LAW402 Commercial Law II
LAW402 Commercial Law II
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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Law
Kenad Osmanović
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of key legal principles and regulatory frameworks governing various business entities, financial instruments, and competition within the commercial landscape. By the end of the course, students should be well-equipped with the knowledge, analytical skills, and comparative perspectives necessary to navigate the intricate legal landscape governing commercial activities, both in Bosnia-Herzegovina and in an international context.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Trivun et al., 'Business Law', School of Economics and Business (Sarajevo: 2015)
Additional Literature
Hanningen, B., 'Company Law', Oxford University Press (Oxford, 2012) Andenas M., Wooldrage F., 'European Comparative Company Law', Cambridge University Press (Cambridge, 2009) Siems, M., Cabrelli D. (eds.), 'Comparative Company Law - A Case Based Approach', Hart Publishing (Oxford, 2018) Sheikh, S., 'Company Law Handbook', Bloomsbury Professional (London, 2022) Vicari, A., 'European Company Law', De Gruyter (Berlin, 2020) Bisacre, J., McFadzean, C., 'Company Law Essentials', Edinburgh University Press (Edinburgh, 2020)Teaching Methods
The course will involve a combination of lectures and class discussions.
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
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| 1 | Introduction | - |
| 2 | Companies Part 1 | Trivun et al (105-135) |
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IntroductionCompany Identifiers Registration of Companies
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| 3 | Companies Part 2 | Trivun et al (136-163) |
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Representation and Presentation of Companies Status Change and Change of Forms Corporate Groups
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| 4 | Joint Stock Company Part 1 | Trivun et al (167-223) |
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Definition, Meaning, Characteristics and Legal Nature Establishment Shares
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| 5 | Joint Stock Company Part 2 | Trivun et al (224-260) |
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Corporate Governance and Bodies
Increase and Decrease of Equity Capital Termination of Membership, Changes of the Form and Dissolution |
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| 6 | Limited Liability Company | Trivun et al (263-297) |
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Definition, Characteristics and EstablishmentProperty relations within a Company and with 3rd Parties Management and Running of Operations Termination of Memberships, Changes of Form and Dissolution
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| 7 | Partnerships | Trivun et al (301-322) |
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General Partnerships Limited Partnerships
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| 8 | Midterm Exam | - |
| 9 | Specific Forms of Companies | Trivun et al (327-350) |
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Banks Leasing, Insurance, Investment funds and Fund management Companies Professional Intermediaries on the Capital Market Microcredit Organisations Stock Exchanges and Other Organised Public Markets Public Enterprises
Associations and Foundations Notarial and Legal Profession Craftsman Sole Trader
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| 10 | Dissolution of Companies | Trivun et al (354-375) |
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Bancruptcy Liquidation
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| 11 | Securities | Trivun et al (615-664) |
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Common Legal Elements Bonds Bill of Exchange
Cheque
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| 12 | Competition | Trivun et al (667-699) |
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Definition and Institutes Market Restriction and Unfair Competition Liability
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| 13 | European Company Law | TBA |
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Freedom of establishment jurisprudenceHarmonisation directivesCross-border mobilitySupranational company forms
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| 14 | Student Presentations | - |
| 15 | Preparation for Final Exam | - |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
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| LAW402.1 | Course | Wednesday 17:00 - 19:50 | B F2.16 | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
Midterm Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
Presentation
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
Attendance and Active Participation
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
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| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 4 ECTS credit course corresponds to 100 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Lecture Hours
30 hours ⏳ (15 week × 2 h)
Final Exam Study
20 hours ⏳ (1 week × 20 h)
Mid-Term Exam Study
15 hours ⏳ (1 week × 15 h)
Presentation
5 hours ⏳ (1 week × 5 h)
Home Study
15 hours ⏳ (15 week × 1 h)
Practice
15 hours ⏳ (15 week × 1 h)
100 Total Workload Hours
4 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [LAW402] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
Syllabus Last Updated on Feb 02, 2026 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
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| LAW402 | Commercial Law II | 2 | 1 | 4 | Wendsday, 17:00-19:50 | |||||
| Prerequisite | None | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Kenad Osmanović | Office Hours / Room / Phone | ||||||||
| kosmanovic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Assistant E-mail | |||||||||
| Course Objectives | This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of key legal principles and regulatory frameworks governing various business entities, financial instruments, and competition within the commercial landscape. By the end of the course, students should be well-equipped with the knowledge, analytical skills, and comparative perspectives necessary to navigate the intricate legal landscape governing commercial activities, both in Bosnia-Herzegovina and in an international context. |
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| Textbook | Trivun et al., 'Business Law', School of Economics and Business (Sarajevo: 2015) | |||||||||
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | The course will involve a combination of lectures and class discussions. | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Introduction | - | ||||||||
| Week 2 | Companies Part 1 | Trivun et al (105-135) | ||||||||
| Week 3 | Companies Part 2 | Trivun et al (136-163) | ||||||||
| Week 4 | Joint Stock Company Part 1 | Trivun et al (167-223) | ||||||||
| Week 5 | Joint Stock Company Part 2 | Trivun et al (224-260) | ||||||||
| Week 6 | Limited Liability Company | Trivun et al (263-297) | ||||||||
| Week 7 | Partnerships | Trivun et al (301-322) | ||||||||
| Week 8 | Midterm Exam | - | ||||||||
| Week 9 | Specific Forms of Companies | Trivun et al (327-350) | ||||||||
| Week 10 | Dissolution of Companies | Trivun et al (354-375) | ||||||||
| Week 11 | Securities | Trivun et al (615-664) | ||||||||
| Week 12 | Competition | Trivun et al (667-699) | ||||||||
| Week 13 | European Company Law | TBA | ||||||||
| Week 14 | Student Presentations | - | ||||||||
| Week 15 | Preparation for Final Exam | - | ||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 | 1,2,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 30 | 1,2,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Presentation | 1 | 15 | 1,2,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Attendance and Active Participation | 1 | 15 | 1,2,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture Hours | 2 | 15 | 30 | Final Exam Study | 20 | 1 | 20 | |||
| Mid-Term Exam Study | 15 | 1 | 15 | Presentation | 5 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Home Study | 1 | 15 | 15 | Practice | 1 | 15 | 15 | |||
| Total Workload Hours = | 100 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 4 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 25/02/2026 | |||||||||
Detailed Weekly Plan
Increase and Decrease of Equity Capital Termination of Membership, Changes of the Form and Dissolution