- 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 | 2020
Overview
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
Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Subjects Required for Major Study
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAW 101 | Introduction to Law | 6 | |
| LAW 302 | Law of Business Organisations | 6 | |
| Plus 36 credit points selected from the following: | |||
| LAW 308 | Administrative Law | 6 | |
| LAW 315 | Taxation Law | 6 | |
| LAW 316 | Work Health and Safety Law | 6 | |
| LAW 321 | Banking Law | 6 | |
| LAW 323 | Consumer Protection and Product Liability Law | 6 | |
| LAW 330 | Law of Employment | 6 | |
| LAW 331 | Intellectual Property Law | 6 | |
| LAW 332 | Labour Regulation | 6 | |
| LAW 334 | Environmental Law | 6 | |
| LAW 335 | Anti-Discrimination Law | 6 | |
| LAW 343 | International Law | 6 | |
| LAW 348 | Media Law | 6 | |
| LAW 360 | Foreign Investment Law in China | 6 | |
| LAW 399 | Asian Business Law | 6 | |
Please click the subject codes in the above table for information on sessions of offer for each subject at different locations. For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please visit the Timetables and Classes page.