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CURTIN
2010
Singapore
Student
Guide
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
courses at Curtin Singapore 2010
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Welcome to
curtin singapore
Contents Curtin University of Technology
Why study at Curtin Singapore?
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4
Entry requirements
English language
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Living in Singapore 6 Study abroad 26
A Curtin Singapore education 8 Fees 27
Pathway programs 10 Financial assistance 29
Undergraduate programs 12 Professional partnerships 30
Postgraduate programs 18 Applying to Curtin Singapore 32
Introduction from the Vice-Chancellor
of Curtin University of Technology
Curtin University of Technology is an undergraduate, postgraduate and
Australian pioneer of tertiary education doctoral levels. In 2008 more than 42,200
delivery in the international market. The students were enrolled at the University,
University began delivering programs in with 17,500 being international
Singapore in 1986, and now counts the students. Curtin is committed to strong
Marketing Institute of Singapore, the international engagement and strives
Singapore Institute of Materials Management toward innovative, modern teaching
and the Singapore Human Resources methods and the highest academic
Institute as valued long-term partners. standards. Curtin has extensive research
Professor Jeanette Hacket activities with the University ranked 11th
Vice-Chancellor Curtin’s Singapore Campus is an in a comparison of Australian universities
Curtin University of Technology excellent opportunity to build upon these total 2006 research income.
important relationships and take it a
step further. Curtin Singapore enables We are widely recognised for the practical
current operations with our Singapore and applied nature of our courses, and
partners to be consolidated in a single successful partnerships with industry,
location close to the bustling heart of the business and government that enable
city. We look forward to greater benefits students to gain essential and relevant
for our current and future students. skills. This, coupled with our research that
is focused on solving real world problems,
Curtin is Western Australia’s largest produces graduates poised to make a real
university offering courses at difference in the world.
Vision Values Service policy
Curtin Singapore aspires to be the Integrity • We aim to provide timely and
preferred provider of international Being consistently honest and courteous service at all times
education in the region by 2020. trustworthy in all activities • We provide educational courses that are
Respect registered with the Ministry of Education,
Mission Having regard for self and others Singapore and the Immigration &
Fairness Checkpoints Authority of Singapore
Curtin Singapore is committed to Ensuring just decisions through open • We welcome feedback, be it comments or
the provision of high quality and decision-making suggestions, via email or feedback form,
diverse academic programs which Care to help us contiuously improve to serve
meet the education needs of the wider Acting to ensure the welfare of others the public, visitors and students better
community.
Academic Calendar 2010
Year Trimester Start of classes Last day of classes Student review week Exam
2010 Trimester 1A 8 March 4 June 7 – 11 June 14 – 25 June
2010 Trimester 2A 2 August 5 November 8 – 12 November 15 – 26 November
2010 Trimester 3A 29 November TBA TBA TBA
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Introduction from the Pro Vice-Chancellor
of Curtin Singapore
It is with pleasure that I welcome your Singapore student you will be provided
interest in Curtin Singapore. with a quality education that prepares
you to live and work in the global
At Curtin Singapore we offer a variety environment
of undergraduate and postgraduate
courses. Curtin courses are widely Curtin Singapore is the newest addition
recognised for their practical and to Curtin’s campuses around the world.
applied nature, a combination which When you choose Curtin Singapore you
enables graduates to be effective in the can be confident you are choosing a
Professor John Neilson workplace upon graduation. leading and internationally recognised
Pro Vice-Chancellor education provider.
Curtin Singapore Curtin Singapore is strongly committed
to innovative, modern teaching I look forward to welcoming you to
methods and maintenance of the Curtin Singapore.
highest academic standards. At Curtin
Singapore you will find a caring
community with staff dedicated to
providing a stimulating and supportive
learning environment. As a Curtin
2 Curtin University of Technology A degree from Curtin is globally recognised. Curtin graduates have the confidence and skills they need for successful careers in the modern international market. Why Curtin? Curtin Bentley, is located in the heart of the Sydney Curtin aims to produce career-ready Western Australia central business district, allowing graduates with a passion for life-long Curtin’s main campus is in Bentley, a students to have access to a variety of learning and a commitment to serving suburb of Perth, Western Australia’s cultural experiences unique to Sydney. the needs of the broader community. capital city. It is the largest and Curtin Sydney continues the dynamic Courses have applied, practical subjects most multi-cultural university in the emphases on innovative teaching with a strong emphasis on industry state, with Australia’s third-largest methods, strong industry links and links, which means students are able international student population. highly employable graduates that are to work closely with companies in their The University offers undergraduate synonymous with the Curtin name. chosen field, often securing employment and postgraduate courses across five before graduation. faculties: The Centre for Aboriginal Curtin Sarawak Courses at Curtin are designed to Studies, Curtin Business School, Science Curtin’s Sarawak Campus is the best meet student and industry and Engineering, Health Sciences and University’s first offshore campus, needs. The University does this by Humanities. Curtin’s key strengths lie in established in 1999 in partnership with ensuring industry links, intercultural health, energy and resources, business, the Sarawak Government. Located in and indigenous awareness and technology and sustainability. Miri, Sarawak, the campus is the first interdisciplinary study are embedded foreign university campus in East into each course. Curtin Sydney Malaysia. Curtin Sarawak provides an Curtin is continuing to provide world-class Curtin Sydney is a recent addition to exciting opportunity for students in teaching facilities in partnership with Curtin’s campuses around the world and the region as it establishes a direct the biggest industry players to ensure gives students access to a flexible and link with the extensive resources in that every graduate receives a diverse, superb education in one of the world’s the Curtin network. Curtin Sarawak is challenging and rewarding education most cosmopolitan cities. The campus a state-of-the-art campus with fully that is grounded in the real world.
