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307281 v.2 Diploma of Commerce


DipCom(Curtin)

This course is pending registration for International Onshore Students on Student Visas. Please contact the Curtin International Office to determine availability for International students.

Introduction

Designed to open articulation pathways, primarily for International students, this course places an emphasis on decision making processes, trends in technology and associated work patterns, and other major aspects of management in the highly competitive business arena.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Successful completion of High School as outlined in the 'Minimum Academic Requirements - Diploma' for specific countries, or successful completion of the Foundation Certificate in Commerce or Curtin Foundation Studies Program or equivalent. Curtin's English requirements - CUTE C, IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 525 (195), GCE 'O' Level / 119.

Specific Requirements

At application, students are required to consult with the Course Coordinator to determine their eligibility and planned career pathways.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

The course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

Students undertake six core units and then select two optional units in line with the undergraduate major they intend to undertake. Students changing their undergraduate major may be requested to undertake additional units.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.

Special Note

Prospective students are advised that this course is designed to open articulation pathways primarily for International Offshore students and is not intended to provide a recognised vocational qualification. Students are eligible to receive recognition of prior learning for these units when transferring to the Bachelor of Commerce.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Trimester 1A

10850 v.4   Marketing 100 3.0 25.0
10987 v.5   Accounting 100 3.0 25.0
11011 v.3   Legal Framework 100 3.0 25.0
1234 v.4   Economics 100 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Trimester 2A

10830 v.4   Information Systems 100 3.0 25.0
10848 v.2   Management 100 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Trimester 2A Hrs/Wk Credits
9764 v.7   Consumer Behaviour 102 3.0 25.0
10808 v.2   Business Communication 101 3.0 25.0
10815 v.3   Economic Techniques 102 3.0 25.0
10828 v.3   Income Property Analysis 102 3.0 25.0
10855 v.6   Public Relations (Principles) 102 3.0 25.0
10993 v.3   Business Statistics 101 3.0 25.0
11001 v.3   Economics (Macro) 101 3.0 25.0
11010 v.2   Law (Contract) 101 3.0 25.0
11013 v.2   Accounting (Managerial) 101 3.0 25.0
12598 v.3   Tourism Management (Principles and Practices) 102 3.0 25.0
12964 v.2   Sports Administration 102 3.0 25.0
305457 v.1   Design (User Interface and Web Design) 150 3.0 25.0
305458 v.1   Development (Introduction to Programming) 150 4.0 25.0
305476 v.1   Analysis (Problem Analysis) 150 3.0 25.0
 
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2005 Beaconhouse Bus Sch Pakistan Semester 1A   Y      
2005 PT Era Edukatama Lestori (EEL) Semester 1   Y      
2005 PT Era Edukatama Lestori (EEL) Semester 2   Y      
2005 PT Era Edukatama Lestori (EEL) Semester 2A   Y      
2005 Sydney Curtin Trimester 2S   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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