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Curtin Singapore's first undergraduate degree is the Bachelor of Commerce, with a number of majors so you can choose your specialisation. The course is renowned for the employability of its graduates.


Diploma of Commerce 307281

Designed to open articulation pathways, this course places an emphasis on decision making processes, trends in technology and associated work patterns, and other major aspects of management in the highly competitive business area.

First semester

  • Accounting 100
  • Economics 100
  • Business Law 100
  • Marketing 100

Second semester

  • Business Information Systems 100
  • Management 100

Two electives* from:

  • Communication in Business 201
  • Business Statistics 101
  • Economics (Macro) 101
  • Law (Contract) 101
  • Accounting (Managerial) 101
*Curtin Singapore may not offer all elective units every semester

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Bachelor of Commerce 130099

The Curtin Singapore Bachelor of Commerce degree is an internationally accredited business qualification with specialisations that can open the door to a wide variety of careers. The program is designed to provide professional business and management expertise, plus a range of life and professional skills.

Course Description

Students must successfully complete 24 units for a total of 600 credits. As an introduction to the fundamentals of business, and to help students choose their major, all first year students study a foundation of six common core units. The common core units include Accounting 100, Economics 100, Information Systems 100, Business Law 100, Management 100 and Marketing 100. Note: Some students with The Diploma of Commerce from Curtin or other approved business qualifications from technical, polytechnic and other colleges may receive recognition of prior learning for the common core units. A single major gives students the knowledge in their field to make an immediate contribution in their future career choices. Single major students study 12 units that form their major, and a further four elective units. Double major students gain a solid knowledge base in two separate but complimentary areas of study. The double majors consist of 16 units - eight units from each stream. Curtin Business School programs are highly dynamic and interactive and use a wide range of teaching methods including case studies and group work. The Bachelor of Commerce degree takes two years if study includes summer semesters. The same amount of time is required to complete a single or double major.

Entry Requirements

Mathematics, with or without calculus, is desirable. Applicants without mathematics may still be considered. Students without the appropriate entry qualifications may undertake either the certificate or diploma courses also offered at Curtin Singapore.

Professional Recognition

Graduates with a Curtin commerce degree have a competitive advantage in finding employment. Many graduates are in senior management positions in Australia and internationally. Curtin Business School programs are designed wherever possible to conform to the entry requirements of the relevant professional bodies students may seek to join after graduation.

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Accounting major 230001

This major is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of, and competencies in, accounting and associated fields of auditing, taxation, business law and financial management. The Curtin Singapore Campus is currently undergoing assessment by the professional accounting bodies and accreditation is expected to be finalised shortly.

First semester

  • Accounting 100
  • Economics 100
  • Marketing 100
  • Business Law 100

Second semester

  • Communication in Business 201
  • Accounting (Managerial) 101
  • Business Information Systems 100
  • Management 100

Third semester

  • Business Statistics 101
  • Law (Business Organisations) 222
  • Accounting (Financial) 250

One elective from:

  • Economics (Macro) 101
  • Consumer Behaviour 102
  • Organisational Behaviour 200

Fourth semester

  • Accounting (Systems) 204
  • Accounting (External Reporting) 260

Two electives from:

  • Law (Marketing) 245
  • Marketing Research 200
  • Human Resources (Introductory) 200
  • Marketing Communications 211
  • Tourism Management 102

Fifth semester

  • Accounting (Auditing) 300
  • Accounting (Managerial Control) 301
  • Finance (Principals) 215

One elective from:

  • Strategic Marketing 310
  • Entrepreneurship 300

Sixth semester

  • Taxation 331
  • Accounting (Decision Analysis) 308
  • Business Capstone 301

One elective from:

  • Business Policy 320
  • International Management 350
  • Strategic Management 313

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Accounting and Finance double major 234906

This double major is designed for students who wish to become professional accountants, and specialise in corporate and institutional finance. While all Curtin accounting programs are accredited by CPA, the Curtin Singapore Campus is currently undergoing assessment and accreditation for CPA will be finalised shortly.

First semester

  • Accounting 100
  • Economics 100
  • Marketing 100
  • Business Law 100

Second semester

  • Business Information Systems 100
  • Management 100
  • Communication in Business 201
  • Accounting (Managerial) 101

Third semester

  • Finance (Quant. Methods) 203
  • Accounting (Comp Packages) 220
  • Accounting (Financial) 250
  • Law (Business Organisations) 222

Fourth semester

  • Finance (Analysis) 206
  • Finance (Principles) 215
  • Accounting (Systems) 204
  • Accounting (Financial Reporting) 260

Fifth semester

  • Finance (Portfolio Management) 301
  • Finance (Corporate) 307
  • Accounting (Managerial Control) 301
  • Accounting (Auditing) 301

Sixth semester

  • Business Capstone 301
  • Accounting (Decision Analysis) 308
  • Accounting (External reporting) 260
  • Taxation 331 Finance (International) 302

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Finance and Marketing double major 235020

This course is taught in association with our partner MIS. This double major is designed for students who are seeking careers in either the marketing or financial services sector, or who wish to combine the two. Employment opportunities are available in government and non-government organisations, which include commercial and investment banks, regulatory bodies, stock exchanges, insurance companies and large public corporations.

