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GRADUATE CAREER-READYWITH A CURTIN UNIVERSITY

DEGREE INSINGAPORE



AN INTERNATIONALLY

RECOGNISEDUNIVERSITY

FAST FACTS

Curtin Business School is ranked

in the top 10 Business Schools in

Australia by Eduniversal Ratings

and Rankings in 2013.

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Curtin: An international universityJoin more than 50,000 students rom around the world studying at a global universityranked among the world’s best.

Western Australia’s largest and mostmulticultural university, Curtin is avibrant international organisationwith a proud history and excitinguture. Curtin welcomes morethan 50,000 students rom over125 countries around the world,including nearly 16,000 internationalstudents—Australia’s third-largestinternational student population.

Acknowledged globally or ourcommitment to cultural diversity and

international engagement, Curtinis consistently rated among theworld’s top universities by rankingagencies such as the Times, QS andShanghai Jiao Tong. In 2013/2014,the QS World University Rankingsranked Curtin among the world’s top300 universities, as well as in theworld’s top 50 universities aged under50 and number one in the state.

Curtin is considered a pioneer inthe international education sector,establishing our long history oproviding quality tertiary educationinternationally through deliveringcourses offshore since the mid-1980s.

Our partnerships with more than 90institutions worldwide means theUniversity has established a strongpresence in south-east Asia. Withcampuses in Perth, Sydney, Singaporeand Sarawak, and agreements

to deliver courses at educationinstitutions in countries such as HongKong, China, Malaysia, Mauritius,Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Indonesia,you’ll be well placed to launch orurther your proessional career inthis growing region and beyond.

With a strong research cultureand tradition o working in closepartnership with business and

industry, we have built a reputationor producing graduates with the skillsand knowledge that make a difference.

Offered at undergraduate,postgraduate and doctoral levels,Curtin’s courses are delivered throughour specialist aculties. Combiningtheory with practical study andofen incorporating relevant industryplacements, our programs are linkedclosely with industry, business andgovernment, taking you beyond the

classroom and into the real world.You can tailor your studies to yourown needs, with opportunities totranser between campuses. It’s thiscommitment to providing flexibility andpractical experience that means you’llgraduate rom Curtin with the skillsand knowledge you’ll need to launchyour career anywhere in the world.

CAMPUSLOCATIONS

FLIGHT TIMES FROM SINGAPORE

DESTINATION ROUTE HOURSBangkok Direct 2:25Beijing Direct 6:05Delhi Direct 5:45

Dubai Direct 7:40Guangzhou Direct 4:05

Hong Kong Direct 3:45Ho chi Minh Direct 2:05

Jakarta Direct 2:25Kuala Lumpur Direct 00:55London Direct 14:00

Mauritius via Kuala Lumpur 10:00Mumbai Direct 5:25

Perth Direct 5:15Shanghai Direct 5:10Taipei Direct 4:35

Tokyo Direct 6:45

Curtin Singapore

Curtin Perth

Curtin Sarawak

Curtin Sydney



BECOME PART OF A

MULTICULTURALCOMMUNITY

FAST FACTS

Curtin has seven campuses

worldwide, including Sydney,

Singapore and Sarawak.

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Why Curtin Singapore?Curtin Singapore courses use the same curriculum as those offered at the Perth Campus withthe added attraction o offering three trimesters a year, allowing students to complete theirdegree aster.

CURTIN SINGAPORE

Curtin Singapore is managed by CurtinEducation Centre, which is a part o theNavitas Group—a global educationalorganisation with extensive experiencein providing quality services tostudents. The campus is supportedby a Curtin-appointed Pro Vice-Chancellor who oversees the deliveryo Curtin’s approach to teaching andlearning, and ensures quality and

standards are maintained. Whetheryou study at Curtin Singapore,Sarawak, Sydney or Perth, you cangraduate with the skills to launchyour career anywhere in the world.

CREDIT FOR PRIOR STUDY

Curtin Singapore also recognisesprevious studies and work experience,enabling some students to benefitrom the relevant prior learningthey have acquired to gain creditexemptions. This may enable students

to complete their programs aster.

TRIMESTER ACADEMIC YEAR

Curtin Singapore operates ona trimester academic yearwith intakes in March, July andNovember, allowing students tocomplete their degree aster.

PART-TIME STUDY

Most courses are available in ull-timeor part-time study modes to suit localstudents or working students withpermanent residence or employment

pass status. Part-time classes arescheduled in the evening and onweekends. However, all internationalstudents on Student’s Pass mustbe enrolled in ull-time studies.

SMALL CLASS SIZES

Curtin Singapore’s small classesensure a supportive learningenvironment or all students. A betterlearning environment is encouragedby increasing interaction betweenlecturers and students, maximising

interaction between students,ensuring that personal attention isgiven to each student, and allowinglecturers to identiy and assiststudents who require extra help.

EXCELLENT FACILITIES

An ideal learning environment wouldnot be complete without high-qualityacilities. Students at Curtin Singaporehave access to specially developedacilities with the latest audio-visualteaching equipment and computertechnology with electronic and libraryaccess. A caeteria, prayer room, studentlounge, gymnasium and outdoor sportsacilities are also available or students.

TRANSFER OPTIONS

Curtin Singapore students are ableto spend part o their program at thePerth, Sydney, or Sarawak campuses.Curtin Singapore students also havethe option to attend the graduationceremony at the Perth Campus as well.

ABOUT SINGAPORE

Singapore is renowned or being saeand clean. It is a dynamic city-state richin contrast and colour, and you’ll find

a harmonious blend o culture, cuisine,arts and architecture. Brimming withenergy, this garden city in south-eastAsia embodies the finest o both Eastand West. The ormer British tradingpost and colony has carved a nicheor itsel in two short centuries oexistence, offering a vivid combinationo ultramodern skyscrapers, remnantso tropical rainorest and colourulethnic urban areas. Singaporeis well known in the world or itsculture and religious tolerance.

Singapore experiences a tropicalclimate with warm, humid weather allyear round. Daytime temperaturesaverage 86°F (30°C) and humidityis usually above 75 per cent.

COST OF LIVING

Living costs vary according to taste,interest and finances. Students andparents should set a budget based onindividual needs with the flexibilityto allow or changes. Singapore isa large city with a range o optionsto suit the liestyle you choose. We

recommend you budget a minimumo SG$10,000 to SG$23,000 per yearto cover essential living expenses.

Note: the above cost o living is served as aguide only.

VISION 2030A recognised international leaderin research and education.

