Bachelor Programmes

• Introduction
• Programme Objective
• Programme Structure & Curriculum
• Examinations & Assessment
• Award of Certificate
• Entry Requirements
• English Language Requirements
• Course Fees
• MIS Membership
• Financial Assistance
• CaseTrust for Education
• Withdrawal, Deferment & Refund Policy
• Changes & Amendments
• Application Procedures
• Downloads
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Bachelor of Commerce (Part-Time/Full-Time)

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Introduction

The Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree programme was first introduced in Singapore in 1985 by Curtin University of Technology, Australia, in association with the Marketing Institute of Singapore, the first to do so in Southeast Asia.

The following majors are available :

• Marketing
• Marketing & Advertising
• Marketing & Public Relations
• Finance & Marketing
• Management & Marketing
• Accounting & Finance

These programmes are designed to provide professional expertise in the area of marketing as well as a range of other skills which will equip and prepare graduates for future managerial roles. They are relevant to the requirements of today’s global economy, with considerable emphasis on decision making, on trends in technology and associated work patterns, and other appropriate aspects of management in the highly competitive business arena. Besides theoretical concepts, the programme also emphasises the application of knowledge to commerce and industry.

This Bachelor of Commerce is a fully accredited Australian undergraduate degree and undergraduates undertaking this degree in Singapore will be awarded the Bachelor of Commerce degree, which is identical to the one awarded to full-time students at the Perth campus.

MIS students enrolled in the Curtin programmes study the same modules and use the same Curtin materials as students undertaking the course on campus in Australia . They also undertake the same examinations and are assessed against the same levels of performance.

Programme Objective

Programme Structure & Curriculum

The programme is offered on a part-time and full-time basis. There are three trimesters per academic year:

• Trimester 1A - March to June
  
• Trimester 2A - August to November
• Trimester 3A - December to February

The length of study period depends on both the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) granted and the student’s pace. Minimum period of study is 16 months, with 12 module exemptions.

The Bachelor of Commerce programmes comprises a total of 24 units each.

Year 1 Modules*

• Business Statistics 101
• Business Information Systems 100
• Management 100
• Accounting 100
• Economics 100
• Legal Framework 100
• Marketing 100
• Business Communication 101, or Law (Contract) 101 or Economics (Macro) 101

* Year 1 Core Modules differ slightly with each major.

This programme involves lectures, group discussions, case studies and presentations by students. Weekly lectures/tutorials are conducted by qualified and experienced local lecturers approved by Curtin University of Technology. There will be a total of 24 contact hours of local lectures for each module. Supporting the weekly lectures/tutorials are the intensive seminars, conducted by Curtin lecturers. There will be a total of 12 contact hours of intensive seminars for each module.

Examinations & Assessment

All students are required to sit for a written examination for all modules at the end of each semester. Students must fulfil the attendance requirement of at least 75% for each module before they are considered eligible to take the end-of-semester examinations.

The candidate will be allowed to sit for the supplementary examination(s) for the module(s) that they have failed in the main examination. However, a supplementary examination fee of S$53.50 (incl. 7% GST) per module is applicable.

To repeat a failed module, a student must attend classes and pay the module fee before he/she is considered eligible to take the examinations.

A student may only re-enrol any module twice. However, a student must complete the BCom programme within five years of registration, which is from the commencement of the first semester.

Curtin’s policy on assessment is continuous assessment through written assignments, special projects, and an end of semester examination. This policy ensures an objective, fair and balanced monitoring of students’ progress and attainment of a level of competence acceptable for the award of a degree.

Award of Certificate

Students who have completed all necessary course works, successfully passed all required modules and met all financial obligations to the institute and the Curtin University of Technology shall be awarded the Bachelor of Commerce by the Curtin University of Technology and be allowed to use the designatory letters “BCom” after their name.

Entry Requirements

Applicants with the following qualifications may be exempted from the first year of study or more:

• MIS Diploma in Sales and Marketing, OR
• MIS Diploma in Marketing Management AND Advanced Diploma in Marketing Management, OR
• Business or related Diploma from Singapore Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic or Nanyang Polytechnic or equivalent, OR
• Singapore Institute of Management Diploma in Management Studies, OR
• Singapore Human Resources Institute Diploma in Human Resource Management, OR
• Singapore Institute of Materials Management Diploma in Materials Management, OR
• Chartered Institute of Marketing Diploma in Marketing (certificate + diploma), OR
• NPB/PSB Advanced Diploma and Diploma in Business Administration

Students who possess either at least two GCE 'A' level passes (minimum 5 points*) or equivalent, or a three-year full time diploma in a non-business related study from the Polytechnic institutions. All other qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Non-Business diploma holders from the local polytechnics are eligible for exemptions of up to four modules. Please refer to the institute for exemptions given.

