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Undergraduate Programs at Curtin Sydney

Curtin Sydney primarily offers courses in the business domain. Students can choose from the Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) and the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) that are both recognised globally. The Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) is available to students in a number of  fields listed below:
Single Majors in:  Accounting, Finance, International Business, Marketing
Double majors in:  Accounting and Finance, Finance and Management, Finance and Marketing, Management and Marketing, Management and Business Information Systems, Marketing and Business Information Systems and Finance and Business Information Systems.
Curtin Sydney also provides 2 pathway programs: a Foundation Certificate of Commerce and a Diploma in Commerce, which lead to entry in the full degree level courses.

Bachelor of Commerce

CRICOS Code 055198D

The Curtin Sydney Bachelor of Commerce degree is an internationally accredited business qualification with specialisations that can open the door to a wide variety of careers. The program is designed to provide professional business and management expertise, plus a range of life and professional skills.

Course Description

Students must successfully complete 24 units for a total of 600 credits to qualify for a Bachelor of Commerce. As an introduction to the fundamentals of business and to help students choose their major, all first year students study a foundation of six �common core units�. The common core units include Accounting 100, Economics 100, Information Systems 100, Legal Framework 100, Management 100 and Marketing 100. (Note: Some students with the Diploma of Commerce from Curtin or other approved business qualifications from technical, polytechnic and other colleges may receive exemptions from the common core units.)
Curtin Sydney offers single majors in Accounting, Finance, International Business and Marketing, as well as double majors in Accounting and Finance, Accounting and Marketing, Finance and Management, Finance and Marketing, Management and Marketing, Management and Business Information Systems, Marketing and Business Information Systems and Finance and Business Information Systems.
A single major gives students the knowledge in their field to make an immediate contribution in their future career choices. Single major students (Accounting or Marketing) study 12 units that form their major, and a further 4 minor - or elective - units.
Double major students gain a solid knowledge base in two separate but complimentary areas of study. The double major consists of 16 units - 8 units from each stream.
Curtin Business School programs are highly dynamic and interactive and use a wide range of teaching methods including case studies and group work. The Bachelor of Commerce degree takes two years when studying on a trimester system. Most classes are scheduled in the daytime, but evening attendance may be necessary for a few units. The same amount of time is required to complete a single or double major.

Entry Requirements

Mathematics, with or without calculus is desirable. Applicants without Mathematics may still be considered. Students without the appropriate entry qualifications may undertake either the certificate or diploma courses also offered at Curtin Sydney.

Professional Recognition

Graduates with a Curtin Commerce degree have a competitive advantage in finding employment. Many graduates are in senior management positions in Australia and internationally. Curtin Business School programs are designed wherever possible to conform to the entry requirements of the relevant professional bodies students may seek to join after graduation, such as CPA Australia, The Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia (ICAA), the National Institute of Accountants (NIA) and the United Kingdom-based ACCA, the Australian Institute of Management and the Australian Marketing Institute. Student membership is available for some professional associations. Graduates may also be eligible for recognition by other professional bodies, both within Australia and internationally.

 

 

Accounting

This major is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of, and competencies in, accounting and associated fields of auditing, taxation, business law and financial management in order to meet the educational requirements of CPA Australia and the ICAA and to equip them for a professional accounting career in commerce, industry, government or public practice. It is recognised as being acceptable for membership of CPA Australia.

Semester 1
Index No. Hours/Wk Unit Credits
10987 4 Accounting 100 25
1234 4 Economics 100 25
10850 4 Marketing 100 25
11011 4 Legal Framework 100 25
Semester 2
11010 4 Law (Contract) 101 25
11013 4 Accounting (Managerial) 101 25
10830 4 Information Systems 100 25
10848 4 Management 100 25
Semester 3
10993 4 Business Statistics 101 25
10841 4 Law (Business Organisations) 222 25
305 228 4 Accounting (Financial) 250 25
1 option from:
11001 4 Economics (Macro) 101 25
9764 4 Consumer Behaviour 102 25
2644 4 Administrative Management 200 25
10852 4 Organisational Behaviour 200 25
Semester 4
10804 4 Accounting (Systems) 204 25
305229 4 Accounting (External Reporting) 260 25
2 options from:
2845 4 Law (Marketing) 245 25
9807 4 Marketing Research 200 25
4436 4 Human Resources (Intro) 200 25
11016 4 Marketing Communications 211 25
12598 4 Tourism Management 102 25
Semester 5
10989 4 Accounting (Auditing) 300 25
11014 4 Accounting (Managerial Control) 301 25
12607 4 Finance (Principles) 215 25
1 option from:
3900 4 Strategic Marketing 310 25
12953 4 Entrepreneurship 300 25
Semester 6
10988 4 Accounting (Concepts and Issues) 303 25
11041 4 Taxation 331 25
301255 4 Accounting (Technologies) 224 25
1 option from:
10810 4 Business Policy 320 25
10835 4 International Management 350 25
3522 4 Strategic Management 313 25

