Southern Cross University
Graduate Certificate in Business Law
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 8 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
A great first step for a business professional to start bridging the knowledge gap between business and law.
Course overview
The course will provide students with a thorough introduction to the legal institutions and processes which influence the ongoing development of Australian law, their history, context and contemporary relevance and equips students with the skills necessary to find, interpret, critique and apply the law in relation to business.
This qualification is the foundational knowledge you need before embarking on the Master of Business Law, placing you in the best possible position to help mitigate organisational risk.
Key facts
What you will study
Students must complete four units to gain the Graduate Certificate in Business Law Online.
Core unit
- Legal Institutions and Processes
Electives
Complete three units from the following:
- Advanced Intellectual Property Law
- Advanced Property Law
- Competition Law
- Consumer Law
- Advanced Contract Law
- Global Business Law
- Litigation and Corporations
- Tax Law
- Law of Corporate Governance
- Advanced Legal Research
Entry Requirements
To qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Business Law Online, you must have:
- A bachelor's degree in any discipline or equivalent.
- Students also need to be proficient in English.
If you are a qualified lawyer, you could also be eligible for the Master of Law (Business Law) degree.
Recognition of Prior Learning
SCU recognises and rewards credit for past education, qualifications and work experience through a process called advanced standing. If you're eligible for advanced standing, this can impact the number of units you need to study, reducing the time and cost of your overall degree.
Contact the university to find out more about applying for advanced standing.
Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- Develop legal acumen. Lay the foundation to understand, interpret and apply the law in relation to business contexts.
- Identify legal risks and obligations. Gain a deep understanding of different areas of business law through your choice of three electives: Advanced Contract Law, Advanced Intellectual Property Law and Consumer Law.
- Leverage opportunities. Gain the core knowledge and skills to be agile in your business and seize opportunities quickly.
Career Outcomes
Current Master of Business Law students work in a range of business roles that require legal expertise. Below is a snapshot of some of these roles and jobs.
- Commercial director
- Governance and planning coordinator
- Project manager
- Business Consultant
- Lecturer
- Finance officer
- Contract Administrator
- Commercial services manager
- CEO
Fees and FEE-HELP
Fee per unit in 2025: $3,125 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Total fee for four units in 2025: $12,500 (domestic full-fee paying place)
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of units studied.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students.