About Business Law in Murdoch University
Course Description
Every business in every industry is affected by the law – and this course could open up a world of opportunities for you.
Develop the management, business skills and legal knowledge needed to conduct day-to-day business. Identify when you need to seek legal advice and examine the important areas of finance, advertising and employment law. You’ll graduate knowing your rights as an employer and employee and will have the knowledge to set up and register your own business.
You’ll explore the laws around consumer and employee protection, product disclosure, business reporting, compliance and many other areas of business. You’ll also study principles of order and justice, and the different ways business disputes can be resolved.
6 reasons to study Business Law at Murdoch
- Work with real organisations on real projects as part of our work integrated learning program.
- Build your network of contacts by becoming a member of professional bodies and associations through our industry connections.
- Learn from experts in business law as they share their experience and insights from a range of perspectives.
- Combine your degree or take on a double major in another area to expand your career prospects even further.
- Take your career global. A Bachelor of Business a globally recognised degree.
- Prepare to work for any organization, or for yourself, as you learn to identify business opportunities, analyse problems and implement solutions.
What you’ll learn
Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:
- marketing and advertising law
- alternative dispute resolution
- workplace law
- finance law
- taxation.
Customise your course
Customise your course with a second major or combined degree. Adding a second major or combined degree enhances your career prospects and allows you to specialise in two areas of study. Here are some combinations we recommend:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resources Management
- Management
- Marketing.
Your future career
You’ll graduate ready to work in practically any business or industry.
Careers could include:
- Financial Services Officer
- Legal Compliance Officer
- Business Owner or Entrepreneur
- Mediator and Industrial Relations
- Financial Analyst.
Academic qualification equivalents:
- Generally requires you to have completed a secondary school qualification equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : overall 6.0 with no band below 6.0
- TOEFL : 73 with no band less than 18
- PTE : 50 with no band below 50
Murdoch University Highlights
| Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment Year |
1973 |
| Mode of Program |
Full time; part-time and online |
| Campus accommodation capacity |
800+ |
| Application portal |
Online/Agent |
| Academic calendar |
Semester-based |
| International student satisfaction rate |
90% |
| Alumni |
70,000+ |
| Cost of living |
500 AUD per week |
| Students Enrolled |
23,000 |
| Financial aid |
Scholarships |
Murdoch University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The tuition fee varies with course and degree. The cost of the complete program for some courses is tabulated below:
| Programs |
Cost of the Program (AUD) Undergraduate |
Cost of the Program (AUD) Postgraduate |
| Business and Law |
88, 557 - 1,46,830 |
15,777 - 88, 557 |
| Creative Arts |
80,370 - 1,47,983 |
15,777 - 66,262 |
| Engineering |
88,557 - 1,33, 180 |
17,013- 68,734 |
| Health |
93,764 - 156,684 |
15,850 - 1,13,332 |
Cost of Living depends upon the lifestyle and preferences of the person. Approximately living expenses in Perth can be estimated to 500 AUD per week. Let us have a look at various expenses estimated per week:
| Item |
Cost per week (AUD) |
| Rent |
180 |
| Utilities such as gas, water and electricity |
35 |
| Food |
120 |
| Public transport |
20 |
| Clothing, toiletries and entertainment |
120 |
| Health insurance |
9 |
