Laws In Global Business Law (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Laws in Global Business Law
Length
1 year
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course presents an opportunity for law graduates and certified practising accountants to study commercial law in areas of global interest, taught by some of the worlds leading academics and commercial practitioners. An extensive range of subjects in US, European and Asian Law prepares graduates for a career in an international business and legal environment. Students may also take public interest law subjects (with approval).
Course structure
Students complete eight subjects; a minor 10,000-word research paper (30 credit points) may be substituted for two subjects. Students may upgrade their candidature to a Juridical Science (Professional Doctorate) or PhD in accordance with University policies and procedures.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
24 070
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesSelection
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from La Trobe Melbourne; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor of Laws degree or approved international equivalent, full membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and CPA Australia (the professional body for Certified Practising Accountants in Australia), or progression from the Graduate Certificate in Global Business Law with an appropriate grade average.
Semester starts
January, June, December
Additional information
All subjects in this program are offered in five-day block release mode normally between June-July, and over summer (December- February), so students should time their arrival accordingly.
Career opportunities
Academia, the legal profession, politics, business and commerce, government service, and public administration.