There are 41 colleges and universities offering 63 Foundation in Business Courses.

University of Nottingham Malaysia

Semenyih, Selangor

Nottingham's Foundation Programme

Intake

Apr, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM35,000

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Taylor's College

Subang Jaya, Selangor

Foundation in Business

Intake

Feb, Apr, Jul*, Aug

Tuition Fees

RM27,950

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Universiti Malaya-Wales (UM-Wales)

Kuala Lumpur Campus, Kuala Lumpur

Foundation in Arts

Intake

Jan, May, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM10,710

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City University

Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Foundation in Business

Intake

Jan, Feb*, Mar*, Apr*, May, Jun*, Jul*, Sep, Nov*

Tuition Fees

RM19,800

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Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)

Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur

APU Foundation Programme (Business & Finance & Social Sciences)

Intake

Mar, May, Jul, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM26,400

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First City University College

Bandar Utama, Selangor

Foundation in Business Administration

Intake

Jan, May, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM17,000

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HELP University

Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur

Foundation in Arts

Intake

Jan, May, Jul, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM14,700

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HELP University

Subang Bestari, Selangor

Foundation in Arts

Intake

Jan, May, Jul, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM14,700

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University of Reading Malaysia (UoRM)

Iskandar Puteri, Johor

International Foundation Programme

Intake

Mar, Jul, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM24,500

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Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

Kampar, Perak

Foundation in Arts

Intake

Jan, Jun, Oct

Tuition Fees

RM11,600

FAQs about Studying Foundation in Business (FIB) in Malaysia


Foundation in Business (FIB) is a business-focused Pre-University programme to prepare you for a degree in Business. This course can be taken after completing SPM, and can be considered as a Year 12 qualification, which is equivalent to STPM or Malaysian Matriculation (Matrikulasi).

In Malaysia, a Foundation in Business is a direct pathway into a university’s degree programme. Completing a Foundation in Business will allow you to continue on with an undergraduate degree at the same university. Degree options include Accounting, Finance, Economics, Marketing and International Business.

Most Foundation in Business courses are a combination of coursework and final exams. Every university’s Foundation in Business programme is different, as it is fully administered by the university itself. This means that your syllabus is designed to prepare you for a business-related degree at the same university.

A Foundation in Business is recommended for those who are extremely certain that they will be pursuing a business-related degree at the same university.

Foundation in Business programmes in Malaysia typically require you to have a minimum of 5 credits (C and above) at SPM, O-Level or equivalent.

Certain institutions may require you to have a credit in English and Mathematics.

You will need to have an SPM qualification or equivalent to enter a Foundation in Business course.

Foundation in Business programmes are usually 12 months long.

Upon completion, you can continue on to a business-related degree at the same university.

Here are some of the top advantages of studying Foundation in Business:

  • Easy transition to a business-related degree at the same university
  • Allows you to get a head start on learning business subjects related to your degree
  • Shorter duration compared to A-Level, IB and STPM
  • Certain universities may offer better scholarships and more affordable fees

Important Note: Switching universities for your degree after completing a Foundation in Business is possible, but will be subject to evaluation on a case-by-case basis.

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Other Foundation courses that you can consider are Foundation in Science or Foundation in Arts.

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