Global Business Law (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Global Business Law
Length
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
The era of globalisation increasingly requires people with business and other backgrounds to have an understanding of commercial law issues. This program presents an opportunity for non-lawyers to gain an understanding of domestic and international commercial law in preparation for a career in an international business and legal environment. Students study in subject areas of global interest, including international business and arbitration law, and US business and corporations law.
Course structure
Students complete eight subjects; with approval of the program coordinator, minor research paper of 10 000 (30 credit points) may be substituted for two subjects.
Contact hours
All subjects are taught in block release mode between first and second semesters and in summer school by international scholars.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Apply direct to the University. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Applications for Semester 1 close 31 January.
Applications for Semester 2 close 15 July.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2012): $22,290 per 120 credit points.
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/postgraduatesPrerequisites
Australian Bachelor's degree or approved equivalent, and two years' professional experience, as might be demonstrated by full membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia or CPA Australia.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Career opportunities
Graduates are likely to find positions academia, the legal profession, politics, business and commerce, government service, and public administration.
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/lawman/courses/postgraduate/global-business-law