Law in Business Major
Code MABUUT
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About this Major
This major will give you a sound understanding of commercial law and the ability to manage legal risk, skills that are valued by employers in the private and public sectors.
While this major doesn’t qualify you to become a practising lawyer, you may qualify for entry to ECU’s Bachelor of Laws after completing the first-year core units.
Code
MABUUTAvailability & Campus
| Location | Availability |
|---|---|
| Joondalup | |
| Mount Lawley | |
| South West | |
| Online |
Details
Structure
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW1100 | Introduction to Business Law | 15 |
| LAW1116 | Legal Reasoning | 15 |
| LAW1117 | Torts I | 15 |
| LAW1600 | Legal Writing and Research | 15 |
| LAW2108 | Workplace Laws and Regulations | 15 |
| LAW2106 | Intellectual Property Law | 15 |
| LAW3018 | Law on Financial Institutions and Instruments | 15 |
| LAW3460 | Competition and Consumer Protection Law | 15 |
For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookNotes
Learning Outcomes
- Engage in ethical and socially responsible behaviour.
- Apply broad knowledge and diverse perspectives in law in business contexts.
- Solve complex law in business problems with critical thinking.
- Generate innovative and creative ideas in law in business contexts.
- Communicate effectively in law in business contexts.
- Collaborate effectively as a member of a team.
- Reflect on experiences for personal and professional development.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities
This major opens career opportunities in a variety of corporate, government and non-government organisations. Having this major, along with other complementary studies will make you a welcome asset to businesses, both large and small.
Possible future job titles
Company Director, Office Administrator or Manager, Administration Manager, Contract Manager or Officer, Compliance Officer, Legal Administration Officer
This Major can be studied in the following courses
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Course Entry
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