Master of International Commercial and Business Law

What you will study

The course requires completion of 48 credit points, comprising four compulsory subjects (24 credit points) and four options (24 credit points).

Core subjects

Compulsory studies cover contemporary business law, international law, companies and securities regulation, and taxation.

Published core subjects include:

• Contemporary Business Law
• Companies and Securities Law
• Introduction to Taxation Law

Options

Complete 24 credit points from approved international commercial and business law options.

Areas of study may include:

• Corporate Governance
• Corporate Insolvency
• International Commercial Transactions
• International Trade Law
• Legal Aspects of Contracts Administration
• Mergers and Acquisitions Law
• Negotiation

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Master of International Commercial and Business Law, applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:

• Completed Australian doctorate, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study.
• Completed Australian bachelor's degree, bachelor's honours degree or master's degree, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study with a minimum GPA of 4.5/7.
• Completed Australian bachelor's degree, bachelor's honours degree or master's degree, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study with a minimum GPA of 3.8/7 AND at least one year of relevant full-time professional work experience, or equivalent part-time experience.
• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or master's degree, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study with a GPA between 3.3 and 3.79/7 AND a completed graduate certificate or graduate diploma with a minimum GPA of 4.5/7.
• Completed UTS Graduate Diploma in Business Administration.
• Completed UTS Graduate Certificate in Business Administration with a minimum GPA of 5/7.

Applicants with a non-UTS graduate certificate or graduate diploma must also meet the applicable bachelor's or master's degree and GPA requirements.

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

Applicants relying on professional work experience must provide a curriculum vitae (CV) AND supporting evidence in one of the following formats:

• A Statement of Service provided by the employer.
• A completed UTS Statement of Service signed by the employer.
• A statutory declaration confirming professional work experience (Australian residents only).
• An official letter from the applicant's accountant or solicitor on company letterhead confirming the work experience or engagement with a business, duration of operations and nature of the business.
• A business registration certificate in the original language and English, such as ASIC documentation, an ABN or equivalent documentation for Australian businesses.

Applicants demonstrating professional experience must also provide a personal statement of approximately 300 words outlining their experience and understanding of opportunities in international commercial and business law.

English language requirements

• IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.5, with a minimum writing score of 6.0.
• TOEFL iBT (0–120 scale): Overall score of 79, with a minimum writing score of 21.
• TOEFL iBT (1–6 scale): Overall score of 4, with a minimum writing score of 4.5.
• UTS College Academic English Level 5 (AE5): Pass.
• Pearson PTE Academic: Overall score of 58, with a minimum writing score of 50.
• Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: Overall score of 176, with a minimum writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee an offer of a place.

Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of prior learning may be considered under the applicable UTS postgraduate Law requirements.

Further study

Students who successfully complete the Master of International Commercial and Business Law may apply for up to 24 credit points of elective credit towards one of the following qualifications:

• Juris Doctor
• Master of Legal Studies
• Master of Laws

Credit is assessed individually and is subject to the requirements of the destination qualification. Approval is not guaranteed.

Learning outcomes

Graduates of the Master of International Commercial and Business Law will develop the ability to:

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of international business and commercial law and relevant Australian legal frameworks.
• Apply ethical principles and professional judgement to complex legal issues.
• Conduct legal research and critically evaluate legislation, legal decisions and regulatory frameworks.
• Develop reasoned responses to commercial and legal problems.
• Communicate legal information clearly and persuasively to different audiences.
• Collaborate effectively in professional and multidisciplinary contexts.
• Recognise Indigenous Australian perspectives and cultural rights in legal contexts.

Career outcomes

Career pathways may include:

• International Business Specialist
• Global Engagement Coordinator
• Trade Compliance Officer
• Commercial Contracts Advisor
• Governance Advisor
• Mergers and Acquisitions Advisor

These pathways do not constitute professional admission to legal practice.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Domestic full-fee paying prices

• Indicative tuition fee per 6-credit-point subject in 2027: $4,675
• Indicative annual tuition fee (48 credit points) in 2027: $37,400
• Indicative total course fee in 2027: $37,400

Eligible domestic students may access FEE-HELP to defer all or part of their tuition fees.

The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) may apply and is not included in the indicative tuition fees.

Tuition fees are subject to annual review and may change.

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 with the cost of a university course.