Program Overview

Gain a prestigious double degree that prepares you to be a change-maker in business and law with La Trobe's Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce.

Develop a sophisticated understanding of legal process, advanced negotiation, and complex legal and regulatory frameworks that will give you an edge in commercial settings and corporate legal practice. You'll hone your skills in financial literacy and master digital business tools, with opportunities to learn in legal placements across government and corporate sectors.

By completing La Trobe's Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce, you will:

• Specialise as a corporate legal expert through studies in incorporation, corporate governance and methods of financing
• Build key skills in dispute resolution, negotiation and mediation
• Develop cultural intelligence, leadership skills, stakeholder negotiation and communication skills that help you to thrive in any work environment
• Choose from a wide range of commerce majors, including accounting, business analytics, economics, finance, management and marketing
• Be ready to meet the legal and commercial challenges of automation, AI-driven technologies and big data
• Depending on your choice of majors, graduate ready to apply for membership of a range of business professional associations.

Major: Finance

Open doors with skills every business needs and discover what's really possible in the world of finance.

In this major, you'll develop a comprehensive understanding of corporate finance, investment valuation, portfolio management and risk management. Learn from experts in our financial trading room and solve financial problems with the tools professionals use. Graduate ready to manage your own business, personal investments and superannuation fund; or pursue postgraduate studies to become a financial planner or wealth manager.