OUR MISSIONTo change minds, lives and the worldthrough leadership, innovation andexcellence in teaching and research.

VALUES

• Integrity: Being consistently honestand trustworthy in all activities.• Respect: Having regard or sel

and others.• Fairness: Ensuring just decisions

through open decision-making.• Care: Acting to ensure the welare

o others.

CULTURE STATEMENTThe overall culture at Curtin Singaporeis centred on the provision o a highquality, relevant higher educationwithin the stated core values o

Curtin Singapore. Staff will at all timesmaintain the educational interests o thestudents in high regard and continuallyprovide high standards o service, bothinternally and externally, within the corevalues o Curtin Singapore. Students willbe expected to comply with the rulesand regulations o Curtin Singaporeand its external education partners,and maintain a high level o applicationto their studies. Students and staff willbe expected to be aware o the mission,vision and values o Curtin Singapore.

SERVICE POLICYCurtin Singapore staff shall provide atimely and efficient service at all timesto all enquiries, by every medium inwhich they are received. All studentsand visitors to the campus shall betreated with respect and in accordancewith the values o Curtin Singapore.At all times, courses delivered onthe Curtin Singapore Campus willbe registered with the Council orPrivate Education. Curtin Singaporeshall comply with the regulations

and requirements o all appropriateSingapore government bodies inrelation to education matters.



MAKE THE MOSTOUT OF LIFE

ON CAMPUS

FAST FACTS

Curtin Singapore is home to more

than 10 student clubs.

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Uni life, services and supportCurtin Singapore offers a range o acilities and support services to take student lie beyondlectures and tutorials. Take part in student activities to gain experiences, pick up new skills,meet new riends or just have a good time.

CAREER

Student Career Centre: providesgraduating students with careerguidance consultations and mentoringthrough qualified and experiencedworking proessionals. The servicehelps boost the confidence level o ourgraduating students and assists themin better handling job interviews andwork-lie balance. Students can getin touch with Student Career Centre

on [email protected] toarrange an appointment with a mentor.

COMMUNITY

Prayer facilities: the diversity oreligious belies and convictions amongstudents and staff at Curtin Singaporeare supported. A prayer roomis available or student use.

Student Committee: consists oselected, dedicated current studentswho organise and hold activitiesor all students on and off campus.

Students interested in volunteeringtheir services can submit anapplication to Student Central.

Student activities: there is a widerange o activities on offer, rom tripsto Gardens by the Bay and UniversalStudios to adventurous expeditionssuch as kayaking and cycling atPulau Ubin. Students who are lookingor something challenging can takepart in the many competitions weorganise, such as pool, basketball andstreet soccer. Taking part in these

activities allows students to have agood time, get to know ellow studentsand discover Singapore. Studentscan even suggest new activities bygetting in touch with Student Central.

LEARNING

Orientation: is a compulsory sessionthat will assist new students tosettle in comortably and completeall administration procedures beorethe start o trimester. Orientationalso inorms students o important

student and academic matters.Students will be required to signthe student contract and submitoriginal documents or verification.

Student Central: one-stop serviceor enquiries and assistance and thefirst port o call or all day-to-dayadministrative matters. StudentCentral is located on campus at BlockD, Level 1, and can be contacted [email protected]

Study and discussion rooms:are conducive environment orsel-study and group discussions.

They are equipped with projectorsor students’ presentation practice.

Computer and gymnasium facilities: access to computer laboratories andgym is available or student use.

WELLBEING

Accommodation: Curtin Singapore willassist students seeking accommodation.Upon accepting their offer, students canrequest or an accommodation bookingorm explaining their options in advance.There are many accommodation options

available such as public HousingDevelopment Board (HDB) flats, privateapartments, and private or publichostels. Students can requestaccommodation arrangements [email protected].

Counselling services: is an independentand confidential arena to discuss issueso concern that may not be easilycommunicated with amily or riends.Curtin Singapore’s counselling serviceis ree, confidential, and available toall enrolled students, allowing you talk

through any problems to prevent themrom escalating. An appointment canbe made through Student Central.

Disability services: help studentswho require permanent ortemporary disability assistance.The relevant completed orm andsupporting documents should beprovided to Student Central.

Smoke-free campus: Curtin SingaporeCampus is completely smoke-ree,providing a sae and healthyenvironment or students and staff.

Grievances and appeals: thereare official procedures to assistcurrent students to resolve concernsabout academic and other matters,which are set out in the CurtinSingapore Student Handbook.

LEARNING

Library: access the latest resources,study in the discussion rooms, anduse the computer or printing acilities.

LIFESTYLE

Transport: explore Singapore,Sentosa and everything in between

rom Curtin Singapore Campus.Public transport in Singaporecovers a variety o transport modessuch as bus, train, and taxi.

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IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH

SKILLS AND STUDYIN A UNIVERSITYENVIRONMENT

English language programsNavitas English provides Academic English, General Englishand IELTS Preparation courses at Curtin Singapore. The

Academic English courses provide direct entry to pathway,undergraduate and postgraduate programs at CurtinSingapore. Students are taught at the Curtin SingaporeCampus and have ull access to campus acilities.

CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL ENGLISH

How do students learn?In interactive classes, participatingin group work with classmates andinteractive discussions on a widerange o topics.

What do students learn?Skills to use English in everydaysituations, such as orderingmeals in caés and restaurants,asking or directions, shopping,and applying or work.

Course assessment• Listening, reading, writing and

speaking skills assessments.• Language awareness o grammar,

vocabulary and pronunciation.• Class participation.

Entry requirementsA pre-course qualiying test isrequired to guarantee a place inthis course. Recommendationsabout course length are based uponresults in the pre-course test.

Key facts• Course duration:

- Elementary: 5-15 weeks - Pre-intermediate: 5-15 weeks - Intermediate: 5-15 weeks - Upper-intermediate: 5-15 weeks.

• Maximum class size: 18 students.• Hours per week: 20.



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INTAKES, DURATION AND FEES

Courses Academic Calendar Duration Fee (SG$)†

Certificatein General

English

30 Dec 2013, 10 Feb,17 Mar, 21 Apr, 26 May,

30 Jun, 4 Aug, 15 Sept,20 Oct, 24 Nov

5-15weeks

345per week

Diplomao EAP

10 Feb, 21 Apr, 30 Jun,4 Aug*, 15 Sept, 24 Nov

10-30weeks

3,450per unit

PreparatoryCourseor IELTS

14 Apr, 1 Dec 8 weeks 2,760

* For students studying 10 weeks only.† Please contact Curtin Singapore or the reund policy that outlines thecircumstances in which ees and payments may be reunded.

