Bachelor of Business/ Bachelor of Laws

5 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Canberra

Program Overview

Thinking of a degree that combines sharp business smarts with strong legal knowledge? The Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Laws at the University of Canberra does exactly that — ideal if you see yourself working where business and law meet, like corporate leadership, consulting, government, or even your own start-up. Over five years, you’ll build both commercial insight and legal understanding — from marketing or management fundamentals to constitutional law and professional ethics — gaining tools to navigate modern business and legal challenges with confidence.

Curriculum Structure
In the early years you’ll get grounded in general business and law essentials. You’ll take units like Business Decision Making, Introduction to Management, Foundations of Law and Justice and Dispute Management, giving you a solid understanding of business processes alongside core legal principles. This is where you begin to see how both fields connect and build a versatile foundation.

As you move into intermediate years, you’ll start diving deeper: on the business side there are options like Marketing Fundamentals (or your chosen major), while on the law side you might study Contract Law, Torts Law, or Constitutional Law. This stage helps you appreciate how business functions operate within legal frameworks — essential if you're aiming for commercial law, policy work, or corporate governance.

In the final years you’ll really bring everything together. You’ll explore advanced business topics (depending on your major — e.g. strategic management, supply-chain or human capital), while in law you engage with higher-level courses such as Civil Procedure, Evidence Law, or other electives. There’s also opportunity for internships or practical legal clinics, giving you real-world exposure before you graduate.

Focus Areas
Business + Law with specialisation in areas like Management, Marketing, Human Resources, International Business, or Service Management.

Learning Outcomes
Ability to analyse, solve and manage complex business and legal problems; ready to work in law firms, corporate settings, government or startups; equipped with strong commercial, ethical, communication and critical-thinking skills.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)
This dual degree is fully recognised under Australia’s standard qualifications system, combining business accreditation with a law qualification — so you’ll graduate with credentials respected by employers, legal institutions and regulatory bodies.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)
The University of Canberra is well regarded globally — consistently ranked among the top institutions for social impact and equipping students to work in real-world contexts. Graduates of this business-law program benefit from that strong reputation, giving them excellent employability whether they choose corporate, legal practice, public sector or entrepreneurial paths.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The program doesn’t treat law and business as separate silos. Instead, it weaves them together so you understand how legal knowledge and business acumen play out in real organisations. Through small classes, exposure to real-world law firms, public sector and NGO partnerships, and internships, you’ll graduate with skills that are directly relevant to what employers actually look for.

And it’s not abstract — here are the concrete experiential learning opportunities you get in this program:

You can take part in a Law and Justice Internship, giving you actual workplace experience within legal settings before you graduate.
The program includes electives in business specialisations — like Marketing, Human Resources, International Business, Entrepreneurship — which means you can work on projects and assignments that mirror real business challenges.
Because the course combines law and business, you develop the skill to analyse problems systematically, communicate across professional boundaries, and apply legal and business thinking to real issues, just like you would in a law firm, public-sector policy office or corporate environment.
You benefit from strong connections with law firms, the public sector and NGOs, giving you networking opportunities and exposure to the kinds of institutions where you might eventually work.
By choosing business-oriented electives (e.g. marketing, HR, finance, business analytics), you can tailor your learning to gain practical management and commercial awareness — making you more versatile and job-ready, whether you aim to be a solicitor, corporate counsel, policy advisor or business manager.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Here’s why the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws (MGSC03) from University of Canberra could be a great fit for you, especially if you’re looking for wide-ranging options after graduation.

Most graduates from this program end up in roles that give them both legal and business-management flexibility. Typical jobs include working as a solicitor or barrister in law firms, becoming a policy adviser or in-house legal counsel in government or private sectors, taking up managerial / leadership roles in businesses, or even starting their own ventures. Some also move into advocacy, research, or public-sector roles depending on their interests.

Here’s what this means for you:

Strong employability support: University of Canberra connects students with real-world opportunities — there are chances for law internships and practical legal-business projects, helping you build experience even before you graduate.
Accredited and versatile degree: Because the program combines business (with options to specialise in marketing, HR, finance, international business etc.) and law, you’ll have a flexible qualification that’s recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. That gives you legitimacy whether you aim for law practice, corporate management or consultancy.
Access to both legal and business networks: Through relationships with law firms, public sector organisations and private companies (as well as NGOs), the university provides a path to diverse sectors — from government and corporate law to business leadership, policy work, or entrepreneurship.
Broad career outcomes: You won’t be locked into one type of job. Graduates go into private practice, corporate roles, government, NGOs, start-ups — or even policy and research. That breadth means you can follow what motivates you most.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this combined degree, you also have scope to deepen your legal or business studies. For example, you could pursue a specialised master's in law or business, or take a postgraduate degree focusing on corporate law, public policy, or business management. If you’re inclined toward research or teaching, there are research pathways too. This flexibility means that you don’t have to choose your final career direction now — you can adapt as you discover what interests you most.