Diploma of Commerce
| Location | Curtin Singapore campus |
|---|---|
| Study method | On-campus |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Intake | February, July, November |
| Duration | 16 months full-time (4 trimesters) |
The Diploma of Commerce is designed to prepare you for the challenges of the global business environment. Commerce students study foundation areas of accounting, economics, business law, management, marketing and technology. Through specialised study in your chosen major at Curtin University, you will gain the theoretical and practical skills you need to be confident and industry-ready when you graduate.
Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on decision-making processes and other major aspects of management in the highly competitive business arena. After completing the Diploma of Commerce, you can choose from a range of single or double majors from the Bachelor of Commerce.
Admission criteria
Cut-off scores
Diploma of Commerce (Stage 1)
| Qualification | Score |
|---|---|
| GCE O Level/SPM | 4 passes |
| Indonesia SMA2 | 7.0 |
| Vietnam Year 11 | 6.0 |
| India Year 10+1 | 50% |
| China SM2 | 70% |
| Australia Year 11 | 50 |
| IB Diploma Year 1 | 18 |
Diploma of Commerce (Stage 2)
| Qualification | Score |
|---|---|
| GCE A Level/STPM | 2 |
| Malaysia UEC | 2 B, 2 C |
| Indonesia SMA3 | 60% |
| Vietnam Year 12 | 6.0 |
| India Year 10+2 | 55% |
| China SM3 | 70% |
| ATAR (including WACE/SACE/HCE/VCE) | 50 |
| IB Diploma | 20 |
| SAT | 750 |
Minimum English language entry requirements
Diploma of Commerce (Stage 1)
| IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writing | 5.0 | |||
| Speaking | 5.0 | |||
| Reading | 5.0 | |||
| Listening | 5.0 | |||
| Overall band score | 5.5 |
Diploma of Commerce (Stage 2)
| IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writing | 5.5 | |||
| Speaking | 5.5 | |||
| Reading | 5.5 | |||
| Listening | 5.5 | |||
| Overall band score | 5.5 |
Other notes
Fees
| Tuition fee for local students | Fee before 9% GST | Fee including 9% GST |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma of Commerce (Stage 1) | S$10,800 | S$11,772 |
| Diploma of Commerce (Stage 2) | S$13,600 | S$14,824 |
| Total tuition fee | S$24,400 | S$26,596 |
| Tuition fee for international students | Fee before 9% GST | Fee including 9% GST |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma of Commerce (Stage 1) | S$16,000 | S$17,440 |
| Diploma of Commerce (Stage 2) | S$20,000 | S$21,800 |
| Total tuition fee | S$36,000 | S$39,240 |
Fees listed are indicative and subject to annual increases.
Credit for previous study
If you have previously studied in this field, you are encouraged to contact Curtin Singapore to discuss eligibility for Credit for Recognised Learning (credit for unit exemptions).
Course Structure
Credits needed to graduate: 400.
Each unit is 25 credits unless stated otherwise.
Diploma of Commerce (Stage 1)
Trimester 1
- Accounting
- Academic Research and Writing
- Management
- Marketing
Trimester 2
- Academic Communication Skills
- Economics
- Computer Skills
- Studies in Society
Diploma of Commerce (Stage 2)
Trimesters 3 and 4
General Commerce Pathway
- Communication, Culture and Indigenous Perspectives in Business
- Markets and Legal Frameworks
- Financial Decision Making
- Analytics for Decision Making
- Strategic Career Design
- Introduction to Business Information Systems
- Marketing Across Borders
- Human Resources Management Introduction
Accounting and Financial Planning Pathway
- Communication, Culture and Indigenous Perspectives in Business
- Markets and Legal Frameworks
- Financial Decision Making
- Analytics for Decision Making
- Strategic Career Design
- Introductory Economics
- Applied Contract Law
- Introduction to Finance Principles
Graduate with a Diploma of Commerce certificate awarded by Curtin College.
Units are not necessarily shown in the order studied. Units are subject to change.