MATERIAL FEES

DURATION FEE (SG$)

1-4 weeks 1005-12 weeks 172

13-24 weeks 242

25-36 weeks 273

37-52 or more 313

ENTRY PATHWAYS

DIPLOMA OF ENGLISH FOR

ACADEMIC PURPOSES

Academic study and assessment skillsDevelop critical thinking, researchtechniques, exam skills andhow to avoid plagiarism.

Academic writing skillsYou will learn how to plan and writeAustralian-style academic texts suchas research reports and essays.

Academic reading skillsLearn how to read or gist, detail andopinion, and expand your vocabulary.

Academic speaking skillsPlan and deliver an academicseminar with appropriategrammar and vocabulary.

Academic listening skills

Learn how to take notes in lecturesand summarise the meaning.

Course assessmentYou will be assessed through acombination o examinations,a research report, a researchessay, a seminar presentationand/or a case study.

You must obtain at least a 50 percent pass result in each assessment.Only one assessment task may beresubmitted, and the maximum score

or resubmitted tasks is 50 per cent.

Entry requirements• Academic English 1:

- IELTS 4.5, writing 4.5 (academic),other bands 4.0

- TOEFL PBT 475 (writing minimumTWE 3.5)

- TOEFL iBT 53 (other skills 11) ORNavitas English entry test - PTE 30 (writing minimum 30,

other skills 24).• Academic English 2:



- TOEFL iBT 61 (other skills 13) orsuccessul completion o AcademicEnglish 1 OR Navitas Englishentry test

- PTE 36 (writing minimum 36,

other skills 30).• Academic English 3:



- TOEFL iBT 71 (other skills 15) orsuccessul completion o AcademicEnglish: Level 2 OR Navitas Englishentry test

- PTE 42 (writing minimum 42,other skills 36).

Key facts

• Course duration: 10 weeks oreach unit.• Maximum class size: 18 students.• Hours per week: 20.

PREPARATORY COURSE FOR IELTS

How do students prepare?You will become amiliar with eachsection o the test and what it involves,and revise the grammar, vocabularyand pronunciation you need or the

test. You will also learn important test-taking techniques and practice takingIELTS tests under exam conditions.

The course is aimed at students who:Need a short, intensive courseto maximise their IELTS score orentry to tertiary institutions, andwant a ocused test preparationcourse that will improve speaking,listening, reading and writing.

Please note: the IELTS test can be taken atthe nearest test centre. Results are releasedapproximately two weeks afer the test.

Course assessment• Regular examination practice.• A project (intermediate level).• At least one ull practice IELTS test.

Entry requirements:• Preparation or IELTS (intermediate):

IELTS 4.5.• Preparation or IELTS (upper

intermediate): IELTS 5.0.• A pre-course qualiying test is

required to guarantee a place in thiscourse i no IELTS score is available.

Key facts

• Course duration: eight weeks ull-time.• Course levels: intermediate and

upper-intermediate.• Maximum class size: 18 students.• Hours per week: 20.

Academic English 2 (unit 2)10 weeks



General English

Curtin Singapore undergraduateand postgraduate programs*

Curtin Collegepathways programs†

* On successul completion with minimum 65 per cent passing mark.

† On successul completion with minimum 50 per cent passing mark orCertificate IV Tertiary Preparation Program and 60 per cent or Diploma o Arts and Creative Industries or Diploma o Commerce.

Note: students can also enter the Diploma o Arts and Creative Industries andthe Diploma o Commerce on successul completion o unit 3 with a minimumo 50 per cent passing mark.



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FAST FACTS

Curtin Singapore offers a trimester

academic calendar, allowing students

to complete their studies faster.

TAKE ADVANTAGE

OF FLEXIBLESTUDY OPTIONS



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Curtin CollegeCurtin College is an integrated pathway to Curtin Singapore undergraduate programs,offering an alternative entry point or students who do not meet the University’s minimumentry requirements.

CURTIN COLLEGE

Since 2000, Curtin College hasestablished itsel as a major pathwayto Curtin University. Located on themain Curtin campus in Perth, Sydney,and Singapore, Curtin College is aregistered higher education provideroffering Curtin University units.Curtin College’s flexible approachto entry requirements makes it anopen and accessible institution,

serving the needs o a diverse rangeo students. The highly qualified,riendly and committed staff providea high level o personal support to allstudents so their period o study atthe college is not only academicallysuccessul, but also an enjoyableand memorable experience.

Students at the college are exposed toa variety o teaching methods designedto promote a stimulating learningexperience. Lecturers provide studentswith a ramework or each unit being

studied, and ensure students acquirethe relevant knowledge and skills

or the chosen course. Students areexpected to take notes summarisingkey points and ask any questionsthey may have regarding complicatedissues raised during the lecture.Lecture groups average between 20and 30 students, with some ofenmuch smaller. Students are giventhe opportunity to study all units inurther detail through tutorials.

PROGRESSION TO CURTINCurtin College offers pre-universitystudies and diploma programs. Iyou haven’t met the University’sentry requirements, Curtin Collegemay offer an alternative entrypoint into the second year o aCurtin bachelor program.

Certificate IV TertiaryPreparation ProgramThis pre-university course requirestwo trimesters o ull-time study andis designed to prepare students or a

university-level education. Studentscomplete our units in each trimester.

Completion o the Certificate IVTertiary Preparation Program leadsto the Diploma o Arts and CreativeIndustries or the Diploma o Commerce.

Diploma of Arts andCreative IndustriesThe Diploma o Arts and CreativeIndustries is designed to provide anentry pathway into year two o theBachelor o Arts (Mass Communication)

degree. This diploma covers topics in journalism, web communications andinormation management. Studentscompleting the diploma will graduatewith a broad range o skills in mediaand corporate communications.

Diploma of CommerceThe Diploma o Commerce is designedto provide an entry pathway into yeartwo o the Bachelor o Commercedegree. This course places an emphasison decision-making processes andother major aspects o management in

the highly competitive business arena.

GCE ‘O’ LEVEL OR EQUIVALENT GCE ‘A’ LEVEL OR EQUIVALENT

CERTIFICATE IV TERTIARYPREPARATION PROGRAM

Duration: eight months ull-time• Accounting• Communications I• Communications II

• Economics• Introduction to Computing• Management• Marketing• Mathematics

DIPLOMA OF ARTS ANDCREATIVE INDUSTRIES

Duration: eight months ull-time• Culture to Culture 102• Design Practice 172• Engaging Media 104

• Journalism 111• Making Meanings 103• Screen Practice 111• Web Communications 111• Marketing 1100

BACHELOR OF ARTS(MASS COMMUNICATION)

Direct entry to year two.

