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Interested in Accounting and Finance?
Develop the expertise to succeed in the fast-paced financial and accounting sectors with an internationally-recognised university. With access to industry knowledge and hands-on learning opportunities, you will graduate prepared for a global career in the dynamic business environment.
Learning from experienced academics and industry professionals, you will gain a desirable skillset recognised by employers including communication, teamwork, reporting and analytical skills. You will also understand how external and global markets can affect organisations and use state-of-the-art technologies to identify, analyse and interpret financial information.
An undergraduate double degree in accounting and finance will enable you to pursue multiple career paths, or roles that combine these complementary disciplines. You can graduate with two professionally accredited degrees in just four years and will also be eligible for membership with professional bodies, in both sectors.
Our professionally accredited Masters qualifications in accounting, finance, and FASEA-approved programs in financial planning will prepare you to advance your career. You will develop expertise in critical and strategic thinking within a highly-regulated industry framework and strengthen your research skills under the guidance of experienced professionals.
Key features
- UniSA Business is in the top one per cent worldwide1 and has been awarded an overall five stars for excellence in the QS Stars Ratings 2019.
- Study at the No.1 university in South Australia for graduate careers in Business and Management2.
- Study a Financial Planning degree approved by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA).
- Learn about the economic, legal and political influences that affect global business, and prepare for a career in accounting and business advisory.
- Gain a foundation of business knowledge combined with accounting, taxation, auditing, law and finance.
- Participate in an investigative study tour learning about the business practices in Hong Kong, China and Taiwan (undergraduate students).
- Participate in industry placements – we have more than 2,500 industry partners and over 60 university partners worldwide.
- Finance students can access 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 the world's leading banks and investment firms.
- Our range of undergraduate business degrees include common core courses in first year – you can then specialise in a chosen area, change your major, add a minor, or and pick and choose from professional electives so you graduate industry-ready.
1UniSA Business is one of just ten institutions in Australia and 189 globally to be accredited by EQUIS (from over 16,500 worldwide). EFMD, February 2020. 2ComparED (QILT): Graduate Outcomes Survey Course Experience Questionnaire 2017-19 – Full-time Employment Indicator (Undergraduate and Postgraduate). Public SA-founded universities only.
- UniSA Business is in the top one per cent worldwide1 and we have been awarded an overall five stars for excellence in the QS Stars Ratings 2019.
- 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 Accounting3.
- You can gain valuable industry experience before you graduate with access to internships, overseas exchange, study tours, 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.
- 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.
- Engage in our mentor program and be paired with an experienced business professional to enhance your network and career.
- As a high achieving student, you may be a lucky recipient of one of our prizes or awards.
- 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 ten institutions in Australia and 189 globally to be accredited by EQUIS (from over 16,500 worldwide). EFMD, February 2020. 2ComparED (QILT): Graduate Outcomes Survey Course Experience Questionnaire 2017-19 – Full-time Employment Indicator (Undergraduate and Postgraduate). Public SA-founded universities only. 32018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).
Tailor your degree
3+1 Pathway to Masters
For select degrees, you can complete a bachelor and masters qualification in just four years. This unique offering allows you to fast-track your studies and graduate with greater expertise and career opportunities. Learn more.
New Financial Planning degrees
The University of South Australia is one of the first institutions nation-wide to offer financial planning programs approved by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA).
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 FASEA-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 FASEA-approved and can be completed in 3 years full-time through a mix of on-campus and online study, or 100% online.
- 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 FASEA-approved master's program. The graduate certificate can be completed in 6 months of full-time study.
This program also embeds FASEA-approved bridging courses that are available as an option for existing financial advisers who only need to study a selection of courses to meet new education requirements. - Bridging courses: These courses are available to study as standalone courses for existing financial advisers who may only need to complete between 1-3 courses to meet FASEA requirements.
- Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning: This degree is best suited to existing financial advisers who need to study a FASEA-approved program to meet new education requirements, and professionals with a relevant degree seeking a career change. This program is FASEA-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 FASEA-approved and can be completed in 1.5-2 years of full-time study.
You can also choose to study the bachelor, graduate certificate or graduate diploma 100% online through UniSA Online.
We also offer the option to study a bachelor or master's degree in financial planning as part of our 3+1 Pathway to Masters packaged programs, enabling you to fast-track your studies and enhance your career opportunities in just four years.
UniSA offers 24 Accounting and Finance degrees
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World-class partners for a world-class university
We are a globally connected university with over 2,500 industry and professional relationships that support student internships, research and community engagement.
As the No.1 university in South Australia for graduate careers in Business and Management1, our quality teaching and experiences beyond the classroom will ensure you graduate career-ready.
