Global business law
Why study Global business law?
The era of globalisation increasingly requires people with a legal background to have an understanding of business, including an understanding of the links between major business functions and the legal framework.
The only program of its kind in Australia, the Global Business Law program allows law graduates, certified practicing accountants and non-law graduates to study commercial law in areas of global interest, taught by some of the world's leading jurists. Leading professors, practitioners and in-house counsel from around the world teach innovative subjects in American, European and Asian-Pacific business law. The program responds to areas of topical interest by way of subjects such as Chinese Business Law and Practice, Nanotechnology Law, USA Intellectual Property Law and the like.
Career opportunities
Graduates are likely to find diverse national and international opportunities in academia, the legal profession, politics, business and commerce, government service, and public administration.
Courses
Local students
2013
Graduate Certificate in Global Business Law
- Duration :
- 0.5 years full-time or 1 year part-time.
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
- Campus:
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This program offers law graduates and certified practising accountants the opportunity to study commercial law in areas of global interest, taught by some of the world's leading academics and commercial practitioners. An extensive range of subjects in US, European and Asian law prepares graduates for a career in an international business and legal environment.
- Prerequisite
- An Australian Bachelor's degree with 60 per cent average in final year or 60 per cent overall average.
- Fee amount
- Indicative (2013): $12 035 (for 60 credit points)
- How to apply
- Apply directly to the University. Applications for Semester 1 close 31 January. Applications for Semester 2 close 5 July. Applicants can download an application form from our postgraduate website. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required.
- Full course details
- Global Business Law (Graduate Certificate)Melbourne
Master of Commercial Law
- Duration :
- 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
- Campus:
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- The Master of Commercial Law is open to graduates from any non-law discipline. Corporations increasingly require an understanding of commercial law issues, in preparation for a career in an international business or a legal environment. Students may study in subject areas of global interest, including international business and arbitration law, and US business and corporations law.
- Prerequisite
- Applicants must have completed a four-year non-law undergraduate degree or international equivalent and satisfy the minimum English language proficiency requirements.
- Fee amount
- Indicative (2013): $24 070 for 120 credit points.
- How to apply
- Apply directly to the University. Applications for Semester 1 close 31 January. Applications for Semester 2 close 5 July. Applicants can download an application form from our postgraduate website. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required.
- Full course details
- Commercial Law (Master)Melbourne
Master of Global Business Law
- Duration :
- 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
- Campus:
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- Globalisation increasingly requires people with business and other backgrounds to have an understanding of commercial law issues. This program presents an opportunity for non-lawyers to be equipped with an understanding of domestic and international commercial law in preparation for a career in an international business and legal environment. Students study in subject areas of global interest, including international business and arbitration law, and US business and corporations law.
- Prerequisite
- Australian Bachelor's degree or approved equivalent, and two years' professional experience, as might be demonstrated by full membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia or CPA Australia.
- Fee amount
- Indicative (2013): $24 070 for 120 credit points.
- How to apply
- Apply directly to the University. Applications for Semester 1 close 31 January. Applications for Semester 2 close 5 July. Applicants can download an application form from our postgraduate website. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required.
- Full course details
- Global Business Law (Master)Melbourne
Master of International Business and Law
- Duration :
- 1 year full time or 2 years part-time.
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
- Campus:
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- The current global economy requires people with a legal background to have an understanding of business. This course aims to provide an understanding of the links between major business functions and the legal framework, and prepare students for careers in the international business and legal environment.
- Prerequisite
- Australian Bachelor of Laws or approved international equivalent.
- Fee amount
- Indicative (2013): $24 070 for 120 credit points.
- Additional information
- Subjects are offered in five-day block release mode between teaching period one and teaching period two (June-July) and over summer (Dec-Feb); and are normally assessed by a month-long take-home exam. The International Business program runs during teaching period one (Feb-May) and teaching period two (July-October). The University usually offers an introductory program in teaching period one to assist transition to postgraduate studies.
- How to apply
- Apply directly to the University. Applications for Semester 1 close 31 January. Applications for Semester 2 close 5 July. Applicants can download an application form from our postgraduate website. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required.
- Full course details
- International Business and Law - MasterMelbourne
Master of Laws
- Duration :
- 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
- Campus:
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- A general Master of Laws program is available to applicants with an undergraduate qualification in law. Students can specialise in public interest law and/or global business law.
The global business law streams utilise existing global business law subjects currently available at Master and Graduate Diploma level. - Prerequisite
- Bachelor of Laws or international equivalent.
