Course essentials
| 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 |
Outline
Develop the skills needed for a successful career in management. In this double major you’ll gain an understanding of how companies, government and households work, and develop the technical skills needed for the management area of the banking and finance industry. You’ll study key challenges facing practicing managers and develop skills in communication, program solving, planning, organising, managing change and working cooperatively.
Course Structure
Credits needed to graduate: 600.
Each unit is 25 credits unless stated otherwise.
Trimester 1
- Financial Decision Making
- Introductory Economics
- Analytics for Decision Making
- Communication, Culture and Indigenous Perspectives in Business
Trimester 2
- Strategic Career Design
- Markets and Legal Frameworks
- Introduction to Finance Principles
- Introduction to Global Business
Trimester 3
- Business Analysis for Investment
- Quantitative Techniques for Business
- Corporate Finance
- Introduction to Financial Instruments and Markets
Trimester 4
- International Finance
- Introduction to Derivative Securities
- Portfolio Management
- Organisational Behaviour
Trimester 5
- Human Resources Management Introduction
- Business and Sustainable Development
- International Management
- Entrepreneurship
Trimester 6
Units are not necessarily shown in the order studied. Units are subject to change.
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 |
English 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 and Charges
| Tuition fee for local students | Fee before 9% GST | Fee including 9% GST |
| Total tuition fee | S$39,480 | S$43,033.20 |
Payable over six trimester instalments
| Tuition fee for international students | Fee before 9% GST | Fee including 9% GST |
| Total tuition fee | S$56,400 | S$61,476 |
Payable over six trimester instalments
Fees listed are indicative and subject to annual increases.
View our fees and charges page for full details.
Professional Recognition
- Graduates may receive recognition from a range of professional bodies such as the Australian Institute of Management, the Australian Institute of Training and Development Relations Society of WA and the Australian Institute of Office Professionals.
- Finance Major (BCom) has also been accepted into the CFA institute University Recognition Program.
Career Opportunities
This course can help you become a:
- Company Secretary
- Management Consultant
- Office Administrator
- Insurance Officer
- Financial Dealer and Broker
- Insurance Broker
- Financial Dealer’s Assistant
- Credit Analyst
- Bank Manager
- Financial Planner
- Investment Banker
- Finance Manager
- Executive Assistant
- Team Leader
- Retail Manager
- Service Delivery 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).
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.