C04433v2 Master of International Commercial and Business Law Master of Business Administration
Award(s): Master of International Commercial and Business Law (MIntCommclBusLaw)Master of Business Administration (MBA)
CRICOS code: 106476E
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 96
Course EFTSL: 2
Location: City campus
Overview
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Inherent requirements
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Other information
Overview
The Master of International Commercial and Business Law Master of Business Administration gives students exposure to theoretical learning and professional practice in the disciplines of law and business. It is an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 9 master's qualification that provides an alternative pathway to a legal career for graduates of disciplines other than law.
This course, open to law and non-law graduates, gives students the opportunity to build specialist legal skills in the area of commercial and business law in a global context, as well as theoretical and practical research capabilities as they relate to the study of the law.
The degree is highly customisable – students pursue 42 credit points of study based on their personal or professional interests, choosing from a wide range of commercial and business law electives. Students have to study 6 credit points of core subject which focus on commercial and business law areas.
Course content is delivered by a mix of practising law professionals, academic staff and international visiting academics, giving students access to a wide range of expertise and perspectives on the study and practice of law in commercial contexts.
Career options
Specialisation and development of expertise leads to careers in a range of sought-after specialist vocations in the practice of law and business, both nationally and globally.
Course intended learning outcomes
| BUS.1.1 | Synthesise critical thinking and advanced analytical skills to develop creative solutions that address strategic business issues in complex contexts. |
| BUS.2.1 | Communicate business information effectively to various stakeholders to achieve desired business outcomes. |
| BUS.2.2 | Interact and collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to work effectively to achieve desired business outcomes. |
| BUS.3.1 | Evaluate and apply principles of ethics, sustainability, social responsibility to decision-making in business. |
| BUS.4.1 | Demonstrate advanced skills in professional business practice by researching and analysing complex information and concepts to support business decisions in local and international contexts. |
| BUS.5.1 | Critically reflect on communication and engagement in Indigenous contexts and apply ethical practice to work for and with Indigenous Australians. |
| LAW.1.1 | A specialised understanding of a complex body of legal knowledge in relation to international business and commercial law, including the Australian legal system, impacts of historical and ongoing Anglo-Australian laws, social justice, cultural and international contexts, the principles and values of ethical practice, and contemporary developments in law and its professional practice. |
| LAW.1.2 | Demonstrate specialised legal and technical knowledge of Australian laws relating to international business and commercial law and systems to support innovation in a range of contexts. |
| LAW.2.1 | An advanced capacity to value and promote honesty, integrity, cultural respect, accountability, public service and ethical standards, including an understanding of approaches to ethical decision-making, the rules of professional responsibility, an ability to reflect upon and respond to ethical challenges in practice, and a developing ability to engage with the professionals engaged in international business and commercial law and to exercise professional judgment. |
| LAW.2.2 | Recognise, reflect upon and respond with professional judgment to ethical and professional responsibility issues that arise in specialist practice roles. |
| LAW.3.1 | A capacity to think critically, strategically and creatively, including an ability to identify and articulate complex legal issues, apply reasoning and research to generate appropriate theoretical and practical responses, and demonstrate sophisticated cognitive and creative skills in approaching complex legal issues and generating appropriate responses. |
| LAW.3.2 | Identify, synthesise and articulate complex legal and technical issues and apply analytical skills to identify innovation and generate clear, succinct and novel responses. |
| LAW.4.1 | Well-developed cognitive and practical skills necessary to identify, research, evaluate and synthesise relevant factual, legal and policy issues and demonstrate intellectual and practical skills necessary to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, legal methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions. |
| LAW.4.2 | Research, identify and evaluate technical information, legal judgments and issues to interpret, justify, or critique propositions, conclusions and professional decisions that are underpinned by ethical research practices. |
| LAW.5.1 | Professional and appropriate professional communication skills including highly effective use of the English language, an ability to inform, analyse, report and persuade using an appropriate medium and message and an ability to respond respectfully. |
| LAW.5.2 | Communicate accurately and appropriately with multidisciplinary audiences in a range of specialised formats, including productive collaboration with professional teams and clients. |