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Finance

This major is designed for students who are interested in pursuing careers in finance broadly defined to include corporate finance, financial institutions, financial markets and various branches of the financial services industry.


Semester 1
Index No. Hours/Wk Unit Credits
10987 4 Accounting 100 25
1234 4 Economics 100 25
10850 4 Marketing 100 25
11011 4 Legal Framework 100 25
Semester 2
10815 4 Economics (Techniques) 102 25
11013 4 Economics (Macro) 101 25
10830 4 Information Systems 100 25
10848 4 Management 100 25
Semester 3
10993 4 Business Statistics 101 25
10836 4 Introductory (Econometrics) 211 25
2806 4 Finance (Introductory) 201 25
9792 4 Economics (Growth & Fluctuation) 202 25
Semester 4
12960 4 Finance (Instruments & Markets) 211 25
2807 4 Finance (Managerial) 211 25
8931 4 Economics (Markets) 203 25
  4 Elective 25
Semester 5
300956 4 Finance (Analysis) 206 25
9753 4 Finance (Portfolio Management) 301 25
11038 4 Finance (Corporations) 307 25
  4 Elective 25
Semester 6
10820 4 Finance (Derivative Securities) 312 25
9754 4 Finance (International) 302 25
12034 4 Business Capstone 301 25
  4 Elective 25

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International Business

This major combines international economics, management, finance, accounting, law, taxation, human resource development and a number of other related disciplines. The major provides sufficient flexibility for students to combine business studies with language and cultural studies. With the globalisation of business, graduates will require an international orientation and the program has been carefully designed to meet that need.
     


Semester 1
Index No. Hours/Wk Unit Credits
10987 4 Accounting 100 25
1234 4 Economics 100 25
10850 4 Marketing 100 25
11011 4 Legal Framework 100 25
Semester 2
10993 4 Business Statistics 101 25
10808 4 Business Communication 101 25
10830 4 Information Systems 100 25
10848 4 Management 100 25
Semester 3
10852 4 Organisational Behaviour 200 25
9797 4 Industrial Relations (Asia Pacific Perspectives) 302 25
9986 4 Asian Management 301 25
  4 Elective 25
Semester 4
10834 4 Accounting (International) 363 25
11039 4 International Trade & Banking 305 25
4436 4 Human Resource Management (Introduction) 200 25
  4 Elective 25
Semester 5
3821 4 Export Marketing 300 25
4434 4 Human Resources Management (International) 303 25
  4 Elective 25
  4 Elective 25
Semester 6
10835 4 International Management 375 25
3522 4 Strategic Management 313 25
12034 4 Business Capstone 301 25
10844 4 Law (International) 233 25

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Marketing

Marketing anticipates demands for products, services and ideas by analysing behaviour of competitors and customers and designing products, promotion, pricing and distribution strategies. This major prepares students to organise and control marketing activities efficiently in a highly competitive and volatile environment. Graduates may join the Australian Marketing Institute and the Australian Institute of Management. A wide range of employment opportunities is available in Australia and overseas.


Semester 1
Index No. Hours/Wk Unit Credits
10987 4 Accounting 100 25
1234 4 Economics 100 25
10850 4 Marketing 100 25
11011 4 Legal Framework 100 25
Semester 2
10808 4 Business Communications 101 25
10993 4 Business Statistics 101 25
10830 4 Information Systems 100 25
10848 4 Management 100 25
Semester 3
11001 4 Economics (Macro) 101 25
9764 4 Consumer Behaviour 102 25
10855 4 Public Relations 102 25
1 option from:
2644 4 Administrative Management 200 25
10852 4 Organisational Behaviour 102 25
10841 4 Law (Business Organisations) 222 25
305228 4 Accounting (Financial) 250 25
Semester 4
2845 4 Law (Marketing) 245 25
9807 4 Marketing Research 200 25
11016 4 Marketing Communications 211 25
1 option from:
12598 4 Tourism Management 102 25
10804 4 Accounting (Systems) 204 25
305229 4 Accounting (External Reporting) 260 25
4436 4 Human Resources (Introduction) 200 25
Semester 5
3900 4 Strategic Marketing 310 25
3821 4 Export Marketing 300 25
12981 4 Internet Marketing 350 25
1 option from:
12607 4 Finance (Principles) 215 25
10989 4 Accounting (Auditing) 300 25
11014 4 Accounting (Managerial Control) 301 25
12953 4 Entrepreneurship 300 25
Semester 6
10810 4 Business Policy 320 25
4375 4 Marketing of Services 311 25
1866 4 Retail Marketing and Distribution 311 25
1 option from:
10988 4 Accounting (Concepts and Issues) 303 25
3522 4 Strategic Management 313 25
10835 4 International Management 350 25
301255 4 Accounting (Technologies) 224 25
11041 4 Taxation 331 25

