The document is an undergraduate student guide that describes Curtin University's Bachelor of Commerce degree programs in Singapore. It outlines pathway programs that allow students to enter the Bachelor of Commerce degree after completing a Certificate IV in University Foundation Studies and Diploma of Commerce. The guide provides information on major specializations available in the Bachelor of Commerce degree including Accounting, Accounting and Finance double major, and Banking and Finance double major. Course structures and requirements are listed for each major specialization.

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PATHWAY BACHELOR OF
PROGRAMS
STUDENTS WHO DO NOT AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE ENTRY INTO THE DEGREE PROGRAM CAN BEGIN THEIR
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THE CURTIN SINGAPORE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE DEGREE IS AN INTERNATIONALLY ACCREDITED BUSINESS
UNIVERSITY STUDIES WITH THE CERTIFICATE IV IN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION STUDIES AND THE DIPLOMA OF QUALIFICATION WITH SPECIALISATIONS THAT CAN OPEN THE DOOR TO A WIDE VARIETY OF CAREERS. THE
COMMERCE, OFFERED ON CAMPUS AT CURTIN SINGAPORE THROUGH CURTIN COLLEGE. PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT EXPERTISE, AS WELL AS A
RANGE OF LIFE AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS.
Successful completion of the Certificate IV in University Accounting major 312680 Accounting and Finance double Banking and Finance double
Foundation Studies leads to entry into the Diploma Bachelor Degree Master This major is designed to provide students major 312665 major 312683
Completed in two years with a comprehensive understanding of, and This double major is designed for This major combination focuses on financial
of Commerce, which is identical to the first year of (3 semesters a year) competencies in, accounting and associated students who wish to become professional markets and institutions and developments
the degree. The diploma provides guaranteed entry fields of auditing, taxation, business law and accountants, and specialise in corporate and in the financial sector. It gives students
into the second year of Curtin Singapore’s Bachelor financial management. Accounting courses institutional finance. Accounting courses a working knowledge of the banking and
Year three at Curtin Singapore are accredited by
of Commerce (all available majors) to students who at Curtin Singapore are accredited by financial system. The major combination
CPA Australia. CPA Australia. also covers the theory and techniques
complete the course successfully. underlying financial management.
Course structure Course structure
First semester First semester Course structure
The pathway entry structure is outlined: Year two
• 10987 Accounting 100 • 10987 Accounting 100 First semester
• 11011 Business Law 100 • 11011 Business Law 100 • 10987 Accounting 100
• 1234 Economics 100 • 1234 Economics 100 • 11011 Business Law 100
University Year one • 311353 ommunication in Business 100
C • 311353 ommunication in Business 100
C • 1234 Economics 100
Diploma
level Second semester Second semester • 311353 Communication in Business 100
• 10830 usiness Information Systems 100
B • 10830 usiness Information
B Second semester
• 10848 Management 100 Systems 100 • 10830 usiness Information
B
• 10850 Marketing 100 • 10848 Management 100 Systems 100
Certificate IV in • 10848 Management 100
A Level • 10993 Business Statistics 201 • 10850 Marketing 100
University
(or equivalent)
Foundation Studies Third semester • 310606 inance (Quantitative
F • 10850 Marketing 100
• 305228 Accounting (Financial) 250 Techniques) 203 • 310606 inance (Quantitative
F
• 11013 ccounting (Managerial) 201
A Third semester Techniques) 203
Pre-university Third semester
O Level • 12607 Finance (Principles) 215 • 305228 Accounting (Financial) 250
level • 11013 ccounting (Managerial) 201
A • 10840 Law (Banking) 255
(or equivalent) • 10841 aw (Business Organisations) 222
L
Fourth semester • 12607 Finance (Principles) 215 • 11001 Macroeconomics 200
• 305229 Accounting (Financial) 260 • 10841 aw (Business Organisations) 222
L • 2806 Finance (Introductory) 201
• 10804 Accounting (Systems) 204 Fourth semester • 300956 Finance (Analysis) 206
Certificate IV in University Diploma of Commerce Fourth semester
• 11041 Taxation 331 • 305229 Accounting (Financial) 260
Foundation Studies The Diploma of Commerce is equivalent to • 10804 Accounting (Systems) 204 • 11040 Bank Lending 306
• Elective
The certificate is a pre-university course. Year One of the Bachelor of Commerce. It • 11041 Taxation 331 • 12970 Finance (Personal) 220
Fifth semester
The certificate requires two semesters of is designed to open articulation pathways, • 8931 Microeconomics 200 • 2807 Finance (Managerial) 212
• 10989 Accounting (Auditing) 300