Duration: Remaining durationo degree course:16 months ull-time

Reer to page 19 or morecourse details.

DIPLOMA OF COMMERCE

Duration: eight months ull-time• Accounting 1100• Business Law 1100• Business Inormation Systems 1100• Economics 1100• Management 1100

• Marketing 1100• Two optional units

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

Direct entry to year two.

Duration: Remaining durationo degree course:16 months* ull-time

Reer to page 13 or morecourse details.

* Students progressing rom Diploma o Commerce to Bachelor o Commerce (Management and HumanResource Management) are required to complete two additional units (our months).

Note: reer to page 20 or more details on entry requirements.



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FAST FACTS

Curtin is ranked as one of theworld’s top 100 universities for its

Accounting and Finance subjects

by QS ranking in 2014.

BE COMPETITIVEIN THE GLOBAL MARKET

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BusinessI you want a business degree that gives you a competitiveedge and puts you ahead o the game, we’ve got whatyou’re looking or. Curtin Business School (CBS) offers a

comprehensive range o business courses and our industryconnections ensure these are aligned with the latestindustry trends.

GET SET FOR THE REAL WORLD

CBS maintains strong links withindustry to ensure we are effectivelyserving the needs o both our studentsand the workorce. Our CBS AdvisoryBoards—groups o industry expertsrom organisations such as Chevron,

KPMG and the Chamber o Commerceand Industry (WA)—review our studyprograms regularly to make surewhat our students are learning isup-to-date and industry relevant.

CBS programs are highly dynamicand interactive, and use a wide rangeo teaching methods including casestudies and group work. Uniquestudy approaches such as Capstone,the final unit in the Bachelor oCommerce, will give you an advantageover other graduates. You’ll apply

the skills you learn in your degreeto a contemporary case study,using resources rom leading localand international organisations.

ENHANCE YOUR CAREER PROSPECTS

CBS graduates have gainedemployment in diverse proessionalroles and business areas across theglobe. From negotiating industrialrelations to analysing the stockmarket, devising marketing strategiesor designing business inormationsystems, your degree can leadto varied and rewarding careerpaths anywhere in the world.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

Graduates with a Curtin commercedegree have a competitive advantagein finding employment. Curtin BusinessSchool programs are designedwherever possible to conorm to theentry requirements o the relevantproessional bodies students mayseek to join afer graduation.

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

The Curtin University Bachelor oCommerce degree is an internationallyaccredited business qualificationwith specialisations that canopen the door to a wide variety ocareers. The program is designed to

provide proessional business andmanagement expertise, as well as arange o lie and proessional skills.

Students must successully complete24 units or a total o 600 credits. Asan introduction to the undamentalso business and to help studentschoose their major, all students study aoundation o seven common first yearunits and one common third year unit.

A single major gives students theknowledge in their field to makean immediate contribution totheir uture career choices. Singlemajor students study at leasteight units that orm their majorand up to eight elective units.

Double major students gain a solidknowledge base in two separatebut complementary areas o study.The double majors consist o 16units—eight units rom each major.

The Bachelor o Commerce degreetakes two years to complete istudied ull-time. The same amount

o time is required to completea single or double major.

Note: some students studying the Diploma oCommerce at Curtin College or other approvedbusiness qualifications rom polytechnic and othertertiary colleges may receive credit or recognisedlearning (CRL) s or the common core units.



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ACCOUNTING SINGLE MAJOR

The major is designed to providestudents with a comprehensiveunderstanding o, and competenciesin, accounting and associated fieldso auditing, taxation, business law

and financial management. It meetsthe educational requirements oCPA Australia and the Institute oChartered Accountants in Australia(ICAA). It is recognised as beingacceptable or associate membershipo CPA Australia and the Institute oPublic Accountants (IPA) and entryto the ICAA graduate program.

An accounting qualification can goanywhere with you. It is valuable toorganisations in many industries,and in many countries. Qualified

accountants help individuals andbusinesses keep their finances ontrack. Accountants analyse, report andgive advice on the financial dealingso organisations and individuals. Theyalso advise on record-keeping and legalcompliance requirements, preparefinancial statements, conduct auditsand analyse income and expenditure.

Career opportunitiesThis course can help you become a/an:

• Accountant• Auditor

• Business Analyst• Tax Advisor/Consultant• Treasurer

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

DOUBLE MAJOR

This double major is designedor students who wish to becomeproessional accountants, and tospecialise in corporate and institutionalfinance. You’ll learn about accountingprinciples and investment evaluation.You’ll decide how to und activities andunderstand the roles played by financialmarkets and instruments. It is recognisedas being acceptable or associatemembership o CPA Australia, and theInstitute o Public Accountants (IPA) andentry to the ICAA graduate program.


• Accountant• Auditor• Bank Officer• Business Analyst• Credit Analyst

• Financial Dealer and Broker• Finance Manager• Financial Planner• Investment Banker• Tax Advisor/Consultant• Treasurer

BANKING AND FINANCE

DOUBLE MAJOR

This double major combination ocuseson financial markets and institutionsand developments in the financial sector.It gives students a working knowledge o

the banking and financial system with abroad perspective o the environment obusiness. You’ll study the developmentso the financial sector and learn aboutthe field o economics. You’ll also learnabout investment evaluation, decide howto und activities, and understand theroles played by financial markets andinstruments. The major combinationalso covers the theory and techniquesunderlying financial management.


• Bank Officer• Financial Dealer and Broker• Finance Manager• Financial Planner• Insurance Broker• Investment Banker

FINANCE AND MARKETING

DOUBLE MAJOR

This double major is designed orstudents who are seeking careersin either the marketing or financialservices sector, or who wish to combinethe two. In this double major you’llgain a broad understanding o thestructure and operations o financialmarkets, together with the theoryand techniques underlying financialmanagement. You’ll develop the skillsand knowledge needed to organise andcontrol marketing activities efficientlyin a highly competitive environment.


• Bank Officer• Credit Analyst

• Events Coordinator• Financial Dealer and Broker• Financial Planner• Insurance Broker• Investment Banker• Marketing Officer• Market Researcher• Product Manager

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

SINGLE MAJOR

This major combines units with aninternational ocus drawn rom a widerange o business disciplines. You can

learn to analyse international markets,navigate your way around internationalbusiness environments and may gainthe personal attributes you need to besuccessul in international business,including working effectively in cross-cultural teams. This major is designed to

provide students with an internationalorientation that is essential to a careerin the current globalised business world.


