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Bachelor of
Business

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Entry requirements

Key information

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Guaranteed Entry ATAR

65.00

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STAT  

150

GPA 

4.0

TAFE/VET  

Certificate IV or above

Pathway options

Diploma in Business | Diploma in Sports Management

Prerequisites 

None

Duration  

3 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)

Start dates

March
July

Annual fees 

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
About these fees.

Assumed
knowledge

None

Practical
experience 

Available

Study abroad

Available

Delivery mode*

In person
(Bedford Park, City)

SATAC

214761 (Bedford Park)
284071 (City)
274015 (Online)

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Dreaming of a career in Business?

The Bachelor of Business at Flinders University equips you with essential tech-driven business skills for success. Choose from majors like management, marketing and sports management or study without a major and select topics that suit your passions. Enjoy hands-on experience and industry insights through flexible learning options, both online and on campus.  

Business offers a wealth of career opportunities.

Businesses in Australia employ 12 million out of the 14 million Australians who work – that's 6 out of every 7 jobs.  You’ll be studying towards an amazing career, like one of these:

Salary

$2.6K

median weekly earnings.

Employment growth

17.9%

ten years to May 2033.

Procurement Manager

Responsible for sourcing and acquiring goods and services that a business needs to operate efficiently and cost-effectively. They oversee purchasing activities, negotiate with suppliers, manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with procurement policies. Procurement Managers also analyse market trends, evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability, and work to improve supply chain efficiency. 

Account Manager

Acts as the primary contact between clients and the company, maintaining relationships with clients and making sure they’re satisfied with the services or products provided. Account Managers often work in sales, marketing or customer service roles and may manage key accounts, oversee projects and help identify new business opportunities. 

Salary

$2.6K

median weekly earnings.

Employment growth

21.7%

ten years to May 2033.

Sources: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2024 | Seek Australia, 2025

Marketing Coordinator

Manages the day-to-day activities of a marketing team, making sure projects stay on track. A marketing coordinator organises campaigns, researches market trends, coordinates content creation and oversees promotional activities. This role requires creativity, organisation and strong communication skills to align marketing efforts with business goals.

Study: Specialise in Marketing

Event Coordinator

Assists in planning and executing events, including corporate meetings, weddings and community festivals. They manage logistics, budgets and vendor relationships, making sure events run smoothly. Event Coordinators also handle contingency planning and problem-solving to ensure a seamless experience for attendees.

Study: Specialise in Event Management & Tourism

Human Resource Advisor

Helps an organisation manage its people by handling recruitment, onboarding and keeping employee records up to date. They provide guidance on workplace policies, performance and conflict resolution, making sure everything meets legal standards. They also negotiate contracts, address grievances and develop policies to support a productive workplace.

Study: Specialise in Human Resource Management

What will you study to start your career in business?

In your first year, you’ll study marketing, management, accounting and finance.  Plus, you get to choose 2 optional topics that interest you. After your first year, you can either specialise in a major that excites you or keep your options open by picking topics that match your passions.  

In your first year, you'll study core topics and your choice of two option topics. After your first year, you can focus on an area that interests you by choosing majors or minors. 

Year 1 - Core topics

You may study the following topics. For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.

  • Managing in Modern Organisations
  • Assessing Economic Environments
  • Marketing Principles in the Digital Era
  • Interpreting and Visualising Business Data
  • Finance and Accounting for Leaders
  • Business Law
  • 2 option topics  

After your first year, you can choose majors and minors, such as Marketing, Management or International Business. In your third year, you'll deepen your expertise in your chosen area of interest, gaining advanced knowledge and skills through hands-on projects, work experience and industry collaborations.

Program of study

For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.

Students have the option to:

  • select two majors; or
  • select a major and two minors; or
  • select a major, one minor and option topics; or
  • select a major and option topics.

Customise your degree.

Find your calling in Business and turn it into a career with a specialisation in Event Management & Tourism, Human Resources, Marketing, Management, Sport Management or International Business.

MAJOR

Event Management & Tourism

Gain practical skills and industry insights you need to create inspiring events and experiences, covering areas like marketing, management and sustainability, preparing you for a fulfilling career in private enterprise, government, or entrepreneurship.

