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Bachelor of Business Economics

Study Business Economics at Flinders

Apply economic principles for the benefit of busines

Focus on the principles of economics and how to apply these to the practical needs of business. You’ll gain a clear understanding of relevant economic concepts and principles, and learn how to respond to changes in the economic environment.

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Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

None

2023 selection rank

65.00

Guaranteed selection rank

75.00

TAFElink

Diploma or above

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

244061 (Bedford Park) 284131 (Festival Plaza)

Delivery mode
In person:
  • – Bedford Park
  • – Festival Plaza*
Online: No
Duration

3 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes

Annual indicative fee
  • 2023: $13,964
How are these fees calculated?
Start dates
  • – March
  • – July

Additional entry requirements

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Additional entry requirements

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*Available at Flinders' city campus at Festival Plaza from 2024.

Why study Business Economics at Flinders

  • Study the principles of economics and how to apply them in business
  • Learn practical business skills at Flinders’ New Venture Institute
  • Degree has applications in banking and finance, business analysis, law, journalism and public policy, and market regulation
  • Undertake specialisation topics such as macroeconomics, business forecasting, managerial economics and international business

Your career

Our business graduates work throughout the world with the range of opportunities continually expanding. Many of our graduates have gone on to reach very senior positions in both the private and public sectors internationally.

Potential occupations include:

  • junior equity advisor
  • graduate data analyst
  • industry research analyst
  • quantitative/econometrics consultant.

Potential employers include:

  • private sector businesses
  • government
  • not-for-profit organisations.

Flinders Business Trading Room: Access state-of-the-art facilities

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.

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:
  • core topics in accounting principles; quantitative methods; management, people and organisations; economics for business; law for business; and foundations of finance
  • a selection of business and elective topics.

Second year

A typical second year may include:
  • further core topics
  • further specialisation topics in business economics
  • a selection of additional business topics and electives.

Third year

A typical third year may include:
  • further core topics
  • further specialisation topics in business economics
  • a selection of additional business topics and electives.

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Practical experience

The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce.

  • Participate in Work-Integrated Learning and industry placement programs.
  • Immerse yourself in live industry projects with the New Venture Institute and engage with business in a real-world environment.

ATAR and Student Profile Information

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, 2023. 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 96.25 98.65
Median rank to receive an offer 76.28 84.08
Lowest rank to receive an offer 57.00 66.00

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, 2023 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, 2023) Number of students Percentage of all students
Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) 29 33%
Vocational education and training (VET) study <5 <5
Work and life experience <5 <5
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) 9 10%
Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) 6 7%
Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) 9 10%
International Students 29 33%
All students 88 100%

Study abroad

Flinders has a series of international exchange links that give you a chance to study part of your degree overseas, from a short-term three-week study tour to a yearlong exchange at any one of 80 partner universities around the world.

Add Innovation and Enterprise
to your degree

At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.

Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders, you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for the careers of tomorrow.

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Pursue multiple passions with a combined degree

Expand your career options by combining this degree with one of the following:

Search all combined degree options

How to apply

1

Choose your preferred course.

 

2

Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.

 

3

Choose other courses to include in your preferences.

 

4

Visit SATAC and submit your application online.

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

Find the entry path that’s right for you.

Explore our pathways

When choosing your preferences through SATAC, other Flinders degrees you might want to include in your list are:

How to apply

1

Select your course.

 

2

Check entry requirements.

 

3

Check your eligibility for credit.

 

5

Obtain certified documents.

 

6

Submit your application and documents.

View further details

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

Find out more

If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice. 

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Course enquiries

Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.

Course enquiries

For all course enquiries phone or email us or complete the course enquiry form.

1300 354 633

askflinders@flinders.edu.au

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