Module 4: Study Unit International Dispute Resolution

Overview

The study unit International Dispute Resolution familiarizes students with typical problems and the basic concepts of international commercial arbitration, international investment arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. The program focuses on efficient and fair dispute resolution in a transnational context, in a world where commercial courts are national institutions. Hereto the study unit offers, in addition to the named lecture topics, complementing lectures for increased understanding and insight, for instance in International Business Transactions, a lecture focusing on students acquiring specialized expertise as well as insight into the many cultural perspectives and aspects relevant to doing business across borders, in order for students to get an enhanced understanding of the complexity of cross-border trade.

Case studies as well as negotiation and procedural training are an important part of the study unit and provide an ideal addition to the lectures on offer. This enables students to obtain an ideal mix of theoretically minded lectures, equipping students with the necessary analytical abilities, and more practically applicable courses, allowing students to put their acquired theoretical knowledge into practice. Distinguished guest lecturers form an integral part of the program. Furthermore, excursions to International Institutions (such as the ICC in Paris or the ICSID in Washington) are on the agenda.