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Curtin Singapore
Bachelor of Commerce (Accelerated)
Curtin Singapore
Course Overview
Curtin Singapore is the Singapore campus of Curtin University (Perth, Western Australia) — Curtin is ranked top-200 globally (QS, Shanghai), AACSB-accredited at the school level, and Western Australia's largest university by enrolment. The Bachelor of Commerce (Accelerated) at Curtin Singapore uses the trimester system (3 intakes per year) which compresses a standard 3-year Australian Bachelor's into 24 months — making it one of the fastest-completion English-medium business degrees globally. The curriculum mirrors the Curtin Perth Bachelor of Commerce exactly: students choose from majors including Accounting, Finance, Banking, Marketing, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Business Information Systems, and International Business. The degree certification is identical to Curtin Perth's — Curtin Singapore graduates receive the same Bachelor of Commerce as on-campus Perth graduates.
Sri Lankan applicants choose Curtin Singapore over Perth on-campus equivalents because the 2-year accelerated format vs 3-year Perth saves SGD 33,000+ in tuition and meaningfully reduces opportunity cost, the Singapore location provides direct access to South Asia's primary financial hub for internship and graduate roles, and tuition at SGD 33,000/year is broadly comparable to Curtin Perth's international rate (AUD 36,000+/year). Curtin Singapore graduates qualify for Singapore Employment Pass (EP) sponsorship for finance / accounting roles, and the dual Singapore-Perth credential gives strong cross-border mobility. Sri Lankan returnees route into accounting and banking positions at PwC Sri Lanka, KPMG Sri Lanka, EY Sri Lanka, Deloitte Sri Lanka, HSBC Sri Lanka, Standard Chartered, HNB, Commercial Bank, Sampath, plus into management roles at JKH, Hayleys, MAS Holdings, Brandix. CPA Australia accreditation is the standard Australian accounting credential, transferrable to Sri Lanka's ICASL (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka).
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Sri Lankan Cambridge / Edexcel A-Levels: BBC-BBB.
- check_circle Sri Lankan GCE A/L: 3 Cs (any stream).
- check_circle IB Diploma: 26-30 points overall.
- check_circle Curtin Foundation or Diploma pathway also available for applicants who don't meet direct-entry academic requirements.
- check_circle Two academic references; CV; personal statement (300-500 words).
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (no band below 6.0).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 79 Overall.
- check_circle PTE Academic: 58 Overall.
- check_circle Waived if your school qualification was taught and assessed entirely in English at a recognised institution — most Sri Lankan applicants qualify with an MOI letter.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (SGD) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | SGD 33,000 | Rs. 7,920,000 |
| Living Expenses (per year, Singapore) | SGD 12,000 | Rs. 2,880,000 |
| Student's Pass, Health Insurance & Setup | SGD 1,500 | Rs. 360,000 |
| Books & Industry Site Visits | SGD 1,000 | Rs. 240,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | SGD 47,500 | Rs. 11,400,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Curtin Singapore graduates qualify for Singapore Employment Pass (EP) sponsorship for accounting, finance, marketing, and supply chain roles. The Curtin Perth dual-credential also gives access to Australian Post-Study Work Visa eligibility if the graduate transfers to a Perth Master's. Curtin Singapore BCom grads place into Big Four Singapore (PwC, KPMG, EY, Deloitte), DBS Bank, OCBC, UOB, HSBC Singapore, Standard Chartered Singapore, plus regional offices of major shippers and supply chain firms (Maersk, DHL, Kuehne+Nagel, Cargill) — SGD 50,000-70,000 starting (LKR 12M-17M/yr). Sri Lankan returnees route into accounting and banking positions at PwC Sri Lanka, KPMG Sri Lanka, EY Sri Lanka, Deloitte Sri Lanka, HSBC Sri Lanka, Standard Chartered, HNB, Commercial Bank, Sampath, NDB, plus into management positions at JKH, Hayleys, MAS Holdings, Brandix, Dialog Axiata. ICASL (Sri Lanka Chartered Accountants) and CPA Australia membership pathways apply for accounting-track graduates.
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