BUSINESS LAW AND TAXATION
THE BACKBONE OF BUSINESS
Why study Business Law and Taxation? Discover how law works in the real world, and how businesses can effectively manage the range of legal, regulatory and tax risks that they face on a daily basis. What is Business Law and Taxation?
Where will it take you?
Around the world, businesses operate in an increasingly complex environment and are subject to a range of legal and regulatory responsibilities. Business Law and Taxation is the study of the laws and regulations that govern how businesses operate. It looks at what the law is, how it applies, and what impact it has.
Your knowledge of the legal and regulatory requirements governing business will open up a unique range of career options.
• Business analyst
Studying business law and taxation units as part of a business degree provides students with the skills they need to identify and manage legal risks, and to take advantage of commercial opportunities.
• Business consultant
Businesses need graduates with strong knowledge of the legal rules and processes they need to comply with in order to operate effectively and efficiently. These include contract law, competition law, employment, consumer and creditor protection, as well as commercial, workplace, international trade, sustainability and taxation law.
• Human resource professional
Organisations manage legal risks and taxation challenges every day, so professionals with knowledge of business law and taxation are in demand all over the world. Working with business law and taxation requires a universal skill set, which includes critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork and the ability to communicate complex information effectively.
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Gain employment in industry, regulatory agencies, politics and government and work as a:
• Business and finance adviser • Commercial law administrator • Compliance manager • Regulator
Work with a range of other professionals in areas including: • Banking and finance • Commerce • Government • Taxation • Human resources • Risk management • Corporate governance