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Foundation Programme (Business, Finance & Social Sciences Route)

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)

Program overview

The Foundation Programme (Business, Finance & Social Sciences Route) at Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) in Malaysia is a 12-month course designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to transition smoothly into the first year of their chosen degree. Students coming from SPM, IGCSE, O-Levels, or equivalent qualifications will benefit from this program. Upon completion, you will be better positioned to make informed choices about your academic interests and pursue a degree that aligns with them. Throughout the Foundation Programme, you can select various routes based on your interests, facilitating progression into specific degree programs at APU that relate to your foundational experiences.

Entry Requirements

SPM

  • 5 Credits in at least 5 subjects at SPM level with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History);

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Curriculum

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MODULES YOU STUDY

Semester 1 (12 weeks)

  • English for Academic Purpose
  • Communication Skills
  • Personal Development & Study Methods
  • Essentials of Web Applications
  • Mathematics

Note: This is a common 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 requirements

Foundation: high-school certificate or equivalent.

Typically IELTS 4 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • Business manager
  • Marketing specialist
  • Accountant
  • Financial analyst
  • Entrepreneur

Is this program right for you?

Send us your qualifications and we'll confirm your eligibility and next steps during your consultation.

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