BB-LAWBUS1 · Swinburne University of Technology · Double degree
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business
Business
- Minimum ATAR
- 80
- Full time
- 5 years
- Part time
- —
- Credit points
- 500
- Campus
- Hawthorn
- Mode
- On campus
Overview
Think like an entrepreneur. Move like a lawyer. Our Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business is the only double degree in Victoria that specialises in commercial law and intellectual property law.
Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Business combines a commercially focused law degree with business. Pursue a career as a legal practitioner, manager or entrepreneur.
First-year units
Level 1 units every student in this course takes or chooses from.
- LAW10010Introduction to Australian Law and Statutory InterpretationThis unit introduces students to the study of law by critically examining the historical development and fundamentals of the Australian legal system and statutory interpretation. Through the study of cases, statutes and other materials, stu…
- LAW10014Torts 1This unit enables students, through the study of cases, statutes and other materials, to acquire a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of, and competence in, analysing a range of non-contractual civil wrongs. Its principal focus is on…
- LAW10015Criminal Law and ProcedureThis unit introduces students to criminal law and procedure. It commences with a discussion of the key principles of criminal law and then examines a variety of substantive offences including homicide and defences, non-fatal offences agains…
- LAW10025Torts 2This unit enables students, through the study of cases, statutes and other materials, to acquire a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of, and competence in, Australian tort law and in the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) as it relates t…
- LAW10026Legal WritingThis unit aims to build students' skills in legal writing. Students are introduced to the principles of plain English writing. They are given guidance on how to effectively plan, write and edit persuasive or informative legal documents, bot…
- LAW10028Contract Law 1This unit aims to enable students, through the study of cases, statutes and other materials, to acquire a systematic and comprehensive introduction to the general principles of Australian contract law. It includes the elements for the forma…
- LAW10029Contract Law 2The unit builds on the foundational skills and knowledge obtained in Contract Law 1. This unit provides students with a continuing study on the topics affecting contractual enforceability under common law and statute, which includes duress,…
- LAW10016Professional Experience in Law 1This unit involves students undertaking practical law-related experience in a professional environment. It aims to provide familiarity with the nature and variety of legal practice and the range of employment options available to graduates…
And 15 more in the course structure below.
Course structure
Open a major, minor or specialisation to see its units.
Core units
350 cpBachelor of Laws
287.5 cp- LAW10010Introduction to Australian Law and Statutory Interpretation12.5 cp
- LAW10014Torts 112.5 cp
- LAW10015Criminal Law and Procedure12.5 cp
- LAW10025Torts 212.5 cp
- LAW10026Legal Writing12.5 cp
- LAW10028Contract Law 112.5 cp
- LAW10029Contract Law 212.5 cp
- LAW20009Evidence12.5 cp
- LAW20010Administrative Law12.5 cp
- LAW20011Trade Marks and Related Rights12.5 cp
- LAW20012Federal and State Constitutional Law12.5 cp
- LAW20013Property Law12.5 cp
- LAW20014Land Law12.5 cp
- LAW20040Legal Technology and Innovation12.5 cp
- LAW20043Copyright12.5 cp
- LAW30011Patents and Designs12.5 cp
- LAW30012Equity and Trusts12.5 cp
- LAW30013Company Law12.5 cp
- LAW30015Legal Practice and Professional Conduct12.5 cp
- LAW30029Civil Procedure and Alternative Dispute Resolution12.5 cp
- LAW10016Professional Experience in Law 112.5 cp
- LAW20018Professional Experience in Law 212.5 cp
- LAW30016Professional Experience in Law 312.5 cp
Bachelor of Business
87.5 cp- ACC10007Financial Information for Decision Making12.5 cp
- ECO10005Economics for Business Decision Making12.5 cp
- MGT10009Contemporary Management Principles12.5 cp
- MKT10009Marketing and the Consumer Experience12.5 cp
