Diploma of Commerce
- Key Information
Course Name:
Diploma of Commerce
University Name:
Curtin University Malaysia
Campus:
Sarawak
Qualification:
Diploma
Duration:
2 years
Intake:
March, July, October
IELTS:
5.0
Study Mode:
On-campus
Study Type:
Full time study
Program Mode:
Coursework
Yearly Tuition Fees
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1st Year | MYR 27,000 |
| 2nd Year | MYR 27,000 |
Other Fees
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Group Hospitalisation and Surgical Insurance (compulsory) | MYR 900 |
| Hospitalization Deposit (refundable) | MYR 500 |
| International Student Registration Fee (not refundable) | MYR 420 |
| Student Visa Stamping Fee (not refundable) | MYR 20 |
Campus
Sarawak
Qualification
Diploma
Duration
2 years
Intake
March, July, October
IELTS
5.0
Study Mode
On-campus
Study Type
Full time study
Program Mode
Coursework
Course Fee for International Students
Yearly Tuition Fees
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1st Year | MYR 27,000 |
| 2nd Year | MYR 27,000 |
Other Fees
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Group Hospitalisation and Surgical Insurance (compulsory) | MYR 900 |
| Hospitalization Deposit (refundable) | MYR 500 |
| International Student Registration Fee (not refundable) | MYR 420 |
| Student Visa Stamping Fee (not refundable) | MYR 20 |
Course Overview
The Diploma of Commerce offers a sophisticated pedagogical framework designed to ground scholars in the foundational tenets and transformative methodologies of organizational governance and systemic commercial logic. This vocational-academic program facilitates a transition from general business interest to specialized professional proficiency by synthesizing rigorous theoretical inquiry with applied decision-science, ensuring that candidates can navigate the systemic complexities of a technology-driven and high-velocity global economy. The curriculum is strategically structured to provide a comprehensive mastery of critical commercial pillars: Multidisciplinary Functional Synthesis: Cultivating the analytical capacity to integrate core business domains—including Economics, Accounting, Finance, and Marketing—providing the prerequisite cognitive tools for holistic organizational oversight. Socio-Digital Intelligence and Technological Stewardship: Developing the expertise required to navigate modern business technologies while fostering cross-cultural awareness, bridging the gap between technical fluency and global interpersonal dynamics. Critical Inquiry and Cognitive Adaptability: Establishing a thorough understanding of critical thinking and lifelong learning protocols, fostering the intellectual resilience necessary to maintain professional relevance in a constantly evolving market. Scholastic Mobility and Advanced Standing: Mastering the “hard skills” of business administration, ensuring a seamless transition into the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business Administration with a credit articulation of up to 200 credits, recognizing prior academic achievement. By integrating advanced commercial expertise with a focus on evidence-based management paradigms, the program equips candidates with the foundational administrative competencies required for an immediate professional impact. Graduates emerge as prepared practitioners ready for pivotal roles as Business Operations Assistants, Marketing Coordinators, or Accounts Executives, possessing the prerequisite academic rigor to spearhead organizational efficiency or pursue advanced undergraduate specializations in International Business, Applied Finance, or Strategic Management.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
| Year | Themes | Key Modules |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Business Foundations & Quantitative Literacy | Fundamentals of Business Mathematics, Introduction to Accounting, Principles of Economics, Introduction to Business Management, Introduction to Statistics, and Introduction to Information Technology. |
| Year 2 | Strategic Design & Analytics | Analytics for Decision Making, Financial Decision Making, Strategic Career Design, Markets and Legal Frameworks, and Communication, Culture and Indigenous Perspectives in Business. |
| Year 2 (Specialized) | Optional Elective Tracks | Students choose 3 units from: Human Resource Management, Introduction to Finance Principles, Start-up Business Planning, Consumer Behaviour, Principles of Tourism, Hospitality and Events, or Discovering Marketing. |
| Professional Practice | Industrial Immersion | Industrial Training: A minimum 12-week supervised placement in a corporate or industrial environment to bridge the gap between academic theory and professional application. |
| Core Academic Skills | Soft Skills & Research | Academic Writing Skills, Effective Communication Skills, Critical Thinking Skills, and Introduction to Research Projects. |
Field of Research
N/A