Study the Bachelor of Commerce (Advanced Leadership)

Study Advanced Leadership at Flinders

Meet your full potential with advanced leadership studies in commerce

Designed for high-achieving students to meet their full potential, this degree must be taken in any of the five Bachelor of Commerce specialisations (accounting, accounting/finance, business economics, finance or finance/economics). It is designed for students demonstrating potential to attain leadership skills and work-relevant experience to make them of distinct value to employers. The advanced nature of these degrees is encapsulated by a guaranteed industry placement, a research/project topic, participation in a student conference, and individual mentoring.

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Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

None

2019 selection rank

85.00

Guaranteed selection rank

90.00

TAFElink

Advanced Diploma or above

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

224491

Delivery mode

In person:

– Bedford Park

Online: No

Duration

3 - 4 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes

Annual indicative fee

2019: $10,774

How are these fees calculated?

Start dates

– March
– July

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Why study Advanced Leadership at Flinders

Develop strong practical and operational business skills
Get real-world work experience and build networks through work placements and live industry projects
Succeed in your studies with free mentoring and specialised tutor programs
Develop valuable work-ready skills through innovative peer review assessment activities

Your career

The Bachelor of Commerce provides students with sound knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes to facilitate careers in business-related fields. The advanced leadership degree provides you with leadership skills and further work-relevant experience to boost your employability.

Potential occupations include:

client service executive
bank officer
policy officer
business development trainee.

Potential employers include:

private sector businesses
government
not-for-profit organisations.

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:

core topics in accounting principles; quantitative methods; management, people and organisations; economics for business; law for business; and foundations of finance
specialisation topics in accounting
a selection of business topics and electives.

Second year

A typical second year may include:

further core topics
further specialisation topics in accounting
a selection of additional business topics and electives.

Third year

A typical third year may include:

further core topics
further specialisation topics in accounting
a selection of additional business topics and electives.

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Practical experience

The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce.

Participate in Work-Integrated Learning and industry placement programs.
Immerse yourself in live industry projects with the New Venture Institute and engage with business in a real-world environment.
Participate in compulsory industry placements, business leadership conferences and professional development as part of the advanced leadership program.

Study abroad

Flinders has a series of international exchange links that give you a chance to study part of your degree overseas, including a short-term three-week study tour to a yearlong exchange at any one of 80 partner universities around the world.

Add Innovation and Enterprise
to your degree

At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.

Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders, you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for the careers of tomorrow.

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Pursue multiple passions with a combined degree

Expand your career options by combining this degree with one of the following:

Bachelor of Business (Advanced Leadership) and specialisations
Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice
Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours).

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How to apply

Choose your preferred course.

Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.

Choose other courses to include in your preferences.

Visit SATAC and submit your application online.

Admissions pathways

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

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Choosing your preferences

When choosing your preferences through SATAC, other Flinders degrees you might want to include in your list are:

How to apply

Select your course.

Check entry requirements.

Check your eligibility for credit.

Apply online

Obtain certified documents.

Submit your application and documents.

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English language pathways

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.

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Academic language pathways

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.

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Course enquiries

Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.