- Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.
However, the subject links below do not contain the subject information for the current year. You can view current subject information through the new Course Handbook.
Business Law
Understanding the context, application and the impact of law on the structures and transaction of business is crucial to business innovation. By studying business law, you will learn the necessary skills and knowledge base to provide a legal perspective to business practice.
You will study the fundamentals of business law and then choose from a wide range of electives. Business law encompasses many overlapping fields, ranging from specific regulatory frameworks to corporate governance. Fields you can focus on include international business law, banking and taxation law, employment and anti-discrimination law, and media law.
Business Law is not available for students undertaking a double degree with the Bachelor of Laws. Students considering transferring to the BCom-LLB should seek academic advice before enrolling in any subjects in this major. An ATAR of 75.00 is required for the Wollongong and Southern Sydney campuses; 72.00 for all other campuses. Applicants should contact the individual Education Centres for information regarding subject availability.
*Additional Information:
First and second year subjects can also be completed at the following locations.
- UOW Batemans Bay - UAC 753604
- UOW Bega - UAC 753605
- Shoalhaven Campus - UAC 753603
- UOW Southern Highlands - UAC 753606
- UOW Southern Sydney - UAC 753607
Subjects required for major study
Subject Code | Subject Name | Session | Credit Points |
Law, Business and Society | Autumn | 6 | |
Plus 42 credit points selected from | |||
Law of Business Organisations | Autumn | 6 | |
Administrative Law | Autumn | 6 | |
Taxation Law | Spring | 6 | |
Occupational Health and Safety Law | Autumn | 6 | |
International Business Law | Spring | 6 | |
Banking Law | Not on offer in 2014 | 6 | |
Consumer Protection and Product Liability Law | Spring | 6 | |
Law of Employment | Autumn | 6 | |
Intellectual Property Law | Spring | 6 | |
Labour Regulation | Spring | 6 | |
Environmental Law | Spring | 6 | |
Anti-Discrimination Law | Spring | 6 | |
International Law | Autumn | 6 | |
Media Law | Autumn | 6 | |
Corporate Governance | Not on offer in 2014 | 6 | |
Foreign Investment Law in China | Autumn | 6 | |
International and Comparative Intellectual Property Law | Not on offer in 2014 | 6 |
Other information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: business-enquiries@uow.edu.au