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Accounting and Finance

This double major is designed for students who wish to become professional accountants, and to specialise in corporate finance and institutional finance. It is recognised as being acceptable for membership of CPA Australia.


Semester 1
Index No. Hours/Wk Unit Credits
10987 4 Accounting 100 25
1234 4 Economics 100 25
10850 4 Marketing 100 25
11011 4 Legal Framework 100 25
Semester 2
11010 4 Law (Contract) 101 25
11013 4 Accounting (Managerial) 101 25
10830 4 Information Systems 100 25
10848 4 Management 100 25
Semester 3
10993 4 Business Statistics 101 25
305228 4 Accounting (Financial) 250 25
10815 4 Economics (Techniques) 102 25
10841 4 Law (Business Organisations) 222 25
Semester 4
12607 4 Finance (Principles) 215 25
10804 4 Accounting (Systems) 204 25
305229 4 Accounting (External Reporting) 260 25
300956 4 Finance (Analysis) 206 25
Semester 5
10989 4 Accounting (Auditing) 300 25
11014 4 Accounting (Managerial Control) 301 25
11038 4 Finance (Corporate) 307 25
9753 4 Finance (Portfolio Management) 301 25
Semester 6
309875 4 Accounting (Decision Analysis) 308 25
11041 4 Taxation 331 25
12034 4 Business Capstone 25
9754 4 Finance (International) 302 25

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Finance and Management

This double major is designed to provide the theoretical and technical skills necessary to operate in the management area of the banking and finance industry. The program will provide the sound basis for students seeking employment in banking and finance. The program also enables professional practitioners currently employed in the field to develop their skills.


Semester 1
Index No. Hours/Wk Unit Credits
10987 4 Accounting 100 25
1234 4 Economics 100 25
10850 4 Marketing 100 25
11011 4 Legal Framework 100 25
Semester 2
10830 4 Information Systems 100 25
10808 4 Business Communication 101 25
11001 4 Economics (Macro) 101 25
10848 4 Management 100 25
Semester 3
10993 4 Business Statistics 101 25
2644 4 Administrative Management 200 25
2806 4 Finance (Introductory) 201 25
9792 4 Economics (Techniques) 102 25
Semester 4
10852 4 Organisational Behaviour 200 25
2807 4 Finance (Managerial) 212 25
8931 4 Economics (Markets) 203 25
4436 4 Human Resources Management (Introduction) 200 25
Semester 5
12953 4 Entrepreneurship 300 25
9792 4 Economics (Growth & Fluctuations) 202 25
10835 4 International Management 313 25
12598 4 Tourism Management (Principles & Practice) 102 25
Semester 6
11038 4 Finance (Corporate) 307 25
3522 4 Strategic Management 313 25
12034 4 Business Capstone 301 25
9986 4 Asian Management 301 25

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Finance and Marketing

This double major has been designed for those who are seeking careers either in the marketing or financial services sector or who wish to combine the two.


Semester 1
Index No. Hours/Wk Unit Credits
10987 4 Accounting 100 25
1234 4 Economics 100 25
10850 4 Marketing 100 25
11011 4 Legal Framework 100 25
Semester 2
10830 4 Information Systems 100 25
10808 4 Business Communication 101 25
11001 4 Economics (Macro) 101 25
10848 4 Management 100 25
Semester 3
10993 4 Business Statistics 101 25
9764 4 Consumer Behaviour 102 25
2806 4 Finance (Introductory) 201 25
9792 4 Economics (Techniques) 102 25
Semester 4
2845 4 Law (Marketing) 245 25
2807 4 Finance (Managerial) 212 25
8931 4 Economics (Markets) 203 25
9807 4 Marketing Research 200 25
Semester 5
11038 4 Finance (Corporate) 307 25
300956 4 Finance (Analysis) 206 25
9753 4 Finance (Portfolio Management) 301 25
4900 4 Strategic Marketing 310 25
Semester 6
10810 4 Business Policy 320 25
4375 4 Marketing of Services 311 25
12034 4 Business Capstone 301 25
10820 4 Finance (Derivative Securities) 312 25

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Management and Marketing

This double major is designed to provide students with an overall understanding of managerial competencies and the functional area of marketing.


