{"id":810,"date":"2023-03-03T06:35:54","date_gmt":"2023-03-03T06:35:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/diploma\/diploma-of-commerce\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T06:53:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T06:53:46","slug":"diploma-commerce","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/diploma\/diploma-commerce\/","title":{"rendered":"Diploma of Commerce"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kadence-column810_2c8991-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column810_2c8991-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column810_2c8991-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column810_2c8991-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column810_2c8991-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column810_2c8991-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column810_2c8991-dd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column810_2c8991-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column810_2c8991-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column810_2c8991-dd\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kadence-column810_4a7357-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column810_4a7357-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column810_4a7357-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column810_4a7357-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column810_4a7357-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column810_4a7357-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column810_4a7357-56{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column810_4a7357-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column810_4a7357-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column810_4a7357-56\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Curtin Malaysia\u2019s Diploma of Commerce equips you with the essential skills needed to enhance your employability and build a strong foundation for a successful career. Designed to develop your business acumen, this course covers key areas such as economics, accounting, finance, marketing, management, and technology, while cultivating vital skills in communication, critical thinking, and decision-making. Upon completion, you may gain advanced standing in undergraduate degree programs like the Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Business Administration at Curtin Malaysia.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">In Year 1, you will focus on English language proficiency, critical thinking, and foundational subjects including accounting, economics, management, marketing, technology, and statistics. Year 2 shifts to value creation in business, developing expertise in financial decision-making, business intelligence, and data interpretation. You\u2019ll also work on case studies to apply these skills in real-world business scenarios.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">The program culminates with industrial training, where you gain hands-on experience and industry readiness, ensuring you\u2019re prepared for future career challenges.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"table-block\" data-segment=\"all\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td><td>Malaysia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Study method<\/strong><\/td><td>Full-time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Study mode<\/strong><\/td><td>On-campus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Intake<\/strong><\/td><td>March, July and October<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td>2 years (min)<br>2 years 3 months (max)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why study diploma at Curtin Malaysia?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Curtin is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide in the 2024 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll gain invaluable learning experiences with experts at one of the most beautiful campuses, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our courses will equip you with the relevant skills, knowledge, and understanding to progress in your chosen career.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upon successful completion, you&#8217;ll be eligible to join degree courses at Curtin Malaysia with advanced standing.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What you\u2019ll learn:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand and apply principles of good business practices to solve problems in commercial enterprises&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop practical skills in business management and use relevant technologies to generate innovative solutions&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, both individually and in teams, in written and oral forms&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate leadership, autonomy, and the ability to manage responsibilities effectively&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cultivate lifelong learning, entrepreneurial skills, and adaptability to evolving business trends and challenges&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adhere to professional ethics and sustainable development principles in both local and international business environments.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<section\n                class=\"block accordions\" role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n        \n\n    <div class=\"accordions__container\">\n                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n            <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"entry-requirements\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Entry requirements<span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"entry-requirements\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <table style=\"border-collapse: collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Qualification<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Score<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SPM<\/td>\n<td>3 Credits including English<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>STPM<\/td>\n<td>Grade C (GPP2.0) in any subject<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GCE &#8216;O&#8217; Level<\/td>\n<td>3 Credits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>UEC<\/td>\n<td>B in 3 relevant academic subjects<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Minimum English language entry requirements<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Qualification<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Score<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>International English Language Testing System (IELTS)<\/td>\n<td>Overall 5.0 (all bands minimum 5.0)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)<\/td>\n<td>Overall 42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PTE Academics (Pearson Test of English Academic)<\/td>\n<td>Overall 36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Linguaskill<\/td>\n<td>Total score of 154 or more with no individual scores below 147<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SPM English<\/td>\n<td>C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IGCSE\/GCE &#8216;O&#8217; Level<\/td>\n<td>D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MUET<\/td>\n<td>Band 3.5 (minimum aggregate 188)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>UEC<\/td>\n<td>B4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n            <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"course-structure\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Course structure<span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"course-structure\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Year 1<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Introduction to Business Management<\/li>\n<li>Fundamentals of Business Mathematics<\/li>\n<li>Microeconomics<\/li>\n<li>Academic and Professional Communications<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Information Technology<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Statistics<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Accounting<\/li>\n<li>Organisational Behaviour<\/li>\n<li>Financial Decision Making<\/li>\n<li>Macroeconomics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Year 2<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Management Accounting<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Research Projects<\/li>\n<li>Strategic Career Design<\/li>\n<li>Discovering Marketing<\/li>\n<li>Critical Thinking Skills<\/li>\n<li>Markets and Legal Frameworks<\/li>\n<li>Analytics for Decision Making<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Finance Principles<\/li>\n<li>Human Resource Management<\/li>\n<li>Consumer Behaviour<\/li>\n<li>Industrial Training (minimum 12 weeks)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n            <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"course-fee\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Course fee<span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"course-fee\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>RM19,900 per annum for local student<\/p>\n<p>RM29,500 per annum for international student<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>*The indicative course fee shown on the Letter of Offer might vary from the actual course fee according to the units undertaken. The indicative fee is just a guide as to what the course fee will be, until semester enrolment is completed.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>            <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"notification notification--important small\" data-segment=\"dom\">\n    <span class=\"ico ico-info\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M16 2a14 14 0 1 0 14 14A14 14 0 0 0 16 2zm0 26a12 12 0 1 1 12-12 12 12 0 0 1-12 12z\"\/><path d=\"M15 15h2v6h-2z\"\/><circle cx=\"16\" cy=\"12\" r=\"1\"\/><\/svg><\/span><p>All students must complete the MPU units to graduate with a Diploma from Curtin Malaysia. For more information on the MPU units required, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/humanities.curtin.edu.my\/departments\/mpu\/mohe\/\">MoHE Compulsory Subjects<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/copyright-and-accuracy\/\">View course information disclaimer<\/a><br \/>This page was last updated on 17 December 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Curtin Malaysia\u2019s Diploma of Commerce equips you with the essential skills needed to enhance your [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":808,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","footnotes":""},"tags":[],"class_list":["post-810","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/810","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=810"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/810\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/808"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=810"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=810"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}