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Foundation in Arts (IT/Accounting/Finance/Economics)

UCSI University

Level

foundation

Duration

1 year / 3 semesters (14 weeks per semester, no short semester)

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Tuition Fee

RM38,416 (International, approximate total)

Intake

January, May, September

Program 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.

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.

Key Modules

  • 1Compulsory Courses
  • 2Computing Essentials
  • 3Critical Thinking Skills
  • 4Writing for Academic Purposes
  • 5Positive Psychology
  • 6Electives (Core) Courses
  • 7Fundamentals of Ethics
  • 8Introduction to Business
  • 9Introductory Accounting
  • 10Introductory Economics
  • 11Elective (Open) Courses
  • 12Algebra and Trigonometry
  • 13Analytical Drawing
  • 14Basic Office Application
  • 15Civic Studies
  • 16Event Management
  • 17Fundamentals of Computer Graphics
  • 18Fundamentals of Culinary Arts
  • 19Fundamentals of Design
  • 20Fundamentals of Mathematics
  • 21Fundamentals of Programming
  • 22Human Communication
  • 23Introduction to Built Environment
  • 24Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Industry
  • 25Introduction to Language and Communication
  • 26Introduction to Law
  • 27Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • 28Introduction to Marketing
  • 29Introduction to Probability and Statistics
  • 30Introduction to Structure
  • 31Introductory Calculus
  • 32Media Literacy
  • 33Smart Learning Technology
  • 34Web Development

Entry Requirements

  • Pass SPM with minimum 5 credits including Mathematics
  • Minimum 5 credits (C) including Mathematics
  • 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
  • Pass SPM with minimum 5 credits including Mathematics and English
  • Minimum 5 credits (C) including Mathematics and English
  • Pass UEC with minimum 3 credits (B6) including Mathematics and English
  • Foundation in Arts (For entry into Bachelor of Science In Business Information Systems (Honours))
  • Pass SPM with minimum 5 credits and pass in Mathematics or Additional Mathematics
  • Minimum 5 credits (C) and pass in Mathematics or Additional Mathematics/equivalent
  • Pass UEC with minimum 3 credits (B6) and pass in Mathematics or Additional Mathematics /equivalent
  • 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)
  • Pass SPM with minimum 5 credits including Additional Mathematics or Mathematics and one of the Science, Technology or Engineering subjects.
  • Minimum 5 credits (C) including Additional Mathematics/equivalent
  • Pass UEC with minimum 3 credits (B6) including Additional Mathematics/equivalent
  • Foundation in Arts (For entry into Bachelor of Financial Economics (Hons) / Bachelor of Financial Technology (Honours) / Bachelor of Science (Honours) Finance and Investment
  • Pass SPM with minimum 5 credits including Mathematics and pass in English
  • Minimum 5 credits (C) including Mathematics and pass in English
  • Pass UEC with minimum 3 credits (B6) including Mathematics and pass in English
  • 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.
  • Academic Requirements

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