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PATHWAY PROGRAMSSTUDENTS WHO DO NOT AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE ENTRY INTO THE DEGREE PROGRAM CAN BEGIN THEIR UNIVERSITY STUDIES WITH THE CERTIFICATE IV IN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION STUDIES AND THE DIPLOMA OF COMMERCE, OFFERED ON CAMPUS AT CURTIN SINGAPORE THROUGH CURTIN COLLEGE.

Successful completion of the Certificate IV in University Foundation Studies leads to entry into the Diploma of Commerce, which is identical to the first year of the degree. The diploma provides guaranteed entry into the second year of Curtin Singapore’s Bachelor of Commerce (all available majors) to students who complete the course successfully.

The pathway entry structure is outlined:

Year one

A Level (or equivalent)

Certificate IV in University

Foundation Studies

Diploma

Year two

Year three

Master

O Level (or equivalent)

University level

Pre-university level

Bachelor DegreeCompleted in two years

(3 semesters a year)

Diploma of CommerceThe Diploma of Commerce is equivalent to Year One of the Bachelor of Commerce. It is designed to open articulation pathways, primarily for international students. This course places an emphasis on decision making processes, and other major aspects of management in the highly competitive business arena.

Course structure• Accounting100• Economics100• BusinessLaw100• Marketing100• BusinessInformationSystems100• Management100• CommunicationinBusiness100• 1Elective

Pathway programs are awarded by Curtin College

Certificate IV in University Foundation StudiesThe certificate is a pre-university course. The certificate requires two semesters of full-time study and is designed to prepare students for university study. Students complete four units in each semester. Completion of the certificate leads to the Diploma of Commerce program.

Course structure• CommunicationI• Accounting• Economics• IntroductiontoComputing• CommunicationII• Mathematics• Management• Marketing

Accounting and Finance double major 312665This double major is designed for students who wish to become professional accountants, and specialise in corporate and institutional finance. Accounting courses at Curtin Singapore are accredited by CPA Australia.

Course structureFirst semester• 10987 Accounting100• 11011 BusinessLaw100• 1234 Economics100• 311353 CommunicationinBusiness100Second semester • 10830 BusinessInformation

Systems 100• 10848 Management100• 10850 Marketing100• 310606 Finance(Quantitative

Techniques) 203Third semester • 305228 Accounting(Financial)250• 11013 Accounting(Managerial)201• 12607 Finance(Principles)215• 10841 Law(BusinessOrganisations)222Fourth semester • 305229 Accounting(Financial)260• 10804 Accounting(Systems)204• 11041 Taxation331• 8931 Microeconomics200Fifth semester • 10989 Accounting(Auditing)300• 11014 Accounting(Managerial

Control) 301• 9753 Finance(Portfolio

Management) 301• 11038 Finance(Corporate)307Sixth semester• 309875 Accounting(Decision

Analysis)308• 9754 Finance(International)302• 10820 Finance(Derivative

Securities) 312• 12034 BusinessCapstone301

Accounting major 312680This major is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of, and competencies in, accounting and associated fieldsofauditing,taxation,businesslawandfinancial management. Accounting courses at Curtin Singapore are accredited by CPA Australia.

Course structureFirst semester• 10987 Accounting100• 11011 BusinessLaw100• 1234 Economics100• 311353 CommunicationinBusiness100Second semester • 10830 BusinessInformationSystems100• 10848 Management100• 10850 Marketing100• 10993 BusinessStatistics201Third semester • 305228 Accounting(Financial)250• 11013 Accounting(Managerial)201• 12607 Finance(Principles)215• 10841 Law(BusinessOrganisations)222Fourth semester • 305229 Accounting(Financial)260• 10804 Accounting(Systems)204• 11041 Taxation331• ElectiveFifth semester • 10989 Accounting(Auditing)300• 11014 Accounting(Managerial

Control) 301• Elective• ElectiveSixth semester• 309875 Accounting(Decision

Analysis)308• 12034 BusinessCapstone301• Elective• Elective

Banking and Finance double major 312683This major combination focuses on financial markets and institutions and developments in the financial sector. It gives students a working knowledge of the banking and financial system. The major combination also covers the theory and techniques underlying financial management.

