Study in Malaysia
Foundation in Business Management in Malaysia
A foundation in business is a pre-university course for students whose school qualification does not give direct entry to a business degree. It teaches the basics of business, accounting, economics and study skills, and it normally leads to a bachelor's degree at the same university. Compare the foundation courses below by university, duration and tuition.
A foundation course is a pre-university programme for students whose school qualification does not give direct entry to a bachelor's degree. It teaches the subjects you need for the degree you plan to take next, and it is shorter than a degree.
After a foundation course students normally apply for a bachelor's degree. Which degrees a foundation course leads into, and the result you need, are set by each university, so check the course page.
Course details on this page were last updated on 27 Oct 2026.
At a glance
- Universities
- 5
- Courses
- 7
- Whole-programme tuition stored
- MYR 10,500 to MYR 20,950 (4 courses)
- Duration
- 1 year to 18 months
- Intake months stored
- January, May, July and September (stored for 4 courses)
- Minimum IELTS score stored
- 5.0 (1 course with an IELTS score)
Worked out from the course pages listed below, details last updated 27 Oct 2026. Only fees, durations and intakes that are stored for a course are counted.
Courses
Courses are listed alphabetically by university and then by course name. The order is not a ranking, and it says nothing about quality.
- Foundation in BusinessCity University MalaysiaCyberjaya, Selangor · 12 monthsTotal tuition (promotional price): MYR 10,500Total tuition (standard price): MYR 20,950
- Foundation in BusinessLimkokwing University of Creative TechnologyCyberjaya, Selangor · 1 yearTuition not listed
- Foundation in Business and ComputingLincoln University CollegePetaling Jaya, Selangor · 1.5 yearsTuition not listed
- Foundation for “Science Po.†and Business Management Schools in France (Pre-France SPBM)Universiti Kuala LumpurBangi, Selangor · 13 monthsTuition not listed
- Foundation in BusinessUniversiti Kuala LumpurKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur · 1 yearTotal tuition: MYR 17,000Tuition per semester: MYR 8,500
- Foundation in Business AdministrationUniversiti Tenaga NasionalMuadzam Shah, Pahang · 1 yearTotal tuition: MYR 19,800
- Foundation in ManagementUniversiti Tenaga NasionalKajang, Selangor · 1 yearTotal tuition: MYR 19,800
Universities that offer Foundation in Business Management
Listed alphabetically. The order is not a ranking.
Questions and answers
How long does a Foundation course take?
The courses listed here take from 1 year to 18 months, depending on the level and the course. The duration of each course is shown on its row.
How much does a Foundation course cost?
Fees are set by each university and can change. Open a course page to see the source and the date of its fees.
What English score do I need?
Where an IELTS requirement is stored for these courses, the minimum score ranges from 5.0. Other English tests, other requirements and the full entry requirements are on each course page.
When can I start?
Intake months stored for these courses include January, May, July and September. Intakes can change, and not every course has its intake months stored. The course page shows the months stored for that course, or you can ask us on WhatsApp.
Which universities offer it?
These universities offer it: City University Malaysia, Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Lincoln University College, Universiti Kuala Lumpur and Universiti Tenaga Nasional.
Are these courses accredited or recognised?
That is stated by each university and can differ by course. Zawqari shows what is stored for each course and does not confirm a university's status, so ask the university to confirm it in writing if it matters to you.
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