Major overview
All businesses must comply with relevant laws and regulations when entering into contracts, acquiring assets, leasing premises and hiring staff. Experts in business law are therefore vital to organisations, to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risk.
In this course, you will study the laws that impact businesses and commercial operations. You’ll learn how laws are created, changed and applied to organisations, and how to meet legal requirements and manage legal risk.
Business Law skills are needed in a variety of roles within organisations, meaning you can apply your expertise across a wide variety of industries. After graduating, you could pursue a career in corporate advisory, navigate regulatory frameworks within government departments, or consult on international business matters like trade negotiations and cross-border transactions.
Although this course does not lead to a professional legal qualification, it can be a stepping stone for entry to our Bachelor of Laws.
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.
Career outcomes
Graduates have the expertise for roles across compliance and regulatory frameworks in business, government departments and international trade. Overall, contract, program and project administrator roles are expected to grow by more than 17% by 2035.¹
This course also provides a pathway for graduates who would like to complete Curtin's Bachelor of Laws and pursue a career as a legal practitioner.
What jobs can a Business Law major lead to?
- Compliance manager
- Contract administrator
- Legal administrator
- Paralegal
What jobs can a Business Law double major lead to?
- Commercial manager (with Accounting)
- Contracts manager (with Accounting)
- Property development specialist (with Property Investment and Development)
- Settlement agent (with Property Investment and Development)
- Supply chain and logistics specialist (with Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
¹ Source: Jobs and Skills Australia – Employment Projections.
Why study at Curtin?
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Hear from our students
"I took part in an internship placement as a law clerk, assisting solicitors with day-to-day management of their cases. This was an eye-opening experience for me, as I got to see first-hand what it takes to be a successful legal professional. It greatly improved my self-confidence and my wonderfully supportive team empowered me to contribute my ideas."
Ashleigh Fotios
Bachelor of Commerce (Business Law)
Major structure
What you’ll learn
In this course you’ll gain comprehensive knowledge of the laws that impact businesses and commercial operations. You’ll learn how laws are created, changed and applied to organisations, and how to meet legal requirements and manage legal risk.
You’ll gain skills in various legal areas – from contracts, corporate law and torts to employment law and intellectual property.
You’ll also explore ethical issues in business – which is an increasingly important area of local and global business operations.
During your studies, you'll also be able to strengthen your skills through real-world, practical experiences such as internships and international study tours.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
Study combinations
You can study this major under the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Commerce (as a single or double major)
- Bachelor of Advanced Commerce (Honours) (as a single or double major)
- Bachelor of Innovation (as a single major).
- Bachelor of Arts (as a double major with an Arts major)
Your choice of study combination can influence the type of career you might have.
Our Commerce degrees include additional opportunities to tailor your course by offering specialisations as well as majors.
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 degree either at the start of your degree or later in your studies, depending on your course structure.
Choose your degree
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