The course is designed to equip participants with advanced knowledge of the structures and principles
of the European Union as well as of the key areas of European business law.
The European Union is one the most important trading partner for Switzerland and many other countries
around the world. Knowing the legal framework of the European Union brings advantages to understand
the rights and obligations for doing business within the European Economic Area and to foresee future
legal developments. Thus, the course provides with a profound introduction to the legal and political
system of the EU and its Common Market. Furthermore, students will learn the key requirements and
obligations arising from key areas of European business law, such as EU competition law, EU financial
market law, anti-money laundering and data protection.
Workload[h]
Final module exam (60 minutes) at the end of the semester (graded performance). Open book.
The ECTS-Points for the Module ILAW (3) are given if:
In case of a retake of the module, students must repeat both performance elements (compulsory requirement
«Analysing and presenting an EU decision or judgment» and re-sit the final module exam. If
a student is on his/her exchange semester, an individual term paper instead of the «Analysis and
presentation of an EU decision / judgment» may be required alternatively.
Professional competences:
Participants know:
Methodological competences:
Participants know:
Topic area I: Basics of European business law
Topic area II: EU Competition Law
Topic area III: EU Financial Market Law
Topic area IV: Consumer Protection and Personal Data Protection
Lecture, presentation, self-study, guided self-study, small group collaborative activities, group discussions,
guided classroom discussion
Mandatory