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Business for a Better World.

Why study Business?

For years, the corporate world has focused on growth over good. But today, people expect more - and so do we.

Our Business degrees at Flinders University address modern-day challenges by putting innovation and social responsibility at their heart. We want corporations to employ smarter, more responsible and increasingly sustainable technologies and processes, and to embrace the notion that ‘doing good’ doesn’t have to come at the expense of the bottom line.

Through our close connections with industry, our teaching programs, placement opportunities and our reimagined, innovative undergraduate and postgraduate offerings, we arm our graduates with the business skills they need to do good – to create change in the corporate world, and in doing so, change the world for the better.

Courses available in Business

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Undergraduate

Honours

Bachelor of Business (Honours) 1 year

Postgraduate

Higher degree by research

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 in Australia
in Business & Management for overall educational experience.

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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)

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Access state-of-the-art facilities

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Graduate job-ready

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Enjoy flexible study options

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Start your own business

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I loved how relaxed it felt going to Flinders... all the content was really interesting, and all the tutors and lecturers were super helpful.

Hartlie Hedger, Bachelor of Business (Marketing)

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Careers that are in-demand

21.1%

Advertising and Marketing Professionals

8.6%

Accountants

14.7%

Auditors and Company Secretaries

5.5%

Finance Managers

7.8%

Corporate Services Managers

14.9%

Management and Organisation Analysts

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The World University Rankings 2020 as a percentage of the total number of universities in the world according to the International Association of Universities

Home to the Factory of the Future.

Movement is happening. Be a part of it.

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.

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. 

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“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

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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.”

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Frequently asked questions

What sets Flinders Business apart from other offerings?

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.

Is it good to study Business at university? I’m not sure what I want to do afterwards.

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.

What career could I have with a Business degree?

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.

I’ve studied previously. Can I count my learnings towards a Business degree?

Possibly, but this can vary based on when or where you studied. Contact us to find out more.

Can I study completely online?

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.

I want to start my own small business. Would I get value out of studying Business?

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.

What are the entry requirements for the course I want to study?

You can find this information in the Flinders University Handbook - just search for the course you’re interested in.

Explore our courses

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Explore combined degrees

Flinders has a number of combined degree programs that allow students to combine in-depth study in exciting combinations that are not usually available in single degrees. These give graduates an advantage for employment in a competitive and rapidly changing workplace, both in Australia and overseas.

Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice/Bachelor of Business

SATAC code:	244111
Course length:	5 - 6 years full-time (or equivalent part-time)
Prerequisites:	None
Location:	On campus, Bedford Park

By combining studies in laws and legal practice with business, you will develop the professional legal skills to prepare you for a job in the legal profession and gain an understanding of key issues that businesses deal with every day.

The combination prepares you for a broad range of careers in law but also business, government, leadership and not-for-profit settings.

Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice + Bachelor of Business

SATAC code:	244111
Course length:	5 - 6 years full-time (or equivalent part-time)
Prerequisites:	None
Location:	On campus, Bedford Park

By combining studies in laws and legal practice with business, you will develop the professional legal skills to prepare you for a job in the legal profession and gain an understanding of key issues that businesses deal with every day.

The combination prepares you for a broad range of careers in law but also business, government, leadership and not-for-profit settings.

Graduate job ready

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.