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Bachelor of
Business majoring in Leading Change
Entry requirements
Key information
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Start dates
March
July
IELTS Overall
6.0
Speaking: 6.0
Writing: 6.0
Pearson Overall
50
CRICOS code
058294B
Duration
3 years full-time
Delivery mode
In person (on campus)
Bedford Park, City
Start dates
March
July
Annual fee
$39,000 (2026)
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Ready to lead organisational change?
The Bachelor of Business majoring in Leading Change at Flinders University prepares you to manage and implement change effectively. Dive into a dynamic curriculum that includes AI, cybersecurity, sustainability, leadership and more.
Benefit from industry connections, hands-on projects, and dedicated academic support to build a successful career in the management of organisational change.
Ranked in the top 2%
in of the universities in the world
THE World University Rankings 2024 as a percentage of the total number of universities in the world according to the International Association of Universities
No.1 in SA
in Business & Management for learning resources
The Good Universities Guide 2024 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only
5 stars
in Business & Management for learning resources and student support
The Good Universities Guide 2025 (undergraduate)
Unlock a world of opportunities with leading change.
Imagine being the person leading change and helping businesses navigate through transformations to come out stronger on the other side. By studying leading change at Flinders University, you'll open doors to exciting careers as a human resources professional, organisational development consultant, change manager and more.
Jobs and Skills Australia lists change management as a high-demand field, so you'll be stepping into a future full of opportunities and growth. Get ready to make a real impact in the business world.
Salary
$110K
typical salary in Australia
Job growth
9.2%
5-year projection
Business Manager
As a business manager, you’ll use business smarts to spot areas that need improvement and implement new processes, systems, and technologies to help the organisation grow or adapt. You'll use your problem-solving skills to quickly get everyone on board with new ideas and ways of working. It's a role that requires creativity, leadership and the ability to make a real impact on the future of businesses.
Organisation Development Consultant
An organisational development consultant is essential in boosting the efficiency and effectiveness of businesses. You’ll ensure that the right people with the right skills are in the right positions at the right time. By collaborating closely with human resources and management teams, you’ll forecast future workforce needs, develop talent management strategies, and implement succession planning.
Jobs growth
18.2%
5-year projection
Salary
$118K
typical salary in Australia
Sources: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2025 | Seek Australia, 2025
Human Resource Manager
Create, manage, and coordinate strategies, policies, programs, and systems that keep staff engaged and productive.
Project Manager
Plan, execute, and close projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. Manage teams, allocate resources, and communicate with stakeholders to keep everyone aligned.
Management Consultant
Work with top companies to improve performance, manage change and make big decisions, often on high-stakes projects that shape industries.
Policy Analyst
Lead the development of strategic policies and plans that guide government or organisational decision-making on key issues.
With further postgraduate study and work experience, careers could include:
- Chief Operating Officer
- General Manager
- Executive Director
- Portfolio Manager
What will you study to start your career in leading change?
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 Leading Change as a major or minor, forming part of your Bachelor of Business degree.
When choosing Leading Change as a major, these are the core topics you will be exploring. You'll also gain hands-on experience through a placement.
Core topics
Your first year might include the following topics. For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.
Undertake an honours year in Business
Elevate your business acumen and deepen your expertise. 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 and research skills to future employers.
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
Flinders offers a vibrant, fun, supportive uni experience you’ll remember for a lifetime.
Need support?
From cultural, health and wellbeing services, to study and financial support, enrolment advice and more, we’re here to help.
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.
Campus facilities
Flinders’ campuses are hubs of activity, with retail and food outlets, library spaces, study and chill spaces and more.
Learn from the experts.
Our incredible teaching and professional staff are experts in their fields and well-connected to the industry.
Associate Professor
Philip Palmer
Philip builds technical skills and industry experience, helping students become confident, job-ready professionals. He integrates real-world insights into learning, drawing from his expertise as a CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand member to support career growth.
Lecturer
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.
Lecturer
Dr Salmin Mostafa
Salmin examines earnings management, corporate social responsibility, and financial distress, focusing on organisational capital and culture. She enhances learning with active engagement and tailored strategies, helping students develop essential skills for professional success.
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.
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 Flinders Business student Trent share how he learnt to apply new skills to a real business and Serco Care to Connect Coordinator Bianca explain how industry placements bring fresh perspectives to the business.
Concerned about your ATAR? If it doesn't meet the course requirement, or if you don't receive one, we offer alternative pathways to admission. Contact us to discuss your options—we're here to help.
- Entry requirements
- Application options
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.
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.
How to apply
Select your course.
Check entry requirements.
Check your eligibility for credit.
Obtain certified documents.
Submit your application and documents.
Application options.
Apply online
Follow up our step-by-step guide to help you with your application to study at Flinders.
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Contact us
Get in touch with our team to discuss your preferences, career options, pathways, and course and entry requirements. We are here to ensure you have everything you need to choose the right degree for you.
Don't meet academic requirements? Don't worry. We'll help you get there.
Preparatory courses
If you lack required English proficiency, improve through Flinders University Academy or approved ELICOS providers for direct university entry without IELTS/TOEFL tests.
Flinders University Academy
If you do not meet entry requirements for your desired degree, Flinders University Academy will provide you with a direct pathway into the destination degree of your choice.
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.
Add on Laws - Legal Practice Entry
Combined SATAC code: 284541
Duration: 5 years
Delivery Mode: In person
Add on Information Technology
Combined SATAC code: 214761
Duration: 4 years
Delivery Mode: In person
With this combined degree, you will develop the professional business and IT skills to get you job-ready, gain strong knowledge in areas you’re passionate about, and build the complex critical thinking and problem-solving abilities needed to drive innovation and tackle real-world challenges across industries.
Add on International Relations & Political Science
Combined SATAC code: 244191
Duration: 4 years
Delivery Mode: In person
Combining studies in Law 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.
You might also be interested in other majors.
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, Small Business Leadership 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, 2024. 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 | 99.40 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 73.35 | 77.78 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 57.75 | 65.50 |
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, 2024 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, 2024) | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 46 | 34% |
| Vocational education and training (VET) study | <5 | <5 |
| Work and life experience | 11 | 8% |
| 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) | 37 | 28% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) | <5 | 2 |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) | 17 | 13% |
| International Students | 18 | 13% |
| All students | 134 | 100% |
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