Diploma of Commerce
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.
Note: Students progressing from Diploma of Commerce to Bachelor of Commerce double major in Management and Human Resource Management are required to complete one additional unit (four months).
Campus Information
Curtin Singapore campus
90 & 92 Jalan Rajah Singapore 329162
Intakes
- Feb
- July
- Nov
Application Processing Time in Days: 28
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Career guidance
For students
Career Consultations
Curtin Singapore provides face-to-face consultations to provide personal assistance with the following:
Career coaching – career planning and management, resume writing, cover letter preparation, mock interviews, networking skills and job search strategies
Job and internship opportunities
To book a career consultation, please email to Career Centre or submit your request at Student Central.
Career Workshops
Get a career head start by attending our workshops. Learn to plan for your careers, explore your career interests, write impressive resumes and cover letters, ace job interviews and networking events, learn tips on how to survive and excel in the workplace as an intern or graduate. Come and equip yourself with essential knowledge, skills and career development tools to help you make informed decisions about your career.
Keep a lookout for the workshop schedules and registration form released every trimester through email, campus posters, and Curtin Singapore social media channels.
International students
According to the Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA) and the Ministry of Manpower, international students on Student’s Pass are not permitted to work during the school term or vacation.
PSW Opportunity
- The International Students studying in certain institutions in Singapore are allowed to work part time for 16 hours per week as mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore.
- Students who have studied in the institutions mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore are allowed to apply for a Long Term Visitor Pass.
- They are allowed to look for a job during this time period.This is for 12 months.If the students get a job during this time period, the employer may sponsor for an Employment pass.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
India
Diploma (Stage 1)
India Senior School 10+1 with a minimum average of 50%
Diploma (Stage 2)
India Senior School 10+2 with a minimum average of 55% from 4 academic subjects
IELTS Academic (International English Language Test System)
Diploma (Stage 1)
5.5 (no band below 5.0)
Diploma (Stage 2)
5.5 (no band below 5.5)
6.0 (no band below 6.0)
TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language - Internet Based Test)
TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition (where TOEFL iBT testing is not available)
Diploma (Stage 1)
54 (R7, L6, S15, W17)
Diploma (Stage 2)
54 (R12, L11, S17, W20)
70 (R13, L12, S18, W21)
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English)
Diploma (Stage 1)
42 (no score below 36)
Diploma (Stage 2)
42 (no score below 42)
50 (no score less than 50)
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
31880 SGD
Annual Cost of Living: 10400 SGD
Application Fee: N/A