This course is taught in association with our partner MIS (Marketing Institute of Singapore)

Marketing Institute of Singapore

First and second semester

  • Accounting 100 Economics 100
  • Marketing 100 Business Law 100
  • Business Information Systems 100
  • Management 100
  • Economics (Macro) 101
  • Consumer Behaviour 102

Third semester

  • Economics (Growth and Fluctuations) 202
  • Finance (Introductory) 201
  • Business Statistics 101
  • Sales Management 230

Fourth semester

  • Finance (Managerial) 212
  • Economics (Markets) 203
  • Marketing Research 200
  • International Marketing 250

Fifth semester

  • Retail Marketing and Distribution 311
  • International Trade and Finance 305
  • Finance (Corporate) 307
  • Finance (Portfolio Management) 301

Sixth semester

  • Strategic Marketing 310
  • Business Capstone 301
  • Marketing of Services 311
  • Finance (International) 302

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Management and Marketing double major 235016

This course is taught in association with our partner MIS. This double major is designed to develop strengths in two complimentary but distinct areas, enriching employment opportunities and developing an understanding of a variety of multi-cultural perspectives. The degree will provide students with an overall understanding of managerial competencies and functional marketing.

This course is taught in association with our partner MIS (Marketing Institute of Singapore)

Marketing Institute of Singapore

First semester

  • Business Information Systems 100
  • Accounting 100
  • Business Law 100
  • Economics 100

Second semester

  • Management 100
  • Marketing 100
  • Communication in Business 201
  • Consumer Behaviour 102

Third semester

  • Organisational Behaviour 200
  • Environmental Issues in Business 200
  • International Marketing 250
  • Marketing Research 200

Fourth semester

  • Human Resource Management (Overview)200
  • Sales Management 230
  • Strategic Marketing 310
  • International Management 375

Fifth semester

  • Marketing (Professional Practice) 300
  • Entrepreneurship 300
  • Retail Marketing and Distribution 311
  • Strategic Management 311

Sixth semester

  • Managing Change 300
  • Business Ethics 300
  • Business Capstone 301
  • Marketing of Services 311

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Management and Human Resource Management double major 300966

This course is taught in association with our partner SHRI. This double major provides students with the skills and qualifications needed to enter a career in management and human resource management. The nature of supervisory positions continue to expand with an emphasis on human resource issues. It provides an overall understanding of management principles together with the specialised human resource skills needed by today's managers.

Prerequisites:

Students wishing to complete this double major are required to complete the Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI) Diploma in Business and Human Resource Management. Please visit SHRI'S website for further information. Upon completion of the diploma and meeting required English proficiency, students will be given direct entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Commerce (Management and Human Resource Management).

This course is taught in association with our partner SHRI (Singapore Human Resources Institute)

Singapore Human Resources Institute

Third semester

  • Organisational Behaviour 200
  • Business Law 100
  • Human Resources Management (Introduction) 200
  • Environmental Issues in Business 201

Fourth semester

  • Industrial Relations (Singapore) 201
  • Human Resources Management
    (Learning and Development) 212
  • Business Ethics 300
  • International Management 375

Fifth semester

  • Human Resources Management
    (Conflict and Performance Management) 302
  • Human Resources Management
    (Selecting and Promoting Staff) 311
  • Managing Change 300
  • Strategic Management 313

Sixth semester

  • Human Resources Management (Remuneration) 301
  • Human Resources Management (International) 303
  • Entrepreneurship 300
  • Business Capstone 301

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Marketing major 300115

This course is taught in association with our partner MIS. Marketing anticipates demands for products, services and ideas by analysing behaviour of competitors and customers and designing products, promotion, pricing and distribution strategies. This major prepares students to organise and control marketing activities efficiently in a highly competitive and volatile environment. A wide range of employment opportunities are available. Graduates may join the Australian Marketing Institute and the Australian Institute of Management.

This course is taught in association with our partner MIS (Marketing Institute of Singapore)

Marketing Institute of Singapore

First semester

  • Accounting 100
  • Marketing 100
  • Business Information Systems 100
  • Business Law 100

Second semester

  • Management 100
  • Economics 100
  • Consumer Behaviour 201
  • Communication in Business 201

Third semester

  • Marketing Research 200
  • Sales Management 230
  • Integrated Marketing Communication 202
  • One elective

Fourth semester

  • Law (Marketing) 245
  • International Marketing 250
  • Public Relations (Principles) 201
  • One elective

Fifth semester

  • Strategic Marketing 310
  • Retail Marketing and Distribution 311
  • Internet Marketing 350
  • One elective

Sixth semester

  • Marketing of Services 311
  • Marketing Professional Practice 300
  • Business Capstone 301
  • One elective

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Marketing and Advertising double major 234925

This course is taught in association with our partner MIS. This double major is designed to provide students with an understanding of the principles and processes of advertising, and other forms of communication. This sets the pathway for students seeking careers in the advertising and media fields. The emphasis in this major is on marketing planning and strategy formulation, including strategies for advertising and integrated marketing communications. This program is accredited by the International Advertising Association (IAA) - one of the leading global organisations in the field with members in 93 countries and 61 chapters worldwide.