full-time study and is designed to prepare primarily for international students. This • 8931 Microeconomics 200
• 11014 ccounting (Managerial
A Fifth semester
students for university study. Students course places an emphasis on decision Fifth semester
Control) 301 • 10989 Accounting (Auditing) 300
complete four units in each semester. making processes, and other major aspects • 11038 Finance (Corporate) 307
• Elective • 11014 ccounting (Managerial
A
Completion of the certificate leads to the of management in the highly competitive
• Elective Control) 301 • 12960 inance (Instruments and
F
Diploma of Commerce program. business arena. Markets) 300
Sixth semester • 9753 F
inance (Portfolio
Course structure Course structure • 309875 ccounting (Decision
A Management) 301 • 8553 B
anking Practice and
Analysis) 308 • 11038 Finance (Corporate) 307 Management 301
• Communication I • Accounting 100
• 12034 Business Capstone 301 Sixth semester • 9753 F
inance (Portfolio
• Accounting • Economics 100 Management) 301
• Elective • 309875 ccounting (Decision
A
• Economics • Business Law 100 Analysis) 308 Sixth semester
• Elective
• Introduction to Computing • Marketing 100 • 9754 Finance (International) 302 • 10820 inance (Derivative
F
• Communication II • Business Information Systems 100 • 10820 inance (Derivative
F Securities) 312
• Mathematics • Management 100 Securities) 312 • 11039 nternational Trade
I
Pathway programs are awarded by
Please note that the academic department • 12034 Business Capstone 301 and Banking 305
Curtin College • Management • Communication in Business 100 reserves the right to change the offering • 9754 Finance (International) 302
• Marketing • 1 Elective semesters of the modules.
• 12034 Business Capstone 301
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TITLE
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (CONTINUED)
Finance and Marketing double International Business Management and Marketing Marketing major 312734 Marketing and Advertising double Marketing and Public Relations
major 312702 major 312667 double major 312707 Marketing anticipates demands for products, major 312708 double major 312710*
This double major is designed for students The major combines units with an This double major is designed to develop services and ideas by analysing behaviour of This double major is designed to provide This double major is designed to give
who are seeking careers in either the international focus drawn from a wide range strengths in two complimentary but distinct competitors and customers and designing students with an understanding of the principles graduates the ability to define a career in
marketing or financial services sector, of business disciplines. It prepares graduates areas, enriching employment opportunities products, promotion, pricing and distribution and processes of advertising, and other forms front of emerging market trends. Students
or who wish to combine the two. to analyse international markets and develop and developing an understanding of a strategies. This major prepares students to of communication. This sets the pathway for study the principles and processes of
Employment opportunities are available personal attributes to successfully engage variety of multicultural perspectives. The organise and control marketing activities students seeking careers in the advertising and both marketing and public relations to
in government and non-government in international business. Students gain an degree will provide students with an overall efficiently in a highly competitive and volatile media fields. The emphasis in this major is on meet increasing workplace demand for an
organisations, which include commercial international orientation that is essential to understanding of managerial competencies environment. A wide range of employment marketing planning and strategy formulation, understanding of both disciplines.
and investment banks, regulatory bodies, a career in the current globalised business and functional marketing. opportunities are available. including strategies for advertising and This program is accredited by the Public
stock exchanges, insurance companies and world. With the globalisation of business, Course structure Graduates may join the Australian integrated marketing communications. Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA). PRIA
large public corporations. graduates will require an international Marketing Institute and the Australian This program is accredited by the is the sole body dedicated to enhancing the
orientation and the major has been carefully First semester
Course structure Institute of Management. International Advertising Association stature of public relations professionals
designed to meet that need. • 10987 Accounting 100 (IAA) – one of the leading global
First semester Course structure throughout Australia.
