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Master of International Commercial and Business Law Master of Business Administration
The Master of International Commercial and Business Law Master of Business Administration is a combined course open to both law and non-law applicants. This course does not qualify you to be a lawyer.
This course allows you to build and integrate specialist skills and knowledge in business and commercial law, enhancing your career opportunities.
This unique combination will enable you to understand the impact of law in the business environment and enhance your career prospects in the commercial field both here and internationally.
This program is distinctive in allowing you the freedom to select 42 credit points of study that align with your personal and professional ambitions from an extensive array of electives in business and commercial fields including financial reporting and management, marketing, insolvency, corporate governance, company and securities law, and international trade law.
You will learn from experienced academics, practitioners and industry experts. You will enjoy a flexible learning environment that allows you to balance work or other commitments with subjects offered in a variety of delivery modes, including collaborative face-to-face seminars, evening classes and intensives. As a valued member of our postgraduate community, you will have access to a range of facilities, including our exclusive UTS Law postgraduate student lounge that provides a dedicated study and relaxation space for our postgraduate students.
The degree is highly customisable – students pursue 42 credit points of study based on their personal or professional interests, choosing from a wide range of commercial and business law electives. Students have to study 6 credit points of core subject which focus on commercial and business law areas.
Course content is delivered by a mix of practising law professionals, academic staff and international visiting academics, giving students access to a wide range of expertise and perspectives on the study and practice of law in commercial contexts.
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Study plan
To view the study plan please visit the UTS Handbook.Course fees
For relevant fee information, please choose from the following:
Local student
International student
For this course, the cost per credit point for 2025 is $956. The total credit points are 96.
Careers
Specialisation and development of expertise leads to careers in a range of sought-after specialist vocations in the practice of law and business, both nationally and globally.
Course structure
To view the course structure please visit the UTS Handbook.Additional information
Course duration
The course can be completed in a minimum of two year of full-time or four year of part-time study. Subjects may also be available in Summer session, allowing accelerated progression.
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Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Completed Australian doctorate, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study
OR
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or Australian master’s degree, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study with a minimum GPA of 4.5/7
OR
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or Australian master’s degree, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study with a minimum GPA of 3.8/7 AND Capacity to study demonstrated through relevant professional work experience
OR
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or Australian master’s degree, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study with a minimum GPA between 3.3 and 3.79/7 AND Completed graduate certificate or graduate diploma with a minimum GPA of 4.5/7
OR
- Completed UTS Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
OR
- Completed UTS Graduate Certificate in Business Administration with a minimum GPA of 5/7
Applicants who have completed an unspecified non-UTS graduate certificate or graduate diploma will be only considered if they have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree with the required GPA.
Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application
For applicants who need to demonstrate capacity to pursue this course:
- Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
- A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
- A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
- A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
- An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
- A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)
- Personal statement outlining relevant professional experience and an understanding of the opportunities present in international commercial and business law.
- Relevant work-related references
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International studentsVisa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Completed Australian doctorate, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study
OR
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or Australian master’s degree, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study with a minimum GPA of 4.5/7
OR
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or Australian master’s degree, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study with a minimum GPA of 3.8/7 AND Capacity to study demonstrated through relevant professional work experience
OR
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or Australian master’s degree, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study with a minimum GPA between 3.3 and 3.79/7 AND Completed graduate certificate or graduate diploma with a minimum GPA of 4.5/7
OR
- Completed UTS Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
OR
- Completed UTS Graduate Certificate in Business Administration with a minimum GPA of 5/7
Applicants who have completed an unspecified non-UTS graduate certificate or graduate diploma will be only considered if they have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree with the required GPA.
Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application
For applicants who need to demonstrate capacity to pursue this course:
- Curriculum Vitae ANDStatement of service in one of the following formats:
- A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
- A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
- A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
- An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
- A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)
- Personal statement outlining relevant professional experience and an understanding of the opportunities present in international commercial and business law.
- Relevant work-related references
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential for successfully completing a course at UTS. You can find the inherent requirements for your course via the inherent requirements directory.
Recognition of prior learning
Students who successfully complete Master of International Commercial and Business Law Master of Business Administration (C04433) may apply for 24cp of elective credit to be applied to the Juris Doctor (C04236), the Master of Legal Studies (C04264), or Master of Laws (C04143).
General information recognition of prior learning is available at postgraduate course information.
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UTS: Handbook
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