SCU - Graduate Certificate in Business Law

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Course summary

There is a growing demand across law and a range of professions for graduates with a deeper understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks in which they operate, in particular enhanced knowledge in business law.

The Graduate Certificate in Business Law gives you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge in specific areas that include tax, competition, consumer, intellectual property, global business and corporate governance law. The course is ideal both for recent graduates who wish to increase their employment prospects and professionals wishing to extend their skills.

This postgraduate course is delivered completely online, with great flexibility to fit around work and personal commitments.

Domestic snapshot

Duration	Location	Study Period
8mths P	SCU Online	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Duration

Location

Study Period

8mths P

SCU Online

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

International snapshot

Duration	Location	Study Period
8mths P	SCU Online	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Duration

Location

Study Period

8mths P

SCU Online

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Major areas of study

Students choose four of the following electives:

Note: Students without an equivalent Bachelor of Laws degree complete a core unit in Legal Institutions and Processes and three electives.

Learning outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.

Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome
Intellectual rigour	demonstrate ability to critically analyse, assess and synthesise complex information, problems, and concepts and apply legal reasoning and research to legal and policy issues
Creativity	apply legal reasoning, critical analysis and creative skills to to complex legal problems and policy in selected areas of law
Ethical practice	demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy and accountability and integrate ethical principles into practice
Knowledge of a discipline	apply expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills that to interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences
Lifelong learning	demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and reflect critically on theory and professional practice or scholarship
Communication and social skills	communicate knowledge, skills and concepts effectively with clients and others in interprofessional contexts
Cultural competence	an expert understanding in selected areas of law from a variety of historical and theoretical perspectives that is informed by cultural awareness and cultural competence

Teaching methods

On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.

Our online study option is highly interactive and strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community. Students may receive a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.

Career opportunities

Related courses

Type

Detail

Course code

1008120

Course abbreviation

GradCertBusLaw

Credit points

Equivalent units

Duration

8 months part-time

Availability details

Location	Study Period
SCU Online	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Fees

Fee paying

Type

Detail

Course code

1008120

Course abbreviation

GradCertBusLaw

Credit points

Equivalent units

Duration

8 months part-time

Availability details

Location	Study Period	Annual Fees	CRICOS
SCU Online	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	$13,200 ($3,300 per unit)	N/A
Notice Tuition fees are in Australian dollars, and are subject to change, including annual increases over the duration of a course. Annual tuition fee is based on completing 8 units per year. In addition students are required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance. Non-tuition fee covers textbooks, stationery and excursions.

Admission Requirements

Qualification equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree. Refer to the Course Structure tab for specific admission requirements.

English language IELTS

Category	Score
Overall	6.0
Reading	5.5
Writing	5.5
Listening	5.5
Speaking	5.5

Learning Resources

MySCU is a student's point of entry to a range of online services and resources that support study and student life. The portal includes unit learning sites and information sites where students can access resources, communication tools and useful links that are integral to their studies.

The web-based study environment Blackboard Learn delivers an advanced online learning environment for students and lecturers to communicate and collaborate through virtual meeting spaces, classrooms, and discussion boards. They can share files, presentations and applications. If a tutorial or lecture is recorded, students can view it afterwards.

Learning materials include the provision of unit information guides, study guides and readings. Students may need to purchase or access prescribed text books.

The SCU Library provides a wide range of services that include face-to-face and online help, and access to print and electronic resources.

The Student Learning Zone supports student learning by offering online and on-campus academic skills workshops, assignment reviews and small group or one-on-one face-to-face, phone or Skype consultations with a Learning Coach during business hours 9am to 4.30pm. Appointments can be made via the MySCU Hub 'Connect Now' button or on the Learning Zone. Students can also book appointments online in Career Hub.

Grammarly Premium is free to all Southern Cross University students. Grammarly is a great tool to help improve your writing in conjunction with the help of Learning Coaches at the Student Learning Zone.

Equipment and facilities

Southern Cross University provides students with modern well equipped teaching spaces such as lecture theatres, classrooms, and studios or laboratories tailored to meet the needs of specific study disciplines. Contemporary audiovisual equipment is standard in most teaching venues, and students have access to computer labs for individual study purposes.

See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.

Admission requirements

A Bachelor degree in any discipline, or equivalent

Candidature in the Master of Laws (Business Law) or the Master of Business Law.

Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Graduate Certificate in Business Law, students must complete 4 units (48 credit points) comprising:

if the candidate possesses a Bachelor degree in law (LLB, JD, or equivalent), any four law elective units (48 credit points); or
if the candidate does not posses a Bachelor degree in law (LLB, JD, or equivalent),
1. the unit Legal Institutions and Processes (12 credit points), and
2. any 3 law elective units (36 credit points).

Schedule of units

The specific units (subjects) students will study over the duration of this course, including any majors or specialisations, will be available early June. For any specific course enquiries please contact us.

This course is available to:

Australian/Domestic students

Where and when do you want to study?

SCU Online

Study Period 1January 2021

Study Period 2March 2021

Study Period 3April 2021

Study Period 4July 2021

Study Period 5August 2021

Study Period 6November 2021