There are 43 colleges and universities offering 65 Foundation in Business Courses.

Perdana University
Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
Intake
Feb, Jun, Sep
Tuition Fees
RM5,000
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Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur (IUKL)
Kajang, Selangor
Intake
Mar, Jun, Oct
Tuition Fees
RM13,890
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DISTED College
George Town, Pulau Pinang
Intake
Jan, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct
Tuition Fees
RM14,280
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Xiamen University Malaysia
Sepang, Selangor
Foundation in Arts and Social Science
Intake
Apr, Aug, Dec
Tuition Fees
RM15,000
UCSI University
Kuching, Sarawak
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Tuition Fees
RM16,732
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UCSI University
Kuala Lumpur Campus, Kuala Lumpur
Intake
Feb, May, Sep
Tuition Fees
RM19,800
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Quest International University (QIU)
Ipoh, Perak
Intake
Apr, Jul, Oct
Tuition Fees
RM7,200
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Lincoln University College
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Foundation in Business and Computing
Intake
Mar, Jul, Nov
Tuition Fees
RM8,000
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University College of Aviation Malaysia (UniCAM)
Dengkil, Selangor
Intake
Feb*, Mar, Jul, Sep*, Nov
Tuition Fees
RM9,000
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Asia Metropolitan University (AMU)
Johor Bahru, Johor
Intake
Jan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Sep
Tuition Fees
RM9,600
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.
If you are still unsure about Foundation in Business, here are some articles that may help you:
- Your Guide to Foundation in Business in Malaysia
- What’s After SPM: Are You Choosing The Right Course (Infographic)
- 5 Practical Tips When Applying For College
Other Foundation courses that you can consider are Foundation in Science or Foundation in Arts.
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