- Fee amount
- Indicative (2013): $24 070 for 120 credit points.
- Additional information
- Subjects are usually assessed by a month-long take-home exam to meet the needs of busy professionals.
- How to apply
- Apply directly to the University. Applicants can download an application form from our postgraduate website. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required.
Applications for Semester 1 close 31 January.
Applications for Semester 2 close 5 July. - Full course details
- Laws (Master)Melbourne
Master of Laws in Global Business Law
- Duration :
- 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 (March)
- Campus:
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This course presents an opportunity for law graduates and certified practising accountants to study commercial law in areas of global interest, taught by some of the worlds leading academics and commercial practitioners. An extensive range of subjects in US, European and Asian Law prepares graduates for a career in an international business and legal environment. Students may also take public interest law subjects (with approval).
- Prerequisite
- Australian Bachelor of Laws or international equivalent, or full membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and CPA Australia, or progression from the Graduate Certificate in Global Business Law with appropriate grade average.
- Fee amount
- Indicative (2013): $24 070 for 120 credit points.
- How to apply
- Apply directly to the University. Applications for Semester 1 close 31 January. Applicants can download an application form from our postgraduate website. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required.
- Full course details
- Laws in Global Business Law (Master)Melbourne
How to apply?
Methods of application vary from course to course. Please see the course entry above for details of how to apply for the course you are interested in.
Fees and scholarships
Postgraduate coursework programs are either:
- Fee-paying (where you pay the full cost of the course). FEE-HELP is available.
- CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place), subsidised by the Commonwealth Government where you pay a contribution towards course costs. HECS-HELP is available.
Students enrolled for certain postgraduate coursework programs may be eligible for student income support.
International students
2013
Graduate Certificate in Global Business Law (059370J)
- Duration :
- 6 months
- Semester starts :
- January, June, December
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 25 810
- Campus
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This program offers law graduates and certified practising accountants the opportunity to study commercial law in areas of global interest, taught by some of the world's leading academics and commercial practitioners. An extensive range of subjects in US, European and Asian law prepares graduates for a career in an international business and legal environment. Melbourne
- English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.
TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written
English).
TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22.
La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage
5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information
please visit the La Trobe Melbourne
website.
English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted.
Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be
accepted as a basis of admission (English)
for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no
band score lower than 6.0.
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative
skill score less than 59.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher.
Or approved international equivalent. Melbourne- Academic entry requirements
- An Australian Bachelor of Laws or approved international equivalent, or full membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia (ICAA) and the CPA (the professional body for Certified Practising Accountants in Australia). Melbourne
- Additional information
- This course has intakes in January, June and December (depending on the subjects chosen). All subjects in this program are offered in five-day block release mode: normally between teaching period one and Australian winter teaching period (June to July) and over summer (December to February) so students should time their arrival date accordingly. Melbourne
- Full course details
- Global Business Law (Graduate Certificate)Melbourne
Master of Commercial Law (059364G)
- Duration :
- 1 year
- Semester starts :
- See additional information
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 25 810
- Campus
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- The Master of Commercial Law is open to graduates from any non-law discipline. Corporations increasingly require an understanding of commercial law issues, in preparation for a career in an international business or a legal environment. Students may study in subject areas of global interest, including international business and arbitration law, and US business and corporations law. Melbourne
- English Language Requirements
- IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.
TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English).
TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22.
La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted.
Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English)
for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0.
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher.
Or approved international equivalent. Melbourne - Academic entry requirements
- Applicants must have completed a four year non-law undergraduate degree or international equivalent and satisfy the minimum English language proficiency requirements. Melbourne
- Additional information
- All subjects in this program are offered in Semester 1, Semester 2, and September, in five-day block release mode usually between teaching period one and teaching period two (June to July), and over summer (December-February), so students should plan their arrival accordingly. Melbourne
- Full course details
- Commercial Law (Master)Melbourne
Master of Global Business Law (059365F)
- Duration :
- 1 year
- Semester starts :
- January, June, December
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 25 810
- Campus
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- Globalisation increasingly requires people with business and other backgrounds to have an understanding of commercial law issues. This program presents an opportunity for non-lawyers to be equipped with an understanding of domestic and international commercial law in preparation for a career in an international business and legal environment. Students study in subject areas of global interest, including international business and arbitration law, and US business and corporations law. Melbourne
- English Language Requirements
- IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.
TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English).
TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22.
La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted.
Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English)
for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0.
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher.
