Fast facts

Course type: Undergraduate degree 
Course length (full-time equivalent): 3 years 
Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR):The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) (previously known as Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER)) and cut-off scores will vary from year to year.New course
Location: On campus 

Course overview

The Bachelor of Commerce (Sustainability) draws on the skills and expertise of 3 areas of the University - the Flinders Business School, the School of the Environment and the School of Social and Policy Studies - to provide core studies in the range of topics related to business and sustainability.

Elective subjects are available from a range of areas, so you will be exposed to the wider environmental issues that are important for business practitioners and society.

You will also be able to focus on environment-related business areas such as ecotourism, development or management.

What will I study? 

Refer to the course rule.

Why study Commerce at Flinders?

  • The Flinders Business School offers a unique approach to business teaching, research and community service in South Australia.
  • Our staff have the academic qualifications, combined with a wealth of practical experience and a proven international research record, which enable us to provide business degrees that are recognised by professional bodies and highly valued by public and private sector employers.  
  • We are at the forefront of research into some of the key contemporary issues impacting upon Australia's economy, including social and environmental accounting, ecological economics, corporate social responsibility, philanthropy and ethics. Other areas of strategic focus include electronic commerce, small enterprise management and Australia/Asia business relations. 
  • Our graduates enjoy high employment rates for positions in accounting, finance, and business-related professions, both nationally and internationally.

Combined degree options

Combine with Duration
Bachelor of Arts
 4 years
Bachelor of Business
 4 years
Bachelor of Business (Business Economics)
 4 years
Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship)
 4 years
Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
 4 years
Bachelor of Business (International Business)
 4 years
Bachelor of Business (Management)
 4 years
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
 4 years
Bachelor of Environmental Management
 4 years
Bachelor of Government and Public Management
 4 years
Bachelor of Health Sciences
 4 years
Bachelor of Information Technology
 4 years
Bachelor of International Studies
 4 years
Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice
 5.5 years
Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours)
 5.5 years

Refer to Commerce combined degrees for further information.

Career opportunities

What can I do with my Bachelor of Commerce degree?  

Study a language

Flinders also offers all students the opportunity to major in a language in conjunction with any undergraduate course. The Diploma in Language is designed to provide students with competence in a chosen language that adds greater portability to their qualifications. You will complete a total of 1 extra year of study and graduate with both your chosen degree and the Diploma in Language. You can apply for this at time of enrolment.

Entry requirements

Domestic studentsWho are domestic students?

International studentsWho are international students?

Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: None 
You can qualify for undergraduate courses through:
  • year 12 qualifications
  • adult entry (STAT/Bridging Program)
  • TAFE/VET qualifications
  • higher education transfers.

Flinders also offers a range of special access schemes.

Refer to undergraduate study applications

English language requirements 

Applications

Domestic students 

International students 

SATAC code: 224521CRICOS code: 065056B
Mid-year entry:Information on mid-year entry Yes
Mid-year entry:Information on mid-year entry Yes
Apply through: SATAC Uniweb  Apply through: International Office  

Credit transfer

Refer to credit transfer for further information.

Annual fees

Place type

Domestic students 

International students 

Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount What is a Commonwealth supported place? $9,424N/A
Full fee paying N/A$18,700

Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?How are these fees calculated?

Related courses

Further study options

Students may apply to undertake the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) program, specialised or non-specialised Master of Business Administration or Master of Accounting.

 

Publications

Domestic students 

International students 

Business and commerce (PDF 2MB) eBrochure: Undergraduate international prospectus

Contact

Mr Graham Jones. Flinders Business School
Phone: (08) 8201 2006, Office: 8201 2226
Email: graham.jones@flinders.edu.au

General domestic students information

Web: Prospective students

Enquiries: Admissions/Prospective Students Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au

General international students information

Web: International students

Enquiries: Ask Flinders