Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
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5 years full-time.
- Semester 1 - 24 Feb 2020
AUD29,810 (indicative annual fee, 2020)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units) Find out more about fees
- IELTS overall minimum - 7.0
- IELTS section minimum - 6.0
5 years full-time.
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For additional information about this degree you can refer to the pages for the corresponding single degrees:
Bachelor of Business, and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Combined
Program handbook
Description
Within the combined degree program, students study a combination of Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) courses over a period of five years full-time. On completion of the first three years students will have completed all the courses required for the Bachelor of Business degree. In the final two years of the combined degree program students complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and may enrol in these two years on a less than full time basis.
Students completing this combined degree program become specialists in Business and meet the academic requirements to practice law in NSW. However, students wishing to practice law must also complete postgraduate professional training approved by the Legal Profession Admission Board. Alternatively, students completing this degree may apply for entry to the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) /Diploma of Legal Practice Program - see separate handbook entry - which allows immediate admission to legal practice on graduation.
Commencement in this program is only available in Semester 1. Due to timetabling issues this program is not available for a Semester 2 commencement.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Communicate effectively (a) orally and/or (b) in writing
Details
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| AQF level | Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree | ||||||
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Admission information
Admission requirements
There are a number of ways to gain entry to the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) program at the University of Newcastle. Students may be considered for admission on the basis of:
1. NSW HSC or equivalent - irrespective of age of qualification;
2. Completed or partly completed higher education studies;
3. TAFE qualifications;
4. Overseas qualifications equivalent to Australian studies (International);
5 A University approved special admission adjustment factor scheme:
- Educational Access Scheme (EAS); and
- Regional and Rural Adjustment Scheme.
6. A University approved special admission scheme:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Admission Scheme;
- Elite Athletes Admission Scheme;
- Special Circumstances Admission Scheme; and
- Guaranteed Entry Admission Scheme.
Students must comply with the University of Newcastle's English language proficiency requirements.
Minimum English language proficiency requirements
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
Credit transfer
If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
400 units
Program duration
5 years full-time.
International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au
Program requirements
The Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is undertaken over five years of full-time study. The Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is a combined degree program offered by the Faculty of Business and Law. The combined degree program involves completion of 160 units of courses from the Bachelor of Business and 240 units of LAWS courses from the Bachelor of Laws (Honours).
To meet the requirements of the Bachelor of Business you must complete 160 units, including 60 units of Core Business Courses, a major sequence of study and up to 40 units of elective courses. Please refer to the Program Description for the Bachelor of Business for further details on course requirements within each Major Sequence. Please note combined Law students receive an exemption for LEGL1001 in the Business degree.
Students studying the Human Resource Management major must choose LAWS5009 Employment Law rather than LEGL3111.
Credit towards the Bachelor of Business degree is granted for the 80 units of the Bachelor of Laws courses taken in the first three years, taking the total Bachelor of Business units to 240. On successful completion of the first three years of the combined degree program outlined above, you will have completed all the required courses for the Bachelor of Business degree.
To meet the requirements for the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree you must complete 240 units, including 160 units of Core Laws courses and 80 units directed Laws courses. Students studying the HRM cannot count LAWS5009 Employment Law as part of the 80 units of directed courses. The final two years of the combined degree program comprises study in LAWS courses only.
Program plans
Download a program plan for further details on what you will study. Please refer to the program plan for the year that you commenced or transitioned into this program.
- 2016-2017-Program-Plan-B-Business-B-Laws-Honours-40036.pdf.pdf 261.5 KB
- B_Business-B_Laws (Hons) 40036 2018-2020.pdf 236.6 KB
Transition arrangements
Students wishing to transfer from the pre-2016 Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (Program No 12344) to the revised Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (Program No 40036) should contact the Bachelor of Laws Program Advisor at law-bl@newcastle.edu.au for the transition arrangements.
Program structure
Students are advised to read their program handbook information in conjunction with the program plans for course sequence/enrolment advice. Please refer to the Program Plan for the year that you commenced, or transitioned into, this program - Program Plans are available above.