To major

MAJOR

Management

Build the skills to implement effective management strategies, covering areas like planning, decision-making, marketing, HR and strategic management. You’ll develop practical skills to build high-performing teams and tackle daily challenges in the business world. Gain the confidence to lead and adapt in any industry.

To major

MAJOR

Human Resource Management

Learn the skills to attract, motivate and manage people, focusing on recruitment, support and retention strategies. You'll develop expertise in human resource management to help organisations navigate change and achieve their goals effectively.

To major

MAJOR

International Business

Learn to navigate international business by exploring cultural, political and economic factors that influence global trade. You’ll develop an understanding of cultural differences that you’ll be able to integrate into core business areas like finance, marketing, HR management and sustainability.

To major

MAJOR

Sports Management

Gain the skills to manage and grow sports organisations, blending enterprise skills with finance, marketing and digital leadership. You'll learn how to organise large events, develop community programs and ensure smooth operations behind the scenes.

To major

MAJOR

Marketing

Develop the skills to build and grow brands, combining creativity with strategy, analytics, and digital expertise. You'll learn how to design impactful campaigns, explore new markets, and use technology to engage audiences effectively.

To major

MAJOR

Leading Change

Learn to navigate international business by exploring cultural, political and economic factors that influence global trade. You’ll develop an understanding of cultural differences that you’ll be able to integrate into core business areas like finance, marketing, HR management and sustainability.

To major

MAJOR

Small Business Leadership

In this major, you'll develop entrepreneurial skills and strategies to start and grow small businesses. You'll learn key principles of human resource management, sustainable and ethical governance, consumer behaviour, and marketing planning.

To major

MINOR

Management

Learn to manage people and resources with a focus on sustainability, resilience, and social responsibility. Build entrepreneurial thinking and apply evidence-based strategies for ethical, impactful growth. Develop strategic management skills to lead business transformation and tackle environmental, social, and economic challenges.

Year 2 - Core topics

Sustainable Resource Management
Developing Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses

*Topics may be subject to change.

Year 3 - Core topics

Using Strategy for Business Transformation
One option topic 

*Topics may be subject to change.

Option topics

Your choice of any one topics (4.5 units) from the following: Organisational Behaviour - Building Leaders of the Future - Industry Placement - Engaging with Industry

MINOR

Marketing

In his minor you’ll learn to evaluate and apply research methodologies to develop marketing strategies that align with organisational goals and stakeholder needs. Build key skills in analysing consumer behaviour and digital marketing ecosystems to drive customer engagement. Strengthen your critical thinking and communication to solve marketing challenges using data-driven insights and strategic decision-making.

Year 2 - Core topics

Uncovering Global Market Insights
Consumer Behaviour

*Topics may be subject to change.

Year 3 - Core topics

Digital Marketing and Analysis
One option topic

*Topics may be subject to change.

Option topics

Your choice of any one topics (4.5 units) from the following: Marketing Planning and Strategy: Contemporary and Future Focused - Marketing for Health, Sustainability and Social Impact - Industry Placement - Engaging with Industry

MINOR

International Business

This minor builds a critical understanding of trade policies, market risks and cultural differences to grow businesses globally. Learn to apply theory and emerging technologies to manage people and operations across borders. Develop strategic skills to enter new markets and lead diverse teams in complex international environments.

Year 2 - Core topics

International Business Context
International Business Management

*Topics may be subject to change.

Year 3 - Core topics

International Trade
One option topic

*Topics may be subject to change.

Option topics

Your choice of any one topics (4.5 units) from the following: International Human Resource Management - International Marketing - Industry Placement - Engaging with Industry

MINOR

Human Resource Management

In this minor, you'll develop skills to design Human Resource programs that enhance workforce skills, ensure compliance, and promote employee well-being. You'll also gain a critical understanding of HR strategies that align with ethical principles and organisational goals.

Year 2 - Core topics

Human Resource Management
Training and Development

*Topics may be subject to change.

Year 3 - Core topics

Work Health and Safety
One option topic 

*Topics may be subject to change.

Option topics

Your choice of any one topics (4.5 units) from the following: HR Information Systems & Analytics - Organisational Behaviour - Employment Law - Reward and Performance Management - Industry Placement - Engaging with Industry

MINOR

Sports Management

This minor you will critically apply entrepreneurial approaches and technology to create and execute business plans, considering market opportunities, ethics, and social impact. You will also evaluate marketing principles, consumer behaviour, and sports management strategies to support the success and growth of sports organisations.