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equipped laboratories and teaching business, industry, government and convenient, high-quality services to
facilities, which provide an ideal the community reflect its applied meet just about every student need,
educational environment for students focus. These important links provide a including learning strategies, practical
from Sarawak, other parts of Malaysia valuable resource for the University as study skills and advice. The University’s
and further afield. students are able to develop a real world commitment to its diverse student
approach to learning. population is reflected in the flexible
International emphasis study options it offers across a wide
The University has a longstanding Professional partnerships range of disciplines. It is all part of
reputation in the international market Curtin has important links, developed Curtin’s commitment to delivering an
and was a pioneer in the provision of over many years, with professional excellent education.
international education, particularly partners in Singapore: Marketing
in South-East Asia. Curtin Singapore Institute of Singapore, Singapore Teaching excellence
continues this strong international focus. Institute of Materials Management Curtin’s growing reputation and success
and the Singapore Human Resources can be attributed to its high-quality
Industry links Institute. Each of these organisations teaching and research staff. The
With 42,200 students from more than provides high levels of professionalism University is committed to the highest
105 countries, Curtin has established for their members, particularly with academic standards and cutting edge
a worldwide reputation as a dynamic the benefit of their international teaching methods. The confidence
and stimulating place of learning. perspective. that comes from a quality education
Committed to academic excellence, ensures Curtin graduates are in demand
innovation and modern teaching Supportive and well-placed to pursue career
methods, Curtin’s close links with Curtin’s student-centred approach opportunities around the world.
ensures students will excel. Curtin offers
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Why study at
Curtin Singapore?
S
tudents at Curtin Singapore Postgraduate courses Chinatown
enjoy first-rate facilities, • Master of Accounting Hit the chaos and clatter of Keong Siak
high calibre staff, innovative • Master of Human Resources Road and its surrounds in Chinatown.
teaching methods and links • Master of Logistics (Supply Chain Young Singaporeans are setting up
with industry practitioners. Management) stylish bars, restaurants, and funky
The state-of-the-art Curtin boutique hotels. In Chinatown you will
Singapore campus is located just * F
urther undergraduate and postgraduate find some of Singapore’s best hawker
courses in other discipline areas will be starting
outside the central business district, one in the near future (please check curtin.edu.sg for food and most entertaining night
of the major economic hubs of Asia. updates) life. It’s a walk that will take you past
Curtin Singapore continues the dynamic colourful shop fronts filled with Chinese
emphasis on innovative teaching The courses offered by Curtin Singapore medicines, tailors, homewares and
methods, strong industry links and utilise the exact same structure and charming souvenirs.
highly employable graduates that are curriculum content as those offered
synonymous with the Curtin name. at the Bentley Campus in Western Little India
When you choose Curtin Singapore Australia. Little India is the focal point of
you can be confident that you are Pathway programs are also offered on Singapore’s Indian community. Its
choosing a leading educator that is campus by Navitas Education Centre spice-scented streets beckon you to an
recognised globally. Students can take to provide a route to a Curtin degree abundance of ethnic jewellery, jasmine
the opportunity to study a trimester for students who might not necessarily garlands and silk saris. From the large
at other Curtin campuses in Sydney meet the entry requirements to start a Tekka Centre and Little India Arcade
or Perth to gain further international degree program directly. to the small provision shops, Little
exposure during their education. India is packed with interesting things
Curtin Singapore offers a range of Enrich your life: cultural to discover. During Deepavali (usually
undergraduate and postgraduate courses. adventures in Singapore between October and November), the
Curtin Singapore students not only have Indian Festival of Lights, Little India is
Undergraduate courses access to a quality education but to a transformed into a fairyland of gaily
Bachelor of Commerce with single and variety of cultural experiences unique to decorated, brightly lit streets bustling
double majors in: the island city. Singapore is well known with shoppers. Witness also the faith
• Accounting as a safe and secure destination. of devotees during the colourful and
• Accounting and Finance (double major) From its beginnings as a humble trading ritualistic Thaipusam in January and
• Finance and Marketing (double major) post to the bustling metropolis it is February each year.
• Management and Human Resource today, Singapore is unique. A bridge Colourful temples co-exist side by side
Management (double major) between the East and the West for with churches and mosques, parrot
• Marketing centuries, Singapore is a vibrant melting fortune tellers stationed by the five-foot
• Management and Marketing pot of ideas, cultures and people. Local way and the tantalising scents of spices
(double major) in its perspective but global in its drifting out from restaurants.
• Marketing and Advertising outlook, where age-old traditions and
(double major) cutting edge innovations are celebrated,
• Marketing and Public Relations Singapore is a place brimming with
(double major) unbridled energy and bursting with
• Logistics and Supply Chain exciting events.
Management
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Curtin Singapore gives students access to a globally recognised
Australian university education in one of the world’s safest, most
cosmopolitan business cities.
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Geylang Serai
Geylang Serai is the cultural heart of
the Malay community in Singapore.
At the Malay village, go back in time
and discover the traditional kampung
lifestyle of Malays in the 1950s and
1960s. Or experience traditional Malay
arts and crafts like batik painting, kite-
making and kampung games such as
top spinning.
Sentosa
A slice of paradise right on Singapore’s
doorstep, Sentosa offers a kaleidoscope
of attractions and activities. Once
you step onto the island, you will
be mesmerised by the breathtaking
beauty of the lush greenery peppered
with exciting attractions. It’s a themed
attraction, tropical resort, nature park
and heritage centre all rolled into one.
I chose Curtin Singapore because I prefer
the vibrant city life in Singapore and
I wanted to study at a well respected
university, such as Curtin. Curtin
Singapore’s small class sizes makes
learning easier.
Natasha, Australia
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Living in
Singapore
Live and study in one of the most cosmopolitan and picturesque cities in the world. Experience a
vibrant arts culture, stunning scenery, superb shopping and a pleasant climate while you gain
an internationally recognised Australian university education.
