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Master of Business Law

Masters by Coursework

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    MBL

  • Course code

    1209121

  • Credit points

    96

  • Equivalent units

    8

  • Indicative Fee

    Fee paying

Overview

To succeed as a well-rounded business leader, you need sufficient knowledge to make informed business decisions relating to the law. This requires a considerable level of understanding of complex legal issues, and the ability to formulate policies that will impact and inform real-world business situations.

SCU Online’s accelerated Master of Business Law is designed so you can immediately apply your learning in business environments. Throughout your studies, you’ll connect with legal and business professionals from various backgrounds across the country and around the world. In addition to this, you’ll have the opportunity to study this academically-rigorous degree alongside experienced legal professionals who will heighten your learning and understanding of the law within a business context.

Learn more about the online course.

Course Learning Outcome

demonstrate ability to critically analyse, assess and synthesise complex information, problems, and concepts and apply legal reasoning and research to legal and policy issues

apply legal reasoning, critical analysis and creative skills to to complex legal problems and policy in selected areas of law

demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy and accountability and integrate ethical principles into practice

apply expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills that to interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences

demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and reflect critically on theory and professional practice or scholarship

communicate knowledge, skills and concepts effectively with clients and others in interprofessional contexts

an expert understanding in selected areas of law from a variety of historical and theoretical perspectives that is informed by cultural awareness and cultural competence

This program will provide an introduction to the legal system with a concentration in Corporate and Commercial Law, including consumer law, competition law, corporate responsibility, corporate governance and global business law.

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
SCU Online Study Period 1 , Study Period 2 , Study Period 3 , Study Period 4 , Study Period 5 , Study Period 6 N/A N/A

Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Master of Business Law, students must complete 96 credit points, comprising:

  • 2 core units (24 credit points); and
  • 6 law elective units (72 credit points).

Entry requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows

Language requirements

To be eligible to receive the Master of Business Law, students must complete 96 credit points, comprising:

  • 2 core units (24 credit points); and
  • 6 law elective units (72 credit points).

Course structure

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes

Core Units
The unit Legal Institutions and Processes must be undertaken before commencing any other unit in the Schedule of Units for this award.
LAW91100 Legal Institutions and Processes Introductory
LAW91101 Advanced Legal Research Advanced

Electives

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
LAW93105 Competition Law Advanced
LAW93104 Consumer Law Advanced
LAW93101 Litigation and Corporations Advanced
LAW93106 The Law of Corporate Governance Advanced
LAW93102 Advanced Property Law Advanced
LAW93103 Advanced Intellectual Property Law Advanced
LAW93100 Global Business Law Advanced
LAW93107 Tax Law Advanced
LAW93109 Advanced Contract Law Advanced