Foundation in Arts (ODL)

COURSE MODULES

Semester 1

Mathematics

This course helps build confidence in mathematical concepts and their application. You will learn topics like numbers, functions, sequences, matrices, derivatives, integrals, statistics, and probability.

Essentials of Economics

This subject introduces basic economic concepts, covering microeconomics and macroeconomics. You’ll explore market fluctuations, consumer and producer behaviors, equilibrium, and how market changes affect decision-making.

Basic ICT

This module provides basic knowledge of computer hardware and software, IT integration in organisations, management of IT trends, and development of communication and business skills in computing.

Written and Verbal English

This module develops knowledge and skills in vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar, with the use of technology to reinforce learning and support independent study.

Writing and Research Skills

This module prepares you for social sciences research, focusing on scientific and academic writing and various research methods. You will develop skills to analyse texts and practise paraphrasing and summarising.

Semester 2

Financial Accounting

This course provides you with a solid foundation in accounting, including basic concepts, bookkeeping, and financial reporting procedures applicable to business entities. You will learn about the accounting equation, double-entry system, journals, ledgers, and preparing financial statements for reporting purposes.

Introduction to Management

In this module, you will gain a basic understanding of the nature of management processes in business organisations, relating to the principles and theories of management, practices of Planning, Organising, Leading, and Controlling (POLC), organisational design and communication within business entities.

Introduction to Marketing

This module offers you an understanding of marketing concepts, functions, and roles within business organisations. You’ll be introduced to product development, pricing strategies, distribution, promotion, marketing communication, and basic internet marketing.

Introduction to Digital Transformation

This module introduces you to digital transformation, covering its fundamentals, innovations, the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, big data, and blockchain, helping you stay competitive in the digital world.

Elective Modules

Introduction to Law

This subject introduces you to legal concepts, basic principles of liability, and the structure of courts in both English and Malaysian legal systems. You'll also explore the roles within Malaysia's legal profession.

Introduction to Psychology

This course helps you build critical thinking skills and apply psychological principles to daily life. You’ll gain a solid understanding of psychology and insights into human behaviour and mental processes.

Introduction to Finance

This module introduces key financial management principles in business. You’ll learn about financial markets and institutions, and apply basic analyses like time value of money, financial statements, and capital budgeting.

Semester 3

Writing and Research Skills

This subject equips you for research in the social sciences, developing your academic writing and research method skills. You’ll learn to analyse texts and practise paraphrasing and summarising.

Thinking Skills

This course helps you reflect on how you think, while developing and practising your critical thinking skills to better evaluate information and make informed decisions.

Entrepreneurship

This module introduces you to entrepreneurship, equipping you with key traits, skills, and steps to start and grow your own business.

Introduction to Management

This module introduces management processes in business, covering key principles and theories, the POLC framework (Planning, Organising, Leading, Controlling), organisational design, and business communication.

Management Accounting

This subject introduces managerial accounting basics, including budgeting, costing, cost behaviour, overheads, and variance analysis to support cost analysis in business settings.

Introduction to Mass Media and Communication

This subject explores how mass communication shapes modern society, covering media history, new media, key channels like advertising and PR, and their social impact.