Study Foundation Programme (Business, Finance and Social Sciences Route) at Asia Pacific University (APU) in Malaysia,

Foundation Programme (Business, Finance and Social Sciences Route)

Malaysia

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What will I learn?

The modules studied help develop your study skills, introduce you to what you can expect on your degree and also allow you to discover what you can study depending on whether you choose a degree in Accounting, Banking, Finance, Actuarial Studies, Psychology, Business & Management, Computing & Technology, Engineering, Industrial Design, Animation and Visual Effects. FLEXIBILITY OF CHOICE Our 12-month Foundation Programme is designed to prepare students from SPM, IGCSE, O-Levels or similar qualifications with the knowledge and skills to progress into the first year of a degree of their choice. On completion of the Foundation Programme, you will be able to make an informed decision about your interest and pursue your degree of choice. During the Foundation Programme, you are able to choose different routes depending on your area of interest. This will allow you to progress onto a specific degree programme at APU, related to this area or other relevant areas based on your foundation experience.

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
RM28,400.00 (US$ 6,460) per year
Library Deposit - RM 500

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation

No. 11, Jalan Teknologi 5, Taman Teknologi,

Kuala Lumpur,

Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur,

57000, Bukit Jalil, Malaysia

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
RM28,400.00 (US$ 6,460) per year
Library Deposit - RM 500

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation

No. 11, Jalan Teknologi 5, Taman Teknologi,

Kuala Lumpur,

Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur,

57000, Bukit Jalil, Malaysia

Entry requirements

For international students

Business, Management, Marketing, Digital Marketing & Tourism - SPM- 5 Credits in at least 5 subjects at SPM level with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History); IGCSE/O-LEVELS- 5 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 5 subjects at IGCSE/O-Levels; UEC - 3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects in UEC. Hospitality & Tourism - SPM - 5 Credits in at least 5 subjects at SPM level with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History); IGCSE/O-LEVELS - 5 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 5 subjects at IGCSE/O-Levels; UEC - 3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects in UEC. Media and International Relations - SPM - 5 Credits in at least 5 subjects at SPM level with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History); IGCSE/O-LEVELS - 5 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 5 subjects at IGCSE/O-Levels; UEC - 3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects in UEC. Psychology - SPM- 5 Credits in at least 5 subjects at SPM level including Mathematics, Science OR Physics OR Chemistry OR Biology and a pass in English with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History); IGCSE/O-LEVELS - 5 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 5 subjects including Mathematics, Science OR Physics OR Chemistry OR Biology and a pass in English at IGCSE/O-Levels; UEC - 3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects in UEC including Mathematics, Science OR Physics OR Chemistry OR Biology. Accounting, Banking, Finance & Actuarial - SPM - 5 Credits in at least 5 subjects at SPM level including Mathematics with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History); IGCSE/O-LEVELS - 5 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 5 subjects at IGCSE/O-Levels including Mathematics; UEC - 3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects in UEC including Mathematics;
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