Master of Business Law - 2019

This course is designed to provide theoretical and practical knowledge in business law. Students will develop an understanding of and an ability to analyse a wide range of legal problems that arise in business. The course is of direct relevance to a broad range of roles in the private, commercial and governmental sectors, where legal literacy and skills are increasingly important. It is especially useful for students who seek specialist legal knowledge and skills for regulatory, compliance or risk management positions in Australia and Asia.

Double degrees

The Master of Business Law can be taken in combination with the following course:

• Master of Professional Accounting

These course outcomes are aligned the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

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

1. be critical and creative scholars who:
   • produce innovative solutions to problems
   • apply research skills to business challenges
   • communicate effectively and perceptively
2. be responsible and effective global citizens who:
   • engage in an internationalised world
   • exhibit cross cultural competence
   • demonstrate ethical values
3. show 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
4. have obtained an advanced knowledge to master's level in business law.

Refer to the Monash Business School professional recognitionprofessional recognition (https://www.monash.edu/business/future-students/graduate-study-options/after-you-graduate/professional-recognition) page.

The course is structured in three parts: Part A. Advanced preparatory studies, Part B. Mastery knowledge and Part C. Application studies. All students complete Part B. Depending upon prior qualifications you may receive credit for Part A or Part C or a combination of the two.

Part A. Advanced preparatory studies

These units provide you with a solid foundation of knowledge and skills across core business disciplines and a valuable contextual basis for further business law study.

Part B. Mastery knowledge

These units provide a comprehensive study of core business law disciplines and the impact they have on decision-making in organisations. They will develop your capacity to apply your knowledge to provide discipline-based solutions to legal problems and risks arising in contemporary business.

Part C. Application studies

The focus of these studies is professional or scholarly work that can contribute to a portfolio of professional development and develop your advanced knowledge to master's level in business law.

The course comprises 96 points structured in three parts: Part A. Advanced preparatory studies (24 points), Part B. Mastery knowledge (48 points) and Part C. Application studies (24 points).

• If you are admitted at entry level 1 you complete 96 points, comprising Part A, Part B and Part C.
• If you are admitted at entry level 2 you complete 72 points, comprising Part B and Part C.
• If you are admitted at entry level 3 you complete 48 points, comprising Part B.

Note: If you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit and complete one of the higher credit-point options.

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/maps/map-b6013.pdf) provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Advanced preparatory studies (24 points)

You must complete:

• ACF5903 Accounting for business
• ECF5953 Economics
• ETF5900 Business statistics
• MGF5962 Principles of management

Part B. Mastery knowledge (48 points)

You must complete:

a. Six units (36 points):

• BFF5021 Case studies in risk management
• BFF5902 Introduction to risk management
• BTF5000 Corporate governance
• BTF5001 Business regulation and compliance
• BTF5801 Masters research paper
• BTF5903 Law and business decisions

b. Two elective units from the following suggested areas of study, or level 5 units offered by the Department of Business Law and TaxationDepartment of Business Law and Taxation (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/index-byou-department-of-business-law-and-taxation.html) or units offered by the Faculty of Law in L6001 Master of Commercial Law with approval of the Course Coordinator.

Business regulation in Asia

• BTF5050 Comparative business law in Asia
• BTF5160 The globalisation of law and development in Asia
• BTF5170Not offered in 2019 Chinese business law
• BTF5340 Regional trade governance

Human resources and employment regulation

• BTF5060 Work and the law
• BTF5841 Human resources management law
• MGF5960 Organisations: people, purpose and structure

Marketing and commerce

• BTF5050 Comparative business law in Asia
• BTF5150 Intellectual property and marketing law
• BTF5160 The globalisation of law and development in Asia
• BTF5170Not offered in 2019 Chinese business law
• BTF5919 International trade law
• MKF5955 Marketing and the international consumer

Regulation of the environment and corporate social responsibility

• BTF5501 Corporations law
• BTF5910 Corporate sustainability regulation
• MGF5030Not offered in 2019 Corporate social responsibility

Regulation of international business and trade

• BTF5050 Comparative business law in Asia
• BTF5130 International law and policy
• BTF5340 Regional trade governance
• BTF5919 International trade law
• MGF5730 International trade policy

Taxation and finance regulation

• BFC5913 Financial planning
• BTF5180Not offered in 2019 Financial services regulation
• BTF5235Not offered in 2019 Workplace and investment taxation
• BTF5965 Taxation law

Part C. Application studies (24 points)

You must complete either a. or b.* below:

a. Four units (24 points) at either level 4 or 5 from the Faculty of Business and Economics or across the University as long as you have the pre-requisites and there are no restrictions on admission to the units**

or

b. The research pathway (24 points):

• BTF5900 Major research project (18 points)
• one unit (level 4 or 5) from the Faculty of Business and Economics or across the University as long as you have the pre-requisites and there are no restrictions on admission**

* If you wish to undertake the research pathway you must maintain at least a 70% WAM and be accepted for entry by the Course Director and Higher Degrees by Research Director.

** Units can be identified using the browse unitsbrowse units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) tool and indexes of unitsindexes of units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/) in the current edition of the Handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code. You may need permission from the owning faculty to enrol in some units taught by other faculties.

You may exit this course early and apply to graduate with one of the following awards, provided you have satisfied the requirements for that award during your enrolment in this master's course:

• Graduate Certificate of Business after successful completion of 24 credit points of study with a minimum of 18 credit points at level 4 or above
• Graduate Diploma of Business after successful completion of 48 credit points of study with a minimum of 36 credit points at level 4 or above.

Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to a higher degree by research if you are admitted at entry levels 1 and 2 completing the research pathway (24 points). If you are admitted at entry level 3 you will normally already have an honours degree, however, if you are in this group and wish to complete the research pathway in business law you should discuss the option with the course coordinator.