Overview
The Foundation programme equips students with the necessary fundamental knowledge to pursue their university studies. This flexible programme ensures students are grounded with a strong grasp of core subjects, as well as a variety of other subjects to give them a broad-based educational platform. It also helps them to explore new methods and ideas, as well as skills and concepts, to encourage independent and critical thinking.
The Foundation in Arts is a one-year programme that provides students with 4 main areas of specialization:Note: The academic quality of this foundation programme will enable students to seamlessly move into any undergraduate degree programme with KDU Penang University College.
The Foundation programme equips students with the necessary fundamental knowledge to pursue their university studies. This flexible programme ensures students are grounded with a strong grasp of core subjects, as well as a variety of other subjects to give them a broad-based educational platform. It also helps them to explore new methods and ideas, as well as skills and concepts, to encourage independent and critical thinking.
The Foundation in Arts is a one-year programme that provides students with 4 main areas of specialization:Note: The academic quality of this foundation programme will enable students to seamlessly move into any undergraduate degree programme with KDU Penang University College.
Programme Structure
DURATION
12 months (3 semesters)
12 months (3 semesters)
PROGRAMME LOCATION
KDU Penang University College
KDU Penang University College
CORE SUBJECTS
- Computer Application
- Study Skills
- Introduction to Computing and IT
- Business Statistics
- English Grammar and Usage
- Advanced English Course
- Economics
- Principles of Management
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
(Business and Accountancy Domain)
• Introduction to Accounting
• Introduction to Business
• Introduction to Finance and Banking
• Principles of Marketing
(Mass Communication Domain)
• Introduction to Mass Communication
• Public Speaking Skills
• Principles of Advertising
• Principles of Public Relations
(Design Domain)
• Basic 2D/3D Design
• Color Theory
• Digital Composition
• Drawing and Painting
(Hospitality Domain)
• Theory of Food
• Food Sanitation and Safety
• Culture and Heritage
• Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Industry
• Nutrition and Health
(Business and Accountancy Domain)
• Introduction to Accounting
• Introduction to Business
• Introduction to Finance and Banking
• Principles of Marketing
(Mass Communication Domain)
• Introduction to Mass Communication
• Public Speaking Skills
• Principles of Advertising
• Principles of Public Relations
(Design Domain)
• Basic 2D/3D Design
• Color Theory
• Digital Composition
• Drawing and Painting
(Hospitality Domain)
• Theory of Food
• Food Sanitation and Safety
• Culture and Heritage
• Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Industry
• Nutrition and Health
MPU SUBJECTS
- Ethics and Moral 1
- Pengajian Malaysia 1 (Local Students) or Bahasa Malaysia Komunikasi 1 (International Students)
- Oral Communication 1 (Local students with a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu) or Bahasa Kebangsaan A (Local students without a credit in SPM or other equivalent programmes in Bahasa Melayu)
Study Route

Fees & Intakes

INTAKE DATES
- 14 Jan 2019
- 8 April 2019
- 26 August 2019
ESTIMATED FEES
MALAYSIAN STUDENT
MALAYSIAN STUDENT
- RM13,290
- RM19,540
Entry Requirements
Academic Qualification | Minimum Entry Requirement |
SPM / GCE 'O' Level | 5 Credits |
UEC | 3 Credits (Min B6) |
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT
Local Student | Pass in English at SPM level or equivalent |
International Student |
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Articulation Partners

University of Lincoln

University of Limerick, Ireland

Athlone Institute of Technology, Ireland

Keele University

State University of New York at Plattsburgh

Swinburne University of Technology (Sarawak campus)

The University of Adelaide, Australia

University of Otago, New Zealand