FOUNDATION IN COMPUTING AND BUSINESS

This foundation programme is aimed and designed for students who have completed the SPM, ‘O’ level or equivalent. This programme would facilitate the students to pursue the relevant undergraduate study/degree in Computing, Business and Information Technology and in relevant disciplines.

The programme is designed with 51 credits. The students will be going through the general core courses, programme core courses and MQA compulsory courses. The students will be taking common subjects in the first semester and then choose the specific pathway for specialised programme either computing or business.

The courses have been designed to make students gain the basic knowledge of computing and business concepts to understand the technical aspects of information technology and business world. The courses further train the students in communication, presentation and research and study skills which are essential for a successful academic pathway leading to the undergraduate study.

This programme will provide diverse opportunities and various paths to the young students to hold the right skills to be successful in their chosen discipline. Thus, other programmes offered by the department interrelated and share the knowledge of different areas. This is to facilitate the students with the exchange of ideas to develop business skills and attributes for the future environment.

This program is also designed and structured to enhance the social, cultural and ethical values of the students. This will promote the national development and international working culture.


Program Information

Programme Objectives:

The objectives of this programme are to enable the students to:

  • Attain the ability to effectively communicate the business information both orally and writing.
  • Acquire mathematical, statistical, analytical and social skills.
  • Develop the experimental character to perform undergraduate research and survey techniques.
  • Foster the importance and implications of business operations and environment.
  • Be aware of the advances in computing and information technology.
  • Provide basic academic knowledge and skills to continue to the relevant undergraduate study.

 

            Programme Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the programme, the students will be able to:

PO 1:  Demonstrate the ability to undertake bachelor degree level studies.
PO 2:  Acquire and apply fundamental principles of computing, business and information technology.
PO 3:  Demonstrate the language and study skills relevant to continuous learning.
PO 4:  Demonstrate the awareness of the concepts and study of various arena of computing, business and information technology.
PO 5:  Apply the analytical skills to solve mathematical, computing and accounting problems.
PO 6:  Demonstrate the awareness of the technological advancements and use appropriate software tools.
PO 7:  Demonstrate the proficiency of the discipline and apply the essential elements of business and technology.  
PO 8:  Effectively work in group and to be independent.

Duration                                :           1 Year

Entry Requirements          :          

  • Pass SPM – Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia with 5 credits (or)
  • Pass UEC with grade B in any four subjects (or)  
  • 5 grade C passes at ‘O’ Levels / GCSE or equivalent (or)
  • Any other equivalent qualification as equivalent to the above.

 

Number of Credits            :           51

Medium of Instruction     :           English

Method of Delivery          :   Lecture, Tutorials, Practical/ Lab,
Class Room Discussion

Certificate Award by       :   Bostonweb College of Technology and Management                                   
Academic Progression    :           1.         3 + 0 B.Sc (Hons) Degree from
                                                                        London Metropolitan University, UK.

                                                         2.         3 + 0 B.Sc (Hons) Degree from
                                                                        University of Wales, UK.