Bachelor of Commerce

Entry Requirements

Flinders University recognises international secondary schooling for direct entry to undergraduate programs.

English language requirements

• IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing;
• TOEFL iBT: 72 Overall with 18 Speaking, 21 Writing;
• Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing;
• Cambridge C1 Advanced: 169 Overall with 169 Writing, 169 Speaking;
• Occupational English Test (OET): 300 Speaking, 300 Writing; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 95-100

Course Details

Gain a broad and flexible educational preparation for a range of professional, business-related careers in private and public enterprise. You will receive a balanced learning experience that combines theoretical and practical learning, with opportunities for industry placement and projects built into the degree.

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
a selection of additional business topics.

Second year

A typical second year may include:

further core topics
a selection of additional business topics.

Third year

A typical third year may include:

further core topics
a selection of additional business topics.

Your career

The Bachelor of Commerce provides students with sound knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes to facilitate careers in business-related fields.

Potential occupations include:

• client service executive
• bank officer
• policy officer
• business development trainee.

Potential employers include:

• private sector businesses
• government
• not-for-profit organisations.