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Courses Handbook 2012

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2012.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2011.

314020 v.1 Master of Business Law

Course CRICOS Code: 074695G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 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 through a combination of advanced studies in the Business Law field. It explores a particular aspect of a functional area of business through an in-depth study of business law.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

An undergraduate degree in a field other than business law or a relevant graduate certificate or graduate diploma.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Recognition is provided for the units undertaken in the Curtin University courses: Graduate Certificate in Business Law/ Graduate Certificate in Employment Law and Graduate Diploma in Business Law.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is three semesters 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 11

Graduate Certificate in Business Law; Graduate Certificate in Employment Law; Graduate Diploma in Business Law

Career Opportunities

This course is designed to suit people seeking to enhance a career that involves an understanding of business law. It is suited to people seeking a career that requires an understanding of legal risks and compliance requirements in business.

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
300468 v.5   Competition and Consumer Protection Law 505 3.0 25.0
312349 v.1   Fundamentals of Business and Corporations Law 565 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
  SELECT 4 OPTIONS   100.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
12021 v.3   Business Law Research Project 593 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 3 OPTIONS   75.0
  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
11644 v.3   Business Law Research Project 594 3.0 50.0
11945 v.5   Taxation 531 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
308129 v.2   Advocacy Law 580 3.0 25.0
308421 v.2   Environmental Health Law 682 4.0 25.0
311817 v.1   Applied Contract Law 513 3.0 25.0
312406 v.1   Introduction to Research Methods 601 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