A cosmopolitan lifestyle
If there is one word that best captures
Singapore, it is unique. Singapore is
renowned for being safe, secure and
clean. A dynamic city rich in contrast
and colour, you’ll find a harmonious
blend of culture, cuisine, arts and
architecture. Brimming with unbridled
energy, this little dynamo in South-East
Asia embodies the finest of both East
and West.
The former British trading post and
colony has carved a unique niche
for itself in its two short centuries of
existence, offering a vivid combination
of ultra-modern skyscrapers, remnants
of tropical rainforest and colourful
ethnic urban areas.
Singapore is well-known in the world
as a melting pot of cultures, and for its
religious tolerance.
Singapore’s population of almost four
million comprises 77 per cent Chinese,
14 per cent Malays, eight per cent
Indians and one per cent Eurasians and
I’m a student who needs a very relaxed,
fun environment to study in. I need
to be in a university where I know
I’m going to meet new people that
I’m going to be friends with. The rich
diversity of different nationalities
combined here in Singapore offers a
very interesting culture.
Lydia, Germany
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people of other descent. The original 75 per cent. Singapore has two distinct housing (Housing Development Board
inhabitants were Malay fishermen, monsoon seasons, the North-Eastern apartments), or private housing (landed
but after the arrival of Sir Stamford season from December to March and property or condominiums).
Raffles and it’s establishment as a the South-Western season from June to Curtin Singapore can assist students
British trading post, Singapore became September. with their accommodation search.
a magnet for migrants and merchants. After receiving an offer letter from
Seeking a better life for themselves Cost of living the university, students also receive
and their families, they came from the Living costs vary according to taste, an accommodation booking form
southern provinces of China, Indonesia, interest and finances. Students and explaining their options in advance.
India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the parents should set a budget based Students can choose between student
Middle East. Each group has retained its on individual needs with flexibility to hostel accommodation or flats.
own cultural identity while becoming allow for changes. Singapore is a large
an integral part of the Singapore city with a range of options to suit the Accommodation options
community. lifestyle you may choose to lead. Budget
a minimum of SG$9,000 - 18,000 per Condominium room SG$800 to SG$1500 per month
- Generally higher end accommodation option and
Language year to cover essential living expenses. comes equipped with in-house facilities such as
gymnasiums, swimming pools and tennis courts.
There are four official languages in
Cost per
Singapore: Malay, Mandarin, Tamil Expense
month SG$ HDB Flats SG$350 to SG$600 per month - Flats
located in self contained estates conveniently
and English. English is the language built around public amenities such as schools, bus
of business and administration, and is Accommodation (rent
$300 – $800 interchanges, supermarkets, clinics, food centres
and utilities) and recreational facilities.
widely spoken and understood. Most
Singaporeans are bilingual, and speak Food $200 – $320 Off-campus private hostel SG$300 to
SG$800 per month - Off-campus hostels are not
their native tongue as well as English. Travel (public transport) $20 – $80 managed by Curtin Singapore. Students
Malay is the national language. may expect to share common facilities at
Books and stationery $30 – $60 the hostel with students from other schools.
Religion Other $200 – $240
With its ethnic mix also comes a diverse The final rental amount depends on a
Total per month $750 – $1,500
set of religions. Singapore’s skyline variety of factors that include actual
boasts the distinctive minarets of Total per year $9,000 – $18,000 location of accommodation, type of
mosques, spires of gothic cathedrals, dwelling and facilities provided. All
intricate figurines of Hindu temple gods accommodation options come furnished
and the distinctive roof architecture of Accommodation options with basic amenities. Students will be
Chinese temples. The main religions are Singapore boasts a diverse range of contacted as early as possible in order
Islam, Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity, options to suit all requirements and to confirm their accommodation before
Hinduism, Sikhism and Judaism. budgets. Students may choose to stay arrival in Singapore.
in hostels with the option of single
Climate or shared rooms. Renting a room or
Singapore experiences a tropical climate sharing an apartment with friends is
with hot, humid weather all year round. another popular alternative. Students
Daytime temperatures average 86°F have the choice of renting government
(30°C) and humidity is usually above
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A Curtin
Singapore education
Curtin Singapore courses use the same curriculum as those offered at the Bentley Campus with
the added attraction of offering a trimester academic calendar allowing students to complete
their degree in a shorter amount of time.
C
urtin provides a superb Flexible entry options Small class sizes
international education and Courses at Curtin Singapore are as Lectures at Curtin Singapore have a
is committed to producing flexible and individual as the students maximum of 100 students, Tutorial
well taught, flexible, who study them. Students who may class sizes have a maximum of 25
creative and entrepreneurial not automatically qualify for university students, in comparison to most
graduates. Curtin courses entry can enrol at Curtin Singapore in Australian universities which average
are distinguished by their variety, the foundation certificate and diploma 300 to 400 students in their first
applied approach and relevance to the pathways that lead to the degree year. Curtin Singapore’s smaller
corporate world. programs. The pathway programs classes ensure a supportive learning
Curtin Singapore continues the Curtin are offered on campus by Navitas environment for all students. A better
philosophy of an innovative learning Education Centre. learning environment is encouraged
environment that produces graduates by: increasing interaction between
who are prepared, confident and Credit for prior study lecturer and students; maximising
globally valuable. Curtin Singapore also recognises interaction between students; ensuring
previous studies and work experience, that personal attention is given to each
Managed by specialists enabling some students to take student; allowing lecturers to identify
Navitas advantage of the relevant prior learning and assist students who require extra
Curtin Singapore is operated by Navitas. they have acquired to gain credit help and facilitating students’ highest
Navitas is a global educational group exemptions. This may enable students academic achievements and cross-
that enhances the Curtin Singapore to complete their degrees in a shorter cultural experiences.
educational experience with its period of time.
extensive experience in providing Location
quality services to students. The Trimester academic year Curtin Singapore is located 10 minutes
specialist management skills at Navitas Curtin Singapore operates on a trimester from the central business district with
complement Curtin’s longstanding system with intakes in March, August, direct bus routes from the campus
national and international reputation November. Students can fast-track their to three different Mass Rapid Transit
for the delivery of quality education. studies with the flexibility to extend (MRT) train stations. Singapore’s public
Students at Curtin Singapore will benefit their studies over a longer time period. transport system provides efficient,
from the commitment to excellence that However, all international students must affordable and reliable transport to all
is characteristic of Curtin University of be enrolled in full-time studies. parts of the island city.
