University of Adelaide

What you'll study

This degree delivers a core commerce curriculum alongside focused study in finance and property. Core business subjects typically cover accounting principles, micro‑ and macroeconomics, business law, quantitative methods (statistics and modelling), management and marketing, and professional communication.

The Finance major covers subjects such as financial markets and institutions, corporate finance, investment analysis and portfolio theory, financial modelling, risk management, and banking and international finance. Practical exercises commonly include spreadsheet modelling, case studies and access to market data tools.

The Property major addresses valuation and appraisal, property development and planning, property and construction law, property investment and finance, property market analysis and urban economics. Coursework emphasises the commercial drivers of the property sector, site feasibility, development finance and market research techniques.

Students combine elective subjects and can often choose work‑integrated learning, industry projects or study‑abroad options. There is also a pathway to honours for high‑performing students who wish to undertake a research project or advanced coursework in a fourth year.

Entry requirements

Entry is based on successful completion of secondary school with a competitive ATAR or equivalent, or recognised tertiary study or mature‑age entry pathways. Applicants whose qualifications are from other systems (for example the IB or overseas secondary credentials) are assessed by equivalence. The University expects solid achievement in recognised mathematics subjects and satisfactory English proficiency; some applicants may be required to demonstrate prior study in mathematical methods or equivalent quantitative experience.

Domestic applicants can also apply through alternative entry schemes such as pathway diplomas or special consideration; international applicants must meet the university's English language requirements and provide certified evidence of prior study. Meeting minimum entry eligibility does not guarantee admission where demand is high.

Career prospects

Graduates combine commercial finance skills with practical property expertise and are sought across public and private sectors. Typical roles include:

• Investment analyst, equities or fixed income
• Corporate finance analyst or treasury officer
• Property valuer or valuer’s assistant
• Development analyst and project manager in property development
• Asset and portfolio manager for property or mixed assets
• Commercial lending officer or mortgage broker
• Property manager, advisory consultant or research analyst

Graduates often progress into specialist professional pathways—such as certified financial planning, chartered accounting or property valuation—through further study and industry experience, and may work in banks, property consultancies, development firms, funds management, government planning agencies and real‑estate businesses.

Why study at University of Adelaide

The University of Adelaide offers this program through its business teaching units with strong links to Adelaide’s commercial and property sectors. Students benefit from practical learning facilities, industry guest lectures and project partnerships that connect theory to local and national practice.

The university’s central Adelaide location provides access to financial firms, property developers and government agencies for internships and networking. Support services include career counselling, internship placement assistance and student clubs related to finance and property that help build professional networks while studying.

For students seeking a blend of quantitative finance and real‑estate expertise, the program provides a flexible foundation that supports a wide range of graduate careers and further professional accreditation pathways.