Master of International Commercial and Business Law Master of Business Administration

What you will study

The course comprises a total of 96 credit points. The study components for course completion are as follows:

• 36 credit points of compulsory core business subjects (six subjects)
• 12 credit points of business options (two subjects)
• Six credit points of compulsory core law subjects (one subject)
• 42 credit points of law options (seven subjects)

Students may choose to undertake any seven options from stream CBK92260 within the course. Each subject is valued at six credit points.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must have one of the following:

• Completed Australian doctorate, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study.
• Completed an Australian bachelor's degree or Australian master’s degree, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study with a minimum GPA of 4.5/7.
• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or Australian master’s degree, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study with a minimum GPA of 3.8/7 AND Capacity to study demonstrated through relevant professional work experience.
• Completed an Australian bachelor's degree or Australian master’s degree, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study with a minimum GPA between 3.3 and 3.79/7 AND completed a 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 who have completed an unspecified non-UTS graduate certificate or graduate diploma will be only considered if they have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree with the required GPA.

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience, you need a Curriculum vitae and a Statement of Service in one of the following formats:

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

Other supporting documentation

• Personal statement outlining relevant professional experience and an understanding of the opportunities present in international commercial and business law.
• Relevant work-related references.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee a place offer.

English language requirements

• IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, writing 6.0
• TOEFL iBT: overall 79, writing 21
• UTS College AE5: Pass
• Pearson PTE: overall 58, writing 50
• Cambridge C1A/C2P: overall 176, writing 169.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Students who successfully complete the Master of International Commercial and Business Law Master of Business Administration (C04433) may apply for 24 credit points of elective credit to be applied to the Juris Doctor (C04236), the Master of Legal Studies (C04264), or Master of Laws (C04143).

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

• Utilise an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of legal knowledge relating to international business and commercial law, including the Australian legal system, laws and regulatory frameworks.
• Integrate and apply principles and approaches to ethical decision-making and professional responsibility, including the ability to respond independently to ethical challenges, recognising, reflecting and responding to issues with professional judgment.
• Generate appropriate theoretical and practical responses to problems and questions in law and policy, applying advanced legal research skills, critical analysis and evaluation.
• A well-developed understanding of Indigenous perspectives is informed by a commitment to building Indigenous cultural capability and working for and with Indigenous peoples. Identify and challenge the deficit narratives and biases of Anglo-Australian laws towards Indigenous Australians, particularly in relation to intellectual property and cultural rights.
• Generate solutions to complex legal issues through effective collaboration, negotiation and leadership and communicate accurately and persuasively in multidisciplinary contexts with a variety of audiences.
• Synthesise critical thinking and advanced analytical skills to develop creative solutions that address strategic business issues in complex contexts.
• Communicate business information effectively to various stakeholders to achieve desired business outcomes.
• Interact and collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to work effectively to achieve desired business outcomes.
• Evaluate and apply principles of ethics, sustainability, social responsibility and Indigenous values to business decision-making.
• Demonstrate advanced skills in professional business practice by researching and analysing complex information and concepts to support business decisions in local and international contexts.
• Critically reflect on communication and engagement in Indigenous contexts and apply ethical practice to work for and with Indigenous Australians.

Career outcomes

As a graduate, you'll possess the strategic commercial and legal insights and leadership capabilities required to lead businesses on the global stage.

• Senior manager
• C-suite manager
• Executive
• Global manager

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative first-year tuition fee in 2025: $34,250 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Indicative total tuition fee in 2025: $70,042 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Your tuition fees do not include:

• The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) supports student services and activities.
• Textbooks, materials and other course-related costs.
• Any applicable payment processing fees (e.g., credit card surcharges).

Your actual fees depend on the year you enrol, your study load and the subjects you choose. Some subjects fall into different student contribution bands.

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.