Technology and Navitas.
Part-time study CaseTrust for Education
Pro Vice-Chancellor All courses are available in part-time Curtin Singapore has achieved CaseTrust
Curtin has appointed a Pro Vice- (or full-time) study modes to suit local for Education status and has adopted
Chancellor who lives in Singapore and Singaporean students or workers with the Fee Protection Scheme (FPS). The
oversees all academic aspects, quality permanent residence or employment FPS aims to protect students’ paid fees
and standards of Curtin Singapore, pass status. (International students in accordance with a Master Insurance
which includes Curtin’s approach to must study full-time in Singapore). Policy, CASE-recommended student
teaching and learning. In addition, Part-time classes are scheduled in the contract and the Curtin Singapore refund
the Pro Vice-Chancellor develops evening and at weekends. Visit policy. Achieving CaseTrust for Education
opportunities for strengthening industry curtin.edu.sg for details. status certifies that Curtin Singapore
involvement with Curtin Singapore. puts into place good quality student
welfare practices and standards.Curtin Singapore Prospectus 2010 9
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For more information on CaseTrust and Transfer options to
FPS please visit the CaseTrust website: Australia
casetrust.org.sg Curtin Singapore students
Curtin Singapore will be applying to gain are able to transfer to Australia
Edutrust status in early 2010. to spend a trimester studying
at Perth or Sydney campus.
Excellent facilities
An ideal learning environment would
not be complete without high-quality
facilities. Students at Curtin Singapore
have access to specially developed
facilities with the latest audiovisual
teaching equipment and first class
computer technology with electronic and
extended library services. A prayer room
will be available for use by students.
Curtin was the right choice for me. I completed
a one-year diploma at a Singapore Polytechnic
and with Curtin’s global affiliations it was easy
to transfer over. My lecturers and tutors do a
very good job – they’re very helpful and always
looking out for us.
My brother studied at Curtin in Australia and felt
it was a great business school, so when Curtin
opened a Singapore campus it was an incentive
to stay in Singapore.
Chris, Singapore10
Pathway
programs
Students who do not automatically receive entry into the degree program can begin
their university studies with the Foundation Certificate of Commerce and the Diploma of
Commerce, offered on campus at Curtin Singapore by Navitas Education Centre.
Successful completion of the foundation
Bachelor Degree Master
certificate leads to entry into the diploma, Completed in two years
which is identical to the first year of the (Trimesters)
degree programs. The diploma course
provides guaranteed entry into the second
year of Curtin Singapore’s Bachelor of Year three
Commerce (all available majors) to students
who complete the course successfully.
The pathway entry structure is outlined: Year two
University
Diploma Year one
level
A Levels
Foundation
(or equivalent)
Pre-university
O Levels
level (or equivalent)Curtin Singapore Prospectus 2010 11
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Entry to second year
Foundation Certificate Bachelor of Commerce
Diploma of Commerce
of Commerce Two trimesters Four trimesters (after successful
Two trimesters completion of the Diploma of
Commerce)
Foundation Certificate of Diploma of Commerce
Commerce CRICOS Code 055197E
CRICOS Code 055196F The Diploma of Commerce is equivalent to
The Foundation Certificate of Commerce Year One of the Bachelor of Commerce. It
is a pre-university course. The Certificate is designed to open articulation pathways,
requires two trimesters of full-time study primarily for international students. This
and is designed to prepare students for course places an emphasis on decision
university study. Students complete four making processes, and other major aspects
units in each trimester. Completion of of management in the highly competitive
the Certificate leads to the Diploma of business arena.
Commerce program. Course structure
Course structure First trimester
First trimester • Accounting 100
• Communications • Economics 100
• Introduction to Computing • Business Law 100
• Mathematics or Statistics • Marketing 100
• Accounting Second trimester
Second trimester • Business Information Systems 100
• Economics • Management 100
• Management • Communication in Business 201
• Marketing • 1 Elective
• Legal Studies
Pathway programs are delivered on
campus at Curtin Singapore by
Navitas Education Centre12
Undergraduate
Programs
The curtin Bachelor of Commerce is one of the most renowned business qualifications in the
Asia-pacific region.
Being part of Curtin has expanded my global
view of the business world and has given me an
exciting university life. The faculty and students
have made my university life more enjoyable. My
Curtin experiences have prepared me to face the
real business world. Thanks to Curtin, I now have a
great university life and a bright future ahead.
Leonardo, IndonesiaCurtin Singapore Prospectus 2010 13
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Bachelor of Commerce 130099 in their future career choices. Single major
students study 12 units that form their major,
The Curtin Singapore Bachelor of Commerce
and a further four elective units.
degree is an internationally accredited
business qualification with specialisations Double major students gain a solid
that can open the door to a wide variety of knowledge base in two separate but
careers. The program is designed to provide complimentary areas of study. The double
professional business and management majors consist of 16 units – eight units from
expertise, as well as a range of life and each stream.
professional skills. Curtin Business School programs are highly
dynamic and interactive and use a wide range
Course description of teaching methods including case studies
Students must successfully complete and group work. The Bachelor of Commerce
24 units for a total of 600 credits. As degree takes two years if studied full-time.
an introduction to the fundamentals of The same amount of time is required to
business, and to help students choose complete a single or double major.
their major, all first year students study a
foundation of seven common core units. The Professional recognition
common core units include Accounting 100, Graduates with a Curtin commerce degree
Communication in Business 100, Economics have a competitive advantage in finding
100, Information Systems 100, Business employment. Many graduates are in senior
Law 100, Management 100 and Marketing management positions in Australia and
100. Note: Some students with The Diploma internationally. Curtin Business School
of Commerce from Curtin or other approved programs are designed wherever possible
business qualifications from technical, to conform to the entry requirements of the
polytechnic and other colleges may receive relevant professional bodies students may
recognition of prior learning for the common seek to join after graduation.
core units.
