A new notification
Notification
VIEWING DOMESTIC
VIEWING INTERNATIONAL
The Management major in the Bachelor of Business at Flinders University builds your skills to lead and innovate in today’s fast-paced business world. Focus on leadership, organisational strategy and teamwork, blending theory with practical experiences to prepare you for diverse management roles. Flexible study options allow you to balance learning with your lifestyle, while the industry connections you make will ensure you're ready for a successful career.
A career in Management offers a wide range of leadership opportunities across different industries. Graduates can take on roles such as project manager, operations manager or business consultant, where they will lead teams, develop strategies and ensure organisational goals are met. It’s a field that focuses on strategic decision-making, problem-solving and effective communication.
Salary
$160K
typical annual salary
Job growth
9.6%
5-year projection
This role builds leadership skills in operations and offers opportunities to work with brands or products that align with your passions. Plan, direct and coordinate the operations of an organisation or a business unit within an organisation. Rather than focusing on one functional area of management, such as HR, procurement or administration, you will oversee all aspects of the business or business unit.
As an Operations Manager you will play a leading role in managing the production of goods and/or the provision of services. Manages logistics, resource allocation, and process improvements to ensure smooth daily operations. Acting as a bridge between management and staff, this role sharpens organisational and problem-solving skills essential for career growth in leadership.
Salary
$120K
typical annual salary
Job growth
9.6%
5-year projection
Oversees the daily operations of a business or department. They make decisions related to finance, human resources, marketing and operations to make sure that the company runs efficiently. General managers often report directly to senior executives and play a critical role in driving company growth and profitability.
Oversees the operations of a medical or professional practice, such as a clinic, dental office or law firm. They manage staff, budgets and daily operations to ensure smooth and efficient service delivery. Responsibilities often include scheduling, compliance with regulations, financial management and improving patient or client satisfaction. Practice Managers use their organisational, leadership and problem-solving skills to juggle day-to-day tasks while keeping an eye on big-picture goals. They play a key role in ensuring the success and smooth running of the practice.
This program provides the skills and knowledge for a successful career in management. After your common first year of business topics, you'll explore Management major topics and have the option to add another major or minor that matches your career goals.
When choosing Management as a major, these are the core topics you will be exploring. You'll also gain hands-on experience through a placement.
Your major might include the following core topics. For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.
Explore what excites you and tailor your Business degree by adding a minor (or two) that matches your interests.
MINOR
In this minor, you'll develop skills to design Human Resource programs that enhance workforce skills, ensure compliance, and promote employee well-being. You'll also gain a critical understanding of HR strategies that align with ethical principles and organisational goals.
Year 2 - Core topics
*Topics may be subject to change.
Year 3 - Core topics
*Topics may be subject to change.
Option topics
MINOR
In his minor you’ll learn to evaluate and apply research methodologies to develop marketing strategies that align with organisational goals and stakeholder needs. Build key skills in analysing consumer behaviour and digital marketing ecosystems to drive customer engagement. Strengthen your critical thinking and communication to solve marketing challenges using data-driven insights and strategic decision-making.
Year 2 - Core topics
*Topics may be subject to change.
Year 3 - Core topics
*Topics may be subject to change.
Option topics
MINOR
This minor builds a critical understanding of trade policies, market risks and cultural differences to grow businesses globally. Learn to apply theory and emerging technologies to manage people and operations across borders. Develop strategic skills to enter new markets and lead diverse teams in complex international environments.
Year 2 - Core topics
*Topics may be subject to change.
Year 3 - Core topics
*Topics may be subject to change.
Option topics
MINOR
This minor you will critically apply entrepreneurial approaches and technology to create and execute business plans, considering market opportunities, ethics, and social impact. You will also evaluate marketing principles, consumer behaviour, and sports management strategies to support the success and growth of sports organisations.
Year 2 - Core topics
*Topics may be subject to change.
Year 3 - Core topics
*Topics may be subject to change.
Option topics
MINOR
In this minor you will evaluate and apply event management practices using sustainable, cultural, and innovative perspectives to create impact. You'll develop a critical understanding of event management practices and strategies for local, national, and global events. Enhance your business planning and decision-making by applying these principles effectively.
Year 2 - Core topics
*Topics may be subject to change.
Year 3 - Core topics
*Topics may be subject to change.
Option topics
MINOR
This minor you will evaluate and apply tourism practices using sustainable, cultural, and innovative perspectives to create impact. You'll develop a critical understanding of tourism principles and concepts to align strategies with local, national, and global industry goals. Enhance your skills to design and implement effective tourism strategies.
Year 2 - Core topics
*Topics may be subject to change.
Year 3 - Core topics
*Topics may be subject to change.
Option topics
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, substantial work production, and independence to future employers.
(The Good Universities Guide 2024 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only)
(Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025)
(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.
From cultural, health and wellbeing services, to study and financial support, enrolment advice and more, we’re here to help.
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.
Flinders’ campuses are hubs of activity, with retail and food outlets, library spaces, study and chill spaces and more.
Our incredible teaching and professional staff are experts in their fields and well-connected to the industry.
Dr Ashokkumar (Ashok) Manoharan
An award-winning researcher in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Ashok specialises in creating innovative solutions for industry challenges. With a background in psychology, hospitality and business, his global collaborations and practical insights will inspire you to think big and make an impact.
Dr Mahmoud Moussa
A passionate lecturer in Strategic Management, Mahmoud brings 15 years of global teaching experience from Thailand, Melbourne and Adelaide. He’s the author of two influential books on cross-cultural management and innovation and has published over 40 papers on leadership and workplace innovation.
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 Aleyna explain her Flinders Business industry placement experience at EY, "When I started at EY I felt prepared to be chucked in the deep end and they did, and having employment come out of the placement was excellent."
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.
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.
Combined SATAC code: 244941
Duration: 5 years
Delivery Mode: In person
Combined SATAC code: 244191
Duration: 4 years
Delivery Mode: In person
Combining studies in Business 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.
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.
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.
Yes, Management is a great choice if you want to keep your options relatively open. There are many different pathways you could take after completing your degree, and hands-on placements and projects during your course will also give you an indication as to the type of career you could have once study is completed.
Yes, you will find much of the knowledge and skills gained to be applicable to managing a small business. In addition, you can make industry connections by undertaking an industry project or placement.
Yes. Many students combine Management with complementary areas such as Marketing, Human Resource Management, International Business, or Innovation and Enterprise to broaden their career options.
You can find this information in the Flinders University Handbook — just search for the course you’re interested in.
The ATAR and Selection Rank profile shows data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR who commenced the course in the previous admission year. As this course is new there is currently no ATAR and Selection Rank data available.
The Student Profile gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in a particular course. It provides data on students who commenced the course in the previous admission year. As this course is new there is currently no Student Profile data available
![]()
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
South Australia | Northern Territory
Global | Online
CRICOS Provider: 00114A TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12097 TEQSA category: Australian University
Flinders University uses cookies to ensure website functionality, personalisation and a variety of purposes as set out in its website privacy statement. This statement explains cookies and their use by Flinders.
If you consent to the use of our cookies then please click the button below:
If you do not consent to the use of all our cookies then please click the button below. Clicking this button will result in all cookies being rejected except for those that are required for essential functionality on our website.