Compare Top Foundation in Business Courses in Malaysia

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University of Nottingham Malaysia

Semenyih, Selangor

Foundation in Business and Management

Intake

Apr, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM26,700

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Gain a UK degree from a top Russel Group university in Malaysia

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Highlights
Campus
Scholarships
Duration

A multidisciplinary programme that combines academic skills and content-specific modules, such as social sustainability, introduction to law and applied psychology
Enrich your worldview with studies in global issues and social science while learning to communicate complex ideas through English for Academic Purposes
Open to International and Malaysian students who want to explore various areas of interest before committing to a specific field
An entry route to degree programmes offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, especially in business, education, international communications studies and international relations

Highlights

A multidisciplinary programme that combines academic skills and content-specific modules, such as social sustainability, introduction to law and applied psychology
Enrich your worldview with studies in global issues and social science while learning to communicate complex ideas through English for Academic Purposes
Open to International and Malaysian students who want to explore various areas of interest before committing to a specific field
An entry route to degree programmes offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, especially in business, education, international communications studies and international relations

Campus

Semenyih: RM26,700

Scholarships

SPM:

8(A+/A/A-): 25% tuition fee waiver
7(A+/A/A-): 20% tuition fee waiver
6(A+/A/A-): 15% tuition fee waiver

IGCSE/O-Level:

7(A*/A): 25% tuition fee waiver
6(A*/A): 20% tuition fee waiver
5(A*/A): 15% tuition fee waiver

Duration

Duration: 1 year

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Taylor's College

Subang Jaya, Selangor

Foundation in Business

Intake

Feb, Apr, Jul*, Aug

Tuition Fees

RM27,850

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A pioneer in pre-university education

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Highlights
Campus
Scholarships
Duration

Learn beyond the classroom through field trips, community service and competitions that will equip you with strong business knowledge and skills
A learning environment that supports a balance of theory and practice through the engaging use of technology
Diverse articulation pathways to progress seamlessly to a degree at local or overseas universities, including those in the UK and Australia
Access to Taylor's First-Year Learning & Mentoring (FLAME) programme that helps you transition to college, achieve learning goals, and overcome social and academic challenges

Highlights

Learn beyond the classroom through field trips, community service and competitions that will equip you with strong business knowledge and skills
A learning environment that supports a balance of theory and practice through the engaging use of technology
Diverse articulation pathways to progress seamlessly to a degree at local or overseas universities, including those in the UK and Australia
Access to Taylor's First-Year Learning & Mentoring (FLAME) programme that helps you transition to college, achieve learning goals, and overcome social and academic challenges

Campus

Subang Jaya: RM27,850

Scholarships

SPM:

8A+ / 9(A+/A/A-): RM12,000 tuition fee waiver
8(A+/A/A-): RM7,000 tuition fee waiver
7(A+/A/A-): RM6,000 tuition fee waiver
6(A+/A/A-): RM4,000 tuition fee waiver
5(A+/A/A-): RM2,000 tuition fee waiver

IGCSE/O-Level:

8A* / 9(A*/A): RM12,000 tuition fee waiver
8(A*/A): RM7,000 tuition fee waiver
7(A*/A): RM6,000 tuition fee waiver
6(A*/A): RM4,000 tuition fee waiver
5(A*/A): RM2,000 tuition fee waiver

Duration

Duration: 1 year

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Universiti Malaya-Wales (UM-Wales)

Kuala Lumpur Campus, Kuala Lumpur

Foundation in Arts

Intake

Jan, May, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM10,710

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Highlights
Campus
Scholarships
Duration

Focused streams that will give you more exposure to your area of interest
Exposure to industry through visits to local and international organisations in the public, private and voluntary sector and industry-focused syllabus
Tertiary-style teaching with lectures, tutorials and seminar-type classes to help kickstart your undergraduate endeavours on a firm platform

Highlights

Focused streams that will give you more exposure to your area of interest
Exposure to industry through visits to local and international organisations in the public, private and voluntary sector and industry-focused syllabus
Tertiary-style teaching with lectures, tutorials and seminar-type classes to help kickstart your undergraduate endeavours on a firm platform

Campus

Kuala Lumpur Campus: RM10,710

Scholarships

SPM:

8(A+/A/A-): 100% tuition fee waiver
7(A+/A/A-): 75% tuition fee waiver
6(A+/A/A-): 50% tuition fee waiver

IGCSE/O-Level:

8(A*/A): 100% tuition fee waiver
7(A*/A): 75% tuition fee waiver
6(A*/A): 50% tuition fee waiver

Duration

Duration: 1 year

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City University

Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Foundation in Business

Intake

Jan, Feb, May, Jun, Sep, Oct

Tuition Fees

RM19,800

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Highlights
Campus
Scholarships
Duration

