Study Accounting and Finance at UniSA

• UniSA Business is in the top one per cent worldwide and we have been awarded an overall five stars for excellence¹.
• UniSA Business is the only business school in South Australia accredited by both AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EFMD (EQUIS) – the world’s leading accreditation bodies recognising excellence in business education and research at a global level. These dual accreditations demonstrate the high standards we hold across all areas such as teaching, student learning and research, as well as our commitment to continually improving the quality of our programs.
• UniSA is No.1 in South Australia for graduate careers in Business and Management².
• Our strong real-world connections mean you can learn from researchers recognised as performing world standard in Accounting, Finance and Applied Economics³.
• Finance students can experience the first state-of-the-art university-based Iress Trading Room in South Australia, providing a range of financial analysis tools used by the world’s leading banks and investment firms.
• Our qualifications are accredited and approved by leading professional bodies and we work closely with industry to ensure our curriculum includes the very latest theories and trends.
• Explore our wide range of grants and scholarships to support your studies.
• We are consistently recognised and awarded for our excellence in teaching, the quality of our degrees and satisfaction of our students – there's never been a better time to study at UniSA.

¹UniSA Business is one of just 13 institutions in Australia and approximately 200 globally (from over 25,000 universities) to be EQUIS accredited. EFMD, March 2024. 2023 QS Stars Business School Ratings.  ²ComparED (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021-23 – Full-time Employment Indicator (Domestic Undergraduate). SA public universities.  ³2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).  

• Fast-track to Masters: For select degrees, you can complete a bachelor’s and master’s qualification in just four years through our Fast-track to Masters  package. This unique offering allows you to fast-track your studies and graduate with greater expertise and career opportunities.
• Business Career Mentor Program: Engage in our Business Career Mentor Program and be paired with an experienced business professional to enhance your network and career.
• Executive in Residence Program: Meet one-to-one with a senior business executive and industry leader through our Executive in Residence program. This initiative enables you to seek expert guidance for your career development and support to advance your career. Learn more through our Business Careers team.
• Hands-on experience: You can gain valuable industry experience before you graduate with access to internships, professional development courses, Summer or Winter School intensives and more – plus we give you a longer break between semesters to make sure you have the time.
• Study abroad: Explore the world and gain an international perspective as part of your studies with our student exchange program. Whether it's a semester or short term exchange or a study tour, you'll find the experience invaluable for your personal and professional development.

The University of South Australia is one of the first institutions nation-wide to offer financial planning programs recognised as an approved program by Financial Adviser Standards, The Treasury.

The financial planning profession has recently introduced new education standards, making it more important than ever to hold a recognised qualification.

All financial advisers currently working in industry will need to complete a Treasury-approved program by 2026 to continue practising. If you're looking to enter the industry, you'll now need to complete a FASEA-approved program to start your career.

Our suite of degrees are designed to meet industry requirements and cater to all levels of experience and learning options, with the flexibility to study how it best suits you.

• Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning): This degree is best suited if you do not hold a prior qualification or industry experience. This program is Treasury-approved and can be completed in 3 years full-time.
• Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning: If you do not hold a relevant prior qualification but have industry experience in a related financial services role, this program can be used as a direct entry pathway into our Treasury-approved master's program. The graduate certificate can be completed in 6 months of full-time study. 
• Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning: This degree is best suited to existing financial advisers who need to study a Treasury-approved program to meet new education requirements, and professionals with a relevant degree seeking a career change. This program is Treasury-approved and can be completed in 1 year of full-time study.
• Master of Finance (Financial Planning): This degree is best suited to professionals who hold a prior qualification and are seeking a career change in the financial services sector. This program is Treasury-approved and can be completed in 1.5-2 years of full-time study.

We also offer the option to study a bachelor's or master's degree in financial planning as part of our Fast-track to Masters packaged programs, enabling you to fast-track your studies and enhance your career opportunities in just four years.