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Why study the SCU Online MBL?

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Accelerated and designed for busy professionals

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Australia's only 100% online postgraduate business law course

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Learn through contemporary case studies 

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Gain a strong understanding of Australian business law

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Mitigate legal risk, understand legal obligation

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Engaging, self-directed study that fits your schedule

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Duration

16 months
part-time*

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Study mode

100% online

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Intakes

Jan, Mar, May, July, Aug, Oct

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Units

8

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Fees

$3,300 per unit, FEE-HELP available

*completion time dependent on individual study path and course availability. Please speak to a Student Advisor for more information.

Safeguard yourself and your business in a world of risk

The online Master of Business Law from Southern Cross University enables graduates to identify legal risk and obligation across the business landscape, resulting in better-informed business decisions. In an increasingly regulated work environment, business professionals cannot afford to operate blindly with no legal consideration within their day to day business decisions – one ill-advised decision can have devastating consequences.

Being able to confidently navigate the changing business landscape, understand the implications of your decisions and minimise risks can make you a critical and valued part of any business. 

 

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Develop legal acumen

Understand, interpret and apply the law in relation to business contexts. Your increased legal literacy will benefit day-to-day business leadership. 

risk

Identify legal risk & obligation 

Confidently identify the legal risk that exists behind your business decisions and understand the legal obligation present in corporate dealings. 

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Leverage opportunities

Use your knowledge and skills to be agile in your business and seize opportunities quickly. Confidently navigate the changing business landscape, understand decision implications and minimise the risk of key decisions. 

What you will study

To gain your online Master of Business Law, you will study eight units. This includes two core units and six elective units. The elective units on offer will depend on what intake you begin your studies.

This unit provides a thorough introduction to the important institutions and processes that influence the ongoing development of Australian law.

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In this unit, formulate and refine a research topic, locate source materials using advanced technologies and present a research proposal.

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This unit offers you the opportunity to explore contemporary topics of interest, debate and policy development within the discipline of intellectual property (IP) law.

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This unit engages with and analyses fundamental property law concepts.

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This unit provides an understanding of the operation of the competition law provisions of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, as well as the economic theory underlying.

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Gain a strong understanding of the operation of Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 – The Australian Consumer Law, and the economic theory underlying the Act.

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This unit examines the legal and equitable principles and statutory framework underpinning contract law in Australia.

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This unit introduces the global legal system, specifically global business law.

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Explore the specific issues that impact corporations involved in litigation.

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Gain knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of tax law.

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Critically reflect on corporate governance mechanisms in the Australian legal terrain.

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Early exit option

If you need to take a break from study, our degree in Business Law has built in an early exit point. Receive a Graduate Certificate in Business Law by completing the unit Legal Institutions and Processes and three elective units.

Graduate Certificate
4 Units

Or continue studying

Masters Degree
+ 4 Units

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Next study period

June
2023

Applications close in

25 days

Speak to an Enrolment Advisor to find out more.

Our study periods: Jan, Mar, Apr, July, Sep, Nov

Late applications may be considered under special circumstances up until the start of O'Week. For more information please speak with a Student Enrolment Advisor.

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To qualify for the Master of Business Law online, you must have:

  • A Bachelor degree in any discipline with a minimum Credit average, or equivalent; or

  • A Bachelor degree in any discipline, or equivalent, and two years of documented relevant professional experience; AND

  • Students also need to be proficient in English.

If you are a qualified lawyer, you could also be eligible for the Master of Laws (Business Law) degree.

Find out more about Rules Relating to Awards and Specific Award Rules.

We recognise and grant credit for past education or qualifications in a process called advanced standing. If you're eligible for advanced standing, this can impact the number of units you need to study, reducing the time and cost of your overall degree. 

Find out more about applying for advanced standing

Ready to take the next step in your career? It's your time.

At Southern Cross University Online, we've helped thousands of people with real lives and real ambition to realise their goals and dreams by supporting them every step of the way.
     
We provide affordable courses, flexible learning and excellent student support, so you can achieve the impossible and make the most out of your time. 
     
It’s time to put yourself first. Follow your ambition. 

When you study online with SCU, you're not on your own. We're connected, together. 

Our teachers, academics and education designers have built these courses for people like you. Before commencing study, your dedicated Student Success Advisor will be in touch by phone, email or chat to help you plan your schedule. As you work towards your dream of achieving your degree, your advisor works like an extra pair of eyes and ears with support, advice and motivation throughout your study journey. 

 

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Our Accreditations & Endorsements

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Our online programs meet all of the AQF guidelines, ensuring quality education.

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5-STAR Rating for Institutional Student Support and Social Equity, Business and Management Teaching Quality, Teacher Education Learning Resources, Nursing Learning Resources and Skills Development.

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Southern Cross University is one of the Asia-Pacific’s Top 150 Young Universities.

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Our postgraduate student support and satisfaction both above the national average.

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Jessica - MBL - testimonial
Master of Business Law student Jessica.

The MBL includes electives in emerging fields like Intellectual Property Law, which will safeguard me as a small business owner and Consultant, as well as the companies which I represent.

Jessica Mahon

Online Master of Business Law graduate and Consultant

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Master of Business Law student Mike.

