APU Foundation Programme (Business & Finance & Social Sciences)
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)
Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
1 year
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov
Tuition Fees
RM26,400
Course Highlights
- Direct pathway into dual-award degrees at APU
- Programme emphasises on 4 key areas to ensure your success – leadership and teamwork, problem-solving skills, social skills and responsibilities, and practical skills
- Progression flexibility lets you choose a degree programme of your choice from a primary or alternative pathway
- Ranked top 2% university in the world with a 5 Stars Plus rating in the QS World University Rankings 2026
Course Structure
Semester 1 (12 weeks)
- English for Academic Purposes
- 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 the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
** Further Mathematics module is Compulsory for students who choose to progress to Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Actuarial Studies
PRIMARY PATHWAYS (Upon Completion of Foundation)
- Business, Management, Hospitality & Tourism
- Accounting, Finance, Banking & Actuarial Studies
- Media, Communication & Psychology
ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS: Students may alternatively choose the following:
- Computing & Technology
- Immersive Technology & Game Development
- Industrial Design, Visual Effects, Animation & Digital Advertising
- International Relations
- Architecture
SPECIALISED MODULES FOR BUSINESS, FINANCE, PSYCHOLOGY, HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
- Fundamentals of Finance
- Introduction to Business
- Global Business Trends
- Economics for Business
- Further Mathematics
- Principles of Accounts
- Discovering Media in the Digital Age
- Psychology & Behavioral Science
- Fundamentals of the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
Entry Requirements
- Business, Management, Marketing, Digital Marketing & Tourism
- SPM: 5 Credits in at least 5 subjects at SPM level with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History);
- O Level/IGCSE: 5 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 5 subjects;
- UEC: 3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects
- Hospitality & Tourism
- SPM: 5 Credits in at least 5 subjects at SPM level with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History);
- O Level/IGCSE: 5 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 5 subjects;
- UEC: 3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects
- Media and International Relations
- SPM: 5 Credits in at least 5 subjects at SPM level with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History);
- O Level/IGCSE: 5 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 5 subjects;
- UEC: 3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects
- Psychology
- SPM: 5 Credits in at least 5 subjects at SPM level including Mathematics, Science/Physics/Chemistry/Biology and a pass in English with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History);
- O Level/IGCSE: 5 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 5 subjects including Mathematics, Science/Physics/Chemistry/Biology and a pass in English at IGCSE/O-Levels;
- UEC: 3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects in UEC including Mathematics, Science/Physics/Chemistry/Biology;
- Accounting, Banking, Finance & Actuarial
- SPM: 5 Credits in at least 5 subjects at SPM level with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History);
- O Level/IGCSE: 5 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 5 subjects; including Mathematics;
- UEC: 3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects including Mathematics;
Note:
- Some Degree Programmes may require a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level or equivalent.
- Engineering Degree Programmes require a Credit in Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry or Technical Science at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level or equivalent.
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM0
Tuition fees
RM26,400
Other miscellaneous fees
RM1,300
Discounts & scholarships
-RM800
Total payable amount
RM26,900
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