• 11011 Business Law 100 organisations in the field with members in
• 10987 Accounting 100 Course structure First semester Course structure
• 1234 Economics 100 93 countries and 61 chapters worldwide.
• 11011 Business Law 100 First semester • 10987 Accounting 100 First semester
• 311353 ommunication in Business 100
C Course structure
• 1234 Economics 100 • 10987 Accounting 100 • 11011 Business Law 100 • 10987 Accounting 100
Second semester First semester
• 311353 ommunication in Business 100
C • 11011 Business Law 100 • 1234 Economics 100 • 11011 Business Law 100
• 10830 usiness Information
B • 10987 Accounting 100
Second semester • 1234 Economics 100 • 311353 ommunication in Business 100
C • 1234 Economics 100
Systems 100
• 311353 ommunication in Business 100
C Second semester • 11011 Business Law 100 • 311353 ommunication in Business 100
C
• 10830 usiness Information
B • 10848 Management 100
Systems 100 Second semester • 10830 usiness Information
B • 1234 Economics 100 Second semester
• 10850 Marketing 100
• 10848 Management 100 • 10830 usiness Information
B Systems 100 • 311353 ommunication in usiness 100
C B • 10830 usiness Information
B
• 10852 rganisational Behaviour 200
O
• 10850 Marketing 100 Systems 100 • 10848 Management 100 Second semester Systems 100
Third semester
• 2806 Finance (Introductory) 201 • 10848 Management 100 • 10850 Marketing 100 • 10830 usiness Information Systems 100
B • 10848 Management 100
• 9764 Consumer Behaviour 201
Third semester • 10850 Marketing 100 • 9764 Consumer Behaviour 201 • 10848 Management 100 • 10850 Marketing 100
• 3822 Sales Management 230
• 11001 Macroeconomics 200 • 10852 rganisational Behaviour 200
O Third semester • 10850 Marketing 100 • 10855 ublic Relations (Principles) 201
P
• 304440 nvironmental Issues in
E
• 2807 Finance (Managerial) 212 Third semester • 3822 Sales Management 230 • 11016 ntegrated Marketing
I Third semester
Business 201
• 12612 International Marketing 250 • 9807 Marketing Research 200 Communications 202 • 9764 Consumer Behaviour 201
• 9764 Consumer Behaviour 201 • 9807 Marketing Research 200
• 4434 H
uman Resource Management • Elective Third semester • 3822 Sales Management 230
• 3822 Sales Management 230 Fourth semester
(International) 303 • Elective • 9764 Consumer Behaviour 201 • 9807 Marketing Research 200
Fourth semester • 12613 International Marketing 250
• Elective Fourth semester • 3822 Sales Management 230 • 10854 ublic Relations (Techniques) 220
P
• 8931 Microeconomics 200 • 10835 nternational Management 375
I
• Elective • 12613 International Marketing 250 • 9807 Marketing Research 200 Fourth semester
• 11038 Finance (Corporate) 307 • 4436 H
uman Resource Management
Fourth semester • 1866 R
etail Marketing and • 12632 Advertising (Principles) 211 • 12613 International Marketing 250
• 9807 Marketing Research 200 (Introduction) 200
• 10835 International Management 375 Distribution 311 Fourth semester • 10845 Law (Public Relations) 211
• 12613 International Marketing 250 • 3900 Strategic Marketing 310
• 11039 nternational Trade and
I • Elective • 12989 dvertising (Media Planning) 250
A • 10851 Public Relations (Media) 250
Fifth semester Fifth semester
Banking 305 • Elective • 12592 Brand Management 260
• 9753 F
inance (Portfolio • 12953 Entrepreneurship 300 • 1866 R
etail Marketing and
• Elective Fifth semester • 3900 Strategic Marketing 310 Distribution 311
Management) 301 • 1866 R
etail Marketing and
• Elective • 3900 Strategic Marketing 310 • 12613 International Marketing 250 Fifth semester
• 10820 inance (Derivative
F Distribution 311
Securities) 312 Fifth semester • 4375 Marketing of Services 311 Fifth semester • 12593 arketing - Professional
M
• 3522 Strategic Management 313
• 1866 R
etail Marketing and • 9797 I
ndustrial Relations • Elective • 1866 R
etail Marketing and Practice 300