Course structureFirst semester • 10987 Accounting100• 11011 BusinessLaw100• 1234 Economics100• 311353 CommunicationinBusiness100Second semester • 10830 BusinessInformation

Systems 100• 10848 Management100• 10850 Marketing100• 310606 Finance(Quantitative

Techniques) 203Third semester • 10840 Law(Banking)255• 11001 Macroeconomics200• 2806 Finance(Introductory)201• 300956 Finance(Analysis)206Fourth semester • 11040 BankLending306• 12970 Finance(Personal)220• 2807 Finance(Managerial)212• 8931 Microeconomics200Fifth semester • 11038 Finance(Corporate)307• 12960 Finance(Instrumentsand

Markets) 300• 8553 BankingPracticeand

Management 301• 9753 Finance(Portfolio

Management) 301Sixth semester • 10820 Finance(Derivative

Securities) 312• 11039 InternationalTrade

andBanking305• 9754 Finance(International)302• 12034 BusinessCapstone301

THE CURTIN SINGAPORE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE DEGREE IS AN INTERNATIONALLY ACCREDITED BUSINESS QUALIFICATION WITH SPECIALISATIONS THAT CAN OPEN THE DOOR TO A WIDE VARIETY OF CAREERS. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT EXPERTISE, AS WELL AS A RANGE OF LIFE AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS.

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Please note that the academic department reserves the right to change the offering semesters of the modules.

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Finance and Marketing double major 312702This double major is designed for students who are seeking careers in either the marketing or financial services sector, or who wish to combine the two. Employment opportunities are available in government and non-government organisations, which include commercial and investment banks, regulatory bodies, stockexchanges,insurancecompaniesandlarge public corporations.


Systems 100• 10848 Management100• 10850 Marketing100• 2806 Finance(Introductory)201Third semester • 11001 Macroeconomics200• 2807 Finance(Managerial)212• 9764 ConsumerBehaviour201• 3822 SalesManagement230Fourth semester • 8931 Microeconomics200• 11038 Finance(Corporate)307• 9807 MarketingResearch200• 12613 InternationalMarketing250Fifth semester • 9753 Finance(Portfolio

Management) 301• 10820 Finance(Derivative

Securities) 312• 1866 RetailMarketingand

Distribution 311• 3900 StrategicMarketing310Sixth semester • 9754 Finance(International)302• 4375 MarketingofServices311• 12593 Marketing-Professional

Practice 300• 12034 BusinessCapstone301

International Business major 312667The major combines units with an international focus drawn from a wide range of business disciplines. It prepares graduates to analyse international markets and develop personal attributes to successfully engage in international business. Students gain an international orientation that is essential to a career in the current globalised business world. With the globalisation of business, graduates will require an international orientation and the major has been carefully designed to meet that need.


Systems 100• 10848 Management100• 10850 Marketing100• 10852 OrganisationalBehaviour200Third semester • 12612 InternationalMarketing250• 4434 HumanResourceManagement

(International) 303• Elective• ElectiveFourth semester • 10835 InternationalManagement375• 11039 InternationalTradeand

Banking305• Elective• ElectiveFifth semester • 9797 IndustrialRelations

(Asia-Pacific Perspectives) 302• 9986 AsianManagement301• Elective• ElectiveSixth semester • 3522 StrategicManagement313• 12034 BusinessCapstone301• Elective• Elective

Marketing major 312734Marketing anticipates demands for products, services and ideas by analysing behaviour of competitors and customers and designing products, promotion, pricing and distribution strategies. This major prepares students to organise and control marketing activities efficiently in a highly competitive and volatile environment. A wide range of employment opportunities are available.Graduates may join the Australian Marketing Institute and the Australian Institute of Management.


Systems 100• 10848 Management100• 10850 Marketing100• 9764 ConsumerBehaviour201Third semester• 3822 SalesManagement230• 9807 MarketingResearch200• Elective• ElectiveFourth semester • 12613 InternationalMarketing250• 1866 RetailMarketingand

Distribution 311• Elective• ElectiveFifth semester• 3900 StrategicMarketing310• 4375 MarketingofServices311• Elective• ElectiveSixth semester • 12593 Marketing-Professional

Practice 300• 12034 BusinessCapstone301• Elective• Elective

Management and Marketing double major 312707This double major is designed to develop strengths in two complimentary but distinct areas, enriching employment opportunities and developing an understanding of a variety of multicultural perspectives. The degree will provide students with an overall understanding of managerial competencies and functional marketing.


