Foundation in Business

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)

Putrajaya, Putrajaya, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

1 year

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jan, May, Jul, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM26,490

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

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.

  • The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.0

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM500

Tuition fees

RM26,490

Discounts & scholarships

-RM3,300

  • Exclusive
  • Waiver

Total payable amount

RM23,690

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Other savings

Up to RM15,000

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Scholarships

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)

Putrajaya, Putrajaya

High Achiever's Scholarship for Foundation Programme

Amount

Up to RM10,000 tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Foundation

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)

Putrajaya, Putrajaya

Heriot-Watt Family Discount

Amount

10% discount

Study Level

Foundation, Bachelor's Degree, PhD by Research, PhD by Coursework, Master's Degree by Coursework, Master's Degree by Research

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)

Putrajaya, Putrajaya

Leaders with Impact Scholarship

Amount

100% tuition fee and allowance of up to RM1,300 per month

Study Level

Foundation, Bachelor's Degree

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)

Putrajaya, Putrajaya

Professional Bodies Bursary

Amount

10% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Foundation, Bachelor's Degree, PhD by Research, PhD by Coursework, Master's Degree by Coursework, Master's Degree by Research

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)

Putrajaya, Putrajaya

Early Bird Waiver

Amount

RM2,000 tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Foundation, Bachelor's Degree, PhD by Research, PhD by Coursework, Master's Degree by Coursework, Master's Degree by Research

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