Why Bachelor of Commerce?
The future belongs to people who can see patterns others miss. Turn data into decisions that move markets.
Every day, billions of data points are generated across global markets, businesses and communities. But information alone has little value without the insight to interpret it. Finance and business analytics combine human judgement with data-driven thinking to uncover opportunities, manage risk and solve complex commercial challenges.
If you're curious, analytical and excited by technology, this is your chance to help organisations invest wisely and plan for what's next. Ask better questions. Find smarter answers.
Overview
We are producing more data than ever before, but data alone doesn't create value. The people who can turn information into sound financial decisions will shape investment, innovation and economic growth.
Bring analytics and finance together in the Bachelor of Commerce with a double major in Business Analytics and Finance at Adelaide University.
This program prepares you to interpret complex information and support investment and business decisions in a data-driven global economy.
You’ll develop expertise in business analytics, predictive modelling, artificial intelligence and data visualisation alongside finance including investment analysis, corporate finance, portfolio management and financial markets.
Learn how data and financial theory work together through FinTech to assess performance, manage risk and identify opportunities.
Two complementary majors, one standard three-year degree — and you'll come away with strong analytical capability, financial knowledge and industry experience that banking, investment, consulting and corporate finance employers actively seek.
Career opportunities may include:
- investment management
- corporate finance and advisory
- commercial management
- strategy consulting
- enterprise risk management
- business intelligence and analytics.
Key features
Complete two in-demand majors within a standard three-year degree.- Pathways to professional recognition across finance and business analytics.
- Build experience through industry projects, simulations, case studies and placements.
- Use industry-standard analytics, financial modelling and data visualisation tools.
- Explore AI, FinTech and predictive analytics shaping modern financial decision-making.
- Graduate ready for careers across banking, investment, consulting and corporate finance.
What you'll learn
Discover how global markets work and how to decode the data behind them. Studying a double major in Business Analytics and Finance at Adelaide University teaches you to use evidence and advanced tech to make high-stakes financial and business decisions with confidence.
You'll explore business analytics, predictive modelling, data visualisation, decision analysis and artificial intelligence applications alongside finance topics including corporate finance, investment analysis, portfolio theory, derivatives, risk management and financial regulation.
Through core commerce courses, you'll also develop a strong foundation in economics, accounting, management and professional practice.
Gain hands-on experience through more than 400 hours of work integrated learning, applying your skills in real-world financial and business environments. You'll work with industry-standard analytics platforms and financial tools used across banking and investment sectors.
Majors
The Bachelor of Commerce is also available with a single major in the following:
Or with a double major in these complementary combinations:
- Accounting and Business Analytics
- Accounting and Finance
- Accounting and Financial Planning
- Accounting and Property
- Business Analytics and Financial Planning
- Business Analytics and Property
- Finance and Property
- Financial Planning and Property.
Degree Structure: Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Business Analytics and Finance
Program code: BCOMM
Complete 144 units comprising:
- 42 to 66 units for Core courses, and
- 48 to 102 units for one Major from Majors, and
- 0 to 12 units from Work integrated learning, and
- 0 to 18 units for Electives
Study plan
A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.
Courses
Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.
What courses you'll study
Complete 144 units comprising:
- 42 to 66 units for Core courses, and
- 48 to 102 units for one Major from Majors, and
- 0 to 12 units from Work integrated learning, and
- 0 to 18 units for Electives
Complete 42 to 66 units comprising:
- 12 to 18 units from Common core, and
- 30 to 48 units from Program core
Common core description
Common core courses are interdisciplinary courses that build key graduate capabilities.
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
An Ethically Rich Life
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Course code
COREX001
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Units
6
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Course name
Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone
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Course code
COREX002
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Units
6
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Course name
Igniting Change: Ideas to Action
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Course code
COREX003
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Units
6
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Course name
Transforming Learning through First Nations Knowledges
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Course code
COREX004
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Units
6
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Course name
Responsible AI: Bridging Ethics, Education and Industry
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Course code
COREX005
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Units
6
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Course name
Building Belonging: Navigating Cultural Complexities
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Course code
COREX006
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Units
6
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| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Accounting for Decision Makers
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Course code
ACCT1000
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Units
6
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Course name
Business Finance
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Course code
BAFI1001
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Units
6
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Course name
Business Law
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Course code
BUSI1001
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Units
6
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Course name
Management, Organisations and Leadership
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Course code
BUSI1002
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Units
6
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Course name
Data Analytics
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Course code
ECON1012
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Units
6
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Course name
Predictive and Visual Analytics for Managers and Consultants
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Course code
BUSI1009
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Units
6
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Course name
Principles of Economics
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Course code
ECON1000
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Units
6
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Course name
Business Applications for Artificial Intelligence
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Course code
ARTI3000
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Units
6
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Work Integrated Learning description
WIL courses give you real‑world experience as part of your degree.
Complete 0 to 12 units from the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Business Clinic
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Course code
BUSI2902
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Units
6
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Course name
Business Practicum
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Course code
BUSI2903
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Units
6
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Electives description
A flexible course choice within your degree.
Complete 0 to 18 units for either of the following:
- 0 to 18 units from University-wide electives, or
- 0 to 18 units from Program electives
A full list of university-wide elective options can be accessed below.
