Honours in Business Law
Honours in Business Law is designed to increase understanding of important theoretical and practical legal issues in commercial law, especially issues related to taxation Law, international commercial law and regulatory theory and governance, while also developing key practical skills relevant to work not only in a range of business and commercial contexts but also within both government and non-government organisations (e.g. in the fields of policy development and implementation, regulatory compliance supervision and associated governmental activities). In researching and writing their Dissertation students will, through close attention to key texts and the critical examination of current issues and debates, expand and deepen their specialist knowledge of Business Law, gained at undergraduate level, and develop advanced-level research, writing and critical thinking skills. The coursework units will ensure a focus on fundamental aspects of the discipline of commercial law and will provide students with the necessary foundation from which to pursue further studies in the field of Taxation Law or International Commercial Law.
Outcomes: Students are able to (1) demonstrate an understanding of important theoretical and practical legal issues in commercial law,
especially issues related to taxation law or international commercial law and to regulatory theory and governance; (2) appreciate the interrelationship between law and business and the effects on both of globalisation, international treaties and the rapid pace of technological development; (3) review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge, identify and solve defined legal problems and, in so doing, exercise critical judgement and thinking skills; (4) demonstrate the ability to conduct advanced level legal research and writing into business law and related materials and subject areas; and (5) facilitate the practical application of both domestic and international business, taxation and commercial law to business decision making and to regulatory compliance.
Entry requirements: Enrollment in the BPhil or a weighted average mark of at least 70 per cent in the Level 3 units of the Business Law major, or equivalent, as determined by the relevant board.
Intake periods: Beginning of year and mid-year
Honours sequence
| Key to availability of units: |
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| S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; N/A = not available in 2019; NS = non-standard teaching period |
Note: Units that are indicated as N/A may be available in 2020 or 2021.
Take all units (24 points):
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | Unit rules |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | LAWS4203 | Dissertation (Business Law) Part 1 | |
| S2 | LAWS4204 | Dissertation (Business Law) Part 2 |
Group A—take all units in Group A OR all units in Group B:
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | Unit rules |
|---|---|---|---|
| NS | LAWS5237 | Advanced Australian International Taxation | |
| NS | LAWS5240 | Tax Dispute Resolution |
Group B—take all units in Group A OR all units in Group B:
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | Unit rules |
|---|---|---|---|
| NS | LAWS5250 | Foundations of International Commercial Law | |
| NS | LAWS5251 | International Sales Law |
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Group C—take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | Unit rules |
|---|---|---|---|
| NS | LAWS5215 | Regulation: Theory and Practice | |
| NS | LAWS5227 | Foundations of Law and Governance | |
| NS | LAWS5233 | Base Erosion, Profit Shifting and Transfer Pricing | |
| NS | LAWS5236 | Advanced Australian Corporate Taxation | |
| NS | LAWS5239 | Resource Taxation | |
| NS | LAWS5252 | International Trade Financing | |
| N/A | LAWS5253 | International Shipping Law | |
| N/A | LAWS5507 | International Oil and Gas Law | |
| NS | POLS5501 | Public Policy |
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