Course syllabus


Course overview

The aim of EKR111 Introduction to Commercial Law (3 credits) is to give you a basic understanding of the legal rules—such as laws, regulations, and customs—that govern relationships between businesses, as well as between businesses and society, organisations, and individuals.

During the course, you will develop the ability to identify legal problems and suggest appropriate solutions. The focus is on helping you understand how different legal rules relate to each other, including their similarities and differences, rather than learning detailed legal provisions.

Please read the study guide to prepare for the course (available upon registration).

Course Coordinator: Abhinayan Basu Bal 

Semester Representatives: Tilda Delory, Scott Hurst and Aayushi Mishra

Course administration: Heléne Larsson and Lisa Sutton (ep@handels.gu.se)

 


Course details

EKR111 Introduction to Commercial Law (3 credits) is part of the Bachelor’s Programme in Business and Economics during the second semester. It is open to exchange students.

Course dates: 16 March to 29 March (quarter 2 & 3). Course registration in Ladok opens on 9 March. Please register for the course as soon as possible.  

Syllabus and reading list EKR111

Schedule EKR111 (preliminary until 14 days prior to course start)

Study guide EKR111 (available upon registration)

 


Assessment

The learning outcomes of the course are assessed through individual oral presentation of group work at a seminar, and a take-home exam.

Exam dates

Exam

Date

Type

Regular exam

28 March 2026

E-exam in examination halls (DISA)

Retake exam 1

16 May 2026

E-exam in examination halls (DISA)

Retake exam 2

18 August 2026

E-exam in examination halls (DISA)

Please note: You must register (sign-up) on Ladok for each exam you intend to take. The registration deadline is 10 days prior to each exam date. You can find information regarding start time and location of the exam under the tab Examinations (Examinationstillfällen) on Ladok.  

The Student Portal has comprehensive information about exams in the university's examination halls. Please read through this information well before your exam.