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Code Module Credits Duration Prerequisite(s)
YEAR 4

BUSS4111 Business Protocol 3 45 hrs ---
This module it will present the concepts of protocol and intercultural management;

how to develop an international market segmentation strategy based on cultural
factors; communication and negotiation as a means of dealing with differences; and the
comparison of culturally distinct negotiation styles. It aims to develop the following
skills: know how to act correctly in various formal and informal situations arising from
social and professional life; understand and apply appropriate behaviour that facilitates
customer comfort, satisfaction and loyalty.

ECON4111 Economy of Portuguese-Speaking 3 45 hrs ---
Countries (CPLP)
This module will study the economic history of the different countries belonging to the

Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries. The identification of possible export and
import markets for goods and services will be carried out together with an assessment
of the possible expansion and diversification of economic markets.
LLAW4111 Political Systems of Portuguese- 3 45 hrs ---
Speaking Countries (CPLP)
This module analyzes current political and administrative systems of Angola, Brazil, Cape

Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Portugal, São Tomé and Príncipe, and East Timor. It
will present both formal and informal structures of power. It will give special importance
to the various organs of executive power and to their current participation in
international and regional bodies.
LLAW4112 Legal Systems in Portuguese- 3 45 hrs ---
Speaking Countries (CPLP)
The operation of legal systems has obtained a special importance in the context costs of

the economic activity. This module will allow students to become familiar with the
structure of legal systems in Portuguese-speaking Countries, as well their modus
operandi, particularly in the administration of justice. Students will develop skills to
understand the contextual costs in the administration of justice in cases of business
disputes.
LLAW4113 Tax Systems of Portuguese-Speaking 3 45 hrs ---
Countries (CPLP)
Students will be equipped with knowledge concerning the essential characteristics of

the tax systems of Portuguese-speaking countries, particularly the taxes, structure and
operation of tax administration. This knowledge and skills will enable them to
understand the relevant tax effects resulting from the exercise of commercial and
industrial activities in Portuguese-speaking countries.
LLAW4121 International Economic Law 3 45 hrs ---
Students will learn about the main facets of the current regulations affecting the global

economy as well as the trends that have occurred over the last few decades,
particularly in terms of the legal regime of international trade, international
investments and international monetary relations. Students will comprehend how
globalization affects the entire world economy and that various economic regulations
and their effects cannot be confined only to the interests of operators of international
trade.

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