aburrido, muchos detalles innecesarios

By Miikka P

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Oct 18, 2020

Appriciate the effort of the teaching staff but I didn't gain much practical information. Would have hoped more case studies and practical advice. The reading material could have been made more interesting. by using relevant news articles/videos etc.

By Annesha K G

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Jun 21, 2016

Course lectures are good, but many quiz questions are out of syllabus. Sorry, I am not satisfied.