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Diploma of Commerce

- CRICOS Code 087940C 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)

QualificationScore
GCE O Level/SPM4 passes
Indonesia SMA27.0
Vietnam Year 116.0
India Year 10+150%
China SM270%
Australia Year 1150
IB Diploma Year 118

Diploma of Commerce (Stage 2)

QualificationScore
GCE A Level/STPM2
Malaysia UEC2 B, 2 C
Indonesia SMA360%
Vietnam Year 126.0
India Year 10+255%
China SM370%
ATAR (including WACE/SACE/HCE/VCE)50
IB Diploma20
SAT750

Minimum English language entry requirements

Diploma of Commerce (Stage 1)

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)    
Writing5.0
Speaking5.0
Reading5.0
Listening5.0
Overall band score5.5

Diploma of Commerce (Stage 2)

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)    
Writing5.5
Speaking5.5
Reading5.5
Listening5.5
Overall band score5.5

Other notes

View the full list of entry requirements.

Fees

Tuition fee for local students Fee before 9% GSTFee including 9% GST
Diploma of Commerce (Stage 1)S$10,640S$11,597.60
Diploma of Commerce (Stage 2)S$13,160S$14,344.40
Total tuition feeS$23,800S$25,942
Tuition fee for international studentsFee before 9% GSTFee including 9% GST
Diploma of Commerce (Stage 1)S$15,200S$16,568
Diploma of Commerce (Stage 2)S$18,800S$20,492
Total tuition feeS$34,000S$37,060

Fees listed are indicative and subject to annual increases.

View our fees and charges page for full details.

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.