University-wide elective options| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Personal Finance
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Course code
BAFI1002
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Units
6
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Course name
Financial Modelling
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Course code
BAFI2009
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Units
6
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Course name
Behavioural Finance
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Course code
BAFI2010
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Units
6
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Course name
Strategic Financial Analysis
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Course code
BAFI2012
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Units
6
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Course name
Alternative Investments
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Course code
BAFI3006
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Units
6
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Course name
Global Wealth Management
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Course code
BAFI3007
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Units
6
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Complete 78 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Accounting Systems and Analytics
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Course code
ACCT2000
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Units
6
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Course name
Options, Futures and Risk Management
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Course code
BAFI2004
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Units
6
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Course name
Financial Institutions Management
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Course code
BAFI2005
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Units
6
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Course name
FinTech and Disruptions in Financial Services
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Course code
BAFI2006
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Units
6
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Course name
Corporate Regulations and Ethics in Finance
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Course code
BAFI2008
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Units
6
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Course name
Portfolio Theory & Management
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Course code
BAFI3018
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Units
6
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Course name
Business Valuation
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Course code
BUSI1010
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Units
6
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Course name
Chatbot Design and Prompt Engineering
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Course code
BUSI2008
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Units
6
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Course name
Foundations of Business Analytics
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Course code
BUSI2600
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Units
6
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Course name
Minds and Machines
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Course code
BUSI3010
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Units
6
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Course name
Business Simulation and Decision Analysis
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Course code
BUSI3018
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Units
6
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Course name
Business Analytics in Practice
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Course code
BUSI3019
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Units
6
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Course name
Operations and Customer Analytics
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Course code
MARK2005
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Units
6
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Complete exactly 12 units from the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Topics in Corporate Finance
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Course code
BAFI3002
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Units
6
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Course name
Treasury and Risk Management
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Course code
BAFI3003
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Units
6
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Course name
Takeovers, Corporate Restructuring and Governance
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Course code
BAFI3004
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Units
6
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Course name
International Banking and Finance
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Course code
BAFI3005
|
Units
6
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Notes
You must select one course from each of the set options, please refer to the standard study plan for these options.
Career outcomes
In a data-driven world, the big decisions are made by people who can see the story behind the numbers.
Combining finance with business analytics prepares you to shape investment strategies and support business growth across global industries.
You'll use data to inform significant financial and business decisions. You might steer investment strategies for a global investment fund, tracking market trends to maximise returns. You may guide a major retail brand, predicting customer behaviour to unlock millions in new revenue. Or, you could partner with an emerging FinTech startup, designing the digital tools that change how the world saves, invests, and manages money.
Where could this take you?
- Investment management directing portfolios and maximising returns for global funds.
- Corporate finance and advisory guiding major companies through mergers, acquisitions, and huge growth phases.
- Commercial management running the financial and data strategy to scale businesses sustainably.
- Strategy consulting advising top-tier clients and solving their most complex business puzzles.
- Enterprise risk management shielding companies from global financial volatility using predictive modelling.
- Business intelligence and analytics building the data engines that power corporate decision-making.
Industry trends
As artificial intelligence, automation and advanced analytics reshape the finance sector, employers increasingly want people who can interpret data and understand the commercial impact.
Deloitte reports finance teams are investing heavily in AI, data science and scenario modelling, while demand is growing for finance professionals with technology and analytical skills. In Australia, AI-related roles are among the nation's fastest-growing occupations, reflecting the increasing importance of data-informed decision making across industries.
Adelaide University prepares you with both financial expertise and analytical capability to meet this evolving demand.
Ready to apply?
Please note that a non-refundable application fee of AUD$150 applies for every application submitted to Adelaide University.
Your study experience and support
Adelaide University sets you up for success in your studies – and your social life. You’ll have access to work placement and internship opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events with guest speakers and more. Our campuses are equipped with purpose-built facilities including lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, and spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform with personalised study information and resources.
You’ll have everything you need to live well and thrive during your studies, with health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and modern student lounges. Get involved in campus sport or join our student clubs that will connect you to your passions – and the people who share them.
Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit your individual requirements and budget, with options ranging from dedicated student accommodation to private rentals. One of the world’s most liveable cities, Adelaide has lots of leafy parks, gardens and social hubs – and some of the highest living standards globally. No matter where you are in Adelaide, you’re only a short distance from beaches, vineyards, museums, art galleries, restaurants, bars and parklands. Visit the accommodation web page to find out more.
Student services
We’re here to support you on your student journey. Adelaide University offers a range of support services and facilities, including:
- Career advice and mentoring services
- Personal counselling
- LGBTQIA+ support
- Academic support
- Fees and finance help
- Security services
- Accommodation services
- Common rooms
- Prayer rooms.
You’ll also have unlimited access to our dedicated student support hub. Visit in-person or online, or contact our friendly team by phone. We can assist you with anything study-related including enrolment, identification cards, timetables, fees and more.
Your campus
You'll be studying at one of our renowned campuses, accessing cutting-edge facilities and contemporary study spaces.
Study hours
Your courses will require a combination of different learning formats, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Aside from your classes, you’ll also need to allocate additional time for independent study. This may include assignments, readings, projects and contributing to online discussion forums. As a rough guide, full-time studies may require 12-26 hours of class time and 14-18 hours of independent study per week.
Assessment
During your studies at Adelaide University, you’ll complete a mixture of practical, professional and research-based learning. Your assessment types will vary depending on the degree you’re studying, but may include:
- Case studies
- Essays and assignments
- Examinations
- Group projects
- Internships and placements
- Practicals
- Presentations
- Reports and project documentations
- Research projects
- Workplace and classroom contributions.
