Program Overview

Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws (MGSC03.1)

The Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws is a comprehensive course that combines the study of business and law. This course provides students with a broad theoretical and technical knowledge of the discipline of law, suitable for entering the legal profession, becoming an advocate, or undertaking related careers.

About this Course

This course focuses on corporate and commercial law and practical legal problem-solving, offering specialized electives in subjects like IT, accounting, HR, and marketing. The course aims to provide students with a foundation for their legal and business education, enabling them to develop their advocacy abilities and legal skills while understanding their connections to the theory and history of law.

Admission Requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:

• Year 12 ATAR
• Other Australian Qualification
• Work experience
• Overseas qualification

The University also offers a number of entry initiatives that give students the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.

Assumed Knowledge

There is no assumed knowledge for this course.

Periods Course is Open for New Admissions

The course is open for new admissions in the following periods:

• Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Domestic | International
• 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 16 February 2026 | |
• 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 | |
• 2027 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 15 February 2027 | |
• 2027 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 09 August 2027 | |

Credit Arrangements

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.

Course Requirements

The Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws requires the completion of 120 credit points. The course consists of:

• Major in Law Foundation (CM0015) | 24 credit points
• Major in Legal Practice (CM0016) | 24 credit points
• Law Electives Major (SM0033) | 24 credit points
• Core Major in Business (CM0014) | 24 credit points
• Specialist Major in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (SM0020) | 24 credit points
• Specialist Major in Human Resource Management (SM0022) | 24 credit points
• Specialist Major in International Business (SM0023) | 24 credit points
• Specialist Major in Management (SM0024) | 24 credit points
• Specialist Major in Marketing (SM0025) | 24 credit points
• Specialist Major in Service Management (SM0026) | 24 credit points
• Specialist Major in Sport Management (SM0027) | 24 credit points

Typical Study Pattern

The typical study pattern for this course varies depending on the specialization chosen. The following study patterns are available:

• Entrepreneurship & Innovation Specialisation - Full Time, Sem 1 Commencing
• Entrepreneurship & Innovation Specialisation - Full Time, Sem 2 Commencing
• Human Resource Management Specialisation - Full Time, Sem 1 Commencing
• Human Resource Management Specialisation - Full Time, Sem 2 Commencing
• International Business Specialisation - Full Time, Sem 1 Commencing
• International Business Specialisation - Full Time, Sem 2 Commencing
• Management Specialisation - Full Time, Sem 1 Commencing
• Management Specialisation - Full Time, Sem 2 Commencing
• Marketing Specialisation - Full Time, Sem 1 Commencing
• Marketing Specialisation - Full Time, Sem 2 Commencing
• Service Management Specialisation - Full Time, Sem 1 Commencing
• Service Management Specialisation - Full Time, Sem 2 Commencing
• Sports Management Specialisation, Semester 1 Commencing
• Sports Management Specialisation, Semester 2 Commencing

Course Information

• Course duration: Standard 5 years full time or part-time equivalent. Maximum 10 years from date of enrolment to date of course completion.
• Learning outcomes: Refer to individual courses.
• Majors:
  • Specialist Major in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (SM0020)
  • Law Electives Major (SM0033)
  • Specialist Major in Sport Management (SM0027)
  • Major in Law Foundation (CM0015)
  • Specialist Major in Management (SM0024)
  • Specialist Major in Service Management (SM0026)
  • Specialist Major in International Business (SM0023)
  • Core Major in Business (CM0014)
  • Specialist Major in Human Resource Management (SM0022)
  • Core Major in Business (CM0014)
  • Specialist Major in Marketing (SM0025)
  • Specialist Major in Management (SM0024)
  • Major in Legal Practice (CM0016)
• Awards:
  • Award: Bachelor of Laws, Official abbreviation: LLB
  • Award: Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship and Innovation), Official abbreviation: BBus (Entrepreneurship&Innovation)
  • Award: Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management), Official abbreviation: BBus (HumanResMgt)
  • Award: Bachelor of Business (International Business), Official abbreviation: BBus (IntlBus)
  • Award: Bachelor of Business (Management), Official abbreviation: BBus (Mgt)
  • Award: Bachelor of Business (Marketing), Official abbreviation: BBus (Mktg)
  • Award: Bachelor of Business (Service Management), Official abbreviation: BBus (ServiceMgt)
  • Award: Bachelor of Business (Sport Management), Official abbreviation: BBus (SportMgt)
• Honours: Bachelor of Business, High performing students may be eligible for entry into the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course.
• Related courses:
  • Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship & Innovation) (MGB101)
  • Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) (MGB103)
  • Bachelor of Business (International Business) (MGB104)
  • Bachelor of Business (Management) (MGB105)
  • Bachelor of Business (Marketing) (MGB106)
  • Bachelor of Business (Service Management) (MGB107)
  • Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) (MGB108)
  • Bachelor of Laws (SCB101)
• Enrolment data: 2023 enrolments for this course by location. Please note that enrolment numbers are indicative only and in no way reflect individual class sizes.
  • Location: UC - Canberra, Bruce, Enrolments: 37

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