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Core Courses - Business
Complete all core courses | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACFI1001 | Accounting for Decision Makers |
| 10 units |
| ACFI1003 | Introduction to Finance |
| 10 units |
| ECON1001 | Microeconomics for Business Decisions |
| 10 units |
| MKTG1001 | Foundations of Marketing |
| 10 units |
| MNGT1001 | Introduction to Management |
| 10 units |
| STAT1060 | Business Decision Making |
| 10 units |
Core Courses - Law
Complete all core courses | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAWS1010 | Legal System and Method I |
| 10 units |
| LAWS1011 | Legal System and Method II |
| 10 units |
| LAWS1020 | Torts I |
| 10 units |
| LAWS1021 | Torts II |
| 10 units |
| LAWS2030 | Criminal Law and Procedure |
| 10 units |
| LAWS3040 | Contracts I |
| 10 units |
| LAWS3041 | Contracts II |
| 10 units |
| LAWS4001 | Constitutional Law |
| 10 units |
| LAWS4002 | Administrative Law |
| 10 units |
| LAWS4003 | Civil Dispute Resolution |
| 10 units |
| LAWS4004 | Evidence |
| 10 units |
| LAWS4005 | Company Law |
| 10 units |
| LAWS4007 | Professional Conduct |
| 10 units |
| LAWS4010 | Equity and Trusts |
| 10 units |
| LAWS4011 | Property |
| 10 units |
| LAWS4012 | Public International Law |
| 10 units |
Directed Courses - Law
Choose 80 units from the following directed courses across Years 4 and 5 | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAWS5003 | Advanced Criminal Law |
| 10 units |
| LAWS5005 | Adv Legal Research and Writing |
| 10 units |
| LAWS5006 | Child Law |
| 10 units |
| LAWS5010 | Environmental Law |
| 10 units |
| LAWS5011 | Equal Opportunity Law |
| 10 units |
| LAWS5014 | International Human Rights Law |
| 10 units |
| LAWS5015 | Intellectual Property Law |
| 10 units |
| LAWS5016 | Law Review |
| 10 units |
| LAWS5017 | Legal History | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| LAWS5024 | Indigenous People, Issues and The Law |
| 10 units |
| LAWS5027 | International Trade Law |
| 10 units |
| LAWS5028 | Competitive Mooting |
| 10 units |
| LAWS5029 | Workplace Health and Safety Law |
| 10 units |
| LAWS5030 | Jurisprudence | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| LAWS5031 | Competition Law and Policy | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| LAWS5032 | Alternative Dispute Resolution |
| 10 units |
| LAWS5033 | Native Title Law and Practice | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| LAWS5034 | Crime and Australian Society | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| LAWS5035 | Law and Religion | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| LAWS5036 | International Clinical Legal Externship |
| 10 units |
| LAWS5037 | Public Interest Advocacy |
| 10 units |
| LAWS5039 | Internet Law |
| 10 units |
| LAWS5040 | Financial Services Regulation | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| LAWS5041 | Mining Law | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| LAWS5042 | Commercial Dispute Resolution |
| 10 units |
| LAWS5043 | International Study Experience |
| 10 units |
| LAWS5061 | Commercial Law |
| 10 units |
| LAWS5063 | Family Law |
| 10 units |
| LAWS5065 | Taxation Law |
| 10 units |
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Major
| Compulsory Courses | |||
Complete all compulsory courses to fulfill the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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| MNGT1002 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
| 10 units |
| MNGT2002 | Business Venturing |
| 10 units |
| MNGT2007 | Ideation in Enterprise |
| 10 units |
| MNGT3016 | Innovation and Entrepreneurial Strategy |
| 10 units |
| Directed Courses | |||
Choose 10 units from the following 2000 level directed courses | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNGT2004 | Managing Innovation |
| 10 units |
| MNGT2006 | Decision Making under Uncertainty |
| 10 units |
| Directed Courses | |||
Choose 20 units from the following 3000 level directed courses | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNGT3002 | Knowledge Management |
| 10 units |
| MNGT3007 | Social Entrepreneurship |
| 10 units |
| MNGT3008 | Advanced Innovation Management |
| 10 units |
| MNGT3009 | Business Development and Growth |
| 10 units |
Governance, Policy & Political Economy
| Compulsory Courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfill the requirements of the major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLI1010 | Australian Politics and Government |
| 10 units |
| POLI2203 | International Political Economy and Global Development |
| 10 units |
| POLI3002 | Power and the State |
| 10 units |
| Directed Courses | |||
