Curtin University
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Master the intersection of law and business through a comprehensive degree covering contract law, company law, taxation, and intellectual property. This program prepares you for careers in business, government, and corporate environments where legal knowledge meets commercial acumen.
Applicants must be aged 16 years and over. Entry pathways include: Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) 70 or equivalent with English ATAR, Literature ATAR or English as an Additional Language/Dialect ATAR; successful completion of one full-time semester at an Australian university; completion of an AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma; or completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). English proficiency requirements include 50% minimum in English ATAR or equivalent, or completion of undergraduate studies at an Australian university. Alternative entry pathways available with no entry requirements through undergraduate certificates.
The degree comprises 24 subjects structured as follows: Eight compulsory core subjects covering business foundations, financial decision-making, markets and legal frameworks, communication and indigenous perspectives, strategic career design, analytics for decision-making, and introduction to business law; Eight major subjects in Business Law including applied contract law, torts, property law, trusts, trade practices, company law, taxation, and intellectual property law; Eight undergraduate level elective subjects chosen from business subjects or any OUA undergraduate subject. Students must complete at least twelve Curtin University subjects and no more than ten Level 1 subjects overall. The program emphasizes interactive learning experiences with industry connections and contemporary technologies.
Curtin University is a globally recognised institution ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide (QS World University Ranking 2026: 12th in Australia; Times Higher Education 2026: 18th in Australia). Through Open Universities Australia, Curtin delivers the same degree as on-campus study with an interactive and collaborative learning experience. The university has a vibrant culture of innovation and collaboration with extensive industry connections, ensuring your learning is richly interactive and industry-connected using advanced technologies that develop essential decision-making and leadership skills.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Commerce (Business Law) have diverse career opportunities across public and private sectors. Career paths include roles as auditors, company secretaries, and corporate treasurers (earning $93K-$120K with 37.6% employment growth), finance managers (over $120K with 24.7% employment growth), business lawyers, legal advisors, compliance officers, and government policy advisors. The degree meets the increasing needs of government and industry for graduates with backgrounds in law and business studies, opening doors to employment in state and federal departments, large organisations, and private sector companies.
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