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 Business, or an appropriate first or second class honours degree. A course weighted average of 70 per cent in the Postgraduate Diploma in Business (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 I
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award, may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course appear below.
Intermediate Awards II
Postgraduate Diploma in Business (Commercial Law)
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
Year 1 Semester 1 |
5934 |
v.4 |
# |
Legal Environment 560 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
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SELECT 3 OPTIONS |
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75.0 |
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100.0 |
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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SELECT 4 OPTIONS |
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100.0 |
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100.0 |
Year 2 |
4799 |
v.4 |
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Business Dissertation 493 |
3.0 |
50.0 |
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OR |
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11644 |
v.2 |
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Business Dissertation (Business Law) 691 |
3.0 |
50.0 |
4802 |
v.3 |
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Business Research Methodology 402 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
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OR |
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5298 |
v.8 |
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Research Methodology 655 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
5862 |
v.5 |
|
Law (Advanced Topics) 650 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
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SELECT 4 OPTIONS |
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100.0 |
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200.0 |
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Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) |
Hrs/Wk |
Credits |
5269 |
v.8 |
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Law (Public Administrative) 576 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
5272 |
v.8 |
|
Law (Education) 675 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
5468 |
v.8 |
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Law (Company Secretarial Practice) 561 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
5469 |
v.8 |
* |
Law (Corporation) 564 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
5470 |
v.7 |
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Law (Industrial) 572 |
3.5 |
25.0 |
5746 |
v.10 |
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Industrial Relations (Employee Equality) 563 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
5752 |
v.6 |
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Law (Advanced Industrial) 573 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
6877 |
v.3 |
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Land Law 550 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
10957 |
v.4 |
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Banking Law 551 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
10961 |
v.3 |
|
Law (Torts) 502 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
10962 |
v.3 |
|
Law (International Business) 533 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
10969 |
v.3 |
|
Law (Criminal) 571 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
12030 |
v.3 |
|
Law (Business Organisations) 522 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
12531 |
v.2 |
|
Law (Public Relations) 511 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
13316 |
v.2 |
|
Law (Marketing) 545 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
300455 |
v.3 |
** |
Contract Administration 502 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
300466 |
v.3 |
|
Law (Intellectual Property) 570 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
300468 |
v.3 |
|
Law (Trade Practices) 505 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
302087 |
v.2 |
|
Internet Law 561 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
304794 |
v.1 |
|
Legal Issues and Public Policy for New Technology 627 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
308108 |
v.1 |
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Travel and Tourism Law 503 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
308110 |
v.1 |
|
Law (Health Services ) 527 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
308111 |
v.1 |
|
Law (Contract) 513 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
308129 |
v.1 |
|
Law (Advocacy) 580 |
3.0 |
25.0 |
|
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Students who have completed a unit of study pertaining to the Australian legal system at a recognised university may select an optional unit in place of this unit. |
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Students who choose to enrol in 11943 Law (Corporation/International) 564 may not enrol in 5469 Law (Corporation) 564. |
** |
Students may only select this unit if they have completed 308111 Law (Contract) 511. |
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Availability
Year |
Location |
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All* |
Internal |
Partially Online Internal^ |
External |
Fully Online# |
2005 |
Bentley Campus |
Semester 1 |
Y |
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2005 |
Bentley Campus |
Semester 2 |
Y |
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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.
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