About the course

With this degree you will be equipped with skills and knowledge for a career in the changing business and not for profit environments. The degree program will enhance your critical thinking and problem solving skills, practice ethical values, adopting a commercial mindset, understanding project management and mastering critical thinking and problem solving.

　　Initially, you will concentrate on establishing a solid understanding of the business environment via the compulsory subjects. Later on, you will start to specialize and expand your major area of study. You will also have the opportunity to see and experience business fundamentals in action while working on industry related projects.

　　Depending on your area of specialization, you can apply for membership to a wide range of organizations. The accounting major within the Bachelor of Commerce program is accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ).

　　The accounting major qualifications is also endorsed by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) and recognised by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

　　The Banking & Finance and Financial Management Majors are recognized by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA). The program is ly tied to the practice of investment management and is helpful to students preparing for the CFA Program exams.

　　This major equips students with the knowledge they need to think creatively and deeply about some of the most important economic issues facing the world today. The program provides you with the skills needed to apply a variety of theoretical perspectives to issues of economic efficiency, economic growth, international globalization, wealth and inequality, power, individual freedoms, and environmental concerns. As a graduate, the analytical, quantitative, and communication skills that you acquire are useful in many different occupations in management, marketing, finance, banking, IT, and public administration. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Trimester 1 (February), 2024	Overseas campus
Trimester 2 (May), 2024	Overseas campus
Trimester 3 (September), 2024	Overseas campus
Trimester 1 (February), 2025	Overseas campus
Trimester 2 (May), 2025	Overseas campus
Trimester (September), 2025	Overseas campus
Trimester 3 (September), 2025	Overseas campus
Trimester 1 (February), 2026	Overseas campus
Trimester 2 (May), 2026	Overseas campus
Trimester 3 (September), 2026	Overseas campus

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for James Cook University - Singapore

The entry requirements differ from country to country but in general applicants must have satisfactorily completed 12 years of schooling or equivalent.

　　Successful completion of the James Cook University Foundation Program will also satisfy the entry requirement.

　　Pre-requisite

　　Successful completion of English Language subject or any language rich subject deemed comparable to Australian standards on a case-by-case basis which includes GCE A level Grade D or higher in English or any language rich subject, GCE AS level Grade C or higher in English or any language rich subject, or GCE O level Grade C or higher in English subject.

　　Maths B desirable

　　English Requirements

　　Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of IELTS 6 (no component lower than 6.0) / TOEFL (Internet Based) 74 (no component less than 18) / Pearson PTE Academic 52 (no component less than 52), or

　　Satisfactory completion of James Cook University Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP), or

　　Successful completion of other qualifications completed in English Language deemed comparable to Australian standards within the last two years on a case-by-case basis

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 74.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at James Cook University - Singapore. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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