• 12593 arketing - Professional
M
Distribution 311 (Asia-Pacific Perspectives) 302 Distribution 311 • 3900 Strategic Marketing 310
Practice 300 • Elective
• 3900 Strategic Marketing 310 • 9986 Asian Management 301 • 12634 Advertising (Strategic) 310 • 3992 P
ublic Relations
Sixth semester Sixth semester
Sixth semester • Elective • 12990 dvertising (Cross Cultural) 300
A (Consultancy) 300
• 11018 Managing Change 300 • 12593 arketing - Professional
M
• 9754 Finance (International) 302 • Elective Practice 300 • 4373 A
dvertising (Account Planning) 340 • 12596 ublic Relations
P
• 303899 Business Ethics 300
• 4375 Marketing of Services 311 Sixth semester • 12034 Business Capstone 301 Sixth semester (International) 340
• 4375 Marketing of Services 311
• 12593 arketing - Professional
M • 3522 Strategic Management 313 • Elective • 12633 dvertising (Campaign
A Sixth semester
• 12034 Business Capstone 301
Practice 300 • 12034 Business Capstone 301 Development) 391 • 4375 Marketing of Services 311
• Elective
• 12034 Business Capstone 301 • Elective • 12593 arketing - Professional
M • 12597 ublic Relations (Corporate) 360
P
• Elective Practice 300 • 3993 P
ublic Relations (Professional
*Due to the internship requirement,
• 4375 Marketing of Services 311 Practice) 393
international students who require Student
Pass are not eligible for enroll into this major. • 12034 Business Capstone 301 • 12034 Business Capstone 301
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ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (CONTINUED) curtin.edu.sg
curtin.edu.sg/future-students/entry-requirements
ENTRY INTO CURTIN SINGAPORE IS BASED ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN COMBINATION WITH ENGLISH
Logistics and Supply Chain Management and Human Course structure PROFICIENCY. FORECAST OR PRELIMINARY RESULTS ARE ACCEPTED WHERE APPROPRIATE. STUDENTS FROM
Management major 312732 Resource Management double First semester COUNTRIES NOT LISTED SHOULD CONTACT THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE AT CURTIN SINGAPORE FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
This course is taught in association with our major 312706 • 11011 Business Law 100 THESE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE A GUIDE ONLY.
partner SIMM. This course is taught in association • 311353 ommunication in Business 100
C
This major has been designed for students with our partner SHRI. • 13590 ndustrial Relations
I
who are interested in pursuing careers in This double major provides students (Singapore) 201
international supply chain management or with the skills and qualifications needed • 4436 H
uman Resource Management
in logistics related areas like transportation, to enter a career in management (Introduction) 200
physical distribution, warehousing, material and human resource management.
and inventory management, purchasing, The nature of supervisory positions
Second semester Academic entry requirements
• 4437 H
uman Resource Management
manufacturing, customer services, retailing continue to expand with an emphasis (Selecting and Promoting CERTIFICATE IV IN UNIVERSITY
and information linkages for industries. on human resource issues. It Staff) 311 COUNTRY FOUNDATION STUDIES DIPLOMA OF COMMERCE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
Prerequisites provides an overall understanding
• 4438 H
uman Resource Management Australia Year 11 with minimum 60 per cent average
TER/UAI 60 or acceptable
TER/UAI 70
of management principles together Foundation Year grades
Students wishing to complete this degree (Learning and Development) 212
with the specialised human resource
are required to complete the Singapore • 10835 nternational Management 375
I One year of a bachelor degree at a recognised university,
skills needed by today’s managers.