Or approved international equivalent. Melbourne - Academic entry requirements
- An Australian Bachelor's degree, or approved international equivalent. Applicants are also expected to have two years of professional experience, which might be demonstrated by full membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia or CPA Australia. Melbourne
- Additional information
- This course has intakes in January, June and December (the start date depends on the subjects chosen). All subjects in this program are offered in five-day block-release mode: normally between teaching period one and Australian winter teaching period one and Australian winter teaching period (June to July) and over summer (December to February) so students should time their arrival date accordingly. Melbourne
- Full course details
- Global Business Law (Master)Melbourne
Master of International Business and Law (054163A)
- Duration :
- 1 year
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 27 620
- Campus
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- The current global economy requires people with a legal background to have an understanding of business. This course aims to provide an understanding of the links between major business functions and the legal framework, and prepare students for careers in the international business and legal environment. Melbourne
- English Language Requirements
- IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from La Trobe Melbourne; or
Approved equivalent. Melbourne - Academic entry requirements
- An Australian Bachelor of Laws degree or approved international equivalent.
Melbourne - Additional information
- Subjects in the Global Business Law program are offered in five-day block release mode between teaching periods one and Australian winter teaching period (June to July) and over summer (December-February) so students should time their arrival accordingly.
Subjects are usually assessed by a month-long take-home exam. Melbourne - Full course details
- International Business and Law - MasterMelbourne
Master of Laws (077186D)
- Duration :
- 1 year
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 25 810
- Campus
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- A general Master of Laws program is available to applicants with an undergraduate qualification in law. Students can specialise in public interest law and/or global business law.
The global business law streams utilise existing global business law subjects currently available at Master and Graduate Diploma level. Melbourne - English Language Requirements
- IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.
TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English).
TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22.
La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted.
Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English)
for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0.
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher.
Or approved international equivalent. Melbourne - Academic entry requirements
- Applicants must have completed a Bachelor of Law degree or approved international equivalent. Melbourne
- Professional recognition
- The program may be used by overseas lawyers as a vehicle for admission to practice in Victoria (up to 120 credit points and subject to Council of Legal Education ruling, for which the student must apply prior to application for admission). All subjects from the LLM (Global Business Law) program and the Public Interest Law Program are taught in block mode. All subjects in the LLM (Global Business Law) are examined by a take home examination. Melbourne
- Full course details
- Laws (Master)Melbourne
Master of Laws in Global Business Law (059366E)
- Duration :
- 1 year
- Semester starts :
- January, June, December
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 25 810
- Campus
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This course presents an opportunity for law graduates and certified practising accountants to study commercial law in areas of global interest, taught by some of the worlds leading academics and commercial practitioners. An extensive range of subjects in US, European and Asian Law prepares graduates for a career in an international business and legal environment. Students may also take public interest law subjects (with approval). Melbourne
- English Language Requirements
- IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.
TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English).
TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22.
La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted.
Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English)
for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0.
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher.
Or approved international equivalent. Melbourne - Academic entry requirements
- An Australian Bachelor of Laws degree or approved international equivalent, full membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and CPA Australia (the professional body for Certified Practising Accountants in Australia), or progression from the Graduate Certificate in Global Business Law with an appropriate grade average. Melbourne
- Additional information
- All subjects in this program are offered in five-day block release mode: normally between teaching period one and Australian winter teaching period (June to July) and over summer (December to February) so students should time their arrival accordingly.. Melbourne
- Full course details
- Laws in Global Business Law (Master)Melbourne
How to apply?
Enquire now about any course for international students or find out how to apply.
Fees and scholarships
Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.
There is also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.
Related study options
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Your study experience
Overseas study opportunities
Gain valuable overseas experience by taking part in the student exchange program for 6-12 months. We have over 22 exchange partners in Canada, the US, South America, Europe and the UK. See student exchange.
We also offer a winter school program in Shanghai, Introduction to Chinese Law, led by Professor Jianfu Chen. Study in Hong Kong or Geneva as part of the Duke University Summer School program.
Further Information
Global Business Law Current and Future subjects webpage
Download the 2013 GBL Remaining Subjects flyer [PDF 43KB]
About the academic staff
You'll get to meet a large number of academics during your course, from tutors through to lecturers. You can view all the staff from the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law or focus on staff in Global business law.
Student and graduate profiles
Find out about the experiences of one of our Global business law postgraduate students.
The La Trobe environment is relaxed with students from all types of cultural backgrounds.
Christina Kouppi, Business, Economics and Law
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