Degree overview
Complete a commerce undergraduate and postgraduate finance degree in just four years through our Fast-track to Masters program.
Graduate with a highly diverse skill-set and broader career opportunities.
Gain real-world experience through an industry internship, a mentorship opportunity or an overseas study tour.
Both on campus and mixed mode study options are available, providing you with flexibility throughout your studies.
Develop strong problem solving, reporting, decision-making, communication and teamwork skills, and learn about the economic, legal and political influences that impact global business.
Develop the knowledge for a successful and rewarding career in accounting and business advisory with an industry-accredited degree.
Develop career-ready skills employers are looking for once you graduate, with enterprise skills embedded in all business courses.
Apply advanced concepts to global financial challenges and expand your career potential across international borders.
Gain experience on the intricacies of international trade using state-of-the-art market simulation programs in our Iress Trading Room on campus – the same technology used by the world's leading banks and investment firms.
Examine developments in FinTech and Blockchain technologies and the implications for international financial markets and the global economy.
Explore global opportunities by completing 150 hours of industry placement with a local or international organisation.
Study a curriculum informed by world-class research in Accounting and Finance1.
Study at a university recognised globally in Business. UniSA Business is in the top one per cent worldwide and has been awarded an overall five stars for excellence2.
UniSA Business is accredited by both AACSB International and EFMD (EQUIS) – the world’s leading accreditation bodies.
Study at a Top 5 business school in Australia for quality3.
Career outcomes
Your career
Our quality teaching and experiences beyond the classroom will ensure you graduate career ready.
Careers to consider:
Trade finance specialist: developing and reviewing trade finance guidelines and policies; identifying risk and developing models to safeguard against losses.
Economic adviser: understanding and interpreting public policy issues; undertaking research, analysing data and identifying trends and wider consumer impacts.
Auditor/Risk consultant: ensuring financial and operational integrity and compliance; evaluating and reporting on financial, operational and managerial processes and systems; working on business process reviews and risk assessments.
Business adviser: working with new or established businesses; analysing business plans and financial statements; advising on investments, marketing, funding and financial trends; understanding consumer needs and how to improve profitability; problem solving with clients.
Forensic accountant: working in a corporate or regulatory environment to investigate fraud and similar crimes; researching and preparing forensic reports for courts; providing expert evidence.
Insolvency and reconstruction adviser: working with and achieving the best possible results for stakeholders in cases of personal and business financial distress; administrations and liquidations; restructuring under performing businesses and turnarounds.
Management accountant: assisting senior management make critical business decisions; preparing forecasts, budgets and risk analysis; advising managers about the financial implications of business decisions.
Practising accountant: working for private sector, government or individuals; preparing tax returns; keeping accounting systems up-to-date; maintaining financial records; advising on business structures.
Tax accountant/Corporate tax consultant: compiling company and other business tax returns, and individual tax returns; providing tax planning advice and strategies.