This course is taught in association with our partner MIS (Marketing Institute of Singapore)

Marketing Institute of Singapore

First semester

  • Accounting 100
  • Marketing 100
  • Business Information Systems 100
  • Business Law 100

Second semester

  • Management 100
  • Economics 100
  • Consumer Behaviour 201
  • Integrated Marketing Communications 202

Third semester

  • Sales Management 230
  • Advertising (Principles) 211
  • Consumer Behaviour 201
  • International Marketing 250

Fourth semester

  • Law (Marketing)245
  • Advertising (Media Planning) 250
  • Marketing Research 200
  • Brand Management 260

Fifth semester

  • Advertising (Account Planning) 340
  • Advertising (Strategic) 310
  • Advertising (Cross Cultural) 300
  • Retail Marketing and Distribution 311

Sixth semester

  • Strategic Marketing 310
  • Advertising (Campaign Development) 391
  • Marketing of Services 311
  • Business Capstone 301

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Marketing and Public Relations double major 235023

This course is taught in association with our partner MIS. This double major is designed to give graduates the ability to define a career in front of emerging market trends. Students study the principles and processes of both marketing and public relations to meet increasing workplace demand for an understanding of both disciplines. This program is accredited by the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) . PRIA is the sole body dedicated to enhancing the stature of public relations professionals throughout Australia.

This course is taught in association with our partner MIS (Marketing Institute of Singapore)

Marketing Institute of Singapore

First semester

  • Accounting 100
  • Marketing 100
  • Business Information Systems 100
  • Business Law 100

Second semester

  • Management 100
  • Economics 100
  • Communication in Business 201
  • Public Relations (Principles) 201

Third semester

  • Consumer Behaviour 201
  • Public Relations (Techniques) 220
  • Sales Management 230
  • International Marketing 250

Fourth semester

  • Public Relations (Media) 250
  • Marketing Research 200
  • Public Relations (International) 240
  • Retail Marketing and Distribution 311

Fifth semester

  • Strategic Marketing 310
  • Marketing (Professional Practice) 300
  • Public Relations (Consultancy) 300
  • Public Relations (Corporate) 360

Sixth semester

  • Marketing of Services 311
  • Law (Public Relations) 211
  • Marketing (Professional Practice) 393
  • Business Capstone 301

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International Supply Chain Management major 230021

This course is taught in association with our partner SIMM. This major has been designed for students who are interested in pursuing careers in international supply chain management or in logistics related areas like transportation, physical distribution, warehousing, material and inventory management, purchasing, manufacturing, customer services, retailing and information linkages for industries.

Prerequisites:

Students wishing to complete this degree are required to complete the Singapore Institute of Materials Management (SIMM) Diploma in Supply Chain Management and Advanced Diploma in International Supply Chain Management. Please visit SIMM's website for further information. Upon completion of the advanced diploma and meeting required English proficiency, students will be given direct entry into the third year of the Bachelor of Commerce (International Supply Chain Management).

This course is taught in association with our partner SIMM (Singapore Institute of Materials Management

Singapore Institute of Materials Management

Fifth semester

  • Analytical Marketing 201
  • Quantative Modelling 201
  • Strategic Logistics Management 302
  • Optimisation and Simulation 201

Sixth semester

  • Materials Management 201
  • Business Capstone 301
  • Supply Chain Information Management 302
  • Decision Support 300

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Logistics Management major 300114

This course is taught in association with our partner SIMM. This major has been designed for those who are interested in pursuing careers in logistics management or in logistics related areas like transportation, physical distribution, warehousing, material and inventory management, purchasing, manufacturing, customer services, retailing and information linkages for industries.

Prerequisites:

Students wishing to complete this degree are required to complete the Singapore Institute of Materials Management (SIMM) Diploma of Logistics Management and Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Materials Management. Please visit SIMM's website for further information. Upon completion of the advanced diploma and meeting required English proficiency, students will be given direct entry into the third year of the Bachelor of Commerce (Logistics Management).

This course is taught in association with our partner SIMM (Singapore Institute of Materials Management)

Singapore Institute of Materials Management

Fifth semester

  • Analytical Marketing 201
  • Quantitative Modelling 201
  • Strategic Logistics Management 302
  • Optimisation and Simulation 201

Sixth semester

  • Decision Support 300
  • Materials Management 201
  • Location of Economic Activity 301
  • Business Project 393

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