Choose 10 units from the following 2000 level directed courses | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLI2130 | Principles of Public Policy |
| 10 units |
| POLI2170 | Regime Change and Altered States | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| POLI2180 | Politics, Policy and Government |
| 10 units |
| POLI2200 | The Global Politics of Indigenous People |
| 10 units |
| POLI2202 | Global Terrorism: Politics and Problems | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| Directed Courses | |||
Choose 30 units from the following 3000 level directed courses | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLI3130 | Principles of Public Policy |
| 10 units |
| POLI3140 | The Politics of Globalisation | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| POLI3150 | Issues in International Relations |
| 10 units |
| POLI3160 | Global Power and World Order |
| 10 units |
| POLI3170 | Regime Change and Altered States | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| POLI3190 | United States Politics and International Relations | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| POLI3203 | Democracy in the 21st Century: Local Power, Policy and Participatory Politics |
| 10 units |
| POLI3204 | Dissident Economics, Ratbag Politics and the Reimaging of Public Policy | Not currently offered | 10 units |
Human Resource Management Major
| Compulsory Courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfill the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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| IRHR1002 | Dynamics of People and Work in Organisations |
| 10 units |
| IRHR2010 | Introduction to Industrial Relations |
| 10 units |
| IRHR2270 | Introduction to Human Resource Management |
| 10 units |
| IRHR3000 | Applied Human Resource Management and Employment Relations |
| 10 units |
| LAWS5009 | Employment Law |
| 10 units |
| Directed Courses | |||
Choose 20 units from the following directed courses Note: Students can only choose one of BUSN3001 or BUSN3500 | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUSN3001 | Project in Business |
| 10 units |
| BUSN3500 | International Work Placement in Business |
| 10 units |
| IRHR3035 | Managing Diversity |
| 10 units |
| IRHR3040 | Negotiation and Advocacy |
| 10 units |
| IRHR3510 | Human Resource Development |
| 10 units |
| IRHR3540 | International Human Resource Management |
| 10 units |
International Business Major
| Compulsory Courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfill the requirements of the major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBUS1000 | Managing International Business Risk |
| 10 units |
| IBUS2001 | Cross-Cultural Management and Negotiations |
| 10 units |
| IBUS2003 | International Trade Logistics |
| 10 units |
| IBUS3000 | International Business Strategy |
| 10 units |
| Directed Courses | |||
Choose 30 units from the following directed courses Note: Students can only choose one of BUSN3500 or BUSN3600 | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACFI3140 | International Finance |
| 10 units |
| BUSN3500 | International Work Placement in Business |
| 10 units |
| BUSN3600 | International Study Experience | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| ECON3003 | Global Trade and Finance |
| 10 units |
| IRHR3540 | International Human Resource Management |
| 10 units |
| MKTG3060 | International Marketing |
| 10 units |
| POLI3140 | The Politics of Globalisation | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| POLI3160 | Global Power and World Order |
| 10 units |
Leadership & Management Major
| Compulsory Courses | |||
Complete all core courses | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNGT2005 | Leadership and Ethics |
| 10 units |
| MNGT3011 | Leading Organisational Change |
| 10 units |
| MNGT3012 | Strategic Business Management |
| 10 units |
| Directed Courses | |||
Choose 10 units from the following 2000 level directed courses | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNGT2002 | Business Venturing |
| 10 units |
| MNGT2006 | Decision Making under Uncertainty |
| 10 units |
| Directed Courses | |||
Choose 20 units from the following 3000 level directed courses Note: Students can only choose one of BUSN3001 or BUSN3500 | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUSN3001 | Project in Business |
| 10 units |
| BUSN3500 | International Work Placement in Business |
| 10 units |
| MNGT3002 | Knowledge Management |
| 10 units |
| MNGT3008 | Advanced Innovation Management |
| 10 units |
| MNGT3009 | Business Development and Growth |
| 10 units |
Marketing Major
| Compulsory Courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfill the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MKTG2010 | Marketing Research |
