Foundation in Business

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)

Putrajaya, Putrajaya, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

1 year

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jan, Apr, Jul, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM24,480

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Course Highlights

Tailored program that will transition you into a wide range of degrees including Business, Actuarial Science and Statistical Data Science
Innovative challenge-based learning approach providing you with an enhanced and engaging experience
A member of the academic staff will be assigned as a mentor to provide general guidance and support
Pioneer in education and innovative research for over 200 years

Course Structure

Overview

Foundation in Business (Actuarial Science/Computing Science/Statistical Data Science route):

Object Oriented Programming or Fundamentals of Accounting
Essential Mathematics
Academic Skills
Principles of Economics
Data Structures and Software Design or Financial Accounting
Mathematics for Science
Foundation English
Microeconomics and Policy
Web Development and Databases or Management Accounting
Advanced Mathematics for Science
Foundation English for Business
Macroeconomics and Global Economics Issues

Foundation in Business:

Fundamentals of Accounting
Principles of Economics
Contemporary Business
Academics Skills
Financial Accounting
Microeconomics and Policy
Foundations of Management
Foundation English
Management Accounting
Macroeconomics and Global Economic Issues
Business and the World
Foundation English for Business

Foundation in Business (with Psychology route):

Discovering Psychology
Principles of Economics
Contemporary Business
Academic Skills
Psychology and the Human Mind
Microeconomics and Policy
Foundations of Management
Foundation English
Research in Action
Macroeconomics and Global Economic Issues
Business and the World
Foundation English for Business

Entry Requirements

SPM/O Level:
- Minimum 5 credits (C's), including English and Mathematics or other relevant subjects or equivalent global qualifications.
- Actuarial Science route requires minimum 5 credits (C's), including English, Mathematics and Additional Mathematics or other equivalent global qualifications.
IB MYP: 3 subjects with Grade 6 (English and Maths) and 2 subjects with Grade 5 (For Actuarial Science route, requires a Grade 5 for a subject equivalent to Add Maths)

Conditional offers will be made to students with forecast results. Advance standing may be available for those with appropriate pre-university qualifications. Final results need to be submitted before programme commencement.

Note: Progression to your chosen undergraduate programme may require pre-requisite subjects with specific grades at the SPM/O Level/Equivalent levels in addition to your Foundation results.