A postgraduate program
Fast facts
Course type: Postgraduate (coursework)
Availability (full-time or part-time): Full-time l Part-time
Location: On campus (Adelaide CBD and Flinders University campus)
Courses
Course name: Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
Duration (full-time equivalent): 6 months
GradStart code: 2GC082
CRICOS code: 028943M
Course name: Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
Duration (full-time equivalent): 1 year
GradStart code: 2GD066
CRICOS code: 028947G
Course name: Master of Business Administration
Duration (full-time equivalent): 1.5 years
GradStart code: 2CM098
CRICOS code: 071846K
Overview
This articulated program provides a strong foundation in appropriate business knowledge, understanding, skills and attitude for successful careers as managers of organisations including private sector business organisations, not-for-profit organisations and public organisations.
It aims to:
- develop student knowledge and skills across the range of management areas relevant to decision making, including strategic management, financial management, human resource management and marketing management
- provide students with relevant technical knowledge of accounting, finance and economics
- provide students with a sound understanding and appreciation of the context in which organisations operate including the impact of broader economic and global business conditions and practices on the operations and viability of organisations.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) further develops students strategic thinking skills.
The Flinders MBA can be completed with or without specialisation.
Specialisations offered include:
The Master of Business Administration (Advanced) program is also available.
What will I study?
Refer to the course rule:
- Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
- Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
- Master of Business Administration
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for GC Business Administration
Applicants must hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.
Entry requirements for GD Business Administration
Applicants must hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution. Applicants who have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration may also gain entry into the course.
Entry requirements for MBA
Applicants must hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution and two years’ relevant work experience.
International students: Entry and English language requirements
Applications
| Domestic students | |
|---|---|
| Mid year entry: | Yes |
| Applications: | SATAC - GradStart |
| Application closing dates: | Check GradStart.
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| International students | |
|---|---|
| Mid year entry: | Yes |
| Applications: | How to apply |
| Application closing dates: | Semester 1 - 30 November of the year proceeding admission Semester 2 - 31 May of that year. |
Annual fees
| Course | Domestic students | International students |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate in Business Administration | Place type: Full fee paying $8,728 | Download fee schedule |
| Graduate Diploma in Business Administration | Place type: Full fee paying $17,176 | Download fee schedule |
| Master of Business Administration | Place type: Full fee paying $16,836 | Download fee schedule |
Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated

