Course 2017-2018 a.y.

Knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course student will be able to do:
At the end of the course, student will be able to manage the European Competition law, with particular reference to notions of agreement and concerted practices, abuse of a dominant position and mergers. It will also understand the framework of both public and private antitrust enforcement, in the context of a theory that starting from the general goals of the law derives the main provisions as well as remedies (i.e. sanctions, behavioral and structural remedies, etc. ) for infringing undertakings.

Applying knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course student will be able to do:
Students will be able to understand and apply the main antitrust provisions, guidelines and procedures. They will also be able to frame and solve practical cases applying tools, methods and general principles learned during face-to-face lessons. For example, students will be able to play the role of a defendant, plaintiff, judge or Authority official and identify all the arguments which might help to determine whether the conduct observed is anticompetitive and deserve any sanction.

• Face-to-face lectures
• In-class exercises
• Theories and/or case studies discussions (in-class or in distance)
• Oral presentations of individual/group assignments
• Participation in external competitions

• Written exam(s) with a mix of open ended and multiple choice questions
• Individual/group presentation