• Customs Broker

• Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer• Importer and Exporter• International Trade Specialist• International Business

Development Manager

MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

DOUBLE MAJOR

The nature o supervisory positionscontinues to expand with an emphasison human resource issues. This doublemajor provides an overall understanding

o management principles, togetherwith the specialised human resourceskills needed by today’s managers.

You will study the critical areas orecruitment strategy and planning,learning and development, pay systemsand rewards, perormance management,workplace relations, remunerationand reward management. You candevelop the knowledge and skills youneed to initiate and develop strategiesand programs to attract and engagea highly committed and proficient

workorce, capable o succeeding ina global business environment.


• Change Management Specialist• Human Resources Officer• Industrial Relations Officer• Trade Union Official• Training Officer• Recruitment Consultant

MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING

DOUBLE MAJOR

This double major combinationcaters or students who want anoverall understanding o managerialcompetencies and the unctional areao marketing. You will develop anunderstanding o two undamentalareas o business which can be appliedto a broad range o industries and roles.The management component ocuseson key challenges acing managerssuch as the relationship between peopleand the organisation, perormance,change and innovation. You’ll developthe skills o communication, programsolving, planning, organising, managingchange and working cooperatively.The marketing component preparesgraduates to organise and controlmarketing activities efficiently in a highlycompetitive market. This combination

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is ideal or a strategic and creativethinker who enjoys developing andengaging with teams and organisations.


• Events Coordinator• Management Consultant• Marketing Communications Officer• Marketing Officer• Market Research Analyst• Online Marketing Specialist• Product Manager• Retail Manager• Service Delivery Manager

MARKETING SINGLE MAJOR

Marketing anticipates demandsor products, services and ideas byanalysing behaviour o competitors

and customers, and designingproducts, promotion, pricing anddistribution strategies. Marketing hasone o the most important unctionsin a successul business. To gainan advantage, companies mustdifferentiate themselves rom theircompetitors. They work out how theymay persuade their target audience tobuy their product or services. This majorprepares students to organise andcontrol marketing activities efficientlyin a highly competitive and volatileenvironment. Graduates may join theAustralian Marketing Institute and theAustralian Institute o Management.


• Events Coordinator• Market Research Analyst• Market Researcher• Marketing Communications Officer• Marketing Officer• Online Marketing Specialist• Product Manager

MARKETING AND ADVERTISINGDOUBLE MAJOR

This double major emphasizes onmarketing planning and strategyormulation, including strategies oradvertising and integrated marketingcommunications. In marketing, youwill learn to analyse the behaviour ocompetitors and customers to discoverhow marketing can predict customerdemand or products, services or ideas.Advertising is where art, science andtechnology collide. It is a stream ostorytelling and brand engagement,

rom social media to television and print.The industry is ast-paced, exciting andhighly innovative. A typical advertisingagency is made up o five primarydisciplines: account management,planning, media, production andcreative. The disciplines work together

to deliver effective communicationsacross television, radio, magazines,newspapers, outdoor and online activity.


• Advertising Account Executive

• Advertising and Promotions Executive• Advertising Manager• Digital Account Manager• Media Planner• Media Sales Executive

LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN

MANAGEMENT SINGLE MAJOR

This major will equip you to overseecritical aspects o the supply chainand prepare you or employment in avariety o administrative or managerialroles in organisations operating in

transport, purchasing, supply chainmanagement, contract distribution,manuacturing, retailing, oil, gas andresources. Logistics and supply chainproessionals are working behindthe scenes to ensure a smooth andconstant workflow. They manage thesupply o goods and services rom thepoint o origin (supplier) to its finaldestination (customer) in the astest,saest and cheapest way possible.


• Importer and Exporter• Inventory and Supply Officer• Logistics Clerk• Operations Manager• Procurement Officer• Supply Chain Analyst• Transport Administrator

GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN


MASTER OF


Ranked top 4 in Australia by

Eduniversal Ranking in 2014, theCurtin University MIB ocuses onstrategy, management, decision-making and business in the Asia-Pacific region, providing graduateswith the skills and knowledge neededor a managerial career in globalbusiness. MIB builds a solid basis ormanaging international companiesand their operations and gives anin-depth knowledge into managing acompany beyond its national borders.MIB study also helps graduates tobetter manage people in multiculturalenvironments, even i their companydoes not have international operations.

In this course, you will studyinternational marketing, managementand human resource management.You will explore world business and

international law, covering internationalagreements and contracts, multinationalenterprise, international businesspractices and supernationalism. Youwill examine strategies and operations,transnational business trends and

compare management systems indifferent countries. This course willalso cover strategic management,ocusing on alliances, partnerships andnetworks in a global environment.

Students can choose to study thefirst eight units o the MIB programand exit with a Graduate Diploma.

Entry requirements: a bachelordegree rom a recognised university.

Minimum English language entry

requirement: IELTS 6.5 (no band

less than 6.0) or equivalent.Career opportunitiesGraduates generally find employmentin the intermediary managerial levelwith companies with an interest inor ocus on international activities.

MASTER OF LOGISTICS

(SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT)

Accredited by Chartered Institute oPurchasing & Supply, this course isdesigned or proessional logisticsspecialists who are interested in

significantly advancing their career inthe area o logistics and supply chainmanagement. The course will meetthe needs o those proessionals withtechnical and supervisory skills inlogistics and supply chain management.You will be introduced to the principleso logistics management, consideringlogistics as the management o theflow o goods and services in profitand non-profit organisations. You willexplore some typical logistics activitiesincluding transportation, material andinventory management, distribution,

customer service, inormationsystems and order processing. Youwill also study transportation as parto the logistics process, exploringtransport economic theory. Topics inmaterials and inventory managementand the enhancement o logisticsmanagement with inormationtechnology are also examined.

Entry requirements: a bachelordegree rom a recognised university.

Minimum English language entry

requirement: IELTS 6.5 (no bandless than 6.0) or equivalent.

Career opportunitiesGraduates generally find employmentin management roles within private andpublic organisations, utilising logisticsand supply chain management.

For the latest in course information visit curtin.edu.sg/courses

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Curtin is ranked in top 100 in theworld for Communication and Media

Studies by QS ranking in 2014.

