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Bachelor of Commerce (Business Law)

Understand the Rules of Business

Graduates with a background in law and business studies are increasingly in demand by both government and industry.

This Curtin University course gives you general business knowledge plus the specialised skills you need for careers where commerce meets law.

Delivered by distance education through Open Universities Australia, this course allows you to study anytime, anywhere for a qualification that's identical to one received on campus.

Gain a Recognised Degree

Identical to on-campus qualification
Study anywhere, anytime
FEE-HELP available

Quick Course Guide

Qualification: Bachelor Degree
Enrolment dates: Enrol anytime - start now!

Study time

Self-paced. Approximate time for completion:

Full time: 3-4 years
Part time: 6-7 years
Maximum: 10 years

Pre-requisites

None

Delivery method: Distance education - online
Assessment: Assignments & exams

Delivered by: Curtin University
Finance options: FEE-HELP available

Gain Comprehensive Knowledge for a Competitive Edge

Due to Australia's economic expansion, there is a strong demand for trained professionals in the corporate administrative field. Knowledge in all areas of business law gives you a competitive edge when entering the workforce.

This course prepares you to consult on policy with governments. You'll be able to take your commercial skills overseas, applying them in areas such as tourism and international law. You'll also possess a thorough understanding of business law, accounting, management and marketing, making you an attractive candidate to a wide variety of employers.

Career outcomes include contract administrators, taxation professionals and paralegal or law clerks.

This course recognises prior learning, so you can fast-track your qualification.

Course Structure

Total units: 23

Course Units

Accounting for Business
Advocacy
Applied Contract Law
Business Communications
Business Crime
Business Law
Business Organisations Law
Company Law
Competition and Consumer Protection Law
Cyberlaw
Industrial Law
Information Methods

International Law
International Management
International Taxation
Introduction to Management
Law (Intellectual Property)
Law (Real Property)
Law (Torts)
Management Law
Marketing Theory and Practice
Principles of Economics
Taxation

Set Your Own Study Schedule

There are four study periods each year - so you can enrol anytime and start in the study period of your choice.

You're in control of your study schedule - study from home or wherever it's convenient, and in your own time. You can fast track your learning by studying during all four study periods, or take breaks in between.

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for more information.

Did You Know?

Survey results show that a Bachelor Degree increases earnings by about 30%.

Australian Council for Educational Research - Nov 08

Study Now, Pay as You Earn

Almost every Australian citizen is eligible for Government assistance through the FEE-HELP program. This means you do not have to pay anything upfront, but can pay for your course as you earn. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant to find out more about how you can study now and pay as you earn with FEE-HELP.

Refresh Your Study Skills with Quick Skills Modules

New to university study or returning to study after a long break? You may want to consider taking Quick Skills Modules, short online courses that are designed to help you get the most out of your studies. There are 6 modules available:

An Introduction to Project Managing Your Studies
Setting Study Goals and Objectives
Managing Risks and Optimising Potential
Getting to Know Your Study Materials
Scheduling Tasks and Time
Preparing for and Sitting Exams

Each module can be completed within 3 hours. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for more information about these optional modules.

Enjoy Comprehensive Support

Get all the support you need as you study towards your qualification. You have access to:

student advisers
online forums
study groups
online library resources
online guidance on study skills and writing
a dedicated student association

About Curtin University & Open Universities Australia (OUA)

This business course is delivered by Curtin University, in partnership with OUA.

About Curtin University

Curtin University is the largest Western Australian university, offering more than 800 undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Curtin's courses are innovative and have a strong practical focus - ensuring that graduates are job-ready and skilled to meet the current needs of industry.

Learn more about Curtin University.

About OUA

OUA offers a wide range of distance-based courses and units from Australia's leading universities. All OUA qualifications are identical to those gained on-campus - and all are FEE-HELP approved.

With OUA, you can enrol anytime, mix and match units, and study at your own pace, while enjoying comprehensive support services.

Learn more about OUA.