Study Finance, Banking and Property

A career within the field of finance is diverse and rewarding. Graduates of finance can work within the largest companies of the world providing advice on future growth opportunities, financing, evaluations and share markets. Studying finance at the University of Adelaide provides students with a fundamental knowledge of financial and economic systems around the world that will be the cornerstone of their careers.

The finance field draws on the specialist knowledge from the Business School, School of Economics and School of Mathematics. This enables students to experience a wide range of study possibilities examining mathematical financial modelling, macro and micro economic effects and detailed understandings of financial markets. From the cross discipline teaching provided from the three Schools students are able to refine their studies in a specialist field. Finance subjects are primarily taught from within the Finance discipline within the Business School.

A wide range of study possibilities are available within the field of finance. Programs are offered at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Postgraduate programs include coursework and research masters, PhD programs, and professional certificates and diplomas.

Accreditation

The programs offered in the field of finance are of high academic rigor and value. In recognition of this many of the programs offered at the University of Adelaide in finance are accredited by external institutions.

The CFA Institute has recognised the University of Adelaide as a Partner Institution in their CFA program for two degree pathways. This recognition serves as an indication of the high value, rigor and ethical standards of these programs and also of the leadership given by the University of Adelaide in the field of finance.

The programs taught in the area of finance also meet many of the requirements for RG 146 compliance. RG 146 compliance is required in many areas of the financial services industry.

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Finance programs

Finance double degree options

Finance Staff

The University of Adelaide's staff are appointed from around the world for their internationally recognized qualifications, reputations and research output. This means staff from the schools and departments involved in teaching Finance include specialists in all areas of financial theory and practice.

Virtually all of the staff have extensive overseas experience and many have worked for business, governments and International agencies in Australia and elsewhere. This breadth and depth of real-world experience is reflected in the content of the courses taught and ensures that courses are up to date and topical.