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HumanitiesCreativity is more than artistic flair; it’s the ability touse your imagination to develop original solutions. Ourhumanities degrees train students in creative and critical

thinking to prepare them or a dynamic career.

An international outlook: the Faculty o Humanities has botha local and global ocus, offering degrees that are applied,creative and relevant to contemporary society.

BACHELOR OF ARTS (MASS COMMUNICATION)

STREAM: JOURNALISM AND MARKETING

This course will enable you to think, study and work across more than one areain the rapidly expanding world o media and corporate communication. It willprovide you with the key technological skills and knowledge or work in corporatemedia and communication fields, with breadth across a number o disciplines.

Your learning in your chosen streams will be underpinned by core studies in thehistory, theory, ethics and critique o media, communication and inormation.

Entry requirements: successul completion o Diploma oArts and Creative Industries (reer to page 22).

Career opportunities

This course can help you become a:• Communications Officer• Copywriter• Journalist• Marketing Officer

• Media Liaison Officer• Media Placement Coordinator• Media Presenter

Graduates o polytechnics holding a relevant diploma may be grantedmaximum exemptions into the final year o the Bachelor o Arts

(Mass Communication). Students with other tertiary qualificationsrom recognised institutions may also be eligible or exemptions andare encouraged to contact Curtin Singapore or assessment.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT

GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT

MASTER OF SCIENCE (PROJECT MANAGEMENT)

Project management is a distinct proessional discipline, with its own body oknowledge, skills, tools and techniques. In this course you will examine projectmanagement and its processes, including history, definitions, attributes,body o knowledge, objectives and success. You’ll explore the characteristicsand activities o the project lie cycle, along with the unctions o planning,organisation and control. You’ll consider cost and value management processeswithin a project environment, including methods and techniques o estimating,budgeting and controlling. Time management is also a ocus o this course,covering time programming and scheduling, line o balance, time estimating,constraints, resources, control monitoring, analysis and reporting.

The Master o Science (Project Management) program is accredited by theprestigious Project Management Institute’s Global Accreditation Center (GAC).

Students can choose to study the first our units o the 12 unit program and exitwith a Graduate Certificate, or first eight units and exit with a Graduate Diploma.

Intake: March, July and November

Entry requirements: Any bachelor degree rom a recognised universityOR No bachelor degree but five years o management level work

experience (graduate certificate only) and Minimum English languageentry requirement: IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent.

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Entry requirementsEntry into Curtin Singapore is based on academic perormance in combination with Englishproficiency. Forecast or preliminary results are accepted where appropriate. Studentsrom countries not listed should contact the admissions office at Curtin Singapore or

urther details. These entry requirements are a guide only.

ADMISSION

For admission to Curtin, applicantsmust satisy minimum academicentry as well as English competencyrequirements. Entry is competitiveand levels higher than the minimummay be required or admission tosome courses. A list o the commonacademic entry requirements canbe ound in the table on page 21.

ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT

As all courses are taught in English,applicants will need to meet Curtin’sEnglish language requirements.Any one o the tests in the table onthe ollowing page will be accepted

as satisying Curtin’s languagerequirement, however, some coursesmay require a higher score or English.Students who do not satisy the Englishlanguage requirements can chooseto undertake an English languagecourse at Navitas English Centre.

CREDIT FOR RECOGNISED LEARNING

Curtin recognises students’ relevantprior studies or work experience,allowing some students to finish theirdegrees in a shorter period o time.Credit or Recognised Learning (CRL, alsoknown as advanced standing) allowsstudents to take advantage o and berewarded or their previous studies.

I you have previously worked orstudied in a relevant field, you areencouraged to contact Curtin Singaporeto discuss eligibility or recognitiono prior learning. Your applicationor admission should include detailso the course syllabus and certifiedcopies o academic transcripts.

Polytechnic diploma holders could get

up to a 50 per cent credit exemptiondepending on the course unitscovered rom your previous studies.

MINIMUM ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTCERTIFICATE IV TERTIARYPREPARATION PROGRAM

DIPLOMA OF ARTS ANDCREATIVE INDUSTRIES

DIPLOMA OF COMMERCE BACHELOR

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)- Writing and Speaking

- Reading and Listening- Overall Band Score

5.0

5.05.5

6.0

6.06.0

5.5

5.55.5

6.0

6.06.5

TOEFL (Test o English as a Foreign Language) IBT 46 60 60 Writing: 21Speaking: 18Reading and Listening: 13Overall: 70

Pearson Test o English 46 50 50 58

GCE ‘O’ Level English Language or English Literature Grade C Grade C Grade C Grade C

GCE ‘A’ Level General English Paper Grade E Grade E Grade E Grade E

SPM 1119 English Grade C6 Grade C6 Grade C6 Grade C6

HKDSE English Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3

Australian Year 12 English or English Literature 50% 50% 50% 50%

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ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

COUNTRYCERTIFICATE IV TERTIARYPREPARATION PROGRAM

DIPLOMA BACHELOR

Singapore General Certificate o English (GCE) ‘O’ level,with minimum our passes.

Minimum two points rom two GCE ‘A’ Level orone ‘A’ Level and two ‘AS’ Level subjects.

Minimum five points rom two GCE ‘A’ Level andthree GCE ‘O’ level passes.

Australia Year 11 with minimum average o 60%. From ATAR 50 or equivalent FoundationYear grades.

From ATAR 70.

Brunei,Mauritius,Macau

General Certificate o English (GCE) ‘O’ level withminimum our passes. Minimum two points rom two GCE ‘A’ Level orone ‘A’ Level and two ‘AS’ Level subjects. Minimum five points rom two GCE ‘A’ Level andthree GCE ‘O’ level passes.

China Senior Middle two (Gao Er) with minimumaverage 60% or completion o Senior Middlethree (Gao San).

Senior Middle three (Gao San) 70% average. Completion o the Chinese National UniversityEntrance Examination (Gao Kao) with a score thatwould qualiy or entry to key (Tier One) universitiesin China in the year the Gao Kao was completedand in the province it was undertaken. The relevantstream o the Gao Kao subjects or one year o abachelor degree at a recognised university arealso required.

Hong Kong Senior Secondary 2 average 50-65%(depending on school’s branding) rom ourkey academic subjects.

HKDSE with minimum 7 points romthree subjects.

HKDSE minimum 15 points rom the best fivesubjects with minimum grade 3 in English Language.

India The Central Board o Secondary Education(CBSE), ISSC, Indian School Certificate (ISC) orHSC (10+1).

