Juris Doctor Master of Business Administration 48 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Technology Sydney |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

49,990 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Law and Legal StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

This combined degree is for graduates of disciplines other than law, or those who completed legal qualifications overseas, who are looking to step into a legal career, while leveraging expertise in business to enhance career opportunities and for knowledge-building.



The Juris Doctor Master of Business Administration is both a unique offering in Australia and the ideal course to develop your capabilities in these disciplines. You will be challenged by law subjects that are both academically rigorous and practically relevant, setting you up for success in a range of legal fields, or where legal expertise is highly valued. The MBA component enriches your experience with fundamental business concepts like accounting, economics, management, and marketing, while also offering the flexibility to specialise through majors, sub-majors, or electives.



Graduating from this program means you're not just workforce-ready but are adaptable, effective, and equipped to thrive in a global legal or business landscape, or in the common real-life scenario where both intersect. This course meets all the academic requirements for admission to practise law in NSW, and Practical Legal Training, required for admission as a lawyer in NSW, can also be completed at UTS.



Your career possibilities are vast, ranging from practising law in various settings to shaping policy and regulatory affairs. Whether you're looking to leverage your previous degree or elevate your current professional standing, this course opens doors to a multitude of rewarding career paths.



Students study industry informed, academically rigorous and highly practical law subjects, preparing them for a legal career or for roles in other sectors where legal expertise is of value. In the MBA, they combine the study of fundamental business concepts, such as accounting, economics, management and marketing, with a choice of major, sub-major or electives.



Upon graduation, students are effective, adaptable and ready to operate in a global legal or business environment. This course meets the academic requirements for admission to practise law in NSW. Practical legal training – the practical requirement for admission as a lawyer in NSW – can also be completed at UTS.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

This combined degree is for graduates of disciplines other than law, or those who completed legal qualifications overseas, who are looking to step into a legal career, while leveraging expertise in business to enhance career opportunities and for knowledge-building.



The Juris Doctor Master of Business Administration is both a unique offering in Australia and the ideal course to develop your capabilities in these disciplines. You will be challenged by law subjects that are both academically rigorous and practically relevant, setting you up for success in a range of legal fields, or where legal expertise is highly valued. The MBA component enriches your experience with fundamental business concepts like accounting, economics, management, and marketing, while also offering the flexibility to specialise through majors, sub-majors, or electives.



Graduating from this program means you're not just workforce-ready but are adaptable, effective, and equipped to thrive in a global legal or business landscape, or in the common real-life scenario where both intersect. This course meets all the academic requirements for admission to practise law in NSW, and Practical Legal Training, required for admission as a lawyer in NSW, can also be completed at UTS.



Your career possibilities are vast, ranging from practising law in various settings to shaping policy and regulatory affairs. Whether you're looking to leverage your previous degree or elevate your current professional standing, this course opens doors to a multitude of rewarding career paths.



Students study industry informed, academically rigorous and highly practical law subjects, preparing them for a legal career or for roles in other sectors where legal expertise is of value. In the MBA, they combine the study of fundamental business concepts, such as accounting, economics, management and marketing, with a choice of major, sub-major or electives.



Upon graduation, students are effective, adaptable and ready to operate in a global legal or business environment. This course meets the academic requirements for admission to practise law in NSW. Practical legal training – the practical requirement for admission as a lawyer in NSW – can also be completed at UTS.

Admission Requirements

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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

OR

  • Completed Australian bachelor's degree, Australian bachelor honours degree, or Australian master's degree, or overseas equivalent, with a minimum GPA of 4.5/7

OR

  • Completed Australian graduate certificate or Australian graduate diploma, or overseas equivalent, with a minimum GPA of 5/7

OR

  • Completed Australian bachelor's degree, Australian bachelor honours degree, or Australian master's degree, or overseas equivalent, with a minimum GPA of 4.1/7 AND Capacity to study the course demonstrated through a minimum of 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time relevant professional work experience

The qualification must be in a field of study other than law or, if the qualification is in a legal field of study, it shall not be an academic qualification for legal practice.

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C04264 Master of Legal Studies or C11264 Graduate Certificate in Legal Studies.

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 professional work experience (for Australian Residents only)
    • An official letter from the applicant's accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant's professional 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 (approximately 300 words) outlining relevant professional work experience and reasons to pursue this course

For Applicants seeking credit recognition for core law subjects in overseas legal qualification

  • Written assessment from the NSW Legal Profession Admissions Board (LPAB) indicating which subjects need to be completed to meet the requirements for admission as a Legal Practitioner.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

4 Years
Feb
Jul

  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
42,010 AUD
International
49,990 AUD

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