Overview
Build a strong foundation for your future in Information Technology, Accounting, Finance or Economics with our Foundation in Arts programme. Designed to equip you with essential knowledge and skills, this programme prepares you to progress confidently into a degree in your chosen discipline....Throughout your studies, you will be guided and mentored by our experienced lecturers while developing critical and creative thinking, as well as effective study skills for a smooth transition into your degree studies.
With strong ties to key industry partners, you will also gain opportunities for early industry exposure and valuable professional insights, preparing you for both academic and professional success.
Assessments
This programme combines coursework and written examinations, adopting a practice-oriented approach that provides students with engaging, stimulating and hands-on learning experiences through a variety of teaching methods and practical exercises. A range of dynamic learning approaches is employed, including lectures, tutorials, team-based projects, real-life system development, presentations and independent projects. Students are guided by both lecturers and industry experts throughout the programme.
Academic Requirements
SPM
Pass SPM with minimum 5 credits including Mathematics
O-levels
Minimum 5 credits (C) including Mathematics
UEC
Pass UEC with minimum 3 credits (B6) including Mathematics
Other qualifications
Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
Foundation in Arts (For entry into Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting/ Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting and Finance
SPM
Pass SPM with minimum 5 credits including Mathematics and English
O-levels
Minimum 5 credits (C) including Mathematics and English
UEC
Pass UEC with minimum 3 credits (B6) including Mathematics and English
Other qualifications
Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
Foundation in Arts (For entry into Bachelor of Science In Business Information Systems (Honours))
SPM
Pass SPM with minimum 5 credits and pass in Mathematics or Additional Mathematics
O-levels
Minimum 5 credits (C) and pass in Mathematics or Additional Mathematics/equivalent
UEC
Pass UEC with minimum 3 credits (B6) and pass in Mathematics or Additional Mathematics /equivalent
Other qualifications
Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
Foundation in Arts (For entry into Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) / Bachelor of Computer Science in Artificial Intelligence with Honours / Bachelor of Computer Science in Cyber Security with Honours / Bachelor of Computer Science in Data Science with Honours / Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) Mobile Computing and Networking)
SPM
Pass SPM with minimum 5 credits including Additional Mathematics or Mathematics and one of the Science, Technology or Engineering subjects.
O-levels
Minimum 5 credits (C) including Additional Mathematics/equivalent
UEC
Pass UEC with minimum 3 credits (B6) including Additional Mathematics/equivalent
Other qualifications
Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
Foundation in Arts (For entry into Bachelor of Financial Economics (Hons) / Bachelor of Financial Technology (Honours) / Bachelor of Science (Honours) Finance and Investment
SPM
Pass SPM with minimum 5 credits including Mathematics and pass in English
O-levels
Minimum 5 credits (C) including Mathematics and pass in English
UEC
Pass UEC with minimum 3 credits (B6) including Mathematics and pass in English
Other qualifications
Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
English Requirement for Foundation in Arts
- Candidates with a minimum grade of A2 in UEC English Language / Band 2 in MUET / 30-31 in TOEFL, 4.0 in IELTS Academic / grade C in O-Level or IGCSE / SPM English 1119 / grade B1 (with at least 2 skills at B1) in CEFR / 140 in Cambridge English Qualification / 140 in Cambridge Linguaskill / 106 in Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS / 36 in Pearson Test are exempted from SE004 Basic English and SE005 English Foundation. Other equivalent qualifications can be exempted on case-by-case basis.
- Candidates who scored lower than B+ in SPM English Language or than the above requirement will have to take the SE004 Basic English subject before taking the SE005 English Foundation subject in the foundation year.
- Computing Essentials
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Writing for Academic Purposes
- Positive Psychology
- Fundamentals of Ethics
- Introduction to Business
- Introductory Accounting
- Introductory Economics
- Algebra and Trigonometry
- Analytical Drawing
- Basic Office Application
- Civic Studies
- Event Management
- Fundamentals of Computer Graphics
- Fundamentals of Culinary Arts
- Fundamentals of Design
- Fundamentals of Mathematics
- Fundamentals of Programming
- Human Communication
- Introduction to Built Environment
- Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Industry
- Introduction to Language and Communication
- Introduction to Law
- Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Introduction to Marketing
- Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- Introduction to Structure
- Introductory Calculus
- Media Literacy
- Smart Learning Technology
- Web Development
Kuala Lumpur Campus
Local Students
Approximate Total Fees:
RM22,430
International Students
Approximate Total Fees:
RM38,416
Note:
- This is an estimated fee, as different countries have different visa processing charges and administrative fees. For more information, kindly refer to your region’s counselor for the detailed fee breakdown.
- In accordance with the Malaysian government tax regulation, effective 1st July 2025, a 6% service tax will be imposed on non-Malaysian citizens.
