Program Overview

Bachelor of Business - Bachelor of Laws

Overview

The Bachelor of Business - Bachelor of Laws is a double degree that combines the study of business and law. This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles of business and law, as well as the skills and knowledge required to succeed in a competitive business environment.

Entry Requirements

• ATAR score of 66.5 or higher
• English (Units 3/4,C)
• Alternate Pathways available for non-school leavers

Course Structure

The course is composed of 40 subjects, including 16 law subjects and 24 business subjects. Students can choose from four majors in the business component: Human Resources Management, International Business, Management, and Marketing for the Digital Age.

Majors

• Human Resources Management: Discover what motivates employees and how to boost performance and productivity in organisations.
• International Business: Build specialised skills to manage and conduct business in a complex global environment.
• Management: Use your love of innovation, entrepreneurship and people-management to strengthen your employability.
• Marketing for the Digital Age: Gain the skills to speak directly to your customers through traditional advertising, digital marketing and social media.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this course are highly valued for their broad skillset, finding employment across various industries. Career opportunities include:

• Government agencies
• General legal practice
• Business and commercial law
• Taxation law
• Criminal law
• Environmental law
• Industrial law
• Solicitor or barrister
• Consultant
• Manager
• Commercial-based roles across private, government, or not-for-profit industries

Inherent Requirements

Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course.

Fees and Scholarships

• Estimated annual Commonwealth Supported fee: $AUD15,570.00
• A variety of Scholarships are available to suit different student types.

Pathways to JCU

• JCU Prep provides a pathway into this course.
• Successful completion of some Certificate III, a Certificate IV or AQF Diploma qualifications can also be used as a pathway into this course.

Real-world Experience

• A will & a way: How an alumni lawyered up her career in wills & estates

Student Profile

• Find out more about who you might study with by viewing this course’s student profile.

Adjustment Factors

• James Cook University applies bonus ranks under the Regional Preference Scheme and QTAC’s Educational Access Scheme (EAS).

Handbook

• Visit the JCU Course and Subject Handbook.

How to Apply

• Note the course QTAC code for the location you've chosen.
• Application dates vary between courses, whether they're delivered in semester, trimester or carousel study modes.
• View our Application due dates page for more information.

Real Stories

• Ella Hall, Student: The best thing about the degree is the people you meet.
• Samantha Mamb, Alumni: I wanted to study a dual degree and felt that JCU offered a program that aligned with my aspirations.
• Mitchell Locke, Alumni: The WIL program at JCU gave me the opportunity to work with the legal team in multinational consulting firm Accenture.
• Neil Dunbar, Lecturer: This joint degree offers a variety of career options to graduates as it enhances careers in law and business.
• Brendan Gaeta, Employer: Connolly Suthers has a long history of employing JCU law graduates as they have a high level of understanding of the underlying principles and concepts of the Australian legal system.