Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws
Why study the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws at UNE?
The Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws broadens career options. This double degree provides a career in areas such as: management, business and business-related areas, banking, the public service, the Diplomatic Service, counselling, social work and teaching, where a knowledge of law enchances career options.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
5 Years Full-time10 Years Part-time
FEES
Commonwealth Supported PlaceOP
Information available from 20082007 STUDY OPTIONS
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| Official Abbreviation | BBus/LLB |
| Course Type | Undergraduate |
| Commencement | Sem 1 and Sem 2 if available |
| Study Mode | On and Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| 2006 UAI | Information available from 2008 |
| 2006 OP | Information available from 2008 |
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place |
| Total Credit Points | 240 |
| Benefits | The Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Admission Board of NSW for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW and mutual recognition legislation extends admission to other Australian jurisdictions. After completion of academic qualifications in law, entry to legal practice also requires the completion of a Practical Legal Training (PLT) course. Summer Semester provides an opportunity for students to fast-track their academic progression or to catch up on units required to complete the degree. A selection of units is offered off-campus during the normal semester break from November to February, enabling students to study from home and to accelerate their progress towards graduation. Law Students' Society: There is an active Law students' Society at UNE, which organises inter-varsity mooting and social activities for students. The Society also represents the interests of Law students through its elected representatives on School Committees and provides a range of services for Law alumni as well as facilitating links between legal practitioners and students. |
| Entry Requirements | Entry to the first year of the degrees is open to students who have obtained an appropriate NSW University Admission Index (UAI) or Queensland Tertiary Equivalent score or an equivalent qualification. A sound knowledge of English is essential for enrolment in courses offered by the Faculty of Economics, Business and Law. Law students are expected to have reliable Internet access. An Alternative Entry program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students is conducted by the Oorala Centre at UNE. For information contact the Centre on (02 6773 3034). |
| Double Degree Opportunities | Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Laws; Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws; Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws; Bachelor of Computer Science/Bachelor of Laws; Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Laws; Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Laws; Bachelor of Financial Administration/Bachelor of Laws; Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws. These courses require a minimum of five years full-time study, or equivalent part-time study. Students who have completed a year of full-time study in a non-LLB degree program, with better than average results, may apply to be admitted to the appropriate double Law degree program. |
| Fast Track | Summer Semester is available on a full-fee basis |
| Honours | Bachelor of Laws with Honours (LLB Hons): Students who have achieved a grade point average of 5.5 or better in the preceding eight law units (P=4, C=5, D=6, HD=7) may be admitted to the Honours Program in the final year of study. This program is based on a thesis of 15,000 words. The honours result is based on the grade awarded for the thesis plus grades for the best 15 units towards the degree. |
| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
| Academic Colours |
peacock blue (BCC 120)/ultramarine (148) |
| Further Information | 
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Course Requirements
To qualify for the degree a student must pass units equivalent to 240 cp.
Bachelor of Business Component
The Bachelor of Business component comprises units to the value of 96 cp:
(a) Compulsory units All of the following (60cps):
AFM101, AFM112; COMP100; ECON101, ECON102, ECON243; MM105, MM110, MM200; QM161.
(b) Majors. one of the majors listed below to the value of 36 cp:
Agribusiness
Business Economics
Decision Support Tools for Business
Financial Management
Human Resource Management
International Business
Management
Marketing
Professional Accounting
Bachelor of Laws Component
Candidates must complete units to the value of 144 cp.
(a) Compulsory units to the value of 96 cp.
LS 100, 160, 200, 210, 220, 231, 232, 240, 281, 282, 320, 351, 355, 371, 372, 480.
(b) Elective units to the value of 48 cp.
ELS 378 (withdrawn as an elective in 2008), LS 301, 315, 321, 331, 332, 334, 335, 336, 341, 342, LS345 (no longer offered), 352, LS354 (no longer offered), 357, 358, 360, 361, 364, 368, 370, 377 (off-campus only), 378, 379, 400, 403, LS453 (no longer offered), 459, 471, 478.
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