Accounting and Finance

Graduate Diploma in Business Law

  • Domestic
  • International
  • Duration

    1 year full-time or part-time equiv.
  • Start Dates

    February and July
  • Location

    North Terrace Campus

About Degree

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 Diploma 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 Australian law through one core course
  • pursue seven 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 a Master of Business Law. It’s offered in intensive mode with intakes in late February and late July.


Entry Requirements

Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.I am a:

  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    SATAC Code3GD056
    DefermentYes - 2 year
    IntakeFebruary and July
    Selection Criteria
    Graduate entry


    Higher Education StudyA completed Bachelors degree or equivalent in a field other than law with at least a credit average or a completed Graduate Certificate in Business Law.


    Student Profile
    Applicant backgroundSemester one/Full year intake 2022
    Number of studentsPercentage of all students
    International studentsN/AN/A
    All students1100.0%


    International applicants

    CRICOS068883J
    IntakeFebruary and July
    Selection Criteria
    English Language Requirements

    Australian Year 12Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject
    English Tests accepted by the University of APSB
    IELTSOverall 6.5Reading 6Listening 6Speaking 6Writing 6





    TOEFLOverall 79Reading 13Listening 13Speaking 18Writing 21





    PearsonOverall 58Reading 50Listening 50Speaking 50Writing 50





    C1 AdvancedOverall 176Reading 169Listening 169Speaking 169Writing 169





    Qualifications that meet minimum English requirementsA range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements
    Academic Entry Requirements

    Detailed information on international qualifications assessment

    Tertiary QualificationsBachelor degree or equivalent (not available to applicants with a Bachelor of Law or equivalent).
    How to Apply
    Application information for international students
    Important application deadlines for international students

    Student Profile
    Applicant backgroundSemester one/Full year intake 2022
    Number of studentsPercentage of all students
    International studentsN/AN/A
    All students1100.0%


Fees and Scholarships

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  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees
    Australian Full-fee place: $36,000

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.


    International applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units)International student place: $47,500

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    More information on International Student tuition fees.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.

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 University of APSB 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 University of APSB 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. Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
  7. Digital capabilities
  8. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Potential careers

Jury Consultant, Manager / Business Management, Auditor, Business Analyst, Business Consultant, Business Management, Business Manager, Commercial and Operation Analyst, Commercialisation Manager, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser, Taxation Officer, International Trade or Business Analyst.

Degree Structure

A foundation course (3 units):

  • Introduction to Australian Law

The remainder of the program consists of seven advanced law courses (21 units) selected from the list of Law courses. Seminar-style teaching is employed, courses are normally taught intensively over one or two weeks with approximately 24 hours of classes. Some courses are taught during the evening or on weekends, while other courses may be taught intensively over two or more weeks.

Example Study Plan

Indicative Study Plan
Core Course (3 units)
  • LAW 7177 : Introduction to Australian Law
Electives (21 Units)

21 units chosen from the following 3-unit courses:

  • 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.

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