Systems 100• 10848 Management100• 10850 Marketing100• 10852 OrganisationalBehaviour200Third semester • 9764 ConsumerBehaviour201• 3822 SalesManagement230• 304440 EnvironmentalIssuesin

Business 201• 9807 MarketingResearch200Fourth semester • 12613 InternationalMarketing250• 10835 InternationalManagement375• 4436 HumanResourceManagement

(Introduction) 200• 3900 StrategicMarketing310Fifth semester • 12953 Entrepreneurship300• 1866 RetailMarketingand

Distribution 311• 3522 StrategicManagement313• 12593 Marketing-Professional

Practice 300Sixth semester • 11018 ManagingChange300• 303899 BusinessEthics300• 4375 MarketingofServices311• 12034 BusinessCapstone301

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Marketing and Advertising double major 312708This double major is designed to provide students with an understanding of the principles and processes of advertising, and other forms of communication. This sets the pathway for students seeking careers in the advertising and media fields. The emphasis in this major is on marketing planning and strategy formulation, including strategies for advertising and integrated marketing communications. This program is accredited by the International Advertising Association (IAA) – one of the leading global organisations in the field with members in 93countriesand61chaptersworldwide.

Course structureFirst semester• 10987 Accounting100• 11011 BusinessLaw100• 1234 Economics100• 311353 CommunicationinBusiness100Second semester • 10830 BusinessInformationSystems100• 10848 Management100• 10850 Marketing100• 11016 IntegratedMarketing

Communications 202Third semester • 9764 ConsumerBehaviour201• 3822 SalesManagement230• 9807 MarketingResearch200• 12632 Advertising(Principles)211Fourth semester• 12989 Advertising(MediaPlanning)250• 12592 BrandManagement260• 3900 StrategicMarketing310• 12613 InternationalMarketing250Fifth semester• 1866 RetailMarketingand

Distribution 311• 12634 Advertising(Strategic)310• 12990 Advertising(CrossCultural)300• 4373 Advertising(AccountPlanning)340Sixth semester• 12633 Advertising(Campaign

Development)391• 12593 Marketing-Professional

Practice 300• 4375 MarketingofServices311• 12034 BusinessCapstone301

Marketing and Public Relations double major 312710*This double major is designed to give graduates the ability to define a career in front of emerging market trends. Students study the principles and processes of both marketing and public relations to meet increasing workplace demand for an understanding of both disciplines.This program is accredited by the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA). PRIA is the sole body dedicated to enhancing the stature of public relations professionals throughout Australia.

Course structureFirst semester • 10987 Accounting100• 11011 BusinessLaw100• 1234 Economics100• 311353 CommunicationinBusiness100Second semester• 10830 BusinessInformation

Systems 100• 10848 Management100• 10850 Marketing100• 10855 PublicRelations(Principles)201Third semester • 9764 ConsumerBehaviour201• 3822 SalesManagement230• 9807 MarketingResearch200• 10854 PublicRelations(Techniques)220Fourth semester • 12613 InternationalMarketing250• 10845 Law(PublicRelations)211• 10851 PublicRelations(Media)250• 1866 RetailMarketingand

Distribution 311Fifth semester • 12593 Marketing-Professional

Practice 300• 3900 StrategicMarketing310• 3992 PublicRelations

(Consultancy) 300• 12596 PublicRelations

(International)340Sixth semester• 4375 MarketingofServices311• 12597 PublicRelations(Corporate)360• 3993 PublicRelations(Professional

Practice)393• 12034 BusinessCapstone301

*Due to the internship requirement, international students who require Student Pass are not eligible for enroll into this major.



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Logistics and Supply Chain Management major 312732This course is taught in association with our partner SIMM. This major has been designed for students who are interested in pursuing careers in international supply chain management or in logistics related areas like transportation, physical distribution, warehousing, material and inventory management, purchasing, manufacturing, customer services, retailing and information linkages for industries.