A single major gives students the knowledge in
their field to make an immediate contribution14
undergraduate programs (continued)
Accounting major 312107 Accounting and Finance double Finance and Marketing double
This major is designed to provide students major 234906 major 235020
with a comprehensive understanding of, and This double major is designed for This double major is designed for students
competencies in, accounting and associated students who wish to become professional who are seeking careers in either the
fields of auditing, taxation, business law and accountants, and specialise in corporate and marketing or financial services sector, or
financial management. Accounting courses institutional finance. Accounting courses who wish to combine the two. Employment
at Curtin Singapore are accredited by at Curtin Singapore are accredited by CPA opportunities are available in government
CPA Australia. Australia. and non-government organisations,
Course structure Course structure which include commercial and investment
banks, regulatory bodies, stock exchanges,
First trimester First trimester insurance companies and large public
• 10987 Accounting 100 • 10987 Accounting 100 corporations.
• 11011 Business Law 100 • 11011 Business Law 100
Course structure
• 1234 Economics 100 • 1234 Economics 100
First trimester
• 311353 Communication in Business 100 • 311353 Communication in
• 10987 Accounting 100
Second trimester Business 100
• 11011 Business Law 100
• 10830 Business Information Systems 100 Second trimester
• 1234 Economics 100
• 10848 Management 100 • 10830 Business Information
Systems 100 • 311353 Communication in Business 100
• 10850 Marketing 100
• 10848 Management 100 Second trimester
• 10993 Business Statistics 201
• 10850 Marketing 100 • 10830 Business Information
Third trimester
Systems 100
• 305228 Accounting (Financial) 250 • 310606 Finance (Quantitative
Techniques) 203 • 10848 Management 100
• 11013 Accounting (Managerial) 201
Third trimester • 10850 Marketing 100
• 12607 Finance (Principles) 215
• 305228 Accounting (Financial) 250 • 2806 Finance (Introductory) 201
• 10841 Law (Business Organisations) 222
• 11013 Accounting (Managerial) 201 Third trimester
Fourth trimester
• 12607 Finance (Principles) 215 • 11001 Macroeconomics 200
• 305229 Accounting (Financial) 260
• 10841 Law (Business Organisations) 222 • 2807 Finance (Managerial) 212
• 10804 Accounting (Systems) 204
Fourth trimester • 9764 Consumer Behaviour 201
• 11041 Taxation 331
• 305229 Accounting (Financial) 260 • 3822 Sales Management 230
• Elective
• 10804 Accounting (Systems) 204 Fourth trimester
Fifth trimester
• 11041 Taxation 331 • 8931 Microeconomics 200
• 10989 Accounting (Auditing) 300
• 8931 Microeconomics 200 • 11038 Finance (Corporate) 307
• 11014 Accounting (Managerial
Fifth trimester • 9807 Marketing Research 200
Control) 301
• 10989 Accounting (Auditing) 300 • 12613 International Marketing 250
• Elective
• 11014 Accounting (Managerial Fifth trimester
• Elective
Control) 301 • 9753 Finance (Portfolio
Sixth trimester
• 9753 Finance (Portfolio Management) 301
• 309875 Accounting (Decision
Management) 301 • 10820 Finance (Derivative
Analysis) 308
• 11038 Finance (Corporate) 307 Securities) 312
• 12034 Business Capstone 301
Sixth trimester • 1866 Retail Marketing and
• Elective Distribution 311
• Elective • 309875 Accounting (Decision
Analysis) 308 • 3900 Strategic Marketing 310
• 9754 Finance (International) 302 Sixth trimester
• 10820 Finance (Derivative • 9754 Finance (International) 302
Securities) 312 • 4375 Marketing of Services 311
• 12034 Business Capstone 301 • 12593 Marketing - Professional
Practice 300
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Management and Marketing Marketing major 312102 Marketing and Advertising double
double major 235016 Marketing anticipates demands for products, major 234925
This double major is designed to develop services and ideas by analysing behaviour of This double major is designed to provide
strengths in two complimentary but distinct competitors and customers and designing students with an understanding of the
areas, enriching employment opportunities products, promotion, pricing and distribution principles and processes of advertising, and
and developing an understanding of a strategies. This major prepares students to other forms of communication. This sets the
variety of multi-cultural perspectives. The organise and control marketing activities pathway for students seeking careers in the
degree will provide students with an overall efficiently in a highly competitive and volatile advertising and media fields. The emphasis
understanding of managerial competencies environment. A wide range of employment in this major is on marketing planning and
and functional marketing. opportunities are available. strategy formulation, including strategies
Course structure Graduates may join the Australian for advertising and integrated marketing
Marketing Institute and the Australian communications.
First trimester
Institute of Management. This program is accredited by the
• 10987 Accounting 100 International Advertising Association (IAA)
• 11011 Business Law 100 Course structure
– one of the leading global organisations in
• 1234 Economics 100 First trimester
the field with members in 93 countries and
• 311353 Communication in Business 100 • 10987 Accounting 100 61 chapters worldwide.
