Key information
Start dates
March
July
Launch or grow your own business.
Did you know that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of South Australia's economy? They make up a whopping 98% of all business registrations in the state, employ over 300,000 people and represent nearly 40% of the total workforce. Get the right skills and knowledge to maximise growth.
Self-employed Owner-Managers
As a speech therapist, physiotherapist, or other skilled professional, starting your own business lets you make key financial, marketing, and operational decisions independently. Set your own hours, shape your culture, and create meaningful client experiences. With flexible work options, exciting challenges, and the potential for greater income, you can grow your business from anywhere.
General Manager
Be at the helm of an organisation or a business unit, planning, directing and coordinating its operations. Unlike roles that focus on a single area like human resources or marketing, in this role you oversee all aspects of the business.
Sources: Seek, Jobs & Skills Australia & ABS Counts of Australians Businesses, 2025 | Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman
Entrepreneur
Be the founder of a business based on an original idea for a product or service.
Managing Director
Oversee the overall operations and direction of a company. You will work closely with the board of directors to determine objectives, strategies, and policies, ensure that the company meets its goals and remains competitive in the market.
Business Analyst
Evaluate and enhance business processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify needs, translate insights into clear requirements, and support the development of strategic solutions.
Project Manager
Plan, execute and close projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. You will manage teams, allocate resources and communicate with stakeholders to keep everyone aligned.
With further postgraduate study and work experience, careers could include:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Chief Financial Officer
- Executive Director
What will you study to start your career in small business leadership?
In your first year, you’ll study the foundations of business, including economics, marketing and management, while building essential skills in problem-solving, communication and data analysis.
After your first year, you will choose to specialise in small business leadership as a major or minor, forming part of your Bachelor of Business degree.
Management
Marketing
International Business
Human Resource Management
Sport Management
Event Management
Tourism
Learn from the experts.
Our incredible teaching and professional staff are experts in their fields and well-connected to the industry.
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.
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.
You can customise your degree with majors like Event Management and Tourism, International Business, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, Leading Change or Sports Management.
Yes! Flinders offers industry placements, internships, and real-world projects as part of the Bachelor of Business. You’ll have the chance to build practical experience and professional connections before you graduate in third year.
Yes! Flinders offers student exchange and overseas study opportunities. Spending a semester abroad can help you build international experience and expand your global perspective.
- Applications are completed via SATAC
- Visit: satac.edu.au
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 | 95.20 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 76.17 | 80.42 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 57.75 | 61.00 |
| Applicant background (Semester 1, 2025) | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 44 | 37% |
| Vocational education and training (VET) study | 5 | 4% |
| 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) | 28 | 24% |
| 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) | 17 | 14% |
| International Students | 18 | 15% |
| All students | 118 | 100% |
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