Favourite units were the Law of Corporate Governance, Global Business Law and Advanced Legal Research. I found these units both challenging and rewarding as well as increasing my overall business knowledge and ability to contribute to the Social Enterprise organisations to which I belong.

Mike McCaw

Online Master of Business Law graduate and Managing Director

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MBL student Sangeeta.

I am able to better present the legal implications of certain projects in a global context in case the project is to be replicated in a different jurisdiction from where it was established.

Sangeeta Prasad

Online Master of Business Law graduate and Communications and Management Consultant

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MBL graduate David Fisher.

I'm a financial controller in an engineering firm. As I came from an accounting background, I needed to sit an Introduction to Law course to get started. I'm thoroughly enjoying the learning experience at SCU and the new perspectives are helping me progress my career.

David Fisher

Online Master of Business Law student and Financial Controller

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MBL graduate Kathryn.

I work for local government, so studying Advanced Property Law has greatly improved my knowledge and understanding of the challenges faced by our ratepayers - as well as our administration - when it comes to property law, boundary realignments, strata titles and units, subdivision and dispute resolution.

Kathryn Oliver

Online Master of Business Law student and Business Systems Supervisor

What our students do

Current Master of Business Law students work in a range of business roles that require legal expertise. Below is a snapshot of some of these roles and jobs. 

  • Commercial Director
  • Governance and Planning Coordinator
  • Project Manager
  • Business Consultant
  • Lecturer
  • Finance Officer

 

  • Contract Administrator
  • Commercial Services Manager
  • CEO
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Meet our Course Academic

Dr John ORR, BHMS UQ, LLB (Hon) SCU, PhD QUT

Dr John Orr is a lecturer and Course Coordinator at Law & Justice, Southern Cross University. John has taken a Bachelor of Human Movement Studies from the University of Queensland, a Bachelor of Laws with First Class Honours (and university medal) from SCU and a Doctor of Philosophy from QUT. His award-winning PhD thesis, University Law: Pursuing Fruits of Knowledge, examined the role played by enabling legislation in requiring Australian public universities to undertake their core functions in the public good.

John is also a long time Director of the peak Education law body the Australia and New Zealand Education Law Association (ANZELA). He is also the immediate Past Editor of the International Journal of Law and Education.  John’s main research interests are in corporate and higher education law and he is a nationally recognised scholar in higher education law and university governance. There is a strong nexus between Dr Orr’s research and teaching. John teaches Corporations Law in the Bachelor of Laws program and Company Law in the Associate Degree in Law and Bachelor of Business programs.

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Our Master of Business Law course is 100% online and flexible for busy people.

When you study online with SCU, you're not on your own. We're connected, together.

Our teachers, academics and education designers have built these courses for people like you. Before commencing study, your dedicated Student Success Advisor will be in touch by phone, email or chat to help you plan your schedule. As you work towards your dream of achieving your degree, your advisor works like an extra pair of eyes and ears with support, advice and motivation throughout your study journey.

To qualify for the Master of Business Law online, you must have:

  • A Bachelor degree in any discipline with a minimum Credit average, or equivalent; or
  • A Bachelor degree in any discipline, or equivalent, and two years of documented relevant professional experience; AND
  • Students also need to be proficient in English.

Current Master of Business Law students work in a range of business roles that require legal expertise. Below is a snapshot of some of these roles and jobs.

  • Commercial Director
  • Governance and Planning Coordinator
  • Project Manager
  • Business Consultant
  • Lecturer
  • Finance Officer
  • Contract Administrator
  • Commercial Services Manager
  • CEO

To gain your online Master of Business Law, you will study eight units. This includes two core units and six elective units. The elective units on offer will depend on what intake you begin your studies.

Core units:

  • Legal Institutions and Processes
  • Advanced Legal Research

Elective units:

  • Advanced Intellectual Property Law
  • Advanced Property Law
  • Competition Law
  • Consumer Law
  • Advanced Contract Law
  • Global Business Law
  • Litigation and Corporations
  • Tax Law
  • Law of Corporate Governance

No, the Master of Business Law is for business professionals wanting to get a better understanding of commercial law, identifying legal risk and obligation.

In an increasingly regulated work environment, business professionals cannot afford to operate blindly with no legal consideration within their day to day business decisions – one ill-advised decision can have devastating consequences.

Being able to confidently navigate the changing business landscape, understand the implications of your decisions and minimise risks can make you a critical and valued part of any business.

Yes, you must have a Bachelor degree to be eligible to study our Master of Business Law.

Below are some of the key learning outcomes of our Master of Business Law.

Develop legal acumen:

  • Understand, interpret and apply the law in relation to business contexts. Your increased legal literacy will benefit day-to-day business leadership.

Identify legal risk & obligation:

  • Confidently identify the legal risk that exists behind your business decisions and understand the legal obligation present in corporate dealings.

Leverage opportunities:

  • Use your knowledge and skills to be agile in your business and seize opportunities quickly. Confidently navigate the changing business landscape, understand decision implications and minimise the risk of key decisions.

We may recognise and grant credit for past education or qualifications in a process called advanced standing. If you're eligible for advanced standing, this can impact the number of units you need to study, reducing the time and cost of your overall degree.

To find out more about advanced standing, get in touch with one of our Enrolment Advisors on 1300 863 819.