Master of Business Law

Legal knowledge for business professionals.

Domestic student, 2027

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Why Master of Business Law?

This specialist qualification in business law and regulation provides an opportunity to choose from the entire range of units of study offered through Sydney Law School's commercial law, corporate, securities and finance law, international business law, international taxation and taxation programs.

The Master of Business Law is designed for business professionals and graduates who require specialist legal knowledge without the need to practise law.

It also provides a master's-level qualification that builds on the completion of professional accountancy qualifications.

Why study with us?

Experience the expertise of our prominent and dedicated Sydney Centre for International Law.
Join Australia’s largest and most specialised coursework programs in law, with 80 percent of units offered on an intensive basis.
Explore the latest developments within the practice and profession of law. Domestic practitioners and international visitors teach 60 percent of the program.
Acquire a postgraduate qualification from one of the world’s foremost law schools – ranked 16th in the world in the…

Your future career opportunities

Graduates of this degree might work in:

business
accounting and finance
commercial and corporate environments

Professional accreditation

Seminars, courses and units of study offered under Sydney Law School's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program meet the requirements for individual members of the Law Society of New South Wales or the New South Wales Bar Association to maintain legal registration through continuing education.

Sydney Law School's taxation units also meet the CPD requirements of the Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand.

Overview

Fees

A$41,300*

This is the indicative total tuition fee to complete this course

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Duration

1 year full-time

Intake/s

Semester 1 - February

campus Location

This course is delivered across multiple locations:

The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus)

- AND -

Sydney, CBD Level 16, 17 and 18, 133 Castlereagh Street

Study mode

Face to face

Additional info

Credit points :

Total amount of credits points required to complete this course. All subjects have a credit point value to indicate their contribution towards completing the course.

MABUSLAW1000

What you’ll study

The Master of Business Law is a postgraduate coursework degree that will develop your essential problem-solving and analytical skills and help you understand the growing importance of legal literacy and business law.

Throughout the course, you will focus on legal issues you are likely to encounter among non-lawyers working in business, finance, commercial and corporate environments.

You will complete one core unit and choose elective units that match your interests and academic or professional background, including the option to complete an independent research project. Students without a law degree from a common law jurisdiction must undertake a core unit, LAWS6252 Legal Reasoning and the Common Law System, before or at the same time as enrolling in elective units.

Check out a sample course plan

An example to help you understand how your course might be structured.

For current students, refer to the latest faculty handbook

Sydney Law School handbook

2027 tuition fees

AUD$41,300

This is the indicative total tuition fee to complete this course

Important fee information

For most postgraduate coursework degrees, you pay the full cost of your course, which depends on your course and the year you commence your study. As a domestic student, you can apply to defer payment through a FEE-HELP loan.

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Your Fees Explained

This is an estimate

This is an indicative amount based on the total amount of credit points required for completion of this course. Depending on the calendar year in which you undertake your study, and if your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL, your tuition fee will differ from the indicative amount.

How to calculate your tuition fee

Additional costs, fees and incidentals

For most courses, there are other costs in addition to the tuition and/or student contribution amount, such as the Student Services Amenities Fee. Some are significant and can include course-specific materials, tools, protected clothing and equipment. Other costs may include application fees and credit card surcharges.

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Scholarships

Whether you’re starting out, wanting to further your career, or pursuing a passion, let’s make it happen.

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Entry requirements

Qualifications

Mandatory for course entry

Admission to the degree requires:

a bachelor's degree with a credit average (65 percent) from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification.; or
a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; and the applicant provides evidence of two years of relevant professional experience.

International qualifications

For qualifications awarded outside Australia, equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution, and qualification.

Recognition of prior learning

Related study may be credited towards your degree. This may also include relevant work experience for some postgraduate courses. Learn more

Prerequisites

English Language Requirements

Mandatory for course entry

You may need to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study with us. Find out which requirements are applicable to you below:

Option 1

English language requirements

If English is your first language, you need to have citizenship or permanent long-term residency (minimum 10 years) and completed secondary or higher education (tertiary) studies in an English-speaking country recognised by the University.

List of recognised English-speaking countries

American Samoa, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Canada (excluding Quebec), Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland), United States of America, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Option 2

English is NOT my first language

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can commence your studies at the University.

You can do this either by demonstrating that you have completed specific secondary or tertiary qualifications, by taking an English language skills test, or by completing a relevant English language course at the University’s Centre for English Teaching.

IELTS score	A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL - IBT score	A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
Pearsons Test of English	A minimum result of 72 overall and a minimum result of 60 in each band

How to apply

Submit application

Closing dates

Domestic Applicants

Semester 1	31 January of the commencing year
Semester 2	15 July of the commencing year

International Applicants

Semester 1	31 October of the year prior to commencement
Semester 2	31 March of the commencing year

This course has limited places available. Not all applicants who meet the application deadline and requirements may be successful.

Scholarship applications

Separate deadlines apply for scholarships.

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