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Your pathway to a successful business career.
The Bachelor of Commerce opens doors to numerous career opportunities in the corporate and public sector. Dive into a rewarding leadership career in financial management, policy development in government, and many other exciting fields.
Source: Seek & Jobs and Skills Australia
Finance Manager
Plays a key role in shaping the financial success of organisations. Responsible for managing budgets, analysing financial performance, overseeing reporting, and providing strategic advice to support business growth, avoid risks, and plan.
Management Consultant
With a commerce degree, management consultants bring sharp thinking, analytical skills and a deep understanding of risk and regulation. They work with top companies to improve performance, manage change and make big decisions, often on high-stakes projects that shape industries.
Sources: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2025 | Seek Australia, 2025
Banking Manager
Lead a team, help customers with loans, savings and financial advice, to ensure the bank meets its goals. This role combines leadership, customer service and financial knowledge.
Study: Major in Economics
Policy and Planning Manager
Leads the development of strategic policies and plans that guide government or organisational decision-making on key issues.
Study: Major in Economics, Politics and Public Policy or Environmental and Resource Economics
Investment Analyst
Help people and companies decide where to invest money. You will research markets, study financial reports and track trends to figure out which stocks, bonds, or assets might grow in value.
Study: Major in Finance or FinTech
Risk Manager
Help companies avoid problems that could cost money or damage their reputation. You will look at what could go wrong, like financial losses, cyberattacks, or safety issues and create plans to reduce those risks.
Study: Major in Finance, Environmental and Resource Economics
With further postgraduate study and work experience, careers could include:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Chief Operating Officer
- General Manager
- Global Risk Analyst
- Managing Director
- Portfolio Manager
Finance
FinTech
Applied Economics
Economics, Politics and Public Policy
Environmental and Resource Economics
Business Analytics
Not sure whether to study Business or Commerce?
This quick guide breaks down the key differences, career paths, and majors so you can choose the degree that’s right for you at Flinders University.
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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.
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 Applied Economics, Finance, Business Analytics, Environmental and Resource Economics, FinTech, and Economics, Politics and Public Policy. Each major lets you tailor your studies to your interests and career goals. Please note when picking minors, you’ll need to select your minor from a specific list of compatible options with your major. Choosing a minor outside this list may affect your ability to complete your degree within the standard timeframe.
Yes! Flinders offers industry placements, internships, and real-world projects as part of the Bachelor of Commerce. You’ll have the chance to build practical experience and professional connections before you graduate in third year.
Commerce graduates work in areas like finance, economics, banking, business analytics, risk, policy and more. Your career options will depend on the majors and minors you choose.
Basic understanding of maths is helpful, but you don’t need advanced maths. The degree focuses more on understanding business concepts, financial decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Support is available if you need to build your confidence.
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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