Foundation Programme (Business, Finance & Social Sciences Route)
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)
Duration
1 year
Intake
July, September, and November
Degree
Foundation
Program Overview
The "Foundation Programme (Business, Finance & Social Sciences Route)" is a popular one-year pre-university course for SPM/O-Level/UEC holders in Malaysia. It is a comprehensive bridge to bachelor's degrees in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, psychology, communication, and international relations.
The curriculum provides a firm grounding in core subjects such as Introduction to Business, Principles of Accounts, Fundamentals of Finance, and Economics. It also heavily emphasizes academic English, critical thinking, and research skills, preparing students for university-level academic rigor.
Numerous private universities and colleges offer these MQA-accredited programs, and they guarantee progression to their respective undergraduate degrees. With multiple intakes annually and generally more affordable fees than international pre-university options, Malaysian foundation programs offer a flexible, quality, and recognized pathway for students to pursue diverse careers in the global business and social sciences landscape.
Key Information
University
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)
Campus
Kuala Lumpur
Total Credits
Study Mode
Full-time
Loan Availability
No
Program Details
Duration
Tuition Fee:
Format
Attendance:
Study Gap:
Fees & Funding:
Full tuition fee: (USD6,490) Total for International
Course Structure
Common Core
Semester 1 (12 weeks)
English for Academic Purposes
Communication Skills
Personal Development & Study Methods
Essentials of Web Applications
Mathematics
Note: This is a typical Semester 1 across all pathways
Semester 2 (12 weeks)
Introduction to Business
Fundamentals of Finance
Global Business Trends
Public Speaking in English
Semester 3 (12 weeks)
Academic Research Skills
Economics for Business
Perspectives in Technology / Further Mathematics**
Co-Curricular
Choose one of the following modules:
Principles of Accounts
Discovering Media in the Digital Age
Psychology & Behavioral Science
Fundamentals of Hospitality and Tourism Industry
Entry Requirement
Academic
Language
IELTS - 4.0
TOEFL - (IBT)30-31
PTE - 36
Others - MUET: Band 3
How To Apply
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