Study a Diploma in Business

Prepare for success with Flinders University Academy

Didn’t meet entry requirements for your undergraduate business degree?

Don't waste any more time – Flinders Academy is your fast track to a Flinders degree.

Study a Diploma in Business at Flinders University Academy, and you will gain direct entry into year 2 of a variety of Flinders Business degrees. You'll study in the heart of our Bedford Park campus and be a Flinders student from day one, and benefit from all the support and campus activities available.

Our program ensures that you will build foundational skills in Marketing, Accounting and Finance without increasing the duration of your degree. You can complete the first year of a Flinders Business degree in a learning environment that is tailored to your unique learning needs and be ready to step into your career in 3 years.

Key Information

Diploma in Business | CRICOS code 109279H

Duration

8 or 12 months

Start Dates

February - 12 month program

June & October - 8 month program

Delivery Mode

Full-time, face-to face at our Bedford Park campus

Annual Fees

AUD $30,500

English Language Entry requirements

Overall IELTS score of 5.5 (no band below 5.0)

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of Australian Year 12 with minimum ATAR of 40 or a comparable educational level in your home country.

Key Information

Diploma in Business

CRICOS code 109279H

Duration

8 or 12 months

Start Dates

February - 12 month program

June & October - 8 month program

Delivery Mode

Full-time, face-to face at our Bedford Park campus

Annual Fees

AUD $30,500

English Language Entry requirements

Overall IELTS score of 5.5 (no band below 5.0)

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of Australian Year 12 with minimum ATAR of 40 or a comparable educational level in your home country.

“Flinders has outdone my expectations with its high quality of teaching and experienced lecturers, and a great student life. I feel very confident in my studies and have been able to improve my technological, interpersonal and awareness of other career focused skills."

Ashitha Tresa George 
Master of Business Administration (Healthcare Management), India 

“Flinders has outdone my expectations with its high quality of teaching and experienced lecturers, and a great student life. I feel very confident in my studies and have been able to improve my technological, interpersonal and awareness of other career focused skills."

Ashitha Tresa George 
Master of Business Administration (Healthcare Management), India 

What can you expect from the Diploma in Business?

Study hours

This full-time course includes 24 hours of face-to-face instruction per week.

Students studying an 8 month diploma will study 4 x 4.5 unit topics per study period supported by core skills classes in language, numeracy and study skills. 
Students studying a 12 month diploma will cover the same content over three study periods with the final study plan determined by topic availability.  
In addition, students can attend between 2 to 6 hours of support classes per week.

What you will learn

Working in small groups with dedicated educators you will be exposed to English, Numeracy and Study Skills while learning specialist knowledge that will launch you into your destination degree. Learning will be collaborative and engaging using the latest transition pedagogy techniques.

Students in the Flinders University Academy will be supported to develop their emerging identity in an Australian context. They will also work closely with students enrolled across the Academy to explore common areas of study and to facilitate transition to the Australian university environment.  

Support classes

Support classes provide students with further opportunity to accelerate their learning and focus on skill areas that they would like to improve. These classes can provide tailored English language content and activities to prepare students for the field of study in their destination degree. 

Your pathway to a Flinders degree

Students study for either 8 months or 12 months.

Taught by specialists, focussing on the needs of international students, and embedded in the College of Business, Government and Law for a seamless transition to your destination degree.
This diploma will introduce you to the diversity of fields and careers within the Business sector.
Both 8 month and 12 month options have the same course content but are delivered with different intensities.
When you successfully complete your diploma, you will go straight into year two of your destination bachelor’s degree.

Explore the links below to find your destination degree options for the Diploma in Business:

Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Business (Management)
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
Bachelor of Business (International Business)
Bachelor of Business (Sports Management)
Bachelor of Business Economics
Bachelor of Banking and Finance
Bachelor of Accounting
Bachelor of Finance

Scholarships

Upon successful completion of your diploma, you will be eligible for a full duration 20% scholarship on your destination degree. Check here to find your eligibility.