Graduate Certificate in Business Law

The ability to understand, analyse and use legal information can be critical for strength and longevity in the business realm.

Postgraduate law courses provide an overview of legal issues within a contemporary business context.

A foundation law course which provides the background for study:LAW 7177: Introduction to Australian Law (3 units) Three elective law courses (9 units)* Catering to the needs of busy professionals, all courses are taught intensively. The majority are conducted over one or two weeks, across approximately 24 hours of seminar-style classes, with some employing evening and/or weekend sessions. *It is possible to include courses from other disciplines within the University of Adelaide, subject to approval by the Program Coordinator.

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

You can find the academic program rules for this degree under the Faculty of the Professions rules.

Example Study Plan

Indicative Study Plan Foundation Course (3 units) LAW 7177: Introduction to Australian Law Advanced Courses (9 units) 9 units chosen from the following: LAW 7034: Anti-Discrimination Law - Practice and Theory (PG) LAW 7057: Corporate Governance (PG) LAW 7061: Globalisation and the Legal Regulation of Work (PG) LAW 7070: International Trade Law (PG) LAW 7115: Insolvency Law (PG) LAW 7123: Perspectives on Property and Society LAW 7155: Introduction to Arbitration LAW 7156: Advanced Arbitration LAW 7164: Criminal Law - Selected Issues LAW 7170: Public International Law LAW 7174: Advanced Comparative Law LAW 7178: Planning Law LAW 7179: Special Topic B LAW 7180: Relational Corporate Governance LAW 7182: Personal Bankruptcy Law and Practice (PG) Note: Other courses may be taken subject to the approval of the Program Coordinator Not all courses will be offered in any one calendar year.

For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2020 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.

Career Readiness

Graduates are well prepared to pursue advanced career options in business, management and many other professional fields.

Note: this degree does not provide admission to practise law. Those seeking admission to practise should refer to the Bachelor of Laws in Degree Finder.

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Graduate Attributes

Adelaide Graduate Attributes

1. Deep discipline knowledge
2. Critical thinking and problem solving
3. Teamwork and communication skills
4. Career and leadership readiness
5. Intercultural and ethical competency
6. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Potential careers

Jury Consultant, Judicial Associate, Taxation Officer, Manager / Business Management, Auditor, Business Analyst, Business Consultant, Business Management, Business Manager, Commercial and Operation Analyst, Commercialisation Manager, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser, International Trade or Business Analyst