Accounting and Finance
| Location | Curtin Singapore campus |
|---|---|
| Study method | On-campus |
| Study mode | Full-time or part-time |
| Intake | February, July, November |
| Duration | 2 or 3 years full-time (6 or 9 trimesters) or part-time equivalent |
Study accounting practice, business law, auditing, taxation and financial management. In this double major you’ll gain a broad understanding of the structure and operations of financial markets in Australia. You’ll learn about accounting principles, investment evaluation, and how to fund activities.
Admission criteria
Cut-off scores
| Qualification | Score |
|---|---|
| GCE A Level/STPM | 5 |
| Malaysia UEC | 15 |
| Indonesia SMA | 80% |
| Vietnam TN PTTH | 8.0 |
| India Year 12 | 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 | 6.5 |
Other notes
Local polytechnic diploma qualifications are accepted into the course.
Fees
| Tuition fee for local students | |
|---|---|
| Per unit fee (25 credits) | S$1,512 |
| Total tuition fee | S$36,288 |
| Payable over six trimester instalments |
| Tuition fee for international students | |
|---|---|
| Per unit fee (25 credits) | S$2,160 |
| Total tuition fee | S$51,840 |
| Payable over six trimester instalments |
All fees are inclusive of 7% GST. Fees listed are indicative and subject to annual increases.
Professional Recognition
You can apply for membership of CPA Australia and the Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand.
You can also seek membership of the Australasian Institute of Banking and Finance and the Economic Society of Australia and the Financial Planning Association of Australia.
Career opportunities
This course can help you become a:
- Company Secretary
- Accountant
- Insurance Officer
- Financial Dealer and Broker
- Financial Dealer’s Assistant
- Tax Agent/Consultant
- Auditor
- Business Analyst
- Tax Advisor
- Treasurer
- Credit Analyst
- Bank Manager
- Financial Planner
- Investment Banker
- Finance Manager
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
Trimester 2
- Introduction to Business Information Systems
- Fundamentals of Management
- Discovering Marketing
- Quantitative Techniques for Business
Trimester 3
- Financial Accounting
- Management Accounting
- Introduction to Finance Principles
- Company Law for Business
Trimester 4
- Financial Reporting
- Accounting Systems
- Introduction to Australian Tax Law
- Introduction to Financial Instruments and Markets
Trimester 5
Trimester 6
Units are not necessarily shown in the order studied. Units are subject to change.