Semester 1
Index No. Hours/Wk Unit Credits
10987 4 Accounting 100 25
1234 4 Economics 100 25
10850 4 Marketing 100 25
11011 4 Legal Framework 100 25
Semester 2
10808 4 Business Communications 101 25
10993 4 Business Statistics 101 25
10830 4 Information Systems 100 25
10848 4 Management 100 25
Semester 3
2644 4 Administrative Management 200 25
9764 4 Consumer Behaviour 102 25
10852 4 Organisational Behaviour 200 25
1 option from:
10841 4 Law (Business Organisations) 222 25
305228 4 Accounting (Financial) 250 25
11001 4 Economics (Macro) 101 25
10855 4 Public Relations 102 25
Semester 4
9807 4 Marketing Research 200 25
4436 4 Human Resources (Introduction) 200 25
11016 4 Marketing Communications 211 25
1 option from:
12598 4 Tourism Management 102 25
10804 4 Accounting (Systems) 204 25
305229 4 Accounting (External Reporting) 260 25
2845 4 Law (Marketing) 245 25
Semester 5
3900 4 Strategic Marketing 310 25
12953 4 Entrepreneurship 300 25
12607 4 Finance (Principles) 215 25
1 option from:
10989 4 Accounting (Auditing) 300 25
11014 4 Accounting (Managerial Control) 301 25
3821 4 Export Marketing 300 25
12981 4 Internet Marketing 350 25
Semester 6
10810 4 Business Policy 320 25
10835 4 International Management 350 25
3522 4 Strategic Management 313 25
1 option from:
10988 4 Accounting (Concepts and Issues) 303 25
11041 4 Taxation 331 25
301255 4 Accounting (Technologies) 224 25

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Management and Business Information Systems

CRICOS Code 061083J

This double major provides an overall understanding of managerial competencies with particular emphasis on the development and management of information systems or the management of the systems development function.


Semester 1
Index No. Hours/Wk Unit Credits
10987 4 Accounting 100 25
1234 4 Economics 100 25
10850 4 Marketing 100 25
10830 4 Business Information Systems 100 25
Semester 2
10808 4 Business Communications 101 25
310410 4 Systems Analysis & Design 150 25
11011 4 Legal Framework 100 25
10848 4 Management 100 25
Semester 3
10852 4 Organisational Behaviour 200 25
310316 4 Foundations of International Business 201 25
310445 4 Business Technology Skills 200 25
  4 Elective 25
Semester 4
11712 4 Small Business 200 25
4436 4 Human Resources (Introduction) 200 25
310424 4 Business Systems Implementation 250 25
310426 4 Business Systems Selection 250 25
 

Semester 5
303899 4 Ethics in Business 300 25
10835 4 International Management 375 25
13605 4 Project Management 250 25
 310421 4 Business Systems Management 300 25
Semester 6
12953 4 Entrepreneurship 300 25
3522 4 Strategic Management 313 25
12034 4 Business Capstone 301 25
310422 4 Business Applications 300 25

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Marketing and Business Information Systems

CRICOS Code 061084G

This double major provides an understanding of the principles and processes of marketing and the development and use of information systems to facilitate the marketing function. It is useful for those interested in the marketing of information systems and technology.

