Graduate Diploma in Commercial Arbitration

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Delivered by the Sir Zelman Cowen Centre, this course is designed for lawyers, professionals, executives and those with an existing expertise in a broad range of professional, industrial and commercial activities. It provides a postgraduate qualification in managing and resolving commercial disputes.

The units are relevant to people negotiating or managing commercial contracts and operations. They are also useful to people who interact with activities such as professional services in resolving disputes.

The Australian Institute for Commercial Arbitration Inc (AAICA) has approved this course as satisfying its requirements for membership and accreditation. Enrolled students are eligible for membership as an Associate of the Institute, and graduates are eligible for membership as a Fellow (Certified Arbitrator) of the Institute (FAICA). Graduates may also be eligible for membership of other arbitration bodies.

Course Essentials

How to apply

We are currently accepting applications for this course.

Methods of applying:

  • You can apply direct to VU

Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

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College of Law and Justice

Careers

  • Arbitration

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Course Objectives

This course is designed for lawyers, professionals, executives and others with existing expertise in a broad range of professional, industrial and commercial activities who require a postgraduate qualification in managing and resolving commercial disputes.

Units and electives

The course requires the successful completion of either eight coursework units of study or six coursework units of study and the dissertation.

Plus:

Two units of study approved by the Course Co-ordinator

or

Students who successfully complete four approved units of study are eligible to exit the course with the Graduate Certificate in Commercial Arbitration.

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Credits

Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.

Admission Information

  • Year 12:

    To qualify for admission to the course an applicant must have successfully completed a relevant three year undergraduate degree together with relevant experience equivalent to an additional year of study; or four or more year undergraduate degree; or postgraduate qualification. Students who gain admission may be required to undertake additional and preliminary coursework as directed by the Course Co-ordinator. In addition to satisfying the entry requirements for Australian resident students or demonstrating equivalence, overseas students must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language: International English Language Testing System - overall score of 6.5 and no individual band score less than 6.

English language requirements

Find out if you meet the entry requirements, including English language and academic requirements.

Admission requirements in your country

Find out if you meet the minimum academic (international qualification) requirements to be eligible to apply for this course by reviewing the academic entry requirements listed by country.

How to apply for this course

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Information and fees listed above are for non-resident students starting the course in 2013. Fees are subject to approval and may change. In some courses students must buy equipment or clothing that they will need in the course. These equipment or clothing costs are not included in the course fees listed above and we recommend you seek advice from the relevant faculty.

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