The Bachelor of Commerce (Advanced Leadership and Finance) requires the completion of 108 units with a grade of P or better or NGP in each topic and maintain a GPA of at least 5.5. The course can be completed in three years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time).

The course is offered by the Flinders Business School in the  Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences.

Admission requirements

The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.

Course Aims

The course provides a broad and flexible educational preparation for a range of professional, business-related careers in private and public enterprise. A Bachelor of Commerce (Advanced Leadership and Finance) aims are to provide students with:

  • advanced knowledge in management and leadership
  • relevant experience in the business workplace
  • sound knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes to facilitate careers in business-related fields
  • the opportunity to obtain professional knowledge in key business functions
  • the opportunity to obtain professional credentials (where relevant)
  • considerable scope for studies beyond business to broaden the overall educational experience.

Learning Outcomes

Students successfully completing this course should be able to:

  • demonstrate leadership through team-based projects and presentation
  • present advanced level work at a student conference
  • demonstrate introductory research skills in their area of specialisation
  • apply specialist skills to analyse issues and develop appropriate reports or other documentation
  • demonstrate an appreciation of the broad environment in which business operates
  • contribute effectively to  the successful operation of a business particularly in the area of specialisation
  • apply analytical skills, relevant theory and logical thought to decision making processes within a business
  • communicate effectively in a business environment, both verbally and in writing
  • demonstrate commitment to ethical and socially responsible business practice
  • demonstrate detailed understanding of theory and practice in an area of specialisation

Program of Study 

To qualify for the Bachelor of Commerce (Advanced Leadership and Finance) a student must complete 108 units with a grade of P or better or NGP in each topic and maintain a GPA of at least 5.5. This must include:

  • 54 units of core topics;
  • 36 units of specialisation topics and
  • elective topics (where required to make up 108 units).

No more than 45 units of First Level topics may be included in the 108 units.

Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.

Except with the permission of the Faculty Board, the course must be completed within ten consecutive years. Failure to do so may constitute evidence of unsatisfactory progress. Where permission is given to complete in more than ten consecutive years, there may be a requirement for additional coursework in order to ensure relevant and up-to-date knowledge. 

Core - Year 1, 2 & 3 topics

54 units comprising:

 BUSN1001  Accounting Principles  (4.5 units)
 BUSN1009  Quantitative Methods  (4.5 units)
 BUSN1012  Management, People and Organisations  (4.5 units)
 BUSN1013  Economics for Business  (4.5 units)
 BUSN1015  Foundations of Finance (4.5 units)
 BUSN1019  Law for Business  (4.5 units)
 BUSN2034  Interpersonal Skills for Professionals (4.5 units)
 BUSN3043  Governance, Sustainability and Ethics  (4.5 units)
 BUSN3044  Industry Placement  (4.5 units)
 BUSN3052  Leadership in Business and Society  (4.5 units)
 BUSN3061A  Industry Project  (9 units)

Specialisation - Finance - Year 1, 2 & 3 topics

36 units comprising:

 BUSN1008  Introductory Macroeconomics  (4.5 units)
 BUSN1014  Financial Markets  (4.5 units)
 BUSN2021  Management of Financial Institutions  (4.5 units)
 BUSN2027  International Finance  (4.5 units)
 BUSN2037  Financial Management  (4.5 units)
 BUSN3029  Investments and Portfolio Management  (4.5 units)
 BUSN3049  Corporate Finance  (4.5 units)

 Plus one of:

 BUSN2040  Macroeconomics  (4.5 units)
 BUSN3028  Personal Financial Planning  (4.5 units)
 BUSN3031  Derivatives and Risk Management  (4.5 units)

Other topics may be substituted with approval.

Elective - Year 1, 2 & 3 topics

18 units of electives from across the University where prerequisites are met.