Second trimester • 11011 Business Law 100
Course structure
• 10830 Business Information • 1234 Economics 100
First trimester
Systems 100 • 311353 Communication in Business 100
• 10987 Accounting 100
• 10848 Management 100 Second trimester
• 11011 Business Law 100
• 10850 Marketing 100 • 10830 Business Information
Systems 100 • 1234 Economics 100
• 10852 Organisational Behaviour 200 • 311353 Communication in Business 100
Third trimester • 10848 Management 100
• 10850 Marketing 100 Second trimester
• 9764 Consumer Behaviour 201 • 10830 Business Information Systems 100
• 3822 Sales Management 230 • 9764 Consumer Behaviour 201
Third trimester • 10848 Management 100
• 304440 Environmental Issues in • 10850 Marketing 100
Business 201 • 3822 Sales Management 230
• 9807 Marketing Research 200 • 11016 Integrated Marketing
• 9807 Marketing Research 200 Communications 202
Fourth trimester • Elective
Third trimester
• 12613 International Marketing 250 • Elective
• 9764 Consumer Behaviour 201
• 10835 International Management 375 Fourth trimester
• 3822 Sales Management 230
• 4436 Human Resource Management • 12613 International Marketing 250
• 9807 Marketing Research 200
(Introduction) 200 • 1866 Retail Marketing and
Distribution 311 • 12632 Advertising (Principles) 211
• 3900 Strategic Marketing 310
• Elective Fourth trimester
Fifth trimester
• Elective • 12989 Advertising (Media Planning) 250
• 12953 Entrepreneurship 300
Fifth trimester • 12592 Brand Management 260
• 1866 Retail Marketing and
• 3900 Strategic Marketing 310 • 3900 Strategic Marketing 310
Distribution 311
• 4375 Marketing of Services 311 • 12613 International Marketing 250
• 3522 Strategic Management 313
• Elective Fifth trimester
• 12593 Marketing - Professional
Practice 300 • Elective • 1866 Retail Marketing and Distribution
311
Sixth trimester Sixth trimester
• 12634 Advertising (Strategic) 310
• 11018 Managing Change 300 • 12593 Marketing - Professional
Practice 300 • 12990 Advertising (Cross Cultural) 300
• 303899 Business Ethics 300
• 12034 Business Capstone 301 • 4373 Advertising (Account Planning) 340
• 4375 Marketing of Services 311
• Elective Sixth trimester
• 12034 Business Capstone 301
• Elective • 12633 Advertising (Campaign
Development) 391
• 12593 Marketing - Professional
Practice 300
• 4375 Marketing of Services 311
• 12034 Business Capstone 30116
undergraduate programs (continued)
Marketing and Public Relations Fifth trimester Course structure
double major 235023 • 12593 Marketing - Professional Fifth trimester
Practice 300 • 311353 Communications in Business 100
This double major is designed to give
graduates the ability to define a career in • 3900 Strategic Marketing 310 • 11954 Materials Management 201
front of emerging market trends. Students • 3992 Public Relations • 10856 Quantitative Modeling 201
study the principles and processes of (Consultancy) 300 • 10806 Analytical Marketing 201
both marketing and public relations to • 12596 Public Relations Sixth trimester
meet increasing workplace demand for an (International) 340
understanding of both disciplines. • 310739 Purchasing and Procurement 311
Sixth trimester
This program is accredited by the Public • 310741 Strategic Procurement 302
• 4375 Marketing of Services 311
Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA). PRIA • 10847 Strategic Logistics
• 12597 Public Relations (Corporate) 360 Management 302
is the sole body dedicated to enhancing the
• 3993 Public Relations (Professional • 12034 Business Capstone 301.
stature of public relations professionals
Practice) 393
throughout Australia.
• 12034 Business Capstone 301
Course structure Management and Human
First trimester Resource Management double
• 10987 Accounting 100 Logistics and Supply Chain major 300966
• 11011 Business Law 100 Management major 312100
This course is taught in association with our
• 1234 Economics 100 This course is taught in association with our partner SHRI.
• 311353 Communication in Business 100 partner SIMM.
This double major provides students with
Second trimester This major has been designed for students the skills and qualifications needed to
who are interested in pursuing careers in enter a career in management and human
• 10830 Business Information
international supply chain management or resource management. The nature of
Systems 100
in logistics related areas like transportation, supervisory positions continue to expand
• 10848 Management 100 physical distribution, warehousing, material
• 10850 Marketing 100 with an emphasis on human resource
and inventory management, purchasing, issues. It provides an overall understanding
• 10855 Public Relations manufacturing, customer services, retailing of management principles together with the
(Principles) 201 and information linkages for industries. specialised human resource skills needed by
Third trimester Prerequisites today’s managers.
• 9764 Consumer Behaviour 201 Students wishing to complete this degree Prerequisites: Students wishing to complete
• 3822 Sales Management 230 are required to complete the Singapore this double major are required to complete
• 9807 Marketing Research 200 Institute of Materials Management (SIMM) the Singapore Human Resources Institute
• 10854 Public Relations (Techniques) 220 Diploma in Supply Chain Management (SHRI) Diploma in Business and Human
Fourth trimester and Advanced Diploma in International Resource Management. Please visit SHRI’s
Supply Chain Management. Please visit website: shri.org.sg for further information.
• 12613 International Marketing 250
SIMM’s website: simm.org.sg for further Upon completion of the diploma and
• 10845 Law (Public Relations) 211 information. meeting required English proficiency,
• 10851 Public Relations (Media) 250 Upon completion of the advanced diploma students will be given direct entry into the
• 1866 Retail Marketing and and meeting required English proficiency, second year of the Bachelor of Commerce
Distribution 311 students will be given direct entry into the (Management and Human Resource
third year of the Bachelor of Commerce Management).
