Foundation Studies – Commerce Stream
MoHE approval code: JPT/BPP (R2/010/3/0343) 04/25
| Location | Malaysia |
| Study Method | Full-time |
| Study Mode | On-Campus |
| Intake | March, July & October |
| Duration | 1 Year (2 semesters) consists of 8 common units |
The course prepares students for undergraduate study in Arts & Commerce. It has two streams and several units that are common to all foundation courses like Effective Communication skills and Writing and Research Skills. In the Commerce stream, students study units in Commerce Mathematics, Economics, Accounting and Business Management. In the Arts & Media stream, they study units in Media and Communication, Journalism, Information Technology, 20th Century World History, Screen Production and Visual Culture.
Pathways to further study at Curtin’s Perth Campus
Students who obtain satisfactory results are eligible for admission to a range of undergraduate courses offered at Curtin Perth.
Minimum English language entry requirements
| ENGLISH QUALIFICATION | SCORE |
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) |
Overall 5.5 (no individual band below 5.0) |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) |
71 |
| SPM English | B |
| GCE ‘O’ Level | C |
- SPM: 5 Credits including English or 5 Credits and English competence
- Credits towards a Curtin qualification may be granted to applicants with qualifications from other accredited educational institutions.
| Foundation in Commerce |
| Unit Title | Credit/Hours |
| Business Information Technology 061 | 25 |
| Business Statistics 061 | 25 |
| Effective Communication Skills 061 | 25 |
| Introduction to Business Studies 061 | 25 |
| Accounting 062 | 25 |
| Economics 062 | 25 |
| Fundamentals of Business Mathematics 062 | 25 |
| Writing and Research Skills 062 | 25 |
| Sub Total | 200 |
** FP-070 Academic English 060 (Students who failed to meet the University English Entry Requirements)
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