Business Law
Protect People and Businesses With Knowledge of the Law
A Degree in Business Law provides you with a wide range of career opportunities. You will graduate with the professional skills and knowledge you need to help approach legal issues for government agencies, non-profit organisations and every size of business.
You will examine the complex laws that govern consumer and employee protection, product disclosure, business reporting and statutory compliance in a variety of business activities.
You will also study various principles of order and justice alongside methods of dispute resolution, which may provide an excellent foundation to take your passion for law further.
Equip yourself with a Double Major Degree in Business Law to provide pragmatic and commercially-focused perspectives to employers within both public and private sectors.
Polytechnic Diploma holders receive exemptions and gain direct entry to Year 2 of the Degree programme1. You can complete your programme in 16 months instead of 28 months2. You can look forward to starting your careers and earning sooner, possibly even one year earlier. You also have the flexibility to plan your schedule and study at your own pace while you are working.
Facilities Management Executive (Procurement), Health Sciences Authority (HSA)
Bachelor of Business in Business Law and Criminology (Double Major)
Murdoch University Student (2021)
I chose Murdoch University for its reputation and recognition, and because it offers a broad spectrum of attractive and relatively affordable Degree options.
Personally, equipping myself with a Double Major Degree could attract more job opportunities and greater earnings, achievable with the well-rounded knowledge I will gain in this journey with Murdoch.
Pursuing this Degree has also helped me in my previous employment with National Environment Agency (NEA) as an Enforcement Officer, as my Criminology major opened up more paths for me in enforcement and investigation.
As I work full-time while studying part-time, I appreciate that Murdoch University offers flexible timings for their lessons, allowing me a good balance between work, study and other life’s commitments. Lessons in the evening give me ample time to get off work and then tune in to the online classes.
I would recommend Murdoch to others, as it has been a smooth sailing journey for me, and I believe it will continue to be. In addition, Murdoch offers majors that appear distinct from one other, which would help students with separate fields of interests.
Teh Zi Cong Nicholas
Top 2% Vice Chancellor’s Commendation for Academic Excellence Awards 2017 Recipient
Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Business Law (Double Major) Murdoch University Graduate (2017)
After I graduated from Catholic Junior College, I enrolled for Kaplan’s Diploma in Commerce (Business Economics) programme. After completion, I progressed to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree with Murdoch University.
I personally have a strong interest in both Mathematics and Economics. When I found out that there was an Economics major offered, it was a natural decision for me. Also, I felt that Business Law would be a great complement to this major as it would definitely be a great opportunity to learn something different.
Murdoch University offers a wide range of programmes and it offers more than 250 Double Major Degrees. It was easy for me to choose from and it allowed me to combine the subjects that I am interested in.
I like the new implementation of the blended learning system offered by Murdoch University. I can access the contents from home and it gives me the opportunity to learn at my own pace, not just confined to the boundaries of the classroom. The flexibility of choosing my own time slots at my convenience for each module greatly benefits me in terms of aligning with my commitments.
After going through the programme, I found out that the way Murdoch University delivered content in Economics is a more qualitative one, which would complement my interest and future studies in the more quantitative and problem-solving aspects.
This would also open many doors in the future when I enter the working world, most probably leveraging on the economics knowledge that I have learnt from this programme.
Anees Fathima D/O Mohamed Asana Labai
Group Compliance, United Overseas Bank
Bachelor of Business in Human Resource Management and Business Law (Double Major)
Murdoch University Student (2019)
When Anees Fathima D/O Mohamed Asana Labai struggled through a difficult period in 2014, she realised the way out was through education. She enrolled for a Diploma in Business and Law, and didn’t stop there.
At present, the 41-year-old is a proud undergraduate in Murdoch University’s Bachelor of Business in Human Resource Management and Business Law, and will graduate in 2019.
“I used education to redirect my life and attention, because education is something that no one can take away from me,” said Anees, who’s the personal assistant to the CEO of an offshore oil and gas company. The multi-tasker often assists her company on HR matters, helping to perform an important company function. Her boss believes in her so much, he even entrusts her to read the legal documents related to his property when required.
She added: “I have 12 years of experience in human resource, prior to my current job. Law has always enticed me since young. But after the loss of my late father during my high school years, I had to give up my dreams and begin working for my family. I took a Double Major in Human Resource Management and Business Law because it is an amalgamation of my job experience, my passion, and what I do in my current job. The two majors are a perfect match, as a HR manager should know some aspects of Business Law, like Workplace Law.”
She is certain that, with the erudition and skills gained from a Bachelor’s degree, she can perform better in her job, create more job opportunities for herself, and also help others who are lost as she once was. All of these will empower her to become a strong pillar for her children.
“I already learnt Family Law and Property Law in my diploma. I want to be educated on the other aspects of law. When I complete my degree, I would have gained knowledge of Workplace Law, Marketing and Advertising Law, as well as Taxation Law. These are so useful in a professional and personal capacity. I want to tap into my knowledge of law to help friends and neighbours who are going through tough times and need legal guidance. Not everything is about dollars and cents. Being able to help others increases my self-respect, and gives me the motivation to move forward, ” Anees added.
She explained she chose Murdoch University because of the high reputation and recognition the university enjoys. The school environment is conducive while its central location is convenient.
While she admitted it has been tough juggling full-time work with part-time studies, she is determined to see it through.
She explained: “The new knowledge enhances my understanding of the world around us, and it motivates me to continue to learn and develop. It is crucial that all the legal matters are managed carefully, and the module Workplace Law has helped me tremendously; I use it to guide me when I assist my company on HR matters. “The modules Principles of HR and Advanced HR & Business Research Methods were especially insightful because my lecturer was very detailed, and the topics covered were very comprehensive. I can now handle my tasks at work better, more efficiently and confidently. And I am certain, my Bachelor's degree will lead me to further career advancement.”