Modules tailored to prepare you for degrees in business administration, accounting and finance
Comprehensive English modules to strengthen English proficiency
Over 3 decades of experience, with more than 35,000 graduates to date

Highlights

Modules tailored to prepare you for degrees in business administration, accounting and finance
Comprehensive English modules to strengthen English proficiency
Over 3 decades of experience, with more than 35,000 graduates to date

Campus

Petaling Jaya: RM19,800

Scholarships

SPM:

9(A+/A/A-): 100% tuition fee waiver
7(A+/A/A-): 70% tuition fee waiver
5(A+/A/A-): 50% tuition fee waiver
3(A+/A/A-): 30% tuition fee waiver
1(A+/A/A-): 20% tuition fee waiver

IGCSE/O-Level:

9(A*/A): 100% tuition fee waiver
7(A*/A): 70% tuition fee waiver
5(A*/A): 50% tuition fee waiver
3(A*/A): 30% tuition fee waiver
1(A*/A): 20% tuition fee waiver

Duration

Duration: 1 year

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Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)

Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur

APU Foundation Programme (Business & Finance & Psychology)

Intake

Feb, Apr, Jul, Aug, Sep, Nov

Tuition Fees

RM26,300

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Malaysia's award-winning Premier Digital Tech University

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Highlights
Campus
Scholarships
Duration

Direct pathway into dual-award degrees at APU
Programme emphasises on 4 key areas to ensure student success – leadership & teamwork, problem-solving skills, social skills & responsibilities, and practical skills
Among the first universities in Malaysia awarded Premier Digital Tech University status by the MDEC and MOHE
Ranked top 2.1% university in the world with a 5 Stars Plus rating in the QS World University Rankings 2025

Highlights

Direct pathway into dual-award degrees at APU
Programme emphasises on 4 key areas to ensure student success – leadership & teamwork, problem-solving skills, social skills & responsibilities, and practical skills
Among the first universities in Malaysia awarded Premier Digital Tech University status by the MDEC and MOHE
Ranked top 2.1% university in the world with a 5 Stars Plus rating in the QS World University Rankings 2025

Campus

Bukit Jalil: RM26,300

Scholarships

SPM:

10A+: 100% tuition fee waiver
9(A+/A/A-): 50% tuition fee waiver
8(A+/A/A-): 40% tuition fee waiver
7(A+/A/A-): 30% tuition fee waiver
6(A+/A/A-): 20% tuition fee waiver
4(A+/A/A-): 10% tuition fee waiver

IGCSE/O-Level:

9(A*/A): 50% tuition fee waiver
8(A*/A): 35% tuition fee waiver
7(A*/A): 20% tuition fee waiver
4(A*/A): 10% tuition fee waiver

Duration

Duration: 1 year

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First City University College

Bandar Utama, Selangor

Foundation in Business Administration

Intake

Jan, Jun, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM16,000

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Campus
Scholarships
Duration

Bandar Utama: RM16,000

Campus

Bandar Utama: RM16,000

Scholarships

SPM:

9(A+/A/A-): 100% tuition fee waiver
8(A+/A/A-): RM8,000 tuition fee waiver
6(A+/A/A-): RM6,000 tuition fee waiver
5(A+/A/A-): RM5,000 tuition fee waiver
1(A+/A/A-): RM4,000 tuition fee waiver

IGCSE/O-Level:

9(A*/A): 100% tuition fee waiver
8(A*/A): RM8,000 tuition fee waiver
6(A*/A): RM6,000 tuition fee waiver
5(A*/A): RM5,000 tuition fee waiver
1(A*/A): RM4,000 tuition fee waiver

Duration

Duration: 1 year

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HELP University

Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur

Foundation in Arts

Intake

Jan, May, Jul, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM14,700

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Highlights
Campus
Scholarships
Duration

The programme is widely recognised and provides you direct entry into selected degrees in universities in the UK, Australia and New Zealand
Incorporates subjects such as Study Skills and Critical Thinking Skills to give you an edge over others
Leading institution with an international reputation with over 3 decades of experience

Highlights

The programme is widely recognised and provides you direct entry into selected degrees in universities in the UK, Australia and New Zealand
Incorporates subjects such as Study Skills and Critical Thinking Skills to give you an edge over others
Leading institution with an international reputation with over 3 decades of experience

Campus

Damansara Heights: RM14,700
Subang Bestari: RM14,700

Scholarships

SPM:

9(A+/A/A-): 100% tuition fee waiver
8(A+/A/A-): 75% tuition fee waiver

IGCSE/O-Level:

9(A*/A): 100% tuition fee waiver
8(A*/A): 75% tuition fee waiver

Duration

Duration: 1 year

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HELP University

Subang Bestari, Selangor

Foundation in Arts

Intake

Jan, May, Jul, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM14,700

Apply Now

Campus
Scholarships
Duration

Damansara Heights: RM14,700
Subang Bestari: RM14,700

Campus

Damansara Heights: RM14,700
Subang Bestari: RM14,700

Scholarships

SPM:

9(A+/A/A-): 100% tuition fee waiver
8(A+/A/A-): 75% tuition fee waiver

IGCSE/O-Level:

9(A*/A): 100% tuition fee waiver
8(A*/A): 75% tuition fee waiver

Duration

Duration: 1 year

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University of Reading Malaysia (UoRM)

Iskandar Puteri, Johor

International Foundation Programme

Intake

Apr, Jul, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM23,500

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Campus
Scholarships
Duration

Iskandar Puteri: RM23,500

Campus

Iskandar Puteri: RM23,500

Scholarships

SPM:

9(A+/A/A-): 30% tuition fee waiver
7(A+/A/A-): 20% tuition fee waiver

IGCSE/O-Level:

9(A*/A): 30% tuition fee waiver
7(A*/A): 20% tuition fee waiver

Duration

Duration: 1 year

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Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

Kampar, Perak

Foundation in Arts

Intake

Feb, Jun, Oct

Tuition Fees

RM11,600

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Highlights
Campus
Scholarships
Duration

Option to select one of the two offered streams (Arts and Social Science or Management and Accountancy), providing you with more focused learning during your foundation year
Top 3 in Graduate Employability at the Talentbank National Graduate Employability Index 2023
Ranked #160 in QS Asia University Rankings 2024 and #301-350 in THE Asia University Rankings 2024
One of Malaysia's leading private universities that offer accessible and affordable programmes

Highlights

Option to select one of the two offered streams (Arts and Social Science or Management and Accountancy), providing you with more focused learning during your foundation year
Top 3 in Graduate Employability at the Talentbank National Graduate Employability Index 2023
Ranked #160 in QS Asia University Rankings 2024 and #301-350 in THE Asia University Rankings 2024
One of Malaysia's leading private universities that offer accessible and affordable programmes

Campus

Kampar: RM11,600
Sungai Long: RM11,600

Scholarships

SPM:

8(A+/A): 100% tuition fee waiver
8(A+/A/A-): 50% tuition fee waiver
7(A+/A/A-): 25% tuition fee waiver
6(A+/A/A-): 20% tuition fee waiver
5(A+/A/A-): 15% tuition fee waiver

IGCSE/O-Level:

8(A*/A): 100% tuition fee waiver
7(A*/A): 50% tuition fee waiver
6(A*/A): 25% tuition fee waiver
5(A*/A): 20% tuition fee waiver
4(A*/A): 15% tuition fee waiver

Duration

Duration: 1 year

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FAQs about Studying Foundation in Business (FIB) in Malaysia

What is Foundation in Business?

Foundation in Business (FIB) is a business-focused Pre-University programme to prepare you for a degree in Business. This course can be taken after completing SPM, and can be considered as a Year 12 qualification, which is equivalent to STPM or Malaysian Matriculation (Matrikulasi).

In Malaysia, a Foundation in Business is a direct pathway into a university’s degree programme. Completing a Foundation in Business will allow you to continue on with an undergraduate degree at the same university. Degree options include Accounting, Finance, Economics, Marketing and International Business.

Most Foundation in Business courses are a combination of coursework and final exams. Every university’s Foundation in Business programme is different, as it is fully administered by the university itself. This means that your syllabus is designed to prepare you for a business-related degree at the same university.

A Foundation in Business is recommended for those who are extremely certain that they will be pursuing a business-related degree at the same university.

What is the minimum entry requirements for Foundation in Business?

Foundation in Business programmes in Malaysia typically require you to have a minimum of 5 credits (C and above) at SPM, O-Level or equivalent.

Certain institutions may require you to have a credit in English and Mathematics.

What is your education pathway if you study Foundation in Business?

You will need to have an SPM qualification or equivalent to enter a Foundation in Business course.

Foundation in Business programmes are usually 12 months long.

Upon completion, you can continue on to a business-related degree at the same university.

What are the advantages of Foundation in Business?

Here are some of the top advantages of studying Foundation in Business:

Easy transition to a business-related degree at the same university
Allows you to get a head start on learning business subjects related to your degree
Shorter duration compared to A-Level, IB and STPM
Certain universities may offer better scholarships and more affordable fees

Important Note: Switching universities for your degree after completing a Foundation in Business is possible, but will be subject to evaluation on a case-by-case basis.

Should you study Foundation in Business?

If you are still unsure about Foundation in Business, here are some articles that may help you:

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