(Logistics and Supply Chain Management).Curtin Singapore Prospectus 2010 17
Course structure
Third trimester
• 11011 Business Law 100
• 311353 Communication in Business 100
• 13590 Industrial Relations
(Singapore) 201
• 4436 Human Resource Management
(Introduction) 200
Fourth trimester
• 4437 Human Resource Management
(Selecting and Promoting
Staff) 311
• 4438 Human Resource Management
(Learning and Development) 212
• 10835 International Management 375
• 9797 Industrial Relations (Asia-Pacific
Perspectives) 302
Fifth trimester
• 307183 Human Resource Management
(Performance and Conflict
Management) 302
• 4434 Human Resource Management
(International) 303
• 12953 Entrepreneurship 300
• 3522 Strategic Management 313
Sixth trimester
• 4439 Human Resource Management
(Remuneration and Rewards) 301
• 11018 Managing Change 300
• 303899 Business Ethics 300
• 12034 Business Capstone 301
When I was at a polytechnic I studied
science but at Curtin I’m studying
business. Curtin still accepted me
even though I didn’t have a business
background. My friends who studied
at Curtin before told me that the
degrees they studied were very
hands-on and I like that.
Bridget, Singapore18
Postgraduate
Programs
Curtin Singapore offers innovative postgraduate business courses with an applied professional
emphasis, flexible structure and relevance for today’s global business arena.
Master of Accounting 196304 Master of Human Resources
The Master of Accounting aims to meet 146504
the ever-increasing market demand for Designed for managers, human resource
professionally qualified accountants globally. and industrial relations professionals,
This program is a specialised advanced and consultants wanting to develop and
professional accounting course which aims to expand their knowledge, personal and
provide graduates from disciplines other than professional skills in complex and changing
accounting with knowledge and analytical organisational climates. The course features
skills in accounting and related financial guided independent study, team projects
management and legal aspects of business. and maximum use of information and
The course equips graduates for professional communication technology.
accounting practice.
Course description
Students must successfully complete 12
Students must successfully complete 12
units over three trimesters.
units over three trimesters.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
A bachelor degree, excluding accounting
1. A bachelor degree in business, economics
majors, from a recognised tertiary
or commerce, or an equivalent
institution.
qualification from a recognised tertiary
Professional recognition institution provided the specific discipline
This course is designed to meet the admission in the bachelor degree is different to that
requirements of a number of professional of the proposed professional master, or
accounting bodies including Certified 2. A bachelor degree in a field other than
Practising Accountants Australia (CPAA), business, economics or commerce, or an
the Institute of Chartered Accountants in equivalent qualification from a recognised
Australia and the ACCA. To advance to the institution, or honours degree, or
appropriate status within the professional graduate diploma (in business, economics
accounting bodies, graduates must complete or commerce), or significant professional
the required modules of the professional experience.
bodies and fulfil the experience requirements.
Course structure
Course structure First trimester
First trimester • 5754 Facilitation and Group Process
• 312348 Accounting (Financial) 520 Skills 565
• 11941 Accounting (Managerial) 530 • 5745 Industrial Relations
• 306362 Accounting (Quantitative (Comparative) 562
Methods) 516 • 5770 Knowledge Worker Retention 600
• 312349 Fundamentals of Business and • 5470 Law (Industrial) 572
Corporations Law 565 Second trimester
Second trimester • 5771 Human Resource Management
• 11945 Taxation 531 (International) 650
• 305813 Finance (Principles) 515 • 5768 Human Resource Management
• 312350 Accounting (Corporate Issues) 521 (Remuneration Management) 561
• 11942 Accounting (Information • 5769 Human Resource Management
Systems) 531 (Strategy) 562
Third trimester • 5275 Management Overview 560
• 11947 Auditing 551 Third trimester
• 5707 Accounting (International) 514 • 11347 Human Resource Management
• 12466 Accounting (Statement Analysis) (Learning and Development) 574
525 • 10481 Business Ethics 567
• 5697 Economic Analysis and Asian • 5472 Cross-Cultural Communication
Economies 550 and Negotiation 580
• 5248 Managerial Leadership 561
* S
tudents who have a diploma from a recognised
degree awarding tertiart institution may be eligible
to join the Master of Professional Accounting
(MPA) and must complete additional 4 subjects.Curtin Singapore Prospectus 2010 19
curtin.edu.sg/courses/postgrad.cfm
Master of Logistics (Supply Chain
Management) 310964
This course is taught in association with our
partner SIMM.
Designed for professional logistics
specialists who are interested in
significantly advancing their career in
the area of logistics and supply chain
management. Areas of study include:
operations management, transportation
and physical distribution, procurement,
manufacturing, warehousing, inventory,
retailing, global business and logistics,
and the role of information technology in
facilitating supply chain management.
Entry requirements
Students are required to complete
the Singapore Institute of Materials
Management Graduate Diploma in Logistics
and Materials Management.
Before starting this degree please visit
SIMM’s website: simm.org.sg for further
information.
Upon completion of the graduate diploma,
and meeting required English proficiency,
students will be given direct entry into
the second year of the Master of Business
(Logistics Management).
Course structure
Third trimester
• 11756 Operations Management 502
• 12280 Strategic Supply Chain
Management 502
• 12217 Global Distribution and
Transportation 501
• 310742 Strategic Procurement 502
Fourth trimester
• 12282 Supply Chain Information
Systems 502
• 12284 Regional Study Tour 670
• 11660 Business Dissertation
(Information Systems) 695
• 11661 Business Dissertation
(Information Systems) 69620
Entry curtin.edu.sg/future-students/entry.cfm
REquirements
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.
Recognition of prior Postgraduate entry English entry requirements
learning requirements Students can obtain a comprehensive
If you have previously worked or All applicants must meet specific list of English language requirements
studied in a relevant field you are course entry requirements and provide from the Curtin Singapore admissions
encouraged to contact Curtin Singapore evidence of English language proficiency office.
to discuss eligibility for recognition as all courses are taught in English Students who do not satisfy the
of prior learning. Your application for (refer to page 18 for course entry English language requirements need to
admission should include details of the requirements). undertake an intensive English language
course syllabus and certified copies course or alternatively may be offered
of academic transcripts. Polytechnic the mixed English* program.
diploma holders could get up to 50 per
* The mixed English program is available at
cent credit exemptions depending on certificate level only.
the course units covered from their
previous studies.
