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
- 9 April 2018
- 18 June 2018
- 27 August 2018
ESTIMATED FEES
MALAYSIA STUDENT
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
Fees will depend on their commencement dates
MALAYSIA STUDENT
- RM18,350 (June 2018 intake only)
- RM17,700 (Other normal intake)
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
- RM24,600 (June 2018 intake only)
- RM23,950 (Other normal intake)
Fees will depend on their commencement dates
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