Foundation in Accounting

UNITEN Business School (UBS)

R3/0410/3/0013 (08/28) (MQA/A9234)

Overview

Foundation in Accounting at UNITEN Business School is a pre-university programme specifically designed to provide students with a solid grounding in business and financial principles. This one-year intensive course serves as a direct pathway into our prestigious Bachelor in Accounting (Honours) or other business-related degree programmes.

About Programme

This programme focuses on bridging the gap between secondary school and tertiary education by blending theoretical knowledge with practical analytical skills.

The comprehensive 50 credit-hour programme is designed to be completed over three trimesters. Throughout the programme, students will develop a fundamental understanding of accounting concepts, principles, and practices, alongside essential knowledge in business and economics. Emphasis is placed on strengthening analytical thinking, numerical competency, and problem-solving skills to support informed decision-making in various organisational contexts.

Upon completion of the programme, graduates will possess the academic preparedness, practical competencies, and professional attributes required to pursue undergraduate studies in accounting and related disciplines, as well as to contribute responsibly in a dynamic and globally connected environment.

🗓️ Intakes

January, June & September

🏫 Campus :

Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Campus

🕒 Duration

1 Year

🪙 Total Programme Fee

RM6,000 - for Malaysian students

RM19,800- for International students

Programme Structure

Trimester 1	Trimester 2	Trimester 3
Academic Study Skills Introductory Financial Accounting I Basic Computing Principles of Microeconomics Foundation English Quantitative Analysis	English for Academic Purposes Principles of Finance Introduction to Business Management	Introduction to Costing Introductory Financial Accounting II Principles of Macroeconomics Foundation Islamic Studies/ Foundation Moral Studies Critical Thinking & Logic Skills Business Mathematics

Note: The above programme structure serves as a guide. Courses may differ according to intakes.

PEO No.	Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
PEO No.	UNITEN produces foundation graduates who:
PEO1	To produce students who possess the capacity to utilise essential knowledge and skills, adapt to technological changes, demonstrate ethical values, leadership potential, collaboration skills, entrepreneurial mindset, and global awareness while pursuing education in accounting and related fields.

PLO No.	Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)
	Students graduating from the Foundation in Accounting programme will have the ability to:
	Statement
PLO1	Utilise facts to describe and discuss concepts, principles, and processes in the accounting related field (C3).
PLO2	Apply fundamental principles in the business-related field of study to identify and solve problems (C3).
PLO3	Practice academic activities such as collect, analyse, organise, and process data/ information to make conclusions individually or in groups (P3).
PLO4	Participate effectively and collaboratively in academic discussions and group activities (A3).
PLO5	Practice in oral and written communication for the purpose of learning in academic and professional settings (A3).
PLO6	Use basic digital technology applications to seek and process data related to accounting field of study (C3).
PLO7	Interpret basic numerical and graphical data to support learning in academic settings (C3).
PLO8	Assume basic responsibility for business operations in dynamic organisational environments (A3).
PLO9	Adopt relevant information to pursue lifelong learning independently in academic or professional contexts (A3).
PLO10	Adopt basic entrepreneurship mindset to positively engage with innovation and accounting challenges (A3).
PLO11	Follow ethical practices when carrying out routine tasks and operations within business organisations (A3).

Entry Requirements

SPM / O-Level / GCE / GCSE / IGCSE

Mathematics
4 Additional Subjects

UEC

Pass with minimum 3 subjects Grade B6

Mathematics
2 Additioanal Subjects

High School Certificate for International Applicants

Minimum 50% / Grade C in:

Mathematics
English