Foundation in Business
(R2/010/3/0452) 03/22 (A7859)
This one-year foundation programme equips students with fundamental business knowledge and competency to pursue degrees in various fields of business prior to embarking in the business degree programme of their choice. Students will also be taught soft skills that include critical thinking, writing and presentation skills as well as tasked with hands-on entrepreneurship projects, industry-relevant field trips, and talks by representatives of the industry.
After completion of the foundation programme, you can opt for a related degree programme from either FOB or FOM*
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Pass SPM / O-level or its equivalent with minimum of Grade ‘C’ in at least five (5) subjects inclusive of English; OR
- Pass UEC with minimum of grade B in at least three (3) subjects inclusive of English; OR
- Other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government.
- English Entry Requirement for International Students: All undergraduate programmes offered by Faculty of Business require a minimum score of 5.5 in IELTS or its equivalent.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
- Basic Microeconomics
- Fundamentals of Business Management
- Computer Applications
- Introduction to Quantitative Analysis
- Communicative English
- Introduction to Cost and Management Accounting
- Introduction to Digital Business
- Essential English
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Basic Macroeconomics
- Fundamentals of Personal Finance
- Group Dynamics
- Academic English
- Critical Thinking
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
- To acquire basic knowledge and fundamental principles of business and management.
- To apply analytical thinking and problem-solving skills in fields related to business and management.
- To apply basic techniques, skills and tools to conduct academic activities related to business and management.
- To communicate effectively (orally and in writing) and work independently as a member or leader in a team in fields related to business and management.
- To utilise basic digital technology applications in searching and processing data in fields related to business and management.
- To acquire lifelong learning skills towards intellectual and self-development in fields related to business and management.
STAFF
Ng Lik Neo
Foundation Senior Lecturer
Kerk Peck Hoon
Foundation Senior Lecturer
Lau Siok Hwa
Foundation Senior Lecturer
Zalina Jaafar
Foundation Senior Lecturer
Arifah Hamzah
Foundation Lecturer 2
Teo Kim Mui
Foundation Lecturer 2
Sarinah Suliman
Foundation Lecturer 2
Tay Cheng Lan
Foundation Lecturer 2
Cheryl Chan
Foundation Lecturer 1
Kausar Binti Yaakup
Foundation Lecturer 1