The Central Board o Secondary Education(CBSE), Indian School Certificate (ISC) or HigherSchool Certificate (HSC) (10+2) 50% average.

All India Senior School Certificate with an average o65% in our subjects or Higher Secondary Certificateor Indian School Certificate with an average o 65%in five subjects.

Indonesia Sekolah Menengah Umum II (SMUII) with 7.0average or completion o Sekolah MenengahUmum III (SMUIII).

SMU III with 7.0 average. SMU III with 8.0 average in our academic subjectsrom a private (key) senior secondary school orcompletion o one or two years o a bachelor degreeat a recognised institution.

InternationalBaccalaureate(IB)

Year 1 o International Baccalaureate. Minimum o 21 points over six IB units (average3.5 on 1-7 scale).

Full International Baccalaureate with a minimumtotal o 24 points rom six subjects at one sitting.Three o the subjects must be at the higher level andone o the six subjects should be English.

Japan Kotogakko Year 2 with minimum average 60%or satisactory completion o Kotogakko Year 3.

Kotogakko Certificate with B grade average(GPA>3).

Successul completion o the first year o a Gakushi(bachelor degree) rom a recognised institution.

Korea Senior high school Year 2 with minimumC average.

Senior high school diploma with grade C(Mi) average.

Completion o Academic Secondary SchoolCertificate with a score o 300 (75%) in theNational University Entrance Examination (CollegeScholastic Ability Test) (CSAT) or completion o thefirst year o a our-year bachelor degree rom arecognised institution.

Malaysia Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), Form 5 ORUnified Examination Certificate (UEC) withminimum our passes.

Minimum our points rom two Sijil TinggiPelajaran Malaysia (STPM) relevant subjects ORUEC two grade B and two grade C passes.

Two STPM passes with minimum one grade B andone grade C+ and three SPM credit passes OR UECwith grade B average in at least seven subjectsrom the compulsory subjects (Chinese Language,Bahasa Malaysia and English language) and relevantstream subjects.

Myanmar Matriculation Examination PassCertificate (BHES).

Assessed individually. Successul completion o a our-year Bachelordegree in Arts, Science, Commerce or Economicsrom a recognised institution OR Successulcompletion o two years o a five year HonoursBachelor degree in Arts, Science, Commerce orEconomics or a Bachelor degree in a proessionalfield rom a recognised institution.

Taiwan Completion o senior high school. Completion o the National Taiwan UniversityEntrance Examination.

Completion o the National Taiwan UniversityEntrance Examination, subject to students takingan integrated course o study including English,o at least 3.5 – 4.0 years duration OR Successulcompletion o a diploma rom a recognisedJunior College.

Thailand Matayom 5 with minimum average 60% ORcompletion o Matayom 6.

Matayom 6 (or Certificate o SecondaryEducation) with GPA 2.5 or better.

Successul completion o one year o a bachelordegree at a recognised institution.

Vietnam Year 11 with minimum average 60%. Year 12 (Tot nghiep Trung hoc Pho thong) withgrade 6.0 average.

Completion o the Bang Tu tai or Bang Tot nghiepPho thong Trung hoc (Vietnamese Upper SecondarySchool Graduation Diploma) with an average o atleast 80% in the six compulsory academic subjects inthe Thi Tot Nghiep Pho thong Trung hoc.(SecondarySchool Leaving Examination).

GAC - ACTEducation

Successul completion with minimum GPA 2.6.

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Fees 2014Fees are payable beore the start o each trimester.

INDICATIVE TUITION FEES (SG$)TRIMESTER(DURATION)FULL-TIME

TRIMESTER(DURATION)PART-TIME

TRIMESTER 1 TRIMESTER 2 TRIMESTER 3 TRIMESTER 4 TRIMESTER 5 TRIMESTER 6 TOTALINDICATIVECOURSE FEE

Certificate IV TertiaryPreparation Program

2 (8 months) 6,700 6,700 13,400

Diploma o Arts andCreative Industries

2 (8 months) 8,640 8,640 17,280

Bachelor o Arts(Mass Communication)

4 (16 months) 8,640 8,640 8,640 8,640 34,560

Diploma o Commerce 2 (8 months) 8,640 8,640 17,280

Bachelor o Commerce(Single or Double major)

6 (2 years) 12 (4 years) 8,640 8,640 8,640 8,640 8,640 8,640 51,840

Graduate Diploma inInternational Business

2 (8 months) 4 (16 months) 10,752 10,752 21,504

Master o

International Business

3 (1 year) 6 (2 years) 10,752 10,752 10,752 32,256

Master o Logistics(Supply ChainManagement)

3 (1 year) 6 (2 years) 10,752 10,752 10,752 32,256

Graduate Certificate inProject Management

1 (4 months) 2 (8 months) 10,752 10,752

Graduate Diploma inProject Management

2 (8 months) 4 (16 months) 10,752 10,752 21,504

Master o Science(Project Management)

3 (1 year) 6 (2 years) 10,752 10,752 10,752 32,256

COMPULSORY NON-TUITION FEES (SG$)FEE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS LOCAL STUDENTS PAYABLE

Administration ee 500 150 Once only

Medical insurance* 46.01 46.01 Annual

Fee Protection Scheme insurance** Course-dependent Course-dependent Once only

* Medical insurance will cover students admitted to a hospital or who require surgical procedures. The policy will reimburse hospital charges and covers onlytreatments in Singapore restructured hospital and B2 ward class only. Local students can opt out o the medical insurance i students can provide proo oadequate medical insurance coverage.

** The Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) aims to protect students’ paid ees in accordance with a master insurance policy, standard student contract and the CurtinSingapore reund policy.

Note 1: all ees are inclusive o seven percent GST.

Note 2: the tuition ees (shown in Singaporean dollars) are based on a normal ull-time workload o 100 credits per trimester unless otherwise stated. Studentsstudying more than 100 credits per trimester will have a higher annual tuition ee. Course changes will attract ee rates applicable at that time. A student shouldexpect that the indicative trimester course ee, as shown on the letter o offer, might vary rom the actual tuition ee according to the units (subjects) undertaken.The indicative ee is a guide as to what the actual tuition ee will be, because the actual tuition ee is not calculated until enrolment is completed. To calculatethe actual course ee, you can reer to the unit (subject) ee that is listed at curtin.edu.sg (reer to the ‘Fees’ section o the menu). All ees listed are indicative andsubject to annual increases.

