Foundation in Business
A one-year route into accounting, finance, marketing and business degrees.
About This Programme
Foundation in Business covers the core of a business degree in one year: accounting, economics, mathematics and marketing, taught through case work drawn from Penang businesses.
Modules and Electives
- Principles of Accounting
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Business Mathematics
- Introduction to Business
- Principles of Marketing
- Academic English
- Business Communication
- Introduction to Statistics
- Information Technology for Business
- Malaysian Studies
Key Highlights of Foundation in Business
Learning from Penang businesses
Case studies and interviews with local owners, from kopitiams to manufacturers.
Present every week
Short pitches build the confidence first-year business classes expect.
First-year mentoring
A senior student mentor checks in with you through your first semester.
Articulation to partner degrees
Progress to business, accounting and finance degrees with partner universities in Malaysia.
Meet Our Foundation in Business Students
Foundation in Business
Chong Mei Qi
CGPA 4.00. Progressing to Accounting and Finance.
Entry Requirements
- SPM: at least 5 credits, including a credit in Mathematics and a pass in English
- UEC: at least 3 Bs, including Mathematics
- IGCSE or O Level: at least 5 credits, including Mathematics
Where It Leads
Graduates can progress into Year 1 or Year 2 of related degrees with partner universities in Malaysia, depending on the degree and your results. Our placement team helps you compare options before you finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need Additional Mathematics?
Can I move into ACCA after this foundation?
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Start Foundation in Business in January
Next intakes: January, April, August. Talk to a counsellor about entry, fees and scholarships.