Course essentials
| Location Curtin Singapore Campus |
Study Method: On-Campus |
Study Mode Full-time |
| Intake: February, July, November |
Duration: 16 months full-time (4 trimesters) |
Outline
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.
Course Structure
Credits needed to graduate: 400.
Each unit is 25 credits unless stated otherwise.
Stage 1
Stage 2
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.
Admission criteria
Cut-off scores
Stage 1
| Qualification | Score |
| GCE O Level/SPM | 4 passes |
| Indonesia SMA2 | 7.0 |
| Vietnam Year 11 | 6.0 |
| India Year 10+1 | 50% |
| China SM2 | 70% |
| Australia Year 11 | 50 |
| IB Diploma Year 1 | 18 |
Stage 2
| Qualification | Score |
| GCE A Level/STPM | 2 |
| Malaysia UEC | 2 B, 2 C |
| Indonesia SMA3 | 60% |
| Vietnam Year 12 | 6.0 |
| India Year 10+2 | 55% |
| China SM3 | 70% |
| ATAR (including WACE/SACE/HCE/VCE) | 50 |
| IB Diploma | 20 |
| SAT | 750 |
English requirement
Stage 1
| IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) | |
| Writing | 5.0 |
| Speaking | 5.0 |
| Reading | 5.0 |
| Listening | 5.0 |
| Overall band score | 5.5 |
Stage 2
| IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) | |
| Writing | 5.5 |
| Speaking | 5.5 |
| Reading | 5.5 |
| Listening | 5.5 |
| Overall band score | 5.5 |
Other notes
Fees and Charges
| Tuition fee for local students | Fee before 9% GST | Fee including 9% GST |
| Stage 1 | S$10,640 | S$11,597.60 |
| Stage 2 | S$13,160 | S$14,344.40 |
| Total tuition fee | S$23,800 | S$25,942 |
| Tuition fee for international students | Fee before 9% GST | Fee including 9% GST |
| Stage 1 | S$15,200 | S$16,568 |
| Stage 2 | S$18,800 | S$20,492 |
| Total tuition fee | S$34,000 | S$37,060 |
Fees listed are indicative and subject to annual increases.
View our fees and charges page for full details.
How to apply
Domestic applicants
Application information for Singapore citizens, permanent residents, and working pass holders.
International applicants
Application information for international students who require a student’s pass to study in Singapore.
Apply via an agent
You can apply directly to Curtin Singapore or go through a registered agent.