Year 2 - Core topics

Developing Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses
Sports Marketing

*Topics may be subject to change.

Year 3 - Core topics

Sport Coaching, Management and Administration
One option topic 

*Topics may be subject to change.

Option topics

Your choice of any one topic (4.5 units) from the following: Sports Law - Sports Leadership and Governance - Industry Placement - Engaging with Industry

MINOR

Event Management

In this minor you will evaluate and apply event management practices using sustainable, cultural, and innovative perspectives to create impact. You'll develop a critical understanding of event management practices and strategies for local, national, and global events. Enhance your business planning and decision-making by applying these principles effectively.

Year 2 - Core topics

Design Event and Tourism Experience
The Business of Events

*Topics may be subject to change.

Year 3 - Core topics

Managing and Evaluating Events
One option topic 

*Topics may be subject to change.

Option topics

Your choice of any one topics (4.5 units) from the following: Tourism and Events Business Planning and Innovation - Sustainable Tourism Planning and Development - Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Events - Introduction to Tourism Studies - Industry Placement - Engaging with Industry

MINOR

Tourism

This minor you will evaluate and apply tourism practices using sustainable, cultural, and innovative perspectives to create impact. You'll develop a critical understanding of tourism principles and concepts to align strategies with local, national, and global industry goals. Enhance your skills to design and implement effective tourism strategies.

Year 2 - Core topics

Place, Culture and Tourism
Cultural Heritage and Indigenous Tourism

*Topics may be subject to change.

Year 3 - Core topics

Sustainable Tourism Planning and Development
One option topic 

*Topics may be subject to change.

Option topics

Your choice of any one topics (4.5 units) from the following: Tourism and Events Business Planning and Innovation - Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Events - Introduction to Tourism Studies - Industry Placement - Engaging with Industry

Year 1

In your first year, all students study five core topics and can select three option topics to explore areas of interest.

Common first year   

Years 2–3

After your first year, you can focus on an area that interests you by choosing a major, a major and two minors or a major and option topics. This will help you work towards the career of your dreams. 

Major (36 units) 

Option topics (36 units) 

OR

Major (36 units) 

Minor 1 (18 units) 

Option topics (18 units) 

OR

Major (36 units) 

Minor 1 (18 units) 

Minor 2 (18 units)

OR

Major 1 (36 units) 

Major 2 (36 units) 

Boost your knowledge with an Honours in Business.

Develop research skills for higher degrees like a PhD, gain advanced knowledge, and build innovation and project management skills. Completing an Honours program demonstrates initiative, project management, effective writing, substantial work production, and independence to future employers.

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No.1 in SA
in Business & Management for learning resources and overall education experiences.

The Good Universities Guide 2024 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only

Ranked #1 in Australia and #2 Globally
for Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities 

Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025

Five stars in
Business & Management 
for learning resources

The Good Universities Guide 2024 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only

Get inspired.

Discover more about Flinders University’s Bachelor of Business.

Why study Business at Flinders

Study the Bachelor of Business at Flinders University and gain the knowledge and skills you need, with a curriculum that is focused on the future embedded with technology and sustainability, and a student-centred approach.

Explore Flinders Business industry partners & placements

Discover how Flinders Business degrees can fast-track your career with Industry Placements. Hear how students take part in real-life jobs, put their learning into practice and build industry connections.

“You can get a taste of a lot of different disciplines, and then specialise.”

Kurt Maiden

Bachelor of Business (International Business)

“It has opened up worlds of opportunity for me.”

Aleyna Aydin

Bachelor of Business

“... because of the good academic reputation of the university.”

Paola Lopera

Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)

Flinders offers a vibrant, fun, supportive uni experience you’ll remember for a lifetime.

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From cultural, health and wellbeing services, to study and financial support, enrolment advice and more, we’re here to help.

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Student clubs

Flinders University Student Association (FUSA) is the heart of the Flinders Experience. FUSA is where you’ll find out about events, club memberships and extracurricular activities.

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Campus facilities

Flinders’ campuses are hubs of activity, with retail and food outlets, library spaces, study and chill spaces and more.

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Learn from the experts.