- INF10024Business Digitalisation12.5 cp
- BUS30032Business Consulting Project12.5 cp
- BUS10015Creative Mindset and Entrepreneurship12.5 cp
Business majors and units
100 cpAccounting
100 cpBusiness Administration
100 cp- BUS10014Business for Sustainability, Social Change and Impact12.5 cp
- HRM20017Managing Workplace Relations12.5 cp
- MGT20007Organisational Behaviour12.5 cp
- INF20016Big Data Management12.5 cp
- LAW20019Law of Commerce12.5 cp
- INF30015Knowledge Management and Analytics12.5 cp
- MGT30005Strategic Planning12.5 cp
- PRM30001Project Management Essentials12.5 cp
Business Analytics and Analysis
100 cp- INF10025Data Management and Analytics12.5 cp
- BUS10014Business for Sustainability, Social Change and Impact12.5 cp
- INF20029Systems Analysis and Design12.5 cp
- INF20030Cloud Approaches for Enterprise Systems12.5 cp
- INF30004Business Intelligence and Data Visualisation12.5 cp
- INF30034Agile Methods for Business Analysis12.5 cp
- INF30035Business Process Modelling12.5 cp
- INF30036Predictive Analytics12.5 cp
Entrepreneurship
100 cp- BUS10014Business for Sustainability, Social Change and Impact12.5 cp
- ENT10005Ideas, Opportunities and Ventures12.5 cp
- ENT10006Technology Commercialisation12.5 cp
- ENT20006Lean Startup Fundamentals12.5 cp
- ENT20009Entrepreneurial Sandpit12.5 cp
- ENT20008New Venture Funding12.5 cp
- ENT30015Entrepreneurship Launchpad12.5 cp
- ENT30016Startup Ecosystems in Action12.5 cp
Finance
100 cp- BUS10014Business for Sustainability, Social Change and Impact12.5 cp
- FIN10002Financial Statistics12.5 cp
- FIN20014Financial Management12.5 cp
- FIN20016Ethics and International Finance12.5 cp
- FIN30014Financial Risk Management12.5 cp
- FIN30016Management of Investment Portfolios12.5 cp
- FIN30020Alternative Investments12.5 cp
- FIN30021Fixed Income and Debt Markets12.5 cp
Human Resource Management
100 cp- HRM10004Human Resource Practices12.5 cp
- BUS10014Business for Sustainability, Social Change and Impact12.5 cp
- HRM20017Managing Workplace Relations12.5 cp
- HRM20016Dynamics of Diversity in Organisations12.5 cp
- MGT20007Organisational Behaviour12.5 cp
- HRM30012Digital Management and the Future of Work12.5 cp
- HRM30011Human Resource Analytics12.5 cp
- LAW30005Law of Employment12.5 cp
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
100 cp- SCM20003Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management12.5 cp
- BUS10014Business for Sustainability, Social Change and Impact12.5 cp
- SCM20002Procurement Management12.5 cp
- SCM20001Operations Management12.5 cp
- INF20016Big Data Management12.5 cp
- INF20030Cloud Approaches for Enterprise Systems12.5 cp
- SCM30002Understanding Risk Management12.5 cp
- SCM30001Transportation Management12.5 cp
Management
100 cp- MGT10010Ethics of Innovation12.5 cp
- BUS10014Business for Sustainability, Social Change and Impact12.5 cp
- MGT20007Organisational Behaviour12.5 cp
- MGT20008Business, Society and Sustainability12.5 cp
- PRM30001Project Management Essentials12.5 cp
- MGT30008Leadership Practice and Skills12.5 cp
- MGT30005Strategic Planning12.5 cp
- HRM30012Digital Management and the Future of Work12.5 cp
Marketing
100 cp- MKT20019Marketing Research and Analytics12.5 cp
- MKT20021Integrated Marketing Communication12.5 cp
- MKT20025Consumer Behaviour12.5 cp
- MKT20031Marketing and Innovation12.5 cp
- MKT20032Frontiers in Digital Marketing12.5 cp
- MKT30018Marketing Insights12.5 cp
- MKT30016Marketing Strategy and Planning12.5 cp
- BUS30032Business Consulting Project12.5 cp
Sports Management
100 cp- SPO10001The Sports Industry12.5 cp
- BUS10014Business for Sustainability, Social Change and Impact12.5 cp
- SPO20001Building Sport Brands12.5 cp
- SPO20003Sport Business Analytics12.5 cp
- SPO20004Sport, Media and Technology12.5 cp
- SPO30004Sport and Sustainability12.5 cp
- SPO30001Leading Sport Organisations12.5 cp
- SPO30003Future of Sport12.5 cp
Work placement
100 cp- WEI20001Work Experience in Industry A25 cp
- LAW20021Integrated Professional Placement A – Law25 cp
- WEI20002Work Experience in Industry B25 cp
- LAW20022Integrated Professional Placement B – Law25 cp
- BUS20010Integrated Professional Placement A - Business25 cp
- BUS20011Integrated Professional Placement B - Business25 cp
Careers
- Business analyst
- Business development manager
- Entrepreneur
- Solicitor
- Legal counsel
- Lawyer