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Introduction to Business law

Identify issues and manage risks. Enter the diverse world of contract, taxation and other business laws. Arm yourself with the theoretical and practical knowledge to operate and interpret effectively.

Learn from real business law case studies. Understand how business law is applied in the public and private sectors. Set the groundwork for a corporate or government career in business law.

Studying online means that you can give your current career a boost, while you fit your business law learning around what you’re already doing. Or, if you’re planning on a career change, online business law study could make all the difference.

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University of Tasmania

Business and Corporate Law

UndergraduateTAS-BAA215

Study method
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Start dates
Starts 03 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025
Griffith University

Introduction to ER and HR Law

UndergraduateGRF-EHR215

Study method
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Start dates
Starts 03 Mar 2025
University of South Australia

Business Law

UndergraduateUSA-LAWS1019

Study method
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Start dates
Starts 07 Apr 2025, 22 Sep 2025
Curtin University

Applied Contract Law

UndergraduateCUR-BLW15

Study method
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
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Online business law degrees

Curtin University

A foundation in business law that you can build on

Study method
100% online
Duration
6 months full time or part time equivalent
Entry requirements
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
University of South Australia

Bachelor of Accounting

UndergraduateUSA-BCA-DEG

Account for a global business career

Study method
100% online
Duration
3 years full time or part time equivalent
Edith Cowan University

Bachelor of Laws

UndergraduateECU-LAW-DEG

Legal skills for the courtroom and beyond

Study method
Online & on-campus
Duration
4 years full time or part time equivalent
Bond University

Master of Laws in Enterprise Governance

PostgraduateBND-LEG-MAS

Bolster your Board CV

Study method
Online & on-campus
Duration
Approx. 2 years full time or part time equivalent
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Business law highlights

  • Understand business operation, from administration to management.
  • Learn how legal principles affect business practice and decision making.
  • Choose appropriate technologies and approaches to investigate real-world financial issues.

Business law specialisations

  • Understand how international developments impact local financial markets.
  • Choose the best channels to communicate business decisions to your audience.
  • Identify and analyse the legal requirements and repercussions of potential transactions.

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