PrerequisitesStudents wishing to complete this degree are required to complete the Singapore Institute of Materials Management (SIMM) Diploma in Supply Chain Management and Advanced Diploma in International Supply Chain Management. Please visit SIMM’s website: simm.org.sg for further information.Upon completion of the advanced diploma and meeting required English proficiency, students will be given direct entry into the third year of the Bachelor of Commerce (Logistics and Supply Chain Management).

Course structureFirst semester• 311353CommunicationinBusiness100• 13474 SupplyChain Information Management 201• 10856 QuantitativeModelling201• 10847 StrategicSupplyChain and Logistics Management 302Second semester• 310741StrategicProcurement302• 11954 Operationsand Materials Management 301• 13605 ProjectManagement301• 12034 BusinessCapstone301

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ENTRY INTO CURTIN SINGAPORE IS BASED ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN COMBINATION WITH ENGLISH PROFICIENCY. FORECAST OR PRELIMINARY RESULTS ARE ACCEPTED WHERE APPROPRIATE. STUDENTS FROM COUNTRIES NOT LISTED SHOULD CONTACT THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE AT CURTIN SINGAPORE FOR FURTHER DETAILS. THESE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE A GUIDE ONLY.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST DIPLOMA UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE POSTGRADUATE DEGREE

IELTS*Writing and speakingReading listeningOverall band score 5.5

6.06.06.0

6.06.06.5

GCEOLevel/SPM1119 GradeC6 GradeC6

TOEFL* 525/197 550/213 570/230

SPM English GradeC6

HKCEE English Grade 3 Grade 3

HKALE use of English Grade D Grade C

Australian year 12 English or English Literature 50percent Normally60percent

CUTE (Curtin University test of English)* Grade C Grade C Grade B

* Results for IELTS, TOEFL and CUTE are valid for two years.

Minimum English language entry requirements

Academic entry requirements

COUNTRY CERTIFICATE IV IN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION STUDIES DIPLOMA OF COMMERCE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

Australia Year11withminimum60percentaverage TER/UAI60oracceptable Foundation Year grades TER/UAI70

China, Taiwan, Macau

SeniorMiddle2(GaoEr)withminimum60per cent average

SeniorMiddle3(GaoSan)with70percentorbetter from four key academic subjects

One year of a bachelor degree at a recognised university, or completion of the National University Entrance Examination(necessaryminimumscoreis436)orUniversitiesandCollegesJointEntranceExamination,ata specified level for entry to a key university for a four-year degree program.

Brunei, Mauritius, Hong Kong, Singapore

General Certificate of English (GCE) O-level, Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination(HKCEE)orSecondaryfourExpresswithminimumfivepasses

Minimum three points from two A-level or one A-level and two AS-level subjects

Two ‘Advanced’ level passes (minimum five points) and three ‘Ordinary’ level passes (minimum grade C) in the General Certificate of Education (GCE).

Indonesia Sekolah Menengah Umum II (SMUII) with 7.0averageorcompletionofSekolahMenengah Umum III (SMUIII)

Sekolah Menengah Umum III (SMUIII) with 7.0average

Successful completion of one or two years of a Bachelor degree at a recognised institution or SMU III with an averageof8.0infouracademicsubjectsfromselectedhigh schools.

Malaysia SijilPelajaranMalaysia(SPM)minimum5passes,FormfiveorUnifiedExaminationCertificate (UEC)

Minimum three points from Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) or A-levels, Unified ExaminationCertificate(UEC)(twoB,twoC)

UEC5gradeBpasses,orthreecreditpassesatSPMleveland two passes in STPM (minimum five points)

Vietnam Year11withminimum60percentaverage Year 12 (Tot Nghiep Pho Thong) with grade 6.0average

Completion of the Bang Tu tai or Bang Tot Nghiep Pho ThongTrunghocwithanaverageofatleast80percentinfour core academic subjects OR successful completion of one year of a bachelor’s degree at a recognised university.

Management and Human Resource Management double major 312706This course is taught in association with our partner SHRI. This double major provides students with the skills and qualifications needed to enter a career in management and human resource management. The nature of supervisory positions continuetoexpandwithanemphasison human resource issues. It provides an overall understanding of management principles together with the specialised human resource skills needed by today’s managers.Prerequisites: Students wishing to complete this double major are required to complete the Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI) Diploma in Business and Human Resource Management. Please visit SHRI’s website: shri.org.sg for further information.Upon completion of the diploma and meeting required English proficiency, students will be given direct entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Commerce (Management and Human Resource Management).