* GCE ‘A’ level points equivalent:

English Languague Requirements

All applicants will be required to demonstrate competence in English. Qualifications which are accepted as satisfying the Curtin University’s English requirement will include the following:

• GCE English Language ‘O’ Level with grade C or better
• GCE English Language ‘A’ Level with grade E or better
• GCE General Paper with grade C or better
• International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS) – An overall band of 6.0 with a minimum band of 6.0 for writing, 6.0 for speaking, 5.5 for listening and 5.5 for reading
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 550. Other English qualifications will be assessed on a case of case basis.
• MIS English Preparatory Programme Level 1 to 4.

Curtin University of Technology reserves the right to change the above requirements and selection at their sole discretion.

Course Fees

Payment is to be made before the start of each Trimester and the student pays only the fees for the number of modules that he/she has chosen to enroll for that particular Trimester.

• Year 1 Modules: A$680.00 per module*
• Year 2 & 3 Modules: A$1,310.00 per module*

* Course fees are subjected to change from time to time by Curtin University.

The module fees cover course materials and tuition by both local tutors and Curtin lecturers and DOES NOT include textbooks. The cost for the optional Study Tour in Perth, including the cost of the return air ticket to Perth, accommodation, food expenses and other related expenses, will be borne by the student.

Payment must be made in the form of an Australian bank draft, payable to Curtin University of Technology.

A non-refundable application processing fee of S$ 50.00 (subject to prevailing GST rates) is chargeable upon application and submission of documents.

MIS Membership

The Marketing Institute of Singapore is a professional body for sales and marketing practitioners. All successful applicants must be individual members of the Institute. The following discounted membership charges apply:

• Entrance fee of S$53.50 (incl. 7% GST)
• Annual Subscription fee of S$53.50 (incl. 7% GST)

Financial Assistance

Bank Loans

For Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, please refer to Study Loans for information on the various bank loans available.

CaseTrust for Education

The Marketing Institute of Singapore unequivocally supports the Consumer Association of Singapore's (CASE) transparency guidelines and policies to demonstrate fairness in all dealings with all our students. We are committed to adhere with full integrity in all matters, including issues related to course entry pre-requisites, course details, enrolment information, student contracts, refund of course fees, as well as transfer and withdrawal regulations.

Hence, it is mandatory that all students, or legal guardians if the student is under the age of 21, must sign the CASE Standard Student Contract with the institute prior to the enrolment of each programme. Refer to CaseTrust for Education for more information. ß link to: http://www.mis.edu.sg/education/casetrust.aspx

Withdrawal, Deferment & Refund Policy

Marketing Institute of Singapore is also committed to adhere with full integrity the announced Marketing Institute of Singapore Refund Policy that is communicated in its student contract, student handbook, and website, amongst others. Please refer to the Refund Policy for further information.

Refer here to view the Curtin University of Technology's refund policy.

Changes & Amendments

Curtin University of Technology and the Marketing Institute of Singapore reserve the right to vary, change and amend the module content, entry requirements, course fees, curriculum, examination rules and regulations, lecturers, lecture date, venue and other aspects of the course at any time prior to and during the running of the modules.

Application Procedures

An applicant must complete the prescribed Curtin University application form and return it together with the following documents.

For Local Students:

1. CERTIFIED TRUE COPIES of educational certificates may be made by your company or at Marketing Institute of Singapore , in which case, the originals must be presented for verification.
2. Two passport-sized photographs.
3. A crossed cheque of S$53.50 (incl. 7% GST) for the application processing fee (non-refundable) made payable to “MIS Training Centre”. Payment by Cash, NETS and credit cards are accepted at the institute.

The completed application form and supporting documents should be submitted to:

Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre
The Sales & Marketing Department (Education)
10 Raeburn Park, Block C Singapore 088702

Contact Sharon at 6411 1712, Dave at 6411 1715 or Lisha at 6411 1713 for more information.

For International Students:

1. Two copies of the Full-Time Programme Application Form, Form 16 and Form V36 – duly completed and signed by applicant at the relevant sections (the first set of forms must be original. The second set may be photocopies of the original set).
2. Four recent passport-sized photographs (colour / black & white);
3. Applicant’s official birth certificate (original copy);
4. Applicant’s certified / notarized copies of highest educational certificates and result transcripts; (original copy);
5. Applicant’s parents’ employment letter (including position, salary and period of work). This document can be issued by the company which he/she works for. A English version must attached if the employment letter is not written in English; (This employment letter is needed for Visa required country only);
6. Applicant’s Passport photocopy and Personal particular page of applicant’s travel document (photocopy);
7. Documentary proof of financial ability at minimum of S$30,000 (ie, equal to RMB150,000 or R$750,000.00) for more than half a year in the form of bank statements / fixed deposit accounts / saving accounts (original copy). (Documentary proof of financial ability is needed for Visa required country only);

The completed application forms and supporting documents should be submitted to:

Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre
International Students’ Department
10 Raeburn Park, Block C Singapore 088702

Please contact Ravi at 6411 1714 for more information.

DISCLAIMER

The information above is subject to change. In particular, Curtin University of Technology and the Marketing Institute of Singapore reserve the right to change the content and/or method of assessment of study, to withdraw any unit of study and/or vary arrangements for any part of the programme.