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Foundation Programme (Computing & Technology Route)

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)

Program overview

The Foundation Programme (Computing & Technology Route) at Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) in Malaysia is a 12-month course aimed at preparing students with SPM, IGCSE, O-Levels, or similar qualifications. This program provides the knowledge and skills necessary to advance into the first year of a degree of your choice. Upon completion of the Foundation Programme, you will be equipped to make informed decisions about your academic interests and pursue a relevant degree. Throughout the program, you can select various pathways based on your specific interests, enabling you to transition into a degree program at APU that aligns with your foundation experience or related fields.

Entry Requirements

SPM

  • 5 Credits in at least 5 subjects at SPM level including Mathematics 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
  • Introduction to Computer Architecture & Networking
  • Introduction to Visual & Interactive Programming
  • Public Speaking in English

Semester 3 (12 weeks)

  • Academic Research Skills
  • Further Mathematics
  • Introduction to Multimedia Applications

Co-Curricular

Choose one of the following modules:

  • Perspectives in Technology
  • 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

  • Software developer
  • Security analyst
  • Data scientist
  • Cloud engineer

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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