Capital market law Field of study: Law
Programme code: W5-SMPR19.2025

Module name: Capital market law
Module code: K7_pr_ryn_kapit 10
Programme code: W5-SMPR19.2025
Semester: summer semester 2029/2030
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to familiarize students with the legal foundations of the functioning of the capital market in Poland and the European Union, with particular emphasis on the role of supervisory institutions, financial instruments, and the rules of stock exchange trading. The course includes an analysis of national and EU regulations, the practical functioning of the capital market, and investor protection mechanisms.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Is prepared to critically assess knowledge of capital market law and to solve legal problems concerning the reporting obligations of public companies and the rules against market abuse. [prk_01]
 K_K08 [5/5]
Is able to recognise capital market law violations such as insider trading or manipulation of financial instruments and identify possible legal consequences. [prk_02]
 K_U08 [5/5]
Is able to identify and critically analyse primary sources on the capital market and apply them to specific factual situations. [prk_03]
 K_U05 [4/5]
Has a comprehensive knowledge of the structure of the capital market in Poland and the European Union and knows the role of its participants. [prk_04]
 K_W10 [4/5]
Understands the principles of supervision and investor protection and knows the institutions responsible for market surveillance. [prk_05]
 K_W05 [3/5]
Understands the terminology specific to capital market law, including once used in prospectuses and current reports of public companies. [prk_06]
 K_W03 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [K7_pr_ryn_kapit 1] 30 Lecture-discussion [b02]  course work prk_01 prk_02 prk_03 prk_04 prk_05 prk_06
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Consulting the schedule [b03] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
getting acquainted with the class schedule, possibly in the presence of the year tutor, in order to optimize participation in classes, including those supplementary to the core subjects listed in the pursued study programme
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Development of a corrective action plan as well as supplementary/corrective tasks [d02] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reviewing and selecting tasks and activities enabling the elimination of errors indicated by the academic teacher, their verification or correction resulting in completing the task with at least the minimum passing grade
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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