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.

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):

• BTF5903 Law and business decisions*

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

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

• BTF5801 Final research project**

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

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

• BTF5000 Corporate governance
• BTF5050 Comparative business law in Asia
• BTF5060 The law of employment
• BTF5130 International law and policy
• BTF5150 Law of marketing
• BTF5160 The globalisation of law and development in Asia
• BTF5170 Chinese business law
• BTF5180 Financial services regulation
• BTF5235 Workplace and investment taxation
• BTF5841 Human resources management law
• BTF5888 Chinese taxation law
• BTF5910 Sustainability regulation
• BTF5919 International trade law
• BTF5965 Taxation law***

*** This unit or an equivalent unit (as approved by the Course Director) is a prerequisite unit for BTF5235 Workplace and Investment Taxation.

Note: Students can also choose up to four units (24 points) approved for the Master of Commercial Law offered by the Faculty of LawFaculty of Law (http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/blt/study/postgrad/bl-m.html) provided the Course Director is satisfied that every unit chosen does not substantially duplicate a unit previously completed by the candidate or any other postgraduate unit offered by the Department of Business Law and Taxation.

(d.) up to two units (12 points) may be selected from graduate-level units offered by other Departments in the Faculty of Business and Economics, or subject to approval by the Course Director, or from other faculties of the university.

These units can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) in the current edition of the handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; postgraduate units are those that commence with the number 5.

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