- What is the 2008 TER Score for entry to the Curtin Bachelor of Commerce degree?
- What is the difference between a single and a double major?
- What sort of career would I be eligible for when I graduate?
- What can Curtin Business School offer me that another university can't?
- What subjects do I need to study at school?
- When do I have to choose my major?
- Can I change my major once I have selected one?
- Can I defer my studies?
- Can I get credit for previous studies or courses I have completed?
- Can I study my course externally or via correspondence?
- How do I apply for a position in the Bachelor of Commerce course?
- How much does the course cost?
- I have several years work experience in a business related role - what is the most suitable course for me?
- I would like to work and study part-time. Is this possible? Do you offer night classes?
Q: What is the 2008 TER Score for entry to the Curtin Bachelor of Commerce degree?
Answer: In 2008, the TER entry to the Bachelor of Commerce at Curtin is 70. The TER for any given year will vary due to changes in quotas and the popularity of the course.
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Q: What is the difference between a single and a double major?
Answer: If you choose a single major, you concentrate on just one study area of specialisation. A double major focuses on two separate areas. Both a single major and a double major take the same amount of time to complete.
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Q: What sort of career would I be eligible for when I graduate?
Answer: A degree from Curtin Business School offers a wide range of career choices and opportunities. Explore the Business Career Planner to find out more.
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Q: What can Curtin Business School offer me that another university can't?
Answer: Curtin Business School offers its students the following unique extras:
- A choice of a wide range of courses and units.
- A second year unit "Foundations in International Business" creates opportunities for students to develop and practise strategies and skills essential for business in the international marketplace.
- A finishing unit in third year that gives students practical corporate work experience.
- Professional business skills (eg. report writing, public speaking) built into all the units
- cbsplus - a voluntary on-campus program that builds professional and personal business skills.
- Graduates with 'job-ready' skills and sound academic knowledge.
Q: What subjects do I need to study at school?
Answer: There are no pre-requisites for the Bachelor of Commerce or the Bachelor of Business Administration.
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Q: When do I have to choose my major?
Answer: In the second semester of the Bachelor of Commerce course you will choose your area of specialisation, either a single major or double major.
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Q: Can I change my major once I have selected one?
Answer: You can transfer to a different major or double major once per semester, usually at the re-enrolment time. However, this may result in extra units having to be completed.
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Q: Can I defer my studies?
Answer: Yes, if you get offered a position in a course at Curtin you can usually defer for one year (Australian Residents only). Applicants wishing to defer studies must not enrol prior to lodging an application to defer.
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Q: Can I get credit for previous studies or courses I have completed?
Answer: If you have completed prior post-secondary studies in the same field of study, you may be able to gain credit or exemptions from your course (known as "recognition of prior learning").
The type of prior learning which may make you eligible for advanced standing includes previous studies at a post-secondary institution (for example TAFE) or specific skills or knowledge gained from accredited courses. If you are granted credits, you may be able to complete your university course within a shorter time span than the normal course duration.
Find out more about applying for Recognition of Prior Learning
Q: Can I study my course externally or via correspondence?
Answer: Distance Education (otherwise known as external studies or correspondence studies) is offered for students who for practical reasons (such as remote locations, personal constraints, certain disabilities or medical conditions) need an alternative to studying on-campus. See Distance education courses for more information.
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Q: How do I apply for a position in the Bachelor of Commerce course?
Answer: If you are a school leaver go to Application information and get all the details.
If you are a mature age student go to How to apply.Q: How much does the course cost?
Answer: The cost of studying at Curtin is determined at the unit level so the actual fee will vary depending on the units studied by each student.
For more information, go to What it costs and how to pay.
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Q: I have several years work experience in a business related role - what is the most suitable course for me?
Answer: If you have several years relevant work experience, you may be eligible to apply for postgraduate study. Some of the Curtin Business School's Graduate Certificate courses are designed for non-graduates to allow experienced students to begin a postgraduate study program. If you decide to take this path, you will need to apply as a postgraduate applicant.
The Bachelor of Commerce degree has an introductory semester where all students study the common core units. These serve to give a strong foundation in business studies. Students then go on to study a major or double major.
The decision of which course is more suitable depends on your requirements. If you are seeking an overall business knowledge, then the Bachelor of Commerce may be the most suitable for you, alternatively if you wish to consolidate your knowledge in a particular area, consider our Graduate Certificate courses.
See Courses for information about our undergraduate and postgraduate course options.
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Q: I would like to work and study part-time. Is this possible? Do you offer night classes?
Answer: At Curtin Business School students have the flexibility to choose their mode of study. You can either study full-time or part-time. Many classes are run after hours to accommodate our part-time students.
It takes three years to complete a Bachelor of Commerce degree if you study full-time, or the equivalent if you study part-time.
Please note that part-time study mode is available to Australian Residents only.
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