Accounting and Finance
| 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 2025 – Accounting & Finance
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 | 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)
- CMA qualification of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)
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
- Communication, Culture and Indigenous Perspectives in Business
- Strategic Career Design
- Markets and Legal Frameworks
- Financial Decision Making
Trimester 2
- Analytics for Decision Making
- Enhancing Your Business Mind
- Applied Contract Law
- Introductory Economics
Trimester 3
- Quantitative Techniques for Business
- Company Law for Business
- Cost Analysis for Decision Making
- Accounting – The Fundamentals of Business
Trimester 4
- Introduction to Finance Principles
- Business Processes and Internal Controls
- Accounting for Corporations
- Introduction to Australian Taxation Law
Trimester 5
- Introduction to Financial Instruments and Markets
- Accounting, Behaviour and Control
- Auditing, Assurance and Risk Assessment
- Corporate Finance
Trimester 6
- Portfolio Management
- Complex Corporate Issues
- International Finance
- Introduction to Derivative Securities
Units are not necessarily shown in the order studied. Units are subject to change.