New world, new thinking
A rapidly-changing world requires new ways of thinking. Flinders Business prepare you with an innovative skillset to make you soar.
You’ll graduate with knowledge that enriches your life, gain skills that employers are looking for, and learn about some of the world’s most pressing problems – and meet the people and organisations that are solving them.
Studying Business at Flinders will put you in the driver’s seat to change the world. Future-proof your career with SA’s top ranked university in business for overall experience and teaching quality.*
Our Business courses will nurture your passions and expose you to in-demand career opportunities. Whether it’s Accounting, Marketing, Business Economics or International Business (Wine, Spirits and Tourism) – carve out your niche and reap the rewards.
*No. 1 in SA in Business & Management for full-time employment, learner engagement, overall educational experience and skills development (Good Universities Guide 2022 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only)
Flinders University offers the best of both worlds: a beautiful, leafy campus close to nature trails, and a campus located in a CBD high-rise. And that’s just the start for Business students.
Whether you choose to study online or on campus, enrolling at Flinders will give you access to personalised support and flexible study arrangements.
You can also expect hands-on experiences that will shine on your CV, including Industry Projects and Industry Placements that form part of our courses. Our industry partners span the local like Gemtree Wines and Bank SA to global, including Price Waterhouse Coopers, EY, Hudson and Bendigo Bank – meaning you’ll gain experience that will put you on the path to an exciting, enviable career.
No.1 in SA
in Business & Management for full-time employment, learner engagement, overall educational experience and skills development.
(The Good Universities Guide 2022 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only)
No. 1 SA university
for learner engagement, skills development, student support and starting salary.
(The Good Universities Guide 2022 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only)
No.1 in Australia
in Business & Management for overall educational experience.
(The Good Universities Guide 2021 (postgraduate)
Midyear Entry Information Sessions
Online | 23 May | 5:30pm
On campus | 24 May | 5:15pm
*National Skills Commission, Recruitment Experiences and Outlook Survey, weighted data, 2021
When you study with Flinders Business, you might be in a lecture hall learning about business analytics one day, then sharing your knowledge in a conference room the next – take advantage of our impressive range of industry connections and make a name for yourself.
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21.1%
Advertising and Marketing Professionals
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5.5%
Finance Managers
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8.6%
Accountants
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7.8%
Corporate Services Managers
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14.7%
Auditors and Company Secretaries
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14.9%
Management and Organisation Analysts
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21.1%
Advertising and Marketing Professionals
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8.6%
Accountants
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5.5%
Finance Managers
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14.9%
Management and Organisation Analysts
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14.7%
Auditors and Company Secretaries
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7.8%
Corporate Services Managers
Projected employment change according to Australian Jobs 2021, National Skills Commission (2021).
BAE Systems Australia and Flinders University have a bold vision: to unlock 4,000 jobs over five years, securing Australia’s future economic prosperity for generations to come. This will firmly place the country as a top 10 global defence exporter, and boost its high-value manufacturing industry.
The Factory of the Future – Australia’s first industrial-scale high value manufacturing research and accelerator facility – is a solution for jobs creation, building enterprise capability and embracing Industry 4.0 technologies beyond the current wave of industrial transformation. About 250 companies will be involved in the facility, benefiting from collaborations with research expertise and opportunities to integrate into domestic and international value chains.
"My business degree at Flinders is giving me the confidence, skills and knowledge to adapt and thrive in the world of commerce."
Andrew Kinyua, Bachelor of Commerce
Originally from Nairobi, Kenya, 22-year-old Andrew Kinyua says it was his first job as an assistant at a consultancy firm that cemented his passion for a career in commerce.
“I just love business,” he says. “I love the cunning and strategy involved in operating in the market, and the driven mindset that is needed to operate in the business world.”
It was the international reputation of the commerce degree at Flinders University that saw him make the move to Australia to study a Bachelor of Commerce at Flinders University.
Flinders University’s business, commerce and management degrees offer mentoring and specialised tutor programs to help develop work-ready skills across a range of professional, business related fields.
Students will have the opportunity to build networks with industry placements and projects, and experience cutting-edge innovation and enterprise topics powered by the New Venture Institute.
Practical instruction in key business functions including accounting and marketing principals, financial management, entrepreneurship & small business will help students like Andrew achieve their goals.
“One day I’d love to run a business of my own, and my degree at Flinders will give me the skills I need to be adept and succeed in the world of trade and commerce.”
Innovation. Our curriculum is future-focused and customisable, making it the perfect choice for those who want to be ready to adapt to an evolving job market – and world.
Yes, Business is a great choice if you want to keep your options relatively open. There are many different pathways you could take after completing your degree, and hands-on placements and projects during your course will also give you an indication as to the type of career you could have once study is completed.
The sky’s the limit. You could be an accountant, economist, advertising manager, players’ agent, supply chain manager or cryptocurrency trader, just to name a few.
Possibly, but this can vary based on when or where you studied. Contact us to find out more.
Yes, some courses can be undertaken entirely online, while others require face-to-face or mixed-mode attendance. Check the Handbook for the requirements of your chosen course.
Yes, you will find much of the knowledge and skills gained to be applicable to starting a small business. In addition, you can make industry connections by undertaking an industry project or placement.
You can find this information in the Flinders University Handbook - just search for the course you’re interested in.
During your degree, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake ‘Work Integrated Learning’ (WIL). It’s a program built into every Flinders business course. Students can choose a hands-on work placement from over 200 industry hosts, including Big Four accounting firms, internationally recognised FMCG brands, banking and finance institutions, as well as South Australian government departments (both state and local).
You might have heard of some of our key partners: Price Waterhouse Coopers, McDonald's, Bank SA, EY, Hudson, BT and Bendigo Bank.
"I've really valued the supportive environment and quality of teaching here at Flinders. The opportunity to learn from some of the best lecturers in Australia has really accelerated my understanding of business and management principles."
Lewis Carey, Bachelor of Business (Management)
Refinitiv Eikon terminals in the trading room give you access to over 400 global markets and more than four million gigabytes of market data, from exchanges such as the ASX, NYSE, LSE and the CME, and covering over 35 million financial instruments.
This cutting-edge market simulation program provides data on asset classes including foreign exchange, money markets, fixed income, equities, commodities, funds, and real estate.
Flinders business students, researchers and industry engage with the derivatives trading exchange, put theory into practice, and test themselves against volatile international markets.
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