Foundation in Business Management

Your pathway to business excellence and leadership

(R2/0410/3/0080) (07/2031) / (MQA/FA8159)

Qualification
Foundation
Duration
1 Year (Full-time)
Location
Kuala Lumpur

About This Programme

The Foundation Programme at Meritus University is your launchpad into the world of commerce, leadership and enterprise.

Designed for school leavers, this one-year full-time programme builds the academic rigour and business acumen needed to excel at degree level.

Across three semesters and 17 modules, students develop a well-rounded understanding of core business disciplines — from accounting and finance to marketing, economics and human resource management — while sharpening critical thinking and communication.

With small classes, dedicated mentors and an industry-aligned curriculum, graduates progress confidently into Meritus’ business, maritime, finance, supply chain and HR degrees.

Programme Highlights

  • Total Credits: 50
  • Location: Halim Mazmin Place, Chan Sow Lin

Possible Academic Progression:

BSc (Hons) Maritime Business

MERITUS University

BSc (Hons) Finance (Investment Strategy)

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BBA (Hons) Supply Chain Management

MERITUS University

Bachelor in Human Resource Management with Honours

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The Course

Entry Requirements

For Malaysian Students

Any ONE of the following:

  • A pass in SPM with a minimum of 5 credits
  • Pass UEC with a minimum Grade B in 3 subjects
  • Pass O-Level with a minimum Grade C in 5 subjects
  • Any other qualification that are equivalent and approved by The MERITUS University's Senate.

For International Students

Any ONE of the following:

  • Pass 'O' Level with minimum Grade C in 5 subjects
  • Any other qualification that are equivalent and approved by The MERITUS University's Senate.

English Proficiency (International Students)

IELTS

Overall band 6.5

International English Language Test
TOEFL
  • Paper based: 570+
  • Computer based: 230+
  • Internet based: 88+
Test of English as a Foreign Language
Conditional offers are considered on a case-by-case basis by the Admissions Committee.

Subjects Offered

Comprehensive curriculum designed to build strong business fundamentals across 3 semesters:

Bahasa Kebangsaan
Business Communication
Business Mathematics
English Language
Human Resource Management
Information Technology in Practice
Introduction to Accounting
Introduction to Finance
Introduction to Intercultural Communication
Organisational Behaviour
Pendidikan Moral
Pengajian Islam
Pengajian Malaysia
Principles of Business Marketing
Principles of Economics
Principles of Management
Statistics

Academic Progression Pathway

Upon successful completion, you can progress to the following degree programmes at MERITUS University:

Academic Pathway

Get in Touch

Ready to start your maritime business journey? Contact our admissions team

Contact Information

HALIM MAZMIN PLACE
44, Jalan Utusan, Off Jalan Chan Sow Lin
55200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Email
enquiries@meritus.edu.my
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

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