Institute of Materials Management • 9797 I
ndustrial Relations (Asia-Pacific or completion of the National University Entrance
(SIMM) Diploma in Supply Chain Prerequisites: Students wishing to China, Taiwan, Senior Middle 2 (Gao Er) with minimum 60 Senior Middle 3 (Gao San) with 70 per cent or Examination (necessary minimum score is 436) or
complete this double major are required Perspectives) 302 Macau per cent average better from four key academic subjects Universities and Colleges Joint Entrance Examination, at
Management and Advanced Diploma in
to complete the Singapore Human Third semester a specified level for entry to a key university for a four-
International Supply Chain Management. year degree program.
Please visit SIMM’s website: simm. Resources Institute (SHRI) Diploma • 307183 uman Resource Management
H
org.sg for further information. in Business and Human Resource (Performance and Conflict Brunei, Mauritius,
General Certificate of English (GCE)
Two ‘Advanced’ level passes (minimum five points) and
Management. Please visit SHRI’s website: Management) 302 Hong Kong,
O-level, Hong Kong Certificate of Education Minimum three points from two A-level or one
three ‘Ordinary’ level passes (minimum grade C) in the
Upon completion of the advanced diploma Examination (HKCEE) or Secondary four A-level and two AS-level subjects
shri.org.sg for further information. • 4434 H
uman Resource Management Singapore General Certificate of Education (GCE).
and meeting required English proficiency, Express with minimum five passes
students will be given direct entry into the Upon completion of the diploma and (International) 303
meeting required English proficiency, Successful completion of one or two years of a Bachelor
third year of the Bachelor of Commerce • 12953 Entrepreneurship 300 Sekolah Menengah Umum II (SMUII) with
Sekolah Menengah Umum III (SMUIII) with degree at a recognised institution or SMU III with an
(Logistics and Supply Chain Management). students will be given direct entry • 3522 Strategic Management 313 Indonesia 7.0 average or completion of Sekolah
7.0 average average of 8.0 in four academic subjects from selected
into the second year of the Bachelor Menengah Umum III (SMUIII)
Fourth semester high schools.
Course structure of Commerce (Management and
First semester Human Resource Management). • 4439 H
uman Resource Management Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) minimum 5 Minimum three points from Sijil Tinggi
UEC 5 grade B passes, or three credit passes at SPM level
(Remuneration and Rewards) 301 Malaysia passes, Form five or Unified Examination Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) or A-levels, Unified
• 311353 Communication in Business 100 and two passes in STPM (minimum five points)
Certificate (UEC) Examination Certificate (UEC) (two B, two C)
• 11018 Managing Change 300
• 13474 Supply Chain Completion of the Bang Tu tai or Bang Tot Nghiep Pho
Information Management 201 • 303899 Business Ethics 300
Year 12 (Tot Nghiep Pho Thong) with grade Thong Trung hoc with an average of at least 80 per cent in
• 12034 Business Capstone 301 Vietnam Year 11 with minimum 60 per cent average
• 10856 Quantitative Modelling 201 6.0 average four core academic subjects OR successful completion of
one year of a bachelor’s degree at a recognised university.
• 10847 Strategic Supply Chain
and Logistics Management 302
Second semester
• 310741 Strategic Procurement 302
Minimum English language entry requirements
• 11954 Operations and ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST DIPLOMA UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE POSTGRADUATE DEGREE
Materials Management 301
IELTS*
• 13605 Project Management 301 Writing and speaking 6.0 6.0
• 12034 Business Capstone 301 Reading listening 6.0 6.0
Overall band score 5.5 6.0 6.5
GCE O Level/SPM 1119 Grade C6 Grade C6
TOEFL* 525/197 550/213 570/230
SPM English Grade C6
HKCEE English Grade 3 Grade 3
HKALE use of English Grade D Grade C
Australian year 12 English or English Literature 50 per cent Normally 60 per cent
CUTE (Curtin University test of English)* Grade C Grade C Grade B
* Results for IELTS, TOEFL and CUTE are valid for two years.
