Accounting
| Location | Curtin Singapore campus |
|---|---|
| Study method | On-campus |
| Study mode | Full-time or part-time |
| Intake | February, July, November |
| Duration | 2 years full-time (6 trimesters) or part-time equivalent |
Curtin University is ranked in the world’s top 200 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 – Accounting & Finance
Professional accountants analyse the financial dealings of a business or an individual and prepare reports or give advice on their record-keeping and compliance requirements. In this major you will develop comprehensive understanding of accounting and the associated fields of auditing, taxation, business law and financial management. You’ll cover a variety of accounting units as well as some business, law and finance studies.
In this major you’ll be introduced to accounting principles, auditing, taxation and relevant areas of business law and financial management. You’ll examine the recording and communication of information relating to the financial performance of organisations. You’ll learn to prepare reports or give advice on an organisation’s record-keeping and compliance requirements, ensuring you are ready for a successful career in any industry sector.
Admission criteria
Cut-off scores
| Qualification | Score |
|---|---|
| GCE A Level/STPM | 5 |
| Malaysia UEC | 15 |
| Indonesia SMA | 77% |
| Vietnam TN PTTH | 7.5 |
| India (HSC) | 65% |
| China Gao Kao | 67% |
| ATAR (including WACE/SACE/HCE/VCE) | 70 |
| IB Diploma | 24 |
| SAT | 1000 |
Minimum English language entry requirements
| IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writing | 6.0 | |||
| Speaking | 6.0 | |||
| Reading | 6.0 | |||
| Listening | 6.0 | |||
| Overall band score | 6.0 |
Other notes
Local polytechnic diploma qualifications are accepted into the course.
Fees
| Tuition fee for local students | Fee before 9% GST | Fee including 9% GST |
|---|---|---|
| Total tuition fee | S$40,800 | S$44,472 |
| Payable over six trimester instalments |
| Tuition fee for international students | Fee before 9% GST | Fee including 9% GST |
|---|---|---|
| Total tuition fee | S$60,000 | S$65,400 |
| Payable over six trimester instalments |
Fees listed are indicative and subject to annual increases.
Professional Recognition
Our accounting degree holds accreditation and eligible to apply for admission to the following programs:
- CAANZ qualification of the Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)
- CPA Australia qualification of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Australia
- ACCA qualification of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- ACA qualification of Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
- Singapore CA qualification of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and Singapore Accountancy Commission (SAC)
Career opportunities
This course can help you become a:
- Company Secretary
- Accountant
- Tax agent/consultant
- Auditor
- Business analyst
- Tax advisor
- Treasurer.
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: 600.
Each unit is 25 credits unless stated otherwise.
Trimester 1
- Financial Decision Making
- Applied Contract Law
- Introductory Economics
- Communication, Culture and Indigenous Perspectives in Business
Trimester 2
Trimester 3
- Accounting – The Fundamentals of Business
- Cost Analysis for Decision Making
- Introduction to Finance Principles
- Company Law for Business
Trimester 4
- Accounting for Corporations
- Business Processes and Internal Controls
- Introduction to Australian Taxation Law
- Elective
Trimester 5
- Auditing, Assurance and Risk Assessment
- Accounting, Behaviour and Control
- Elective
- Elective
Trimester 6
- Complex Corporate Issues
- Enhancing Your Business Mind
- Elective
- Elective
Units are not necessarily shown in the order studied. Units are subject to change.