Minimum English language entry requirements
English Language Test Diploma Undergraduate degree Postgraduate degree
IELTS*
Writing and speaking 6.0 6.0
Reading listening 6.0 6.0
Overall band score 5.5 6.0 6.5
GCE O Level/SPM 1119 Grade C6 Grade C6
TOEFL* 525/197 550/213 570/230
SPM English Grade C6
HKCEE English 4
HKALE use of English Grade D Grade C
Australian year 12 English or English Literature 50 per cent Normally 60 per cent
CUTE (Curtin University test of English)* Grade C Grade C Grade A
* Results for IELTS, TOEFL and CUTE are valid for two years.Curtin Singapore Prospectus 2010 21
Undergraduate academic entry requirements
Academic entry requirements for the acceptance levels are outlined below:
Country Foundation Certificate Diploma Undergraduate Degree
TER/UAI 60 or acceptable
Australia Year 11 with good grades TER/UAI 70
Foundation Year grades
Successful completion of a two-year degree
at a recognised institution; Completion of
the Bangladesh Higher Secondary Certificate
(HSC) with a minimum grade point average
of 4.0 (70-79 per cent); Completion of a
Bangladesh, Nepal,
Higher Secondary Certificate (10+2) HSC 50 per cent average degree or bachelor level diploma at Tribhuvan
Pakistan
University; Completion of the Higher
Secondary School Certifcate of Intermediate
(Division one) from Pakistan with an average
of 65 per cent in four academic subjects, and
at least 60 per cent in English.
Year 12 or Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Canada Year 12 or year 11 with good grades
with an average of 55 per cent
One year of a bachelor degree at a recognised
university, or completion of the National
University Entrance Examination (necessary
China, Taiwan, Senior Middle 3 (Gao San) with 70 per cent or
Senior Middle 2 (Gao Er) minimum score is 436) or Universities and
Macau better from four key academic subjects
Colleges Joint Entrance Examination, at a
specifed level for entry to a key university for a
four-year degree program.
General Certificate of English (GCE) O-level, Three ‘Ordinary’ level passes (minimun grade C)
Brunei, Mauritius,
Hong Kong Certifcate of Education Examination Minimum three points from two A-level or one and two ‘Advanced’ level passes (minimum six
Hong Kong,
(HKCEE) or Secondary four Express with A-level and two AS-level subjects points) in the General Certificate of Education
Singapore
minimum five passes (GCE).
The Central Board of Secondary Education The Central Board of Secondary Education All India Senior School Certifcate with an
(CBSE), Indian School Certificate (ISC) or Higher (CBSE), Indian School Certificate (ISC) or Higher average of 65 per cent in four subjects or Higher
India
School Certificate (HSC) (10+2) or Year 11 School Certificate (HSC) (10+2) Secondary Certifcate or Indian School Certifcate
equivalent with good grades 50 per cent average with an average of 65 per cent in five subjects.
Successful completion of one or two years of a
Sekolah Menengah Umum II (SMUII) with 7.0 Bachelor degree at a recognised institution or
Sekolah Menengah Umum III (SMUIII) with 7.0
Indonesia average or completion of Sekolah Menengah SMU III with an average of 8.0 in four academic
average
Umum III (SMUIII) subjects from selected
high schools.
Completion of the full International
Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24
International Minimum of 21 over six IB subjects (average 3.5
Year one of International Baccalaureate points from six subjects at one sitting. Three of
Baccalaureate (IB) on 1-7 scale)
the subjects must be at the higher level and one
of the six subjects should be English.
Kotogakko year 3 or Kotogakko year 2 with Kotogakko Certificate with Successful completion of one year of a
Japan
good results B grade average (GPA>3.0) bachelor’s degreeat recognised institution.
Successful completion of the Kenya Certificate
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Kenya Certifcate of Secondary Education of Secondary Education (KCSE) with an average
Kenya with D grade average or General Certificate of (KCSE) with C plain average or two A-level grade of B or better obtained in seven subjects
English (GCE) O-level passes (three points) (including a B or better in English, Kiswahili and
Maths).
Completion of Academic Secondary School
Certifcate with a score of 300 (75 per cent) in
Senior High School Diploma with an overall
Korea Completion of year 11 National University Entrance Examination or
grade average of 2.8
successful completion of one or two years of a
bachelor’s degree at a recognised institution.
Three credit passes at SPM level and two passes
in STPM (minimum five points) and English
Minimum three points from Sijil Tinggi
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), competence or completion of the General
Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) or A-levels, Unified
Malaysia Form five or Unified Examination Certificate Certificate of Education (GCE) with three
Examination Certificate (UEC)
(UEC) ‘Ordinary’ level passes (minimum grade C)
(two B, two C)
and two ‘Advanced’ level passes (minimum six
points).
Matriculation Examination Pass Certificate
Myanmar Assessed individually Assessed individually
(BHES)
Completion of the National Certifcate of
Sixth Form Certificate with score of 20 or less in At least 42 credits in NCEA level three university
New Zealand Educational Achievement (NCEA) with a
four subjects approved subjects
minimum of 42 credits at level three or above.
Matayom six (or Certificate of Secondary Successful completion of one year of a bachelor
Thailand Matayom six or Matayom five with good grades
Education (GPA of 2.0 or better) degree at a recognised institution.
Completion of the Bang Tu tai or Bang Tot
Nghiep Pho Thong Trung hoc with an average
Year 12 (Tot Nghiep Pho Thong) with grade 6.0 of at least 80per cent in four core academic
Vietnam Completion of year 11
average subjects OR successful completion of one
year of a bachelor’s degree at a recognised
university.
Three GCE ‘Ordinary’ level passes (minimum
Zimbabwe, Minimum three points from A-level or one
Year 11 or O-level grade C) and two ‘Advanced’ level passes
Zambia, Tanzania A-level and two AS-level passes
(minimum of six points).
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