Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Laws

5 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Macquarie University

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Laws at Macquarie University is a professionally oriented double degree that integrates legal education with core business disciplines such as management, finance, and marketing. Delivered at the Wallumattagal Campus (North Ryde), it is designed for students who want to understand how law and business intersect in real commercial, corporate, and regulatory environments.

Curriculum structure

First Year

In the first year, students develop foundational knowledge in both legal studies and business fundamentals. Law units such as Foundations of Law, Contracts, and Criminal Law are studied alongside business units like Introduction to Management and Principles of Economics, helping students understand both legal systems and how organisations operate.

Second Year

In the second year, students deepen their understanding of core legal principles while expanding their business knowledge. Units such as Torts, Constitutional Law, and Property Law are complemented by business subjects like Accounting for Decision Making and Marketing Fundamentals, allowing students to connect legal frameworks with commercial decision-making.

Third Year

The third year focuses on more advanced legal study including Administrative Law, Equity, and Corporations Law, while business units such as Corporate Finance and Organisational Behaviour develop understanding of financial systems and workplace dynamics. Students begin applying both legal and business knowledge to complex real-world case studies.

Fourth Year

In the fourth year, students engage with higher-level legal and business topics such as Taxation Law, Commercial Law, and advanced business electives in strategy, governance, or international business. This stage strengthens analytical thinking, regulatory understanding, and professional decision-making skills.

Fifth Year

The final year integrates advanced law and business learning through electives and capstone units such as Ethics and Professional Conduct, Evidence, and strategic business subjects. Students refine their ability to analyse complex legal and commercial problems and prepare for professional practice across law, corporate, and government sectors.

Focus areas

Corporate law, commercial law, business management, finance, taxation, contracts, constitutional law, corporate governance, marketing, economics, legal ethics, regulatory compliance, strategic management

Learning outcomes

Develop integrated legal and business expertise, apply legal reasoning and commercial analysis to real-world problems, conduct advanced research across law and business disciplines, communicate effectively in professional contexts, demonstrate ethical and regulatory awareness, and make strategic decisions in corporate and legal environments.

Professional alignment (accreditation)

The law component satisfies academic requirements for admission to legal practice in Australia, subject to completion of Practical Legal Training (PLT). The business component supports pathways into professional fields such as finance, management, and consulting, with recognition aligned to industry standards depending on selected majors and electives.

Reputation (employability rankings)

Macquarie University is internationally recognised for strong graduate employability and industry-connected learning. It is consistently ranked in global systems such as the QS World University Rankings, with strong subject performance in Law & Legal Studies and Business & Management.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Experiential learning in the Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Laws at Macquarie University is designed to help students move beyond theory and build real professional capability in both legal and commercial environments. Throughout the degree, students develop practical skills in legal reasoning, business decision-making, and professional communication through case-based learning, industry-informed projects, and applied assessments. Learning is supported by Macquarie’s strong industry connections at the Wallumattagal Campus (North Ryde), where students engage with real-world scenarios using professional tools and collaborative learning environments:

Mooting and Legal Skills Simulations: Students practise courtroom advocacy, negotiation, and dispute resolution through structured mooting exercises and legal role-play activities embedded in law units.
Business Case Studies & Applied Projects: Commerce units involve real-world business problem solving, including strategic analysis, financial decision-making, and organisational behaviour case work.
Industry Engagement & Work-Integrated Learning: Opportunities to connect with industry professionals through internships, placements, and industry-informed projects across business and legal sectors.
Professional Legal & Business Tools: Students gain experience using legal research databases and business analysis tools used in professional practice for case law research, financial analysis, and commercial reporting.
Group Collaboration Projects: Team-based assignments simulate workplace environments, requiring students to work on legal-commercial scenarios such as corporate governance, contract negotiation, and business advisory tasks.
Macquarie University Library & Digital Resources: Access to extensive legal databases, business journals, research collections, and academic support services designed for law and commerce students.
Faculty of Business and Law Learning Spaces: Dedicated teaching and collaboration spaces at the Macquarie Business School and Law School supporting interactive workshops, seminars, and applied learning sessions.
Industry Networking Events & Guest Lectures: Regular sessions with practising lawyers, business leaders, and corporate professionals providing insight into current legal and commercial practice.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Laws at Macquarie University are well positioned for careers that combine legal expertise with commercial and strategic business thinking. This dual skill set opens pathways into roles across corporate firms, financial services, government agencies, and consulting organisations. Common career outcomes include corporate lawyer, business consultant, compliance manager, policy analyst, and commercial adviser.

Progression into employment is strongly supported through Macquarie’s career ecosystem and industry-connected learning environment:

Macquarie Careers and Employability Services: Offers personalised career coaching, resume and interview preparation, internship and graduate program access, employer networking events, and job search support tailored to business and law students.
Industry Connections: The program benefits from strong engagement with legal firms, multinational corporations, financial institutions, and government bodies, helping students build professional networks and gain industry insight.
Employment Outcomes & Salary Insights: Graduates in law and business-related roles in Australia typically start around AUD $65,000–$95,000 per year, with higher earning potential as they progress into qualified legal practice or senior business leadership positions.
Long-term Accreditation Value: The law component satisfies the academic requirements for admission to legal practice in Australia (subject to completion of Practical Legal Training), while the business component supports pathways into professional roles in management, consulting, finance, and corporate governance.
Graduation Outcomes: Students graduate with strong analytical, legal, financial, and strategic decision-making skills, making them highly adaptable across private, public, and international sectors.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this double degree, graduates can progress into Practical Legal Training (PLT) to qualify for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia. They may also pursue postgraduate study such as a Master of Laws (LLM), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Commerce, or specialised graduate certificates in corporate law, international business, taxation, or governance to further expand career opportunities and leadership potential.