Major overview
Get ready for a global career.
In this course, you’ll develop an understanding of the processes by which law is created, changed and applied to business and government. You'll be provided with significant knowledge in the basics of business law such as torts, real property, trusts, trade practices and ethical issues in business practice.
In International Relations you’ll look at current issues facing national security, inter-governmental politics, foreign policy and international strategy.
You’ll use contemporary case materials of real organisations so you’ll be able to hit the ground running when you graduate.
The International Relations major is usually offered as part of a Bachelor of Arts, however when combined with the Business Law major it can be completed as a Bachelor of Commerce instead. If you enrol in the Bachelor of Commerce you will gain broad business knowledge through your first year by completing common core business units. These units provide an introduction to the various aspects of business.
How to study this major
A major is a set of eight or more units you complete as part of a degree, including at least two in your final year. To study this major, you’ll need to apply for one of the degrees listed below.
Degrees
Career outcomes
- Settlement Clerk
- Compliance Officer
- Contract Manager
- Legal Administrator
Major structure
What you’ll learn
Through Industry Connection students are given opportunities to experience the real business world. As a Curtin Business School student you will have opportunities to connect with successful business and community leaders, helping you gain a competitive edge, with the potential to enhance your professional prospects.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia has partnered with Curtin Business School (CBS) to offer internships to students who have completed 200 credits or more of their business degree, these internships are for course credit and provide real-world exposure to our students.
These business internships will not only give students credit towards their degree, they will receive the industry experience and practical skills needed to achieve great things after graduation and give employers the opportunity to support and lend their expertise to the students, encouraging the future workforce, whilst being assisted to meet their business goals.
Industry engagement and internship opportunities
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
How to apply
This major is part of a degree. To apply, choose the degree you want to study and review its entry requirements. Then, prepare any required documents and submit your application before the deadline for your chosen intake.
After you receive and accept your offer, you can enrol in this major either at the start of your degree or later in your studies, depending on your course structure.
Choose your degree
To study this major, you'll need to apply one of the degrees listed below.Degrees
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