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STUDENT REFUND AGREEMENT

NEW STUDENTS

Total refundWhere an offer o a place is withdrawn,a visa denied or Curtin Singapore isunable to provide a course, all tuitionees are ully reundable. I the offerwas made on the basis o incorrect orincomplete inormation supplied by theapplicant/student, Curtin Singaporereserves the right to retain 10 percento the tuition ee or one trimester. Forprospective students with conditionaloffers, i conditions stipulated inthe letter o offer cannot be met, alltuition ees are ully reundable.

Partial refundNew students who, afer accepting anoffer o a place, give at least 10 weeks’notice prior to the start o trimesterthat they are unable to take up the offer,will receive a reund o tuition ees paid,less an administrative ee o SG$550.New students who, afer acceptingan offer o a place, give less than 10weeks’ notice prior to commencemento the trimester that they are unable totake up the offer, will receive a reundo tuition ees paid, less 10 per cento tuition ees or one trimester.

New students who withdraw romtheir enrolled course afer the start othe trimester, but prior to the censusdate,* will receive a reund o 50 percent o tuition ees paid or thattrimester. New students with an initialenrolment greater than 75 creditsin the trimester, who subsequentlyreduce their study load to 75 creditsor any reason prior to the censusdate,* will receive a credit o the tuitionees paid in respect o the unit/srom which they have withdrawn.The credit shall be used towardsuture studies in Curtin Singapore.

No refundWhere raudulent or orgeddocumentation has been presented,the ull first trimester tuition eewill be retained by Curtin Singapore.New students who withdraw roma course or units afer the censusdate* are not eligible or a reund.

CONTINUING STUDENTS

Total refundContinuing students who, afercompletion o the enrolmentprocess, subsequently withdrawrom their course prior to thecommencement o the trimester,will not incur a ee liability.

Partial refundContinuing students who completelywithdraw rom their course priorto the census date* will receivea reund o 50 percent o tuitionees paid or the trimester.

Continuing students with an initialenrolment greater than 75 credits inthe study period, who subsequently

reduce their study load to 75 creditsor any reason prior to the censusdate,* will receive a credit o the tuitionees paid in respect o the unit/srom which they have withdrawn.This credit shall be used towardsuture studies at Curtin Singapore.

No refundContinuing students who withdrawrom a course or units afer the censusdate* are not eligible or a reund.

Please note that it is the student’sresponsibility to ensure that when areund is requested, the appropriatewithdrawal rom a course/unit ormhas been lodged with Curtin Singapore.

Appeal against refundIn the event that a student isdissatisfied with the outcome o thereund, a written appeal can be made tothe finance office at Curtin Singapore.

* Census date is approximately our weeks aferthe start o class. Visit curtin.edu.sg or exactdates.

PAYMENT OF FEES

All ees, charges and accountswill be payable in advance asdetermined by Curtin Singapore.Fees payable to Curtin Singaporeshould be paid in Singaporeandollars directly to Curtin Singaporeonly by bank cheque, internationalbank draf or telegraphic transer.Students will not be permittedto commence or continue theircourse at the beginning o anytrimester until all outstandingees, charges and accounts arepaid. Students will be charged theull amount or repeating units.



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• Assessment o your applicationtakes 2–4 weeks.• I we require more documents to

assess your application, they willbe requested rom you.

• Assessment o your applicationwill be delayed until we receivethese documents.

CREDIT FOR RECOGNISED

LEARNING (CRL)

• We will not be able to assess CRLor previous studies without anapplication and certified copies

o all your academic transcripts/statement o marks and awardcertificates to date.

• RPL is granted at the discretion othe school/aculty.

Application processThe ollowing inormation is relevant to students applying

directly to the university. Students who use the services oa Curtin registered agent should lodge their application viathe agent and contact them or any queries throughout theadmission process.

OPTION 1: APPLY ONLINEVisit apply.curtin.edu.sg

OPTION 2: SUBMIT ON CAMPUS,

POST, OR SCAN AND EMAIL AN

APPLICATION FORM

Documents to be submitted withan application:• certified copies o all your

previous qualifications(i.e. academic transcripts,grading system descriptions andaward certificates)

• English language entryrequirements such as IELTSor TOEFL

• supplementary inormationdocuments (i applicable)

• identification documents (i.e. NRIC,employment pass, and passport)

• evidence o change o name(i applicable).

CERTIFIED DOCUMENTSSignatures on certified copies otranscript(s) and award certificate(s)must be accompanied by an inkimprint stamp/chop rom theollowing accepted authorities:

i. an authorisedCurtin representative

ii. Curtin International staff memberiii. a person o authority at the

issuing institution (e.g. registrar)iv. Justice o the Peacev. Commissioner or Oaths/

Declarationsvi. any notary public.

ENGLISH TRANSLATION

Certified copies o your transcript(s)and award certificate(s) in theoriginal language (i issued ina language other than English)must be provided with Englishlanguage translated copies romthe ollowing accepted authorities:

i. an official andaccredited translator

ii. a person o authority at the

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RECEIVEYOUR OFFER

ACCEPTYOUR OFFER

APPLY FORYOUR VISA3 4 5

Your offer will be sent through email.

YOUR OFFER PACKAGE

CONSISTS OF:

• Letter o Offer• Acceptance o Offer Form• Student’s Pass application

orms (applicable orinternational students).

Read your Letter o Offer careully,ensuring your name, course title andtrimester are correct.

Beore accepting your offer, please

ensure you have met all conditionson your Letter o Offer (i applicable).

apply.curtin.edu.sg

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS• Your Student’s Pass will be appliedby the Admissions Office.

• The Student’s Pass applicationtakes approximately 2–4 weeks.

• Upon approval, your In-PrincipleApproval (IPA) letter will be sent toyou through email.

STEPS TO ACCEPT YOUR OFFERStep 1—Local studentsSubmit your Acceptance o OfferForm to [email protected] to make an appointmentwith an Admissions Officer orsigning o Standard PEI-StudentContract and payment.

Step 1—International studentsSubmit your Acceptance oOffer Form and Student’sPass application orm [email protected] and

you will receive the Standard PEI-Student Contract through email.

Step 2—International studentsWhile you are still in your homecountry, please read the StandardPEI-Student Contract and ensurethat you have ully understood allcontract clauses beore signingthe contract. Upon signing theStandard PEI-Student Contract,please submit a copy o the signedcontract to Curtin Singapore beoreyou proceed to pay any course

ees. Proo o payment with thestudent’s name must be sent toCurtin Singapore or any courseees paid to Curtin Singaporerom overseas countries.



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Curtin Singapore offers a range

of bursaries and scholarships

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