Master of Laws and Master of Commerce (Accounting) M.L&M.C(A)
2008

Program Outline

The Master of Laws provides access to a range of areas to suit both domestic and international students proceeding directly from undergraduate study, as well as experienced legal practitioners wishing to specialise in areas of commercial law. This program includes a range of elective courses suited to those with a particular interest in international and comparative commercial law. Applicants must hold an undergraduate Law degree.

The Master of Commerce (Accounting) is designed to offer knowledge and skills in accounting and related fields. It enables candidates possessing undergraduate degrees in non-accounting disciplines to move into careers in accounting, auditing, taxation, financial management and business advisory services in public practice, industry or government. For those candidates with a recognised degree in accounting, advanced level courses are offered within this specialisation to provide greater depth in the study of accounting and add perspectives in knowledge management, public sector management, financial management or research.

The combined academic program of Master of Laws/Master of Commerce (Accounting) enables students to undertake an accountancy specialisation while also focussing on business, commercial regulation and international law. Graduates will be well placed to function in international and domestic business and commercial regulatory environments.

Related Programs

• Master of Commerce (Accounting)
• Master of Laws

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	Graduate entry only
Prerequisites:	See Program rules and Admission Requirements
How to apply:	Download the Application Form from the Law School website.
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	Graduate entry only IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing 6.5 6 6 6 6
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $18,020
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Foundation courses (12 units)
ACCTING 7019: Accounting Concepts and Methods COMMERCE 7033: Quantitative Methods (M) (3 units) ECON 7200: Economic Principles (M) (3 units) COMMERCE 7005: Principles of Finance
Laws courses (18 units)
Choose 18 units from the following: LAW 7024: Comparative Law (PG) (6 units) LAW 7034: Comparative Anti-discrimination Law (PG) (3 units) LAW 7035: Travel & Tourism Law (PG) (3 units) LAW 7038: Law of Debtor & Creditor (PG) (3 units) LAW 7040: International Environmental Law (PG) (3 units) LAW 7043: Corporate Governance & Securities Regulation: International & Comparative Perspectives (PG) (3 units) LAW 7055: Comparative Corporate Rescue Law (PG) (3 units) LAW 7056: Competition Law: Comparative Perspectives (PG) (3 units) LAW 7057: Corporate Governance (PG) (3 units) LAW 7058: Dispute System Design and Implementation (PG) (3 units) LAW 7059: European Union Law (PG) (3 units) LAW 7060: Federal Criminal Law (PG) (3 units) LAW 7061: Globalisation and the Legal Regulation of Work (PG) (3 units) LAW 7062: Global Issues in Intellectual Property Law (PG) (3 units) LAW 7063: Government Business and Regulation (PG) (3 units) LAW 7064: Intellectual Property Law (PG) (3 units) LAW 7065: International Commercial Arbitration (PG) (3 units) LAW 7066: Private International Law (3 units) LAW 7067: International Criminal Law (PG) (3 units) LAW 7068: International Energy Law (PG) (3 units) LAW 7069: International Law (PG) (3 units) LAW 7070: International Trade Law (PG) (3 units) LAW 7072: The Law of Work in the New Economy (PG) (3 units) LAW 7073: Transnational Crime and Terrorism (PG) (3 units) LAW 7074: Transitional Justice (PG) (3 units) LAW 7075: Wine Law (PG) (3 units) LAW 7076: International Economic Law (PG) (3 units) LAW 7078: Taxation Law: Global Perspectives (PG) (3 units) LAW 7096: Sport Law (PG) (3 units) LAW 7098: Insurance Law (PG) (3 units) LAW 7099: International Export Trade & Transport Law (PG) (3 units) Note: Any other course must be approved by the Executive Dean of the Professions or nominee. Not all courses will be offered in any one calendar year.
Accounting courses (18 units)
Accounting ACCTING 7009: Auditing and Assurance Services (M) (3 units)* ACCTING 7014: Management Accounting (M) (3 units)*# ACCTING 7015: Advanced Financial Reporting (M) (3 units) ACCTING 7017: Financial Statement Analysis (M) (3 units) ACCTING 7018: Public Sector and Not-For-Profit Accountability (M) (3 units) ACCTING 7020: Intermediate Financial Reporting (M)*# ACCTING 7023: Advanced Financial Accounting (M)*# COMMERCE 7021: Commercial Law and Information Systems (M)*# COMMERCE 7036: Knowledge Management and Measurement (M) (3 units) COMMLAW 7011: Corporate Law (M) (3 units) COMMLAW 7013: Income Taxation (M) (3 units)  COMMLAW 7016: Business Taxation and GST (M) (3 units) *All 7 courses are required for eligibility into the CA program. #All 5 courses are required for eligibility to the CPA program

Graduate Attributes

Commerce and Law Postgraduate Program Graduate Attributes

Professional Accreditation

By including the prescribed courses, graduates of the Master of Commerce (Accounting) meet the academic requirements for admission to the CPA program of CPA Australia and the CA program of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.

Graduates who are eligible for CPA Australia Associate membership on the basis of their undergraduate degree and who complete this Masters course may be eligible for exemptions from two modules in the CPA program. Please refer to the CPA Australia website for more details.

For information on assessment and fees for the CPA or CA Program, please visit the professional bodies' websites: www.cpaaustralia.com.au and www.icaa.org.au.

Useful Links

• Business and Law Postgraduate Program Information Leaflet
• Law School
• School of Commerce
• Faculty of the Professions

Program Rules

Law School