University of Adelaide

What you'll study

This degree blends foundational business studies with specialist real estate subjects. You will study core business topics such as economics, accounting, finance, business law, marketing and quantitative methods, alongside property-focused units in property valuation, property law and legislation, property development, property investment and finance, property management, and market analysis.

The program typically includes:

• Core business subjects (micro- and macroeconomics, financial accounting, corporate finance, business statistics)
• Real estate specialisations (valuation and appraisal, property development processes, property investment and portfolio analysis, property management and leasing)
• Legal and regulatory frameworks for property (land law, planning rules, taxation relevant to property)
• Urban and regional planning, and topics in sustainability and built-environment practice
• Research and quantitative units that support market analysis and forecasting
• A capstone or professional project that integrates commercial and property-specific skills; opportunities for industry projects, field visits and work-integrated learning

The degree is usually completed over three years of full-time study, with an honours year or postgraduate pathways available for students who wish to undertake advanced research or meet specialist professional registration requirements.

Entry requirements

Admission is based on successful completion of an appropriate secondary school qualification or an equivalent recognised credential. Domestic applicants are selected on the basis of their tertiary entrance rank or alternative entry pathways; mature-age applicants with relevant work experience and applicants with vocational qualifications may be eligible for admission or credit.

International applicants must hold a recognised secondary qualification from their home country and demonstrate English language competency through an accepted test or equivalent evidence. The University also considers prior tertiary study and vocational qualifications for advanced standing or credit transfer.

Specific prerequisites, selection ranks and credit arrangements vary; prospective students should consult the University of Adelaide admissions guidance for precise entry pathways and documentation requirements.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Bachelor of Business (Real Estate) enter a wide range of property- and business-related roles across the private and public sectors. Common career paths include:

• Property valuer and appraisal consultant (often followed by further study and supervised practice for formal licencing)
• Property or asset manager, facilities and portfolio management
• Property development officer or project manager within development firms
• Investment analyst and fund manager roles focussing on real estate assets
• Sales and leasing consultant for residential, commercial or industrial property
• Policy and planning roles in local and state government, and positions in consultancy and research organisations

Graduates seeking formal professional designations or licencing (for example in valuation or agency) may need to complete further accredited postgraduate study and supervised professional experience, depending on the jurisdiction and the professional body.

Why study at University of Adelaide

The University of Adelaide offers a rigorous business curriculum combined with access to property-focused teaching and industry engagement in a state capital with an active property market. Students benefit from experienced academic staff with industry backgrounds, opportunities for industry projects and work-integrated learning, and connections with local and national property practitioners.

The program is designed to provide practical skills in valuation, market analysis, investment appraisal and project management, supported by research-led teaching in economics, finance and law. The University’s campus environment and professional networks also make it easy to access internships, guest lectures and field-based learning that prepare graduates for employment in a dynamic property sector.