Online Courses Handbook 2003

296512 v.9 Master of Commerce (Business Law)

MCom(Curtin)

Introduction
This course is designed to suit the various objectives of those intending to pursue postgraduate studies in business law. It develops a high level of expertise in a functional area of business and management through a combination of advanced studies in the field. It explores a particular aspect of a functional area of business and management through an in-depth study providing a course framework developing a corporate planning strategy.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
An undergraduate degree or equivalent in business, economics, commerce or a related field, or an appropriate Postgraduate Diploma in Business, or an appropriate honours degree. A course weighted average of 70 per cent in the Postgraduate Diploma in Business is required by applicants commencing without an appropriate honours degree.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is of two years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Postgraduate Diploma in Business (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.

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.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1

300282 v.2 Corporate Administration Postgraduate Stream 200.0

OR

300283 v.2 Business Law Postgraduate Stream 200.0

200.0

Year 2

4799 v.4 Business Dissertation 493 3.0 50.0

OR

11644 v.2 Business Dissertation (Business Law) 691 3.0 50.0

4802 v.3 Business Research Methodology 402 3.0 25.0

OR

5298 v.8 Research Methodology 655 3.0 25.0

5862 v.5 Law (Advanced Topics) 650 3.0 25.0

SELECT 4 ELECTIVES 100.0

200.0

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