Undergraduate Major

Business Law

Business Law will teach you how to approach legal issues and disputes to run your own business or make a real difference in not-for-profit organisations, government agencies or any sized business in Australia.

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MJ-BLWA
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Full Time or Part Time
Selection rank
70
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Overview

Every business and industry is affected by the law - and this course could open up a world of opportunities for you.

Develop the management, business skills and legal knowledge needed to conduct day-to-day business. Identify when you need to seek legal advice and examine the important areas of finance, advertising and employment law. You'll graduate knowing your rights as an employer and employee and will have the knowledge to set up and register your own business.

You'll explore the laws around consumer and employee protection, product disclosure, business reporting, compliance and many other areas of business. You'll also study principles of order and justice, and the different ways business disputes can be resolved.

3 reasons to study Business Law at Murdoch

  1. Work with real organisations on real projects as part of our work integrated learning program.
  2. Build your network of contacts by becoming a member of professional bodies and associations through our industry connections.
  3. Learn from experts in business law as they share their experience and insights from a range of perspectives.

What you'll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

  • Business ethics
  • Contracts and tort law
  • Commercial law
  • Employment law
  • Company law
  • Finance law
  • Taxation

Your future career

You'll graduate ready to work in practically any business or industry across state and federal government agencies, non-governmental organisations (known as NGOs), not-for-profit organisations, major international brands or in other areas. Careers could include:

  • Financial Services Officer
  • Legal Compliance Officer
  • Business Owner or Entrepreneur
  • Financial Analyst

For more details about this course, please download our information pack.

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Total credit points: 24

Unit code Unit name Credit points
Major24 credit points
Required Units24 credit points
BSL165Foundations of Business Law3
BSL201Finance Law3
BSL202Employment Law3
BSL205Commercial Law3
BSL305Company Law3
BSL301Business Ethics3
BUS123Management in a Global Environment3
BUS163Introduction to Accounting3
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Entry requirements

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English Requirements

You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.

Advanced Standing

Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.

Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.

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This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai  and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.

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Make the most of your university experience by reducing the financial costs with a scholarship.

Whether you’re a high achiever or have experienced hardship, we offer a wide range of scholarships and awards to students from all walks of life. Explore our scholarships to find the ones you could be eligible for as a new Murdoch student as well as what's available throughout your degree.

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How much will it cost?

Instead of paying an overall course fee, you pay for the individual units you enrol in. The total course cost will vary depending on the units you choose.

Following your successful application, you’ll receive a Letter of Offer which will contain specific course and fee information.

If you are applying for an undergraduate course, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place. Postgraduate programs are full fee paying, unless indicated otherwise in your Letter of Offer.

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