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: Management

Good management practices are critical to the success of modern businesses. Well-managed organisations typically have higher levels of productivity and growth, cultivate highly committed and productive workforces, and are better equipped to survive an often disruptive and turbulent business environment. The Management major offered by the La Trobe Business School provides an understanding of the theories, concepts and processes that drive the management of contemporary organisations. You will explore areas in the key management principles of planning, leading, organising and controlling. In addition, you will investigate critical elements involved in the management of modern businesses, including ethical business practices; the management of effective organisational change; the development of strategies and competitive advantage; the management of international businesses and the impact of globalisation on business practices. You will develop your entrepreneurial thinking, problem-solving, critical thinking and leadership skills, and promote the application of the UN’s Principles of Responsible Management.