REGU09025 2022 Managing Trends and Divergence in Regulatory affairs

Investigate the trends in regulatory affairs

Investigate the different types of regulatory divergence that can occur

Evaluate when a regulatory change is worth undertaking, and when it is not.

Critique strategic decisions concerning divergence

Develop frameworks to apply when accessing new/Third Country markets

The students will be exposed to a blend of learning activities e.g. online lectures (via adobe connect, Microsoft Teams or similar), guest lectures, case studies, independent learning and directed learning. This approach in combination with the principles of UDL is expected to address various student learning needs.

In terms of UDL multiple means of engagement, multiple means of representation and action, and multiple means of expression will be employed. Some examples of multiple means of engagement will be allowing students to choose their own case study to work on, or fostering collaboration and community when students are working in teams or minimising threats and distractions when creating schedules and plans in order to keep students on track. Some examples of multiple means of representations will be providing students with a list of definitions for each section of the module, providing slides and recordings with captions. Some examples of multiple means of action and expression will be the facilitation of management of information and resources through the organisation of the Moodle according to themes. 

Moodle will be used to upload educational material (e.g. powerpoint presentations, recordings of online lectures and supplementary reading material) and as means of assessment (e.g. uploading assignments and journals). The online delivery may be blended with workshops to bring the learners together to facilitate group and peer learning.

In cases where it is necessary to build previous knowledge students will be provided with slides, presentations or MOOC.

Continuous assessment - 100%. Regular assessments may be undertaken via moodle or Teams and assignments delivered as per module requirements. Students may be assessed individually or in group environments with a strong emphasis on continual improvement and skill building.

Repeat assessment, where relevant, will involve assignment, assessment that provides evidence that the student has met the subject and topic learning outcomes to the required standard. Assignment guidelines will be provided.

1. Investigate the trends in regulatory affairs

• What are the trends?
• In what areas is there convergence?

2. Investigate the different types of regulatory divergence that can occur

• Active divergence
• Passive divergence

3. Evaluate when a regulatory change is worth undertaking, and when it is not.

• meaningful divergence
• pointless divergence
•  painful divergence).

4. Critique strategic decisions concerning divergence

• potential issues arising from the internal structures of the UK and devolved government(s)
• potential issues of regulatory divergence that may impact on business growth in certain regions (China, USA, Australia for example).

 5. Develop frameworks to apply when accessing new/Third Country markets

• Regulatory frameworks
• Implications of applicable trade laws when entering new markets
• tariffs, sanctions