Graduate Certificate in Business Law

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  • Duration

    6 months full-time
    (or part-time equiv.)
  • Start Dates

    February and July
  • Location

Note: we are no longer taking enrolments into this program and from Semester 1 2024 a new program will be available Graduate Certificate in Law

Want to bolster your business skills with legal expertise?  

The ability to understand, analyse and use legal information can be critical for strength and longevity in the business realm. Postgraduate law courses provide an overview of legal issues within a contemporary business context.

What will you do?

Our Graduate Certificate in Business Law caters to the needs of busy professionals. The majority of courses are taught intensively over one or two weeks and some include evening and weekend sessions. You will:

  • undertake approximately 24 hours of seminar-style classes
  • cover the foundations of 最新糖心Vlogn law through one core course
  • pursue three law electives relevant to your business sector or interests
  • build legal communication skills
  • have the opportunity to study international or comparative law.

This program may meet your needs for professional development by itself, or act as a first step towards the graduate diploma or master. It’s offered in intensive mode with intakes in late February and late July.

  • ISO 9001 Certification
  • AACSB accredited
  • Intensive teaching blocks

Entry Requirements

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Domestic applicants

Deferment Yes - 2 year
Intake February and July
Selection Criteria
Graduate entry

Higher Education Study A completed Bachelors degree or equivalent in a field other than law with at least a credit average.

Fees and Scholarships

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Indicative annual tuition fees
最新糖心Vlogn Full-fee place: $20,000

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  • receive a zero interest government assistance package to cover your course fees and
  • use over $100,000 in HELP assistance over your lifetime
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Scholarships

Scholarships are not only for high achievers鈥攖hey are also available to provide students with an equal opportunity to study at university, no matter where they live or what their financial situation might be.

Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.

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Careers

Career Readiness

Graduates are well prepared to pursue advanced career options in business, management and many other professional fields.

Note: this degree does not provide admission to practise law. Those seeking admission to practise should refer to the Bachelor of Laws in Degree Finder.

The 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Graduate Attributes

The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.
  1. Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
  2. Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
  3. Teamwork and communication skills
  4. Professionalism and leadership readiness
  5. Intercultural and ethical competency
  6. 最新糖心Vlogn Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
  7. Digital capabilities
  8. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Potential careers

Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:

Jury Consultant;  Judicial Associate;  Taxation Officer;  Manager / Business Management;  Auditor;  Business Analyst;  Business Consultant;  Business Management;  Business Manager;  Commercial and Operation Analyst ...

Degree Structure

  1. A foundation law course which provides the background for study:
    LAW 7177: Introduction to 最新糖心Vlogn Law (3 units)
  2. Three elective law courses (9 units)*

Catering to the needs of busy professionals, all courses are taught intensively. The majority are conducted over one or two weeks, across approximately 24 hours of seminar-style classes, with some employing evening and/or weekend sessions.

*It is possible to include courses from other disciplines within the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide, subject to approval by the Program Coordinator.

Example Study Plan

Indicative Study Plan
Foundation Course (3 units)
  • LAW 7177: Introduction to 最新糖心Vlogn Law

Advanced Courses (9 units)
9 units chosen from the following:

  • LAW 7034: Anti-Discrimination Law - Practice and Theory (PG)
  • LAW 7057: Corporate Governance (PG)
  • LAW 7061: Globalisation and the Legal Regulation of Work (PG)
  • LAW 7070: International Trade Law (PG)
  • LAW 7115: Insolvency Law (PG)
  • LAW 7123: Perspectives on Property and Society
  • LAW 7155: Introduction to Arbitration
  • LAW 7156: Advanced Arbitration
  • LAW 7164: Criminal Law - Selected Issues
  • LAW 7170: Public International Law
  • LAW 7174: Advanced Comparative Law
  • LAW 7178: Planning Law
  • LAW 7179: Special Topic B
  • LAW 7180: Relational Corporate Governance
  • LAW 7182: Personal Bankruptcy Law and Practice (PG)

Note: Other courses may be taken subject to the approval of the Program Coordinator

Not all courses will be offered in any one calendar year.

Testimonial

The GDLP refined my ability to assess any real situation in an engaging, collaborative, thoughtful and respectful manner.

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Last updated: Thursday, 12 Sep 2024