Southern Cross University
Master of Laws (Business Law)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 16 months
- Course Type: Master's
Build a specialist legal expertise in Business Law.
Course overview
SCU aims to provide an exceptional education experience through their unique learning model and innovative online platform. The university is committed to lifelong learning and providing equal access to education for everyone, regardless of background or location. As one of the top universities in the world at only 25 years young, SCU pioneers in online education and have been doing so since 2015. SCU is a rising, dynamic university that is proud to be a game changer and leader in education. That’s the SCU Online difference and why you should study an online master’s degree in law with them.
Build on your legal expertise relevant to business contexts, with one of Australia’s most accessible postgraduate courses of its kind. SCU's accelerated learning model is designed with busy lawyers in mind, allowing you to complete your degree in just 16 months, studying part-time.
Key facts
What you will study
To earn the Master of Laws (Business Law), students must complete eight units.
Core unit
- Advanced Legal Research
Electives
Complete seven units from the following:
- Advanced Intellectual Property Law
- Advanced Property Law
- Advanced Contract Law
- Competition Law
- Consumer Law
- Global Business Law
- Litigation and Corporations
- Tax Law
- The Law of Corporate Governance
Entry Requirements
To gain entry into the Master of Laws (Business Law) online, you must have one of the following:
- A bachelor's degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) at Honours standard or equivalent.
- A bachelor's degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) and two years of documented relevant professional experience.
- Students must also be proficient in English.
Contact the university or visit their website for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
SCU Online values your past education and work experience, allowing you to potentially reduce the online Master of Business Law’s length through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Should you have any relevant professional work experience or academic qualifications that you would like us to acknowledge, please provide as much evidence of this as possible when applying to study the Master of Laws (Business Law) Online.
Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Become a specialist in business law. Focus on the core components of business law, giving you a specialised skillset to confidently practice in the challenging areas of commercial and corporate law.
- Master legal research. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the nature and objectives of legal research. Formulate and refine a research topic, locate source materials with advanced technologies and present a research proposal.
- Strengthen your legal practice. Take your professional practice to new heights with stronger critical thinking and analytical skills, elevating your expertise in business law. You will be exposed to modern case studies that you can apply in practical settings.
Career outcomes
Possible career opportunities:
- Legal Manager
- Lawyer
- Property Lawyer
- Employment Lawyer
- Solicitor
- Legal Counsel
Fees and FEE-HELP
Fee per unit in 2025: $3,125 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Total fee for eight units in 2025: $25,000 (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.