Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the substantive law and mechanisms available for the protection and promotion of human rights in relation to business.

Familiarize students with the challenges involved in the implementation of international standards relating to due diligence and access to justice.

Introduce students to new and emerging issues in the area of business and human rights, such as the protection of human rights defenders and due diligence obligations pertaining to climate change.

Demonstrate a knowledge of the vocabulary of corporate social responsibility and an ability to appraise the role of corporate social responsibility within business operations;
Critically evaluate the role and limitations of the international legal system in affording protection from human rights abuses by business.

Demonstrate a more critical and reflective approach to legal doctrine.
integrate information and materials from a variety of sources including electronic retrieval systems; rank items and issues in terms of relevance and importance; produce an accurate synthesis of relevant doctrinal and policy issues in relation to a topic and to make a critical judgment of the merits of particular arguments;