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Diploma in Business
Study Business at Flinders
Lead and manage with confidence
Study how you want - online or on campus
The Undergraduate Diploma of Business equips you with future focused, industry driven skills and the knowledge needed to thrive in business. It covers all business management functions including accounting, finance, economics, marketing, human resources management plus skills to inform business planning and strategy.
*Available at Flinders' Adelaide City Campus at Festival Plaza from 2024.
*Available at Flinders' Adelaide City Campus at Festival Plaza from 2024.
Why study Business at Flinders
- This course introduces participants to key skills for workplaces and business of the future
- It builds capabilities in innovation, analytics, strategy and practical skills across all business management functions
- Learn how to use proven business tools to set up a business, meet organisational objectives, and lead people
- It is a micro-credential that can be combined with other university courses like physiotherapy, speech pathology or optometry
- The course can be done online or on campus with an average 3 hours per week part-time, and 7 hours self-directed study
- Participants graduate with a University Diploma of Business
- The program also provides a pathway or credit into the Bachelor of Business, and specialisations including Human Resource Management, Marketing, or Sports Management and much more
Your career
Learn the latest theories and practical tools to upskill and enhance your career prospects in a range of industries such as:
- Advanced manufacturing
- Agriculture
- Allied health
- Defence
- Government
- Hospitality
- Public Sector
- Primary industries
- Retail
- Transport.
Potential occupations
The undergraduate diploma of business takes the workforce into the future through upskilling in areas of need and opportunity to transform industries and workplaces, and help professionals set up businesses.
Potential employers
Business upskilling is a key requirement for many professionals and employers to achieve productivity improvements in the defence supply chain, agriculture, retail, health, public and private sectors as well as advanced manufacturers.
Accreditation / professional recognition
Participants gain a University Diploma which is AQF Accredited.
The program also provides a pathway or credit into the Bachelor of Business for participants who wish to pursue further study in the future,or any of these courses:
- Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
- Bachelor of Business (International Business)
- Bachelor of Business (Management)
- Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
Who is the course for?
- Experienced professionals looking to set up their own business and upgrade their leadership and management skills.
- Emerging leaders wanting to move into management roles within their organisation.
- Employees looking to transition their careers.
- Staff wanting to explore studying business at university before embarking on a full bachelor degree.
What you will study
Topics include: Accounting for Managers; Management, People and Organisations; Economics for Business; Law for Business; Marketing Principles; and Innovative and Creative Thinking: Recognising Opportunities.
Duration and delivery
The course can be taken online, with an average 3 hours online per week part-time (with after-hours options if preferred) and 7 hours self-directed study. It is a micro-credential that can be completed in 26 weeks (over two semesters) or part-time over 2 years (or a university academic year of 4 semesters).
ATAR and Student Profile Information
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 | 78.8 | 83.8 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 69.1 | 73.9 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 57.6 | 62.85 |
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) | 9 | 18% |
| Vocational education and training (VET) study | <5 | <5 |
| 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) | 21 | 42% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) | 0 | 0 |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) | 6 | 12% |
| International Students | 8 | 16% |
| All students | 50 | 100% |
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.
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).
For applicants using their SACE (Year 12) results (or equivalent), entry is subject to achieving a minimum selection rank of 60.
How to apply
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Last Updated: 03 Feb 2023