Foundation in Business

The Foundation in Business is designed to support students to meet the academic and English language entry qualifications required for our undergraduate degrees. This Programme leads to British degrees in Business Management & Business with International Business Management. Classroom teaching is supported by comprehensive study materials and resources developed by the Northshore Campus including access to the virtual learning environment.

Upon successful completion of the programme,  students are eligible to enrol UK degree programs at our Campus.

Entry requirements

  • Foundation Pathway A – Minimum of 6 passes in O/L including a C pass for English + 2 years of schooling in A/L in Any stream – Duration 8 months

  • Foundation Pathway B – Minimum of 6 passes in O/L including a C pass for English – Duration 12 months

Programme Outcomes

  • Recognize the key knowledge, skills, and attitudes at the local and global levels.

  • Reflect on critical thinking and analysis in solving business-related problems.

  • Reach relevant public and private organizations through networking and team participation.

  • Realize the importance of economic and ecological concerns and the humane aspects of business activities.

Programme Contents

Pre-Foundation Programme
  • Principles of Economics – I

  • Principles of Economics – II

  • Business Accounting – I

  • Business Accounting – II

  • Organisation and Its Environment – I

  • Organisation and Its Environment – II

  • Professional Communication in Business

Foundation Programme
  • Micro-economics

  • Macro-economics

  • ICT – I

  • ICT – II

  • Professional Communication in Business

  • Financial Accounting

  • Cost & Management Accounting

  • Principles of Management

  • Business Management

Every Wednesday throughout the Programme, students will engage in extracurricular activities including group projects, recreational activities, and cultural activities under the supervision of lecturers.

Teaching and learning methods

  • Lectures and seminars

  • Problem-solving classes

  • Field studies

  • Independent study

  • Skills and subject-based tutorials

  • Group work

  • On-line activities

  • Revision workshops

  • Laboratory sessions

Assessment Method

Assessment will be held every two months and marks obtained through assessment tests will be cumulatively counted at the final assessment. The following will be the assessment methods. 

  • Continuous Assessment

  • Practical Examinations/ Individual & Group Presentations

  • End Examination

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