Bachelor of Commerce in Business Law

The University of Sydney

Our Bachelor of Commerce offers a wide variety of subject options, hands-on learning experiences and a strong industry grounding in business. Take advantage of our international exchange and work placement opportunities and tailor your degree to launch your career in virtually any field, anywhere in the world. The three-year, full-time (or equivalent part-time) Bachelor of Commerce program combines theory and practice to build your understanding of how businesses operate. You’ll gain the analytical, technical and practical skills to apply your knowledge effectively in your career. To succeed in business, graduates need to be equipped with a solid grounding in areas such as accounting and business statistics, as well as leadership skills and a global mindset. Our Bachelor of Commerce combines theory and practice to teach you how businesses operate. Alongside technical development, you will gain critical thinking and problem-solving skills to apply your knowledge effectively in the business world. Our core units, Future of Business and Leading and Influencing in Business, have been specifically designed to prepare you for the contemporary workforce and a global career.Business law focuses on the legal and regulatory framework within which business operates. You will acquire essential problem-solving and analytical skills, and learn how to recognise situations that require specialist legal advice. Our business law major is anchored in real-world issues with a strong emphasis on the legal hurdles you are likely to encounter in business. It provides a solid foundation for understanding the impact of the law on general business practice. You will receive an introduction to business law as well as in-depth specialisation in some key areas: corporation law, securities and deviations law, finance and banking, taxation, insolvency, employment, corporate crime, trade practices and consumer law. The curriculum is constantly updated to take into account new cases and changing legislation, regulation and business practices.

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