Semester 1
Index No. Hours/Wk Unit Credits
10850 4 Marketing 100 25
10987 4 Accounting 100 25
10830 4 Business Information Systems 100 25
1234 4 Economics 100 25
Semester 2
10848 4 Management 100 25
11011 4 Legal Framework 100 25
9764 4 Consumer Behaviour 102 25
310410 4 System Analysis & Design 150 25
Semester 3
310316 4 Foundations of International Business 201 25
9807 4 Marketing Research 200 25
310445 4 Business Technology Skills 200 25
  4 Elective 25
Semester 4
310424 4 Business Systems Implementation 250 25
12613 4 International Marketing 250 25
4436 4 Human Resource Management (Introduction) 200 25
3822 4 Sales Management 300 25
 

Semester 5
3900 4 Strategic Marketing 310 25
1866 4 Retail Marketing and Distribution 311 25
13605 4 Project Management 250 25
310421 4 Business Systems Management 300 25
Semester 6
4375 4 Marketing of Services 311 25
12593 4 Marketing - Professional Practice 300 25
12034 4 Business Capstone 301 25
310422 4 Business Applications 300 25

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Finance and Business Information Systems

CRICOS Code 061081M

This double major is designed for students who are employed, or who are seeking employment in the information systems industry, and now intend to open up further employment opportunities by developing skills for the finance industry.


Semester 1
Index No. Hours/Wk Unit Credits
10850 4 Marketing 100 25
10987 4 Accounting 100 25
10830 4 Business Information Systems 100 25
1234 4 Economics 100 25
Semester 2
10848 4 Management 100 25
11011 4 Legal Framework 100 25
10808 4 Business Communications 101 25
310410 4 System Analysis & Design 150 25
Semester 3
2806 4 Finance (Introductory) 201 25
310316 4 Foundations of International Business 201 25
310445 4 Business Technology Skills 200 25
  4 Elective 25
Semester 4
310424 4 Business Systems Implementation 250 25
2807 4 Finance (Managerial) 212 25
10815 4 Economics (Techniques) 102 25
310426 4 Business Systems Selection 250 25
Semester 5
9753 4 Finance (Portfolio Management) 301 25
11038 4 Finance (Corporate) 307 25
13605 4 Project Management 250 25
310422 4 Business Applications 300 25
Semester 6
10820 4 Finance (Derivative Securities) 312 25
9754 4 Finance (International) 302 25
12034 4 Business Capstone 301 25
310421 4 Business Systems Management 300 25

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Bachelor of Business Administration

CRICOS Code 058600G

This program provides students with a general course in business administration and is well suited to those seeking to attain professional expertise in the general management area. The program focuses on preparing managers for their challenging roles in a global environment, specifically preparing people for management roles in public or private sector organisations.

Course Description

The Bachelor of Business Administration is a 24 unit program and includes six common core units to that for the Bachelor of Commerce. Students can fast track this degree by completing three semesters in a year and complete the program in two years.

Entry Requirements

None. TEE Applicable Mathematics or Discrete Mathematics is desirable. Applicants without mathematics will be considered and if admitted may be required to study Business Mathematics 015 in year one of their course.

Professional Recognition

Curtin Courses are designed, wherever possible, to conform with the membership standards of relevant postgraduation professional bodies. Most of these have provision for student membership and students are advised to take advantage of such opportunities. For information on eligibility for membership of professional bodies refer to the Bachelor of Commerce on the website.

Semester 1
Index No. Hours/Wk Unit Credits
10987 4 Accounting 100 25
1234 4 Economics 100 25
10830 4 Information Systems 100 25
11011 4 Legal Framework 100 25
Semester 2
10808 4 Business Communications 101 25
10850 4 Marketing 100 25
11001 4 Economics (Macro) 101 25
10848 4 Management 100 25
Semester 3
11010 4 Law (Contract) 101 25
11013 4 Accounting (Managerial) 101 25
2644 4 Administrative Management 25
305476 4 Analysis (Problem Analysis) 150 25
Semester 4
10852 4 Organisational Behaviour 200 25
4436 4 Human Resources (Introduction) 200 25
2806 4 Finance (Introductory) 201 25
  4 Elective 25
Semester 5
10993 4 Business Statistics 101 25
  4 Elective 25
  4 Optional 25
  4 Optional 25
Semester 6
12034/
3522
4 Business Capstone 301 or
Strategic Management 313
25
  4 Elective 25
  4 Optional 25
Optional Units
2807 4 Finance (Managerial) 212 25
8553 4 Banking Practice & Management 301 25
9753 4 Finance (Portfolio Management) 301 25
9754 4 Finance (International) 302 25
9986 4 Asian Management 25
10820 4 Finance (Derivative Securities) 312 25
10835 4 International Management 375 25
10844 4 Law (International) 233 25
10855 4 Public Relations (Principles) 102 25
11038 4 Finance (Corporate) 307 25
11040 4 Bank Lending 306 25
12953 4 Entrepreneurship 300 25
301255 4 Accounting (Technologies) 224 25
303899 4 Ethics in Business 300 25

 

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