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

RM25,710

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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

Mandatory for Semester 1

Principles of Economics
Academic Skills

Optional for Semester 1

Contemporary Business
Essential Mathematics for Sc
Fundamentals of Accounting
Discovering Psychology
Object Oriented Programming

Mandatory for Semester 2

Microeconomics and Policy
Foundation English

Optional for Semester 2

Psychology and the Human Mind
Foundations of Management
Mathematics for Science
Data Structures and Software Design
Financial Accounting

Mandatory for Semester 3

Macroeconomics and Global Economics Issues
Foundation English for Business

Optional for Semester 3

Business and the World
Advanced Mathematics for Science
Management Accounting
Research in Action
Web Development and Databases

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 Mathematics) and 2 subjects with Grade 5
- Actuarial Science route, requires a Grade 5 for a subject equivalent to Additional Mathematics

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.