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Law in Business Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code MABUUT

This major provides a foundation in a range of Law units with commercial relevance and seeks to support and enhance the employability of business students in areas such as accounting, management and human resource management. Note: While many of the units within this major are units in the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, successful completion of this major does not, in itself provide a career pathway into the law profession. Course Exclusion: This major cannot be studied in the Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Commerce. Note: Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Commerce with a Law in Business major may apply for entry into the Bachelor of Laws and may also gain advanced standing on only the LAW accredited units completed.

Disclaimer

This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

This Major can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup
Online

Unit Set Coordinator

Dr Tanzim AFROZ

Learning Outcomes

  1. Engage in ethical and socially responsible behaviour.
  2. Apply broad knowledge and diverse perspectives in law in business contexts.
  3. Solve complex law in business problems with critical thinking.
  4. Generate innovative and creative ideas in law in business contexts.
  5. Communicate effectively in law in business contexts.
  6. Collaborate effectively as a member of a team.
  7. Reflect on experiences for personal and professional development.

Related Careers

Company Director, Office Administrator or Manager, Administration Manager, Contract Manager or Officer, Compliance Officer, Legal Administration Officer

Employment Opportunities

This major opens career opportunities in a variety of corporate, government and non-government organisations. Having this major, along with other complementary studies will make you a welcome asset to businesses, both large and small.

Major Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
LAW1100Introduction to Business Law15
LAW1116Legal Reasoning 15
LAW1117Torts I15
LAW1600Legal Writing and Research15
LAW2108Workplace Laws and Regulations15
LAW2106Intellectual Property Law15
LAW3018Law on Financial Institutions and Instruments15
LAW3460Competition and Consumer Protection Law15

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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