Postgraduate - Course3159 - Master of Business Law

This course is designed to provide 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 the private, commercial, or government sectors where business law issues are relevant. The course will enhance legal skills for students seeking placements in legal commercial and governmental regulatory and compliance positions, especially in Australia and Asia.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9, the Bologna Cycle 2 and Monash Graduate Attributes. For more information refer to http://opvclt.monash.edu.au/curriculum-by-design/aligning-course-outcomes-with-aqf-bologna.html.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross-cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be able to provide discipline-based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities we serve

(d.) have advanced knowledge to master's level in business law

The course has four main components:

• a foundation unit in law and business decisions
• a research paper as a capstone unit
• a set of four units in business law
• two open electives

Students must complete:

(a.) the core unit (6 points):

• BTX5140 Law and business decisions*

*This unit will normally be undertaken in the first semester of study.

(b.) one capstone unit (6 points):

• BTX5801 Final research project

(c.) four units (24 points) from the following list:

• BTF5230 Investment taxation
• BTF5240 Workplace taxation
• BTX5000 Corporate governance
• BTX5020 Intellectual property laws
• BTX5031 Insurance law
• BTX5050 Comparative business law in Asia
• BTX5070 Labour relations law
• BTX5080 Workplace negotiations
• BTX5090 Good governance and accountability in non-profit and social enterprises
• BTX5100 Corporate environmental responsibility
• BTX5130 International law and policy
• BTX5150 Law of marketing
• BTX5160 The globalisation of law and development in Asia
• BTX5170 Chinese business law
• BTX5180 Financial services regulation
• BTX5190 International trade law
• BTX5841 Human resources management law
• BTX9020 Business law**
• BTX9651 Taxation law***

**Only to be taken by students with no previous business law study.

***Note: This unit is a prerequisite unit for taxation units.

(d.) two graduate units (12 points) subject to the following conditions:

• units may be selected from graduate-level units offered by other departments in the Faculty of Business and Economics, or from other faculties of the University, subject to approval by the course director.

Available units can be identified via the index of units by faculty at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2013handbooks/units/index-byfaculty-bus.html or by browsing units at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2013handbooks/units/search.

Additional degree requirements:

• students can study a maximum of two 9000-level units (12 points)

This degree may serve as a pathway to a higher degree by research. Students considering a research degree are advised to consult a course coordinator prior to making an application.

Students wishing to exit the Master of Business Law early may apply to graduate with the 1679 Graduate Certificate in Business after successful completion of 24 points of study.

Master of Business Law