Foundation in Arts and Commerce

Curtin Malaysia’s foundation courses provide an intensive, focused approach to ensure your smooth entry into university. Upon successful completion, you will meet the necessary requirements for entry into your chosen undergraduate degree, setting a solid foundation for your academic journey. 

Our structured Arts and Commerce foundation program provides two pathways of study—business and humanities core. It equips you with essential skills such as effective communication, critical thinking, research, and technology, all of which are key assets for academic success and beyond. The curriculum integrates specialised units relevant to your chosen path, ensuring you gain both in-depth knowledge and practical skills. 

This program prepares you for undergraduate study in diverse fields, including commerce, business administration, communications, psychological science, and construction management. With these pathways, you will gain the foundational expertise needed to excel in your chosen discipline. 

Pathway to Bachelor of Business Administration/Commerce

• Accounting
• Critical Thinking
• Economics
• Effective Communication Skills
• Information and Communication Technology
• Introduction to Business Studies
• Introduction to Management
• Mathematics 1
• Mathematics 2
• Writing and Research Skills

Pathway to Bachelor of Science (Psychological Science)

• Critical Thinking
• Economics
• Effective Communication Skills
• General Psychology
• Human Biology
• Information and Communication Technology
• Introduction to Media and Communication Studies
• Mathematics 1
• Mathematics 2
• Writing and Research Skills

Pathway to Bachelor of Communications

• Critical Thinking
• Economics
• Effective Communication Skills
• General Psychology
• Information and Communication Technology
• Introduction to Media and Communication Studies
• Introduction to Screen Production
• Mathematics 1
• Travel Writing and Photography
• Writing and Research Skills

Pathway to Bachelor of Science (Construction Management)

• Accounting
• Critical Thinking
• Economics
• Effective Communication Skills
• Information and Communication Technology
• Introduction to Business Studies
• Introduction to Management
• Mathematics 1
• Mathematics 2
• Writing and Research Skills

** Academic English 060 is to be taken concurrently by students who failed to meet the University English Entry Requirements