Foundation in Management

UNITEN Business School (UBS)

N/0011/3/0016 (12/26) (MQA/PSA15439)

Overview

The Foundation in Management programme at UNITEN Business School is designed to equip students with core management knowledge, business awareness, and critical thinking skills. It prepares students for degree-level studies and enable them to adapt to the dynamic business and organisational environment.

About Programme

The Foundation in Management is a comprehensive 50 credit-hour programme designed to be completed over three trimesters.

The programme provides students with a strong academic foundation in management and the social sciences, preparing them for further studies and future professional pathways in business-related disciplines such as bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, business administration, international business and finance.

Upon completion of the programme, graduates will be well-equipped with the academic knowledge, practical competencies, and personal attributes required to pursue undergraduate studies and contribute meaningfully in an increasingly dynamic and interconnected world.

🗓️ 2026 Intakes

January, June & September

🏫 Campus

Putrajaya Campus

🕒 Duration

1 Year

🪙 Total Programme Fee

RM6,000
for Malaysian students

RM19,800
for international students

Programme Pathway

The Foundation in Management programme provides a direct pathway into a wide range of Bachelor (Honours) programmes, including Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, and International Business at UNITEN Business School. Students may progress into their preferred degree based on interest and eligibility.

_{Note: Eligibility for admission into the Bachelor in Accounting (Honours) programme requires students to have obtained a minimum Grade C in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent, in addition to successful completion of the Foundation programme.}

Programme Structure

Trimester 1	Trimester 2	Trimester 3
Foundation English Campus Life Skills Introduction to Management Introduction to Business Mathematics Introduction to Business Computing Introduction to Financial Accounting	English for Academic Purposes Professional Young Thinkers Principles of Microeconomics	Introduction to Marketing Introduction to Writing and Research Skills Malaysian Culture for International Students Principles of Finance Principles of Macroeconomics Introduction to Management Accounting

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	Possess the capacity to utilise essential knowledge and skills, adapt to technological changes, and demonstrate ethical values, leadership potential, collaboration skills, entrepreneurial mindset, and global awareness while pursuing education in management and related fields.

PLO No.	Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)
PLO No.	Students graduating from the Foundation in Management programme will have the ability to:
PLO1	Explain subject specific knowledge and understanding in the areas of management.
PLO2	Apply fundamental principles related to management issues to identify and solve problems.
PLO3	Perform mainly routine tasks/operations within organisations.
PLO4	Adopt effective communication orally and in writing.
PLO5	Practice basic digital technology applications and numeracy skills related to management.
PLO6	Develop leadership potential and an entrepreneurial mindset by applying relevant information and ethical values for life-long learning.

Entry Requirements

SPM / O-Level / GCE / GCSE / IGCSE

Pass SPM with minimum 5 credits Grade C any subjects

UEC

Pass with minimum 3 subjects Grade B6 (including a pass in Advanced Mathematics)

High School Certificate for International Applicants

Minimum 50% / Grade C in:

Mathematics
English

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