Program Overview

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Master of Laws (Business Law)

The Master of Laws (Business Law) (LLM) will help students develop an advanced understanding of the various fields of corporate and commercial law, and equip them 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.

Overview

A Masters in business law offers students the opportunity to further develop their critical thinking and analytical skills, while gaining in-depth legal knowledge to strengthen their professional practice.

Course Snapshot

• Start Date: January, March, May, July, September
• Duration: 16 months part-time (Domestic), 2 years part-time (International)
• Location: SCU Online
• Placement: No
• ATAR: Not applicable
• Inherent Requirements: No
• Language Requirements: IELTS Overall Score 6.5
• Entry Requirements: View full entry requirements
• Course Abbreviation: LLM (BusLaw)
• Course Code:
• Credit Points: 96
• Equivalent Units: 8
• Scholarships: Learn more
• Indicative Fee: Fee paying (Domestic), View in availability and fee details (International)
• CRICOS: View in availability (International)

Career Outcomes

Potential Occupations

Studying a Master of Laws (Business Law) online prepares graduates for senior and specialist roles in law firms and organisations in both the private and public sectors, including:

• Senior Associate / Partner
• Principal advisor
• Senior Legal Counsel
• Commercial litigation lawyer

Professional Accreditation

Students can claim participation in postgraduate studies in law as part of their mandatory CPD requirements to hold a practising law certificate.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

• A Bachelor degree in law (LLB, JD, or equivalent) at Honours standard, or equivalent
• Or
• A Bachelor degree in law (LLB, JD, or equivalent), and two years of documented relevant professional experience

Language Requirements

• Overall: 6.5
• Listening: minimum 6.0
• Speaking: minimum 6.0
• Reading: minimum 6.0
• Writing: minimum 6.0

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)
• 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

Laws (Business Law)

Core Units

• LAWS6002: Advanced Legal Research

Electives

• LAWS6008: Competition Law
• LAWS6003: Global Business Law
• LAWS6010: Tax Law
• LAWS6005: Advanced Property Law
• LAWS6007: Consumer Law
• LAWS6004: Litigation and Corporations
• LAWS6009: The Law of Corporate Governance
• LAWS6006: Advanced Intellectual Property Law
• LAWS6013: Advanced Contract Law

Fees and Scholarships

Domestic Students

• Commonwealth Supported Places: The Government pays some of the fees, and the student pays the rest as the Student Contribution Amount (SCA).
• Full Fee-Paying Places: The student pays the full (unsubsidised) tuition fee for the course.

International Students

• The annual course cost in Australian dollars (AUD$) can be found on the International Courses and Fees page or on the web page for the course under fees.

Scholarships

Southern Cross University offers a range of scholarships designed to support students while they study, available for a variety of backgrounds and achievements. Scholarships range from a few hundred dollars a year to several thousand dollars a year.