Bachelor of Philosophy - Business Law The University of Western Australia

Overview

The Bachelor of Philosophy - Business Law BA programme from The University of Western Australia will equip you with important skills in teamwork and in written and oral communication, as well as high-level analytical, problem-solving and research skills. 

What you will learn:

• Gain a solid understanding of the Australian legal system and how it impacts on business and commercial transactions. 

• You'll learn about the law relating to contract, torts, corporations, agency, partnership, fiduciary obligations, taxation, banking, secured transactions, e-commerce, intellectual property, consumer protection and international commercial law. 

• You'll learn how to recognise and analyse potential legal problems that can arise from common business transactions. You'll acquire knowledge and skills that empower you to intelligently request, understand and act on legal services and advice. 

• A strong grounding in business law is increasingly being seen as an attractive attribute for potential employers, as the personal liability of professionals, business managers and public servants continues to grow.

Career opportunities:

• Business Law graduates are well qualified for a variety of roles in the private and government sectors. 

• These include careers in accountancy (with appropriate further qualifications), business management, marketing, international trade, banking and finance, public service, industrial relations, human resource management and related professions and endeavours that draw on an appropriate level of knowledge of business law. 

• Employers include government organisations and non-government organisations (NGOs) involved in areas such as consumer protection, competition policy, financial regulation, trade policy and legal assistance.

Accreditation

• The UWA Business School is accredited through both EQUIS, the European Quality Improvement System, and AACSB, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. 

• These are the leading business school accreditations in Europe and North America respectively, meaning that your business degree will be recognised by employers around the world.