Our incredible teaching and professional staff are experts in their fields and well-connected to the industry.

Angie Shafei (Dean of Business)

Dean of Business
Angie Shafei

Angie is an interdisciplinary Clinical Pathologist, Health Management Consultant, and Researcher with 20+ years of experience. She focuses on innovation, health transformation, and digital health. As co-founder of Innovate Inn, she excels in research commercialisation and has published extensively in digital health and patient-centred service models.

Course Coordinator
Dr Rajesh Johnsam

Rajesh holds a PhD in Leadership, an MBA in HRM, and psychology training, specialising in leadership, AI, and organisational behaviour. With experience in research and real-world consulting, his work is published in top journals. His teaching bridges theory and practice, preparing students for modern business challenges.
 

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Director of MBA
Dr Afshin Tanouri

Afshin specialises in digital technologies and gamification, with research spanning mental health, wellbeing, and alcohol reduction, published in top journals. Passionate about industry engagement and research-driven teaching, he integrates real-world experiences into courses covering digital marketing, sustainability, and business ethics.
 

Connect with industry.

You will have the chance to dive into hands-on placement opportunities with a diverse range of industry partners. Whether it's the Big Four accounting firms, globally recognised FMCG brands, banking and financial institutions, SMEs focused on social accountability and community engagement, sporting organisations, or South Australian government departments, there's something for everyone. These partnerships offer you valuable opportunities to gain real-world experience and insights across various sectors.

Gain real world experience.

Discover how Flinders Business degrees can fast-track your career.

Industry placements and engaging with industry are essential parts of your study at Flinders. You'll gain hands-on experience in the business world, conduct research, develop strategic insights, and make recommendations to help your clients elevate their business.

These opportunities are available throughout the year in various second and third-year option topics across business majors and minors.

Hear Aleyna explain her Flinders Business industry placement experience at EY, "When I started at EY I felt prepared to be chucked in the deep end and they did, and having employment come out of the placement was excellent."

Let’s get started on your Flinders’ experience. 

We know not everyone begins uni the same way, so we offer a variety of pathways into Flinders.
Use the dropdown to tell us a bit about you.

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Gain two qualifications in just 1.5 years of extra study with a combined degree.

Flinders combined degree options can help you pursue multiple passions and graduate with two degrees to broaden your career opportunities.
Explore all combined degrees.

Add on International Relations & Political Science

  Combined SATAC code: 244191

  Duration: 4.5 years

  Delivery Mode: In person

Combining studies in Business with a Bachelor of International Relations and Political Science opens the door to a multitude of careers in international organisations, aid and human rights, government, transnational crime, terrorism, and non-government organisations.

International Relations & Political Science

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Add on Laws - Legal Practice Entry

  Combined SATAC code: 244941

  Duration: 5 years

  Delivery Mode: In person

With this combined degree, you will gain a strong foundation in core business principles while developing the legal knowledge and skills to navigate complex regulatory environments—preparing you for a career at the intersection of law and commerce.

Laws

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Add on Psychological Science

  Combined SATAC code: 224651

  Duration: 4.5 years

  Delivery Mode: In person

With this combined degree, you will build a solid understanding of business operations while exploring the psychological drivers behind human behaviour—equipping you with the skills to make informed, people-focused decisions in the workplace.

Psychological Science

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Frequently asked questions

Over the years, many questions have been asked by students before. For the quickest answers view our frequently asked questions or browse the full list @ Ask Flinders.

Ask Flinders

Innovation. Our tech-driven curriculum 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 in Australia – and the world.

Yes, Business is a great choice if you want to keep your options open. There are many different pathways open to you after completing your degree, and hands-on placements and projects during your course will give you ideas about the type of career you could have once you have finished.

The sky’s the limit. You could be an advertising manager, a role in procurement, 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 Flinders University 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.

The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2025. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes: 
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made 
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published
ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors
Highest rank to receive an offer 96.05 98.65
Median rank to receive an offer 71.13 75.13
Lowest rank to receive an offer 54.95 60.60

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2025 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students
Applicant background (Semester 1, 2025) Number of students Percentage of all students
Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) 47 33%
Vocational education and training (VET) study <5 <5
Work and life experience 6 4%
Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) 33 23%
Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) <5 <5
Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) 19 13%
International Students 32 23%
All students 142 100%

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