Course structureFirst semester • 11011 BusinessLaw100• 311353 CommunicationinBusiness100• 13590 IndustrialRelations

(Singapore) 201• 4436 HumanResourceManagement

(Introduction) 200Second semester • 4437 HumanResourceManagement

(Selecting and Promoting Staff) 311

• 4438 HumanResourceManagement(Learning and Development) 212

• 10835 InternationalManagement375• 9797 IndustrialRelations(Asia-Pacific

Perspectives) 302Third semester • 307183 HumanResourceManagement

(Performance and Conflict Management) 302

• 4434 HumanResourceManagement (International) 303

• 12953 Entrepreneurship300• 3522 StrategicManagement313Fourth semester • 4439 HumanResourceManagement

(Remuneration and Rewards) 301• 11018 ManagingChange300• 303899 BusinessEthics300• 12034 BusinessCapstone301

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CURTIN SINGAPORE FEES 2011

Payment of feesAll fees, charges and accounts will be payable in advance as determined by Curtin Singapore. Students will not be permitted to commence or continue their course at the beginning of any semester until all outstanding fees, charges or accounts are paid. Students will be charged the full amount for repeating units.Payment of fees should be made in Singaporean dollars to Curtin Singapore by bank cheque, international bank draft or telegraphic transfer. Part-time students can pay per module per semester (most part-time students study two modules per semester).

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FEES ARE PAYABLE BEFORE THE START OF EACH SEMESTER

For details on how payment can be made by telegraphic transfer contact Curtin Singapore admissions at [email protected]

Compulsory non-tuition fees for international studentsFEE SG$ PAYABLE

Administration fee 500 Once only

Medical Insurance** 70.62 Annual

Fee Protection Scheme insurance* Course dependent Once only

Compulsory non-tuition fees for local studentsFEE SG$ PAYABLE

Administration fee 150 Once only

Medical Insurance** 70.62 Annual

Fee Protection Scheme insurance* Course dependent Once only

All fees are inclusive of seven per cent GSTLocal students can opt out of the medical insurance if students can provide proof of adequate medical insurance coverage.* The Fee protection scheme (FPS) aims to protect students’ paid fees in accordance with a master insurance

policy, standard student contract and the Curtin Singapore refund policy.** Medical insurance will cover students warded in a hospital or require surgical procedures. The policy will

reimburse hospital charges and covers only treatments in Singapore restructured hospital and B2 ward class only. Medical insurance is optional for local students.Indicative student fees

COURSE

SEMESTER (DURATION) FULL-TIME

SEMESTER (DURATION) PART-TIME SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 3 SEMESTER 4 SEMESTER 5 SEMESTER 6

TOTAL COURSE FEE (SG$)

Certificate IV in University Foundation Studies 2(8months) - 6077.60 6077.60 12,155.20

Diploma of Commerce 2(8months) - 7,875.20 7,875.20 15,750.40

Bachelor of Commerce single and double majors 6(2years) 12(4years) 7,875.20 7,875.20 7,875.20 7,875.20 7,875.20 7,875.20 47,251.20

1. Inclusive of seven per cent GST.2. The tuition fees (shown in Singapore Dollars) are based on a normal full-time workload of 100 credits per trimester unless otherwise stated. Students studying

morethan100creditspersemesterwillhaveahigherannualtuitionfee.Coursechangeswillattractfeeratesapplicableatthattime.Astudentshouldexpectthat the indicative semester course fee, as shown on the letter of offer, might vary from the actual tuition fee according to the units (subjects) undertaken. The indicative fee is a guide as to what the actual tuition fee will be, because the actual tuition fee is not calculated until enrolment is completed. To calculate the actual course fee, you can refer to the unit (subject) fee that is listed at: curtin.edu.sg (refer to the ‘Fees’ section of the menu). (All fees listed are indicative and subject to annual increases).

3. Semester fees may vary depending on number of units taken.

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YEAR SEMESTER START OF CLASSES LAST DAY OF CLASSES

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2011 SEMESTER 1 7March 17June

2011 SEMESTER 2 18July 4November

2011 SEMESTER 3 7November 10 February 2012

Academic Calendar 2010/2011

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