Degree overview
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 excellence1.
Study a curriculum informed by world-class research in Finance2.
Ranked No. 1 in South Australia and Top 15 in Australia for Business and Economics3.
UniSA Business is accredited by both AACSB International and EFMD (EQUIS) – the world’s leading accreditation bodies.
Gain the knowledge and confidence to succeed in the fast-paced financial sector with South Australia's most established finance degree.
Focus on making decisions about money (finance), including borrowing, lending, investing, and managing risk.
Learn in our state-of-the-art Iress Trading Room on campus, which includes a market data feed and financial analysis tools – the same technology used by leading banks and investment firms globally.
Add a 1-year master’s degree to your studies with our Fast-track to Masters package and complete an undergraduate and postgraduate degree in just four years.
Gain real-world experience as part of your studies through an internship or mentorship opportunity.
Develop career-ready skills employers are looking for once you graduate with enterprise skills embedded in all business courses within this program.
Benefit from flexible study options to suit your needs.
Career outcomes
Your career
Our quality teaching and experiences beyond the classroom will ensure you graduate career ready.
The financial services industry is one of the leading sectors in the Australian economy and plays a key role in facilitating the productive flow of funds between industries, companies and people.
Careers to consider include:
Trader: executing trades (stocks, bonds, derivatives) at a trading desk of an investment fund for their funds or institutional clients.
Equity/research analyst: studying and analysing financial information and trends for clients; advising on share buying; reviews stocks, bonds and other financial instruments for reporting.
Financial Analyst (corporate Finance): reviewing cash flow, revenue and overall finances and financial risks of an organization.
Investment banker: raising capital for companies, governments and other entities; assisting with large, complicated financial transactions; providing advice in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, regulatory environments, and risk assessment.
Investment funds manager: providing financial advice about investment matters such as buying and selling of trusts, shares and bonds; analysing data and available information to make decisions.
Portfolio manager: constructing and managing investment portfolios for clients based on their risk and risk preferences, return expectations on investment as well as market conditions.
Asset allocation consultant: helping the portfolio manager to allocate clients’ money in different asset classes (shares, bonds, cash, etc.) and monitor their performance.
Stockbroker: buying and selling securities on a stock exchange on behalf of retail clients.
Commercial banker: providing financial advice to corporate clients; promoting banks' financial services; building relationships with banking customers to create more accounts; coordinating different bank departments to ensure smooth operations.
Corporate loan manager: liaising between institutions and clients to find suitable corporate loan arrangements; soliciting loans; representing creditors to borrowers and vice versa.
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.
