308117 v.1 Postgraduate Diploma in Business (Commercial Law)

Introduction

This course is designed for people who have a business degree. It provides a qualification for people working or proposing to work in a field that requires a knowledge of business law and who are interested in furthering their studies into the legal and practice aspects of law.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Recognition of prior learning may be given to students who have completed equivalent units in another postgraduate course from a recognised Australian tertiary institution or equivalent qualification, to a maximum of 50 credits. Recognition of prior learning will be given to a Graduate Certificate in Business Law (Curtin University) to a maximum of 100 credits.

Duration and Availability

The course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards

A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Business Law may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

Course Organisation

The program consists of 8 units of study each carrying 25 credits, totalling 200 credits in one year full time study or equivalent part time. This program includes one core unit and the ability to specialise, by choosing seven optional units from a widerange of available units.

Career Opportunities

Employment in the commercial legal departments of companies, employment in state and federal government departments dealing with legal or quasi-legal issues. Teaching law at TAFE and University Colleges.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study. A full list of expenses is available upon request or at enrolment.

Availability

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.