296512 v.9 Master of Commerce (Business Law)
MCom(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 042167G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
2 Years
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 of business law.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
An undergraduate degree or equivalent in business, economics, commerce or a related field, and an appropriate Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce, or an appropriate first or second class honours degree. A course weighted average of 70 per cent in the Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce (Commercial Law) 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 two years full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Intermediate Awards 1
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:
Intermediate Awards II
Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce (Commercial Law).
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 312349 | v.1 # | Fundamentals of Business and Corporations Law 565 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 3 OPTIONS | 75.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| SELECT 4 OPTIONS | 100.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 11644 | v.3 | Business Law Research Project 594 | 3.0 | 50.0 | |
| 12021 | v.3 | Business Law Research Project 593 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5862 | v.5 | Law (Advanced Topics) 650 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 | |||||
| SELECT 4 OPTIONS | 100.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 10957 | v.4 | Banking Law 551 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10961 | v.4 | Law Torts 502 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10962 | v.4 | International Business Law 533 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12531 | v.3 | Public Relations Law 511 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 300466 | v.4 | Intellectual Property Law 570 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 300468 | v.5 | Competition and Consumer Protection Law 505 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308129 | v.2 | Advocacy Law 580 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311817 | v.1 | Applied Contract Law 513 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5469 | v.8 | Law (Corporation) 564 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5470 | v.8 | Employment Law 572 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5746 | v.12 | Occupational Health and Safety and Human Resources Law 563 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5752 | v.7 | Advanced Industrial Law 573 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6877 | v.3 | Land Law 550 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
# Students who have completed a unit of study pertaining to the Australian legal system at a recognised university may select an optional unit from the optional list in place of this unit.
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2012 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
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.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
