Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
16 months part-time
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Location
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Placements
No
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ATAR
NA
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Inherent Requirements
Yes
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 6.5
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
LLM (BusLaw)
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Course code
1209120
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Credit points
96
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Equivalent units
8
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Master of Laws (Business Law) (LLM) will help you develop an advanced understanding of the various fields of corporate and commercial law, and equip you with highly sought-after skills. Receive productive learning outcomes with cutting-edge content in emerging business law fields such as Intellectual Property, Global Business Law and Competition Law – with traditional business law subjects.
A Masters in business law offers you the opportunity to further develop your critical thinking and analytical skills, while gaining in-depth legal knowledge to strengthen your professional practice.
Learn more about the online course offering.
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GA1: Intellectual rigour demonstrate ability to critically analyse, assess and synthesise complex information, problems, and concepts and apply legal reasoning and research to legal and policy issues |
GA2: Creativity apply legal reasoning, critical analysis and creative skills to to complex legal problems and policy in selected areas of law |
GA3: Ethical practice demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy and accountability and integrate ethical principles into practice |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline apply expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills to interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences |
GA5: Lifelong learning demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and reflect critically on theory and professional practice or scholarship |
GA6: Communication and social skills communicate knowledge, skills and concepts effectively with clients and others in interprofessional contexts |
GA7: Cultural competence 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 have a concentration in Corporate and Commercial Law, including commercial litigation, property and intellectual property law, consumer and competition law, corporate responsibility, global business law, corporate governance and taxation law.
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SCU Online | Summer Term , Term 1 , Term 2 , Term 3 , Term 4 , Term 5 | N/A | N/A |
Career Outcomes
Students can claim participation in postgraduate studies in law as part of their mandatory CPD requirements to hold a practising law certificate.
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 Laws (Business Law) students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising:
- 1 core unit (12 credit points); and
- 7 law elective units (84 credit points).
Exit Awards
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Business Law comprising 1 core unit and 3 electives if admitted without a Bachelor degree in Law or any 4 elective units if admitted with a Bachelor degree in Law.
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 Laws (Business Law) students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising:
- 1 core unit (12 credit points); and
- 7 law elective units (84 credit points).
Exit Awards
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Business Law comprising 1 core unit and 3 electives if admitted without a Bachelor degree in Law or any 4 elective units if admitted with a Bachelor degree in Law.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
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