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5. CURTIN SINGAPORE
FEES 2011
curtin.edu.sg/future-students/fees-and-charges
FEES ARE PAYABLE BEFORE THE START OF EACH SEMESTER
Payment of fees For details on how payment can be made by telegraphic transfer contact
All fees, charges and accounts will be Curtin Singapore admissions at admissions@curtin.edu.sg
payable in advance as determined
by Curtin Singapore. Students will Compulsory non-tuition fees for international students
not be permitted to commence or FEE SG$ PAYABLE
continue their course at the beginning
Administration fee 500 Once only
of any semester until all outstanding
Medical Insurance** 70.62 Annual
fees, charges or accounts are paid.
Fee Protection Scheme insurance* Course dependent Once only
Students will be charged the full
amount for repeating units.
Payment of fees should be made in Compulsory non-tuition fees for local students
Singaporean dollars to Curtin Singapore FEE SG$ PAYABLE
by bank cheque, international bank
Administration fee 150 Once only
draft or telegraphic transfer.
Medical Insurance** 70.62 Annual
Part-time students can pay per module
Fee Protection Scheme insurance* Course dependent Once only
per semester (most part-time students
study two modules per semester). All fees are inclusive of seven per cent GST
Local students can opt out of the medical insurance if students can provide proof of adequate medical
insurance coverage.
* The Fee protection scheme (FPS) aims to protect students’ paid fees in accordance with a master insurance
policy, standard student contract and the Curtin Singapore refund policy.
** Medical insurance will cover students warded in a hospital or require surgical procedures. The policy will
reimburse hospital charges and covers only treatments in Singapore restructured hospital and B2 ward
Indicative student fees class only. Medical insurance is optional for local students.
SEMESTER SEMESTER TOTAL
(DURATION) (DURATION) COURSE FEE
COURSE FULL-TIME PART-TIME SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 3 SEMESTER 4 SEMESTER 5 SEMESTER 6 (SG$)
Certificate IV in University
2 (8 months) - 6077.60 6077.60 12,155.20
Foundation Studies
Diploma of Commerce 2 (8 months) - 7,875.20 7,875.20 15,750.40
Bachelor of Commerce single
6 (2 years) 12 (4 years) 7,875.20 7,875.20 7,875.20 7,875.20 7,875.20 7,875.20 47,251.20
and double majors
1. Inclusive of seven per cent GST.
2. The tuition fees (shown in Singapore Dollars) are based on a normal full-time workload of 100 credits per trimester unless otherwise stated. Students studying
more than 100 credits per semester will have a higher annual tuition fee. Course changes will attract fee rates applicable at that time. A student should expect
that the indicative semester course fee, as shown on the letter of offer, might vary from the actual tuition fee according to the units (subjects) undertaken. The
indicative fee is a guide as to what the actual tuition fee will be, because the actual tuition fee is not calculated until enrolment is completed. To calculate the
actual course fee, you can refer to the unit (subject) fee that is listed at: curtin.edu.sg (refer to the ‘Fees’ section of the menu). (All fees listed are indicative and
subject to annual increases).
3. Semester fees may vary depending on number of units taken.
Academic Calendar 2010/2011
How to apply?
YEAR SEMESTER START OF CLASSES LAST DAY OF CLASSES
Please visit the following link to apply:
2010 SEMESTER 3 29 November 25 February http://www.curtin.edu.sg/future-
2011 SEMESTER 1 7 March 17 June
students/how-to-apply.cfm
2011 SEMESTER 2 18 July 4 November For more information, please contact
2011 SEMESTER 3 7 November 10 February 2012 us at info@curtin.edu.sg
90 & 92 Jalan Rajah Curtin Education Centre
curtin.edu.sg
Singapore 329162 ERF No.:200804822R
Telephone +65 6593 8000 (20-05-2010 to 19-05-2014)
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