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Foundation in Business Studies

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Foundation in Business Studies

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About This Course

The Foundation in Business programme provides students with a solid academic grounding in key areas of business and management. It develops essential knowledge, analytical skills, and practical competencies required for progression into business‑related undergraduate studies.

Students are introduced to core concepts in business, economics, accounting, management, and communication, with a strong emphasis on critical thinking, problem‑solving, and teamwork—skills vital for today’s dynamic business environment.

This programme serves as a direct pathways to Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration, Business Management, Accounting, Marketing, Human Resource Management, and related fields, preparing students for seamless transition into undergraduate programmes at the university or other higher education institutions.

What You Will Learn

Students are introduced to core concepts in business, economics, accounting, management, and communication, with a strong emphasis on critical thinking, problem‑solving, and teamwork—skills vital for today’s dynamic business environment.

Academic Pathways

  • Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Accountancy (Honours)
  • Any relevant Bachelor's programme

Programme Details

Duration
1 Year
Programme Code
(R2/010/3/0070) 05/27 (MQA/FA1537)
Intake
January, June & September
Faculty/Centre
Centre for Foundation, Languages and General Studies
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Course Structure

Semester 1
  • Introduction to Business Management
  • Principles of Accounting
  • Business law
  • Introduction to Information Technology
  • English
Semester 2
  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship
  • Business Mathematics
  • Business Communication
  • Writing and Research Skills
  • Introduction to Economics (Micro and Macro)
Semester 3
  • Basic Business Statistics
  • Business Ethics
  • Critical Thinking
  • Co-curriculum

Entry Requirements

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)

  • Pass with a minimum of Grade C in five (5) subjects with a pass in English.

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

  • Pass with a minimum of Grade B in three (3) subjects with a pass in English.

O-Level

  • Pass O-Level with at least Grade C in five (5) subjects with a pass in English; OR

Other relevant and equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.

Progression to pursue Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) and Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons)

  • Credits in Mathematics and English at SPM Level or its equivalent.

 

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