| 10 units |
| MKTG2101 | Consumer Behaviour |
| 10 units |
| MKTG3000 | Strategic Marketing Management |
| 10 units |
| Directed Courses | |||
Choose 30 units from the following directed courses Note: Student may only choose one of BUSN3001 or BUSN3500 | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUSN3001 | Project in Business |
| 10 units |
| BUSN3500 | International Work Placement in Business |
| 10 units |
| MKTG3002 | Digital and Social Media Marketing |
| 10 units |
| MKTG3003 | Creating and Managing Brands |
| 10 units |
| MKTG3004 | Advertising and Marketing Communications Strategy |
| 10 units |
| MKTG3040 | Services Marketing |
| 10 units |
| MKTG3060 | International Marketing |
| 10 units |
Sports Management Major
| Compulsory Courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfill the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEIS1000 | Leisure Behaviour and Organisation |
| 10 units |
| LEIS2000 | Sports Operations Management |
| 10 units |
| LEIS3000 | Managing Events |
| 10 units |
| LEIS3001 | Sports Leadership |
| 10 units |
| Directed Courses | |||
Choose 10 units from the following 2000 level directed courses | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLSC2100 | Volunteerism - Perspectives and Management | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| TOUR2002 | Managing Leisure Experiences |
| 10 units |
| Directed Courses | |||
Choose 20 units from the following directed courses Note: Students can only choose one of BUSN3001, BUSN3500 or BUSN3600 | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUSN3001 | Project in Business |
| 10 units |
| BUSN3500 | International Work Placement in Business |
| 10 units |
| BUSN3600 | International Study Experience | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| MKTG3040 | Services Marketing |
| 10 units |
| ARBE4303 | Facilities Management | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| EDUC4014 | PE Studies 7 - Sports Coaching |
| 10 units |
| EDUC4015 | Sociology of Health and Physical Education, Sport and Physical Activity |
| 10 units |
Tourism Management Major
| Compulsory Courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfill the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEIS1000 | Leisure Behaviour and Organisation |
| 10 units |
| TOUR2003 | Global Tourism Management |
| 10 units |
| TOUR3003 | Tourism Marketing |
| 10 units |
| TOUR3004 | Specialised Sectors of the Tourism Industry |
| 10 units |
| Directed Courses | |||
Choose 10 units from the following 2000 level directed courses | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOUR2001 | Tourism and Cultural Heritage |
| 10 units |
| TOUR2002 | Managing Leisure Experiences |
| 10 units |
| Directed Courses | |||
Choose 20 units from the following 3000 level directed courses Note: Students can only choose one of BUSN3001, BUSN3500, or BUSN3600 | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUSN3001 | Project in Business |
| 10 units |
| BUSN3500 | International Work Placement in Business |
| 10 units |
| BUSN3600 | International Study Experience | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| LEIS3000 | Managing Events |
| 10 units |
| TOUR3000 | Tourism and Environmental Management |
| 10 units |
| TOUR3001 | Destination Development | Not currently offered | 10 units |
Honours
Honours is embedded in the Law component of this program. All students who successfully complete the program will graduate with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours). Students who excel in their studies will have access to graded Honours, which will be calculated according to the University's policy. The policy is available at: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/policy/000990.html . See Program Convenor for further information regarding eligibility for Graded Honours.
Honours in Business is available to students as a separate program with a duration of one year full time (or part time equivalent) to those who meet the entry requirements. For more information about Honours please follow the link below:
http://www.newcastle.edu.au/degrees/bachelor-of-business-honours/why-study-with-us
Additional information
Additional Information (Prospective Students)
All students can access free academic skills and support provided by Academic Learning Support through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through The Wollotuka Institute.
International students
All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.
Additional support
AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the Faculty or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.
Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.