Foundation in Business at Heriot-Watt University is a one-year preparatory route that builds a solid base for degree study in business.
Malaysia
Heriot-Watt University
Foundation
Business
In-person
1 Year
US$8,914
N/A
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Foundation in Business at Heriot-Watt University is a one-year preparatory route that builds a solid base for degree study in business. It introduces core business ideas while helping students develop the academic confidence needed to move into undergraduate study without interruption.
The course is taught in Malaysia and is shaped by Heriot-Watt University’s global campus network. Learning is practical and supportive, with emphasis on building understanding through business concepts and strengthening communication, teamwork, and leadership skills through group activity and wider campus involvement.
Principles of Economics
Academic Skills
Contemporary Business
Essential Mathematics for Sc
Fundamentals of Accounting
Discovering Psychology
Object Oriented Programming
Microeconomics and Policy
Foundation English
Psychology and the Human Mind
Foundations of Management
Mathematics for Science
Data Structures and Software Design
Financial Accounting
Macroeconomics and Global Economics Issues
Foundation English for Business
Business and the World
Advanced Mathematics for Science
Management Accounting
Research in Action
Web Development and Databases
Foundation in Business at Heriot-Watt University is a one-year preparatory route that builds a solid base for degree study in business.
Foundation in Business takes 1 year and is delivered in person.
Foundation in Business is a pathway-style course for students preparing for relevant further study. Progression depends on the published entry requirements for the target course.
Academic entry requirements vary by qualification and may include O-Levels / Equivalent, IB MYP or other accepted pathways. English evidence may include IELTS 5.5.
The estimated international tuition fee is US$8,914.
| Curriculum | Required Score |
|---|---|
| O-Levels / Equivalent | Minimum 5 credits (C's) Required subjects
AlternativeEquivalent global qualifications. |
| O-Levels / Equivalent | Actuarial Science route requires minimum 5 credits (C's) Required subjects
AlternativeOther equivalent global qualifications. |
| IB MYP | 3 subjects with Grade 6
Additional grades2 subjects with Grade 5
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| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Admission conditions | Admission conditions
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| Additional note | Progression noteProgression to your chosen undergraduate programme may require pre-requisite subjects with specific grades at the O-Level/equivalent levels in addition to your Foundation results. |
| Test | Score |
|---|---|
| IELTS | IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) Score conditionNo score lower than 5.0 |
| Details | Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | US$8,914 |
| Estimated total | US$8,914 |
Fee amounts are estimates based on university-published international student fee information available at the time of publication. Actual fees may change by intake and may vary because of exchange rates, taxes, or university updates.