Total Fees

RM25,710

  • Level

    Pre-U

  • Duration

    1 year(s)

  • Study Mode

    Full Time

  • Major

    Foundation

  • Campus

    Putrajaya

  • Certification

    Heriot Watt University

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Description

The Foundation in Business at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is a one-year full-time preparatory programme designed to provide students with a strong academic and practical foundation for progression into undergraduate studies in business and related disciplines. This programme equips students with essential knowledge in key areas such as business studies, economics, accounting, mathematics and academic English, while also developing critical thinking, communication, research and independent learning skills required at university level. Delivered in a supportive learning environment, the programme emphasises structured academic guidance, continuous assessment and skills development to help students transition smoothly from secondary education to higher education. Upon successful completion and meeting the required progression criteria, students may progress directly into the first year of a wide range of undergraduate degree programmes at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, including business, management, finance, accounting, economics and other related fields, preparing them for future academic and professional success.

Intake Month(s)

January, May, July, September

Grand Total RM 25,710.00

Course Structure

  • Principles of Economics
  • Academic Skills
  • Microeconomics and Policy
  • Foundation English
  • Macroeconomics and Global Economics Issues
  • Foundation English for Business

  • Contemporary Business
  • Essential Mathematics for Science
  • Fundamentals of Accounting
  • Discovering Psychology
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Psychology and the Human Mind
  • Foundations of Management
  • Mathematics for Science
  • Data Structures and Software Design
  • Financial Accounting
  • Business and the World
  • Advanced Mathematics for Science
  • Management Accounting
  • Research in Action
  • Web Development and Databases

Entry Requirement

  • Pass with minimum of 5 credits including English and Mathematics or other relevant subjects - or equivalent global qualifications.
  • Actuarial Science route requires Pass with minimum of 5 credits including English, Mathematics and Additional Mathematics - or other equivalent global qualifications.

  • Pass with minimum of 5 credits including English and Mathematics or other relevant subjects - or equivalent global qualifications.
  • Actuarial Science route requires Pass with minimum of 5 credits including English, Mathematics and Additional Mathematics - or other equivalent global qualifications.

  • Minimum of 26 points in six (6) subjects, including at least Grade 6 in English and Mathematics, and at least Grade 5 in two other subjects. For the Actuarial Science route, a Grade 5 is required in a subject equivalent to Additional Mathematics.

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

  • 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.