| LAW.6.1 | Specialised collaboration skills, including effective team work to achieve a common goal in a group learning environment or the workplace. |
| LAW.6.2 | Take responsibility to give feedback and to respond to feedback in a professional context, to work effectively with colleagues and other stakeholders and to resolve challenges through effective negotiation. |
| LAW.7.1 | A well-developed understanding of Indigenous perspectives informed by a commitment to build Indigenous cultural capability, to work for and with Indigenous peoples. |
| LAW.7.2 | Identify and challenge the deficit narratives and biases of Anglo-Australian laws towards Indigenous Australians, particularly in relation to intellectual property and cultural rights. |
| LAW.8.1 | A high level of autonomy, accountability and professionalism, the ability to implement appropriate self-management and lifelong learning strategies including initiating self-directed work and learning, judgment and responsibility, self-assessment of skills, personal wellbeing and appropriate use of feedback, and a capacity to adapt to and embrace change. |
| LAW.8.2 | Evaluate and implement their own professional development and incorporate personal skills in order to work with autonomy as a responsible and adaptable professional. |
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Completed Australian doctorate, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study
OR
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or Australian master’s degree, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study with a minimum GPA of 4.5/7
OR
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or Australian master’s degree, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study with a minimum GPA of 3.8/7 AND Capacity to study demonstrated through relevant professional work experience
OR
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or Australian master’s degree, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study with a minimum GPA between 3.3 and 3.79/7 AND Completed graduate certificate or graduate diploma with a minimum GPA of 4.5/7
OR
- Completed UTS Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
OR
- Completed UTS Graduate Certificate in Business Administration with a minimum GPA of 5/7
Applicants who have completed an unspecified non-UTS graduate certificate or graduate diploma will be only considered if they have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree with the required GPA.
Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application
For applicants who need to demonstrate capacity to pursue this course:
- Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
- A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
- A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
- A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
- An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
- A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)
- Personal statement outlining relevant professional experience and an understanding of the opportunities present in international commercial and business law.
- Relevant work-related references
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.
Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.
UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.
For course specific information see the Faculty of Law Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.
Recognition of prior learning
Students who successfully complete Master of International Commercial and Business Law Master of Business Administration (C04433) may apply for 24cp of elective credit to be applied to the Juris Doctor (C04236), the Master of Legal Studies (C04264), or Master of Laws (C04143).
General information recognition of prior learning is available at postgraduate course information.
Course duration and attendance
The course can be completed in a minimum of two year of full-time or four year of part-time study. Subjects may also be available in Summer session, allowing accelerated progression.
Course structure
The course comprises a total of 96 credit points. The study components for course completion are as follows:
- 36 credit points of compulsory core business subjects (six subjects)
- 12 credit points of business options (two subjects)
- 6 credit points of compulsory core law subject (one subject)
- 42 credit points of law options (seven subjects)
Students may choose to undertake any seven options from choice block CBK92260 within the course
Course completion requirements
| STM90345 Core subjects | 48cp | |
| 79708 Contemporary Business Law | 6cp | |
| CBK92260 Options | 42cp | |
| Total | 96cp |
Course program
Most subjects are timetabled over a two-year period and consequently not all subjects listed are offered in any one year. The UTS Timetable Planner enables current and future UTS students to view subject timetables.
| Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 79708 Contemporary Business Law | 6cp | |
| 21880 Leading People and Change | 6cp | |
| 22800 Understanding Accounting and Financial Reports | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK92260 Options | 42cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 24834 Marketing Decision Making | 6cp | |
| 25799 Finance for Managers | 6cp | |
| 23709 Economics for Management | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK92260 Options | 42cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK91834 Electives | 12cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK92260 Options | 42cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21715 Strategic Management | 6cp | |
| Select 18 credit points from the following: | 18cp | |
| CBK92260 Options | 42cp | |
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