Business Law I. Business and Human Rights

This course is designed for non-law students. This course is designed to show students how international human rights standards and ethical business practices are incorporated into the design, implementation, and evaluation of multi-national business activities, especially in developing countries. It will demonstrate how active cooperation among governments, local organisations, international NGOs, and the international corporations are incentivised in order to maximise political and economic development benefits. Students will examine the role of the United Nations and its human rights processes, and other components of international codes of conduct. The course focuses on international documents, cases, explanations, argumentations, and interpretations useful for a manager in business decisions. Students are welcome to discuss issues in class. This course is designed for Business Law course students of various nationalities and backgrounds.