
Dr Daniel Orlovsky
Lecturer
Adelaide Business School
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics
Daniel M. Orlovsky is a Lecturer in Finance at the Adelaide Business School, University of Adelaide. He has over a decade of tertiary teaching experience at undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional levels, with a focus on maximising student engagement through real-world, relevant, and applied finance examples.
Beyond teaching, Daniel is actively involved in promoting financial literacy and international engagement. He regularly designs and delivers customised workshops through the Financial Markets Lab, using industry platforms such as LSEG Workspace and interactive simulations. In 2024–25 he has delivered sessions for institutions including Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, Guangzhou College of Commerce, Dongbei University of Finance and Economics, Tongji University, and Central University of Finance and Economics, as well as for secondary schools such as Chongqing No. 8 Middle School, Shanghai Soong Ching Ling School, Beijing Zhengze Middle School, IQRA College, and University Senior College. He also works closely with StudyAdelaide and the Children’s University, with upcoming regional outreach in Port Lincoln.
Daniel has played a leading role in internationalisation efforts through engagement trips to Shanghai, Nanjing, and Beijing, where he delivered finance demonstration classes, met with partner universities, and participated in media promotions with organisations such as New Oriental Vision Overseas Studies (NOVO) and EIC Education. Together with colleagues, he contributes to the organisation and delivery of incoming study tours to Adelaide, ensuring high-quality academic, cultural, and industry experiences for international cohorts.
His sustained efforts across teaching, outreach, and international engagement strengthen the University's global partnerships, enhance the University’s profile, and expand access to financial education for diverse audiences.
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Appointments
Date Position Institution name 2024 - ongoing Lecturer in Finance University of Adelaide 2022 - 2023 Lecturer University of Adelaide 2021 - 2023 Lecturer University of Adelaide College 2016 - 2017 Lecturer Torrens University Australia -
Awards and Achievements
Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount 2024 Teaching Award Adelaide Business School - Educator of the Year 2024 University of Adelaide Australia - 2024 Teaching Award Adelaide Business School - Innovation in Community Engagement to Advance Student Learning 2024 University of Adelaide Australia - -
Education
Date Institution name Country Title 2021 University of Adelaide Australia Doctor of Philosophy, Finance 2012 University of Adelaide Australia Honours Degree of Bachelor of Finance 2011 University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Commerce (Corporate Finance) -
Research Interests
Current:
CORPFIN 2502 - Business Valuation
CORPFIN 7022 - Advanced Corporate Finance
ACCTFIN 7001 - Ethical Principles in Finance & Accounting
Past:
CORPFIN 1002 - Business Finance
CORPFIN 2501 - Financial Institutions Management
CORPFIN 3507 - Topics in Corporate Finance
CORPFIN 7005 - Principles of Finance
CORPFIN 7040 - Fixed Income Securities
CORPFIN 7039 - Equity Valuation & Analysis
ACCTFIN 7005 - Research Project in Financial Statement Analysis (Finance Component)
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