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Master of Laws (Business Law)

  • Masters (Coursework)

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...

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
16 months part-time
Course Code
1209120
Study Mode
Online
International Fees
$26,400 per year

About this course

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.

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

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

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.

Career pathways

Australian firms are demanding driven, knowledgeable lawyers with commercial litigation and corporate backgrounds, who also have a strong understanding of property and intellectual property (Thomson Reuters, 2015).

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.

Course structure

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.

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