Foundation Programme (Business, Finance & Social Sciences Route)

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.

The APU Foundation Programme lays the pathway towards professional tertiary education. It is a vital transformation point for students; soft skills, general knowledge and preparatory subject fundamentals acquired at the Foundation lead to excellence in a student’s education performance, as well as career-readiness as they move on as global professionals eventually. This is achieved through 4 key areas:

• Leadership & Teamwork
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Social Skills & Responsibilities
• Practical Skills

The unique support system at APU Foundation Programme consists of helpful academic mentors who are committed in ensuring academic achievements, providing pastoral care, advising, mentoring, motivating students’ potential and performance, to ensure that they undergo a smooth transition from secondary education to tertiary learning.

The Foundation programme gives you an opportunity to sample your future areas of study. This helps you choose which Degree programme to pursue.

General Requirements

Business, Management, Marketing, Digital Marketing & Tourism

• SPM5 Credits in at least 5 subjects at SPM level with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History);
• IGCSE/O-LEVELS5 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 5 subjects at IGCSE/O-Levels;
• UEC3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects in UEC.

Hospitality & Tourism

• SPM5 Credits in at least 5 subjects at SPM level with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History);
• IGCSE/O-LEVELS5 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 5 subjects at IGCSE/O-Levels;
• UEC3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects in UEC.

Media and International Relations

• SPM5 Credits in at least 5 subjects at SPM level with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History);
• IGCSE/O-LEVELS5 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 5 subjects at IGCSE/O-Levels;
• UEC3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects in UEC.

Psychology

• SPM5 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-LEVELS5 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;
• UEC3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects in UEC including Mathematics, Science OR Physics OR Chemistry OR Biology;

Accounting, Banking, Finance & Actuarial

• SPM5 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-LEVELS5 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 5 subjects at IGCSE/O-Levels including Mathematics;
• UEC3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects in UEC including Mathematics;

Any qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.    

Note: 

- Some Degree Programmes may require a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level or equivalent. 

- Engineering Degree Programmes require a Credit in Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry or Technical Science at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level or equivalent.

Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The qualification and entry requirements for the programmes will be determined based on the "Comparison List of Equivalency of International Qualifications with SPM (O-Levels equivalent) and STPM (A-Levels equivalent)" published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

International Students

• English RequirementsIELTS : 4.0
• TOEFL IBT : 30-31
• Pearson (PTE) : 36
• MUET : Band 3

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Please note that under Ministry of Higher Education regulations, only students who have achieved the minimum requirement in the English Language proficiency assessment as indicated above will be allowed to continue their studies in the main study programme. Students who do not have the required English Language achievement may apply for a student visa on conditional basis and are allowed to enrol in an English Language Certification programme at APU upon arrival in Malaysia and, subsequently, appear for the IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/MUET assessment.

Students who are unable to obtain the required level of English Competency during the maximum 12 months’ period, will not be allowed to pursue their studies in the main programme and will have to return to their home country.

Students from English speaking countries and those with qualifications taught in English (IGCSE, A-Levels, IB, American High School Diploma etc) are exempted from English requirements. Applications for exemption must be accompanied by supporting documents.

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