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.

• Location:
  City Queen
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Business and Law
• School:
  Victoria Law School
• Duration:
  1 years
• Intake:
  February
• Course code:
  BGLC
• CRICOS:
  054199M
• Fees:
  A$10000.00 per semester
• This information is for international students.
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How to apply

Arbitration.

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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.

• Commercial Contracts

  Unit code

  BLB5555

  Credits

  12

• Advanced Alternative Dispute Resolution

  Unit code

  BLB5556

  Credits

  12

• Commercial Arbitration Law

  Unit code

  BLB5557

  Credits

  12

• Commercial Arbitration Practice and Procedure

  Unit code

  BLB5558

  Credits

  12

• International Commercial Arbitration

  Unit code

  BLB5559

  Credits

  12

• Judgement, Decision and Award Writing

  Unit code

  BLB5560

  Credits

  12

• Dissertation

  Unit code

  BLB5520

  Credits

  24

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

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

• 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

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