Our research

The College of Business, Government and Law is dedicated to developing the critical thinkers and enterprising leaders of tomorrow through innovative research that actively engages with industry, government and the community.

Our researchers address challenges of local, national and global significance to deliver outcomes that change lives for the better.

Our research fields

Research Institutes and Centres

PhD opportunities

Our Research Fields

We are conducting research to prepare workforces and communities of the future for the next period of rapid technological change including:

the Digital Revolution, Industry 4.0 and workforce futures
social media’s influence on democratic processes
regulation of cyberspace
personal data collection, ownership and protection
international criminal and terrorism activity.

In addition we examine human resource management, marketing, finance, environmental policy, social policy, corporate social responsibility, party political systems, human rights, critical legal theory, criminology and comparative politics.

Recent Research Projects

Opportunities & Contributions Project

SA Murder Survey

Asia Pacific Aged Care Hub

MENA Hub

Undertake a PhD with the College of Business, Government and Law

Innovate and drive change by pursuing advanced research in an area of business, criminology, government and international relations or law.

PhD in Business

PhD in Criminology

PhD in Government and International Relations

PhD in Law

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Research Institutes and Centres

Factory of the Future

Flinders' Factory of the Future allows industry to effectively engage with Flinders University to accelerate the adoption of advanced manufacturing and digital technologies without leaving the human factor out of the equation.

The factory serves as a catalyst for dynamic knowledge exchange that brings industry problems into the University and translates solutions into our economy to improve productivity and increase economic complexity.

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Jeff Bleich Centre

For Democracy and Disruptive Technologies. An expert voice on how to strengthen the core values and institutions of democratic societies in a world where technology constantly disrupts the status quo. The JBC recognises that democratic values and institutions need strengthening in order to flourish in democratic societies.

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Centre for Social Impact

We share a vision for a better world where people have the opportunity to achieve their goals free of discrimination and social inequality, where complex social problems are addressed, communities are diverse and thriving, and where organisations across sectors work together to grow positive social impact.

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