Study Guide

Objective

The student
• Recognizes and comprehends the main legal concepts and frameworks that regulate businesses within the European Union.
• Can describe the general administration of companies and the processes involved in the distribution of assets.
• Knows the fundamental principles of contract law, including the formation and validity of contracts, and can assess the primary effects of contractual liability.
• Understands the essential consumer protection rules that safeguard the basic rights of consumers.
• Is familiar with the core regulations governing employment relationships.

Content

1. Main Legal Concepts and Framework Regulating Businesses in the EU
- Overview of the European Union’s legal system
- Key legal concepts and frameworks that regulate businesses within the EU
2. Relevance of EU Law, International Treaties, and National Laws
- The interplay between EU law, international treaties, and national laws
- Case study: Application of these laws in Finland
3. Basics of Company Laws
- Formation and structure of companies
- Roles and responsibilities of corporate officers
- Corporate governance and compliance
4. Introduction to Contract Law
- Fundamental principles of contract formation and validity
- Key elements of contracts and their enforceability
- Assessment of contractual liability and its implications
5. Consumer Protection
- Essential consumer protection rules and regulations
- Rights and obligations of consumers and businesses
- Mechanisms for enforcing consumer rights
6. Introduction to Employment Law
- Core regulations governing employment relationships
- Rights and duties of employers and employees
- Employment contracts and dispute resolution

Location and time

Tuesday 3 February from 17 to 20 online
Tuesday 17 Feb. 2026 from 17 to 20 online
Friday 20 March 2026 from 9 to 16 on Henrikinkatu campus IRL
Tuesday 31 March 2026 7 to 20 online

Teaching methods

Lessons, discussions, case studies, scenarios, and development project, flipped learning

Content scheduling

1. Main Legal Concepts and Framework Regulating Businesses in the EU
o Overview of the European Union’s legal system
o Key legal concepts and frameworks that regulate businesses within the EU
2. Relevance of EU Law, International Treaties, and National Laws
o The interplay between EU law, international treaties, and national laws
o Case study: Application of these laws in Finland
3. Basics of Company Laws
o Formation and structure of companies
o Roles and responsibilities of corporate officers
o Corporate governance and compliance
4. Introduction to Contract Law
o Fundamental principles of contract formation and validity
o Key elements of contracts and their enforceability
o Assessment of contractual liability and its implications
5. Consumer Protection
o Essential consumer protection rules and regulations
o Rights and obligations of consumers and businesses
o Mechanisms for enforcing consumer rights
6. Introduction to Employment Law
o Core regulations governing employment relationships
o Rights and duties of employers and employees
o Employment contracts and dispute resolution

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

• The student recognises fundamental legal issues regulating business activities.
• The student identifies essential legal sources related to these issues.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

• The student recognises fundamental legal issues regulating business activities.
• The student finds appropriate legal sources and applies them to basic practical situations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• The student recognises fundamental legal issues regulating business activities.
• The student finds a broad variety of legal sources and applies them to customary practical situations.
• The student understands the significant effect of regulations on business activities.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Grade 1
• The student recognises fundamental legal issues regulating business activities.
• The student identifies essential legal sources related to these issues.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Grade 3
• The student recognises fundamental legal issues regulating business activities.
• The student finds appropriate legal sources and applies them to basic practical situations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• The student recognises fundamental legal issues regulating business activities.
• The student finds a broad variety of legal sources and applies them to customary practical situations.
• The student understands the significant effect of regulations on business activities.

Qualifications

No prerequisites