Master of Business Law

Course code: 3159 + Course abbreviation: MBusLaw + Total credit points required: 48 + 2 semesters full-time, 4 semesters part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Caulfield; China)

Course description

The course is designed to provide rigorous theoretical and practical knowledge in business law and to develop an understanding of and an ability to analyse a wide range of legal problems arising in the practice of business law. The course is of direct relevance to those involved in commerce, either as legal advisers, or in the private, commercial, or government sectors. The course will enhance relevant skills for students seeking placements in legal commercial and governmental regulatory and compliance positions, especially in Australia and Asia.

Credit for prior studies

Candidates may be eligible for credit for a maximum of four credit exemptions for units considered to be equivalent to particular units in the course of study. Credit exemptions are restricted to relevant units completed within the last five years.

Course structure

(a) Students must complete at least four units (24 points) at 5000-level from a range of units offered by the Department of Business Law and Taxation:

BTX5000 Corporate governance
BTX5003 CPA taxation
BTX5020 Intellectual property laws
BTX5050 Asian business law
BTX5060 The law of employment
BTX5070 Labour relations law
BTX5080 Workplace negotiations
BTX5100 Corporate environmental responsibility
BTX5121 Information technology law
BTX5131 Advanced banking law
BTF5200 Income and deductions
BTF5210 Taxation of trusts and partnerships
BTF5220 Taxation of companies and shareholders
BTF5230 Taxation of capital gains
BTF5240 Taxation of employees and contractors
BTF5250 Anti avoidance rules and financial transactions
BTF5260 Tax administration and policy
BTF5270 Superannuation and retirement benefits
BTF5280 Taxation of international transactions
BTF5290 GST and other indirect taxes
BTF5300 Contemporary issues in taxation
BTX5180 Financial services regulation
BTX5490 Minor thesis
BTX5640 Comparative Asian taxation
BTX5800 Research project
BTX5841 Human resources management law
BTX5900 Research project (equivalent to two units)

(b) The remaining four units (24 points) may be chosen from 9000-level units, 4000-level units, or 5000-level units (listed below or in (a) above):

BTF4220 Taxation of companies and shareholders
BTF4250 Anti avoidance rules and financial transactions
BTF4270 Superannuation and retirement benefits
BTF4240 Taxation of employees and contractors
BTF4260 Tax administration and policy
BTX4001 Financial institutions law
BTX4031 Insurance law
BTX4100 Corporate environmental responsibility
BTX4150 Advanced taxation
BTX4180 Financial services regulation
BTX9060 The law of employment
BTX9070 Labour relations law
BTX9150 Competition and consumer law
BTX9190 International trade law
BTX9300 Health services law*
BTX9380 Banking law
BTX9541 Corporations law and trusts
BTX9651 Taxation law
BTX9760 Risk control and the law
BTX9890 Law, privacy and ethics in marketing

Students can choose up to two units from other departments in the Faculty of Business and Economics, or other faculties, of the university.

It is recommended that students consult with the course director to ensure their elective units form a coherent study program.

Students may also undertake, with the approval of the course director, a minor thesis (BTX5490, 24 points) or a research project (BTX5800, 6 points or BTX5900, 12 points).

Students can choose up to four units approved for the Master of Commercial Law offered by the Faculty of Law, provided the course director is satisfied that every unit so chosen does not substantially duplicate a subject previously completed by the candidate.

* Subject to availability.

Contact details

Course director

Mr Phillip Lipton; Mr Wayne Gumley (deputy course director)

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