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Foundation of Business
INTI International University & Colleges
- Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
International Year One in Business is a first-year degree course that leads to year 2 of a business degree at Nottingham Trent University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate concepts and methods in Business to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Two- to four-term course
- Business Development and Entrepreneurship. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Progression to year 2 of Nottingham Trent University degrees such as BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
- Business
- International Business and Business Management combinations
Curriculum
- Two- to four-term course
- Length set by English level. Core modules: Accounting and Finance for Managers
- Business Development and Entrepreneurship
- Economics
- English for Academic Purposes
- Marketing in the Operational Context and Quantitative Methods for Business
- Plus Organisational Behaviour (Business) or Financial and Management Accounting (Accounting and Finance).
Entry requirements
Academic
- Entry is by SPM/O-Level credits (5 credits for most foundation tracks; Business depends on the degree route) or UEC 3Bs; Foundation in Design also needs an art credit or a portfolio review/art test. International applicants must meet equivalent qualifications and placement guidelines.
Accepted academic background
SPM / O-Level / UEC or equivalent (5 credits; UEC 3Bs)
Language tests
- IELTS 5.0
- TOEFL PBT 500
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Identification document
- Application form
- Language proficiency evidence where applicable
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and apply at least 2-3 months before the intake (). Submit the International Student Application Form and the application fee (amount ) to an INTI representative. Provide passport copies
- Photos
- Certified academic and English-test copies and the pre-arrival medical report. Receive the offer letter. INTI processes the EMGS student visa (about 6-8 weeks). Pay the prepaid fee (first-semester tuition plus miscellaneous fees) before the e-VAL is released. Collect the e-VAL and
- If required
- A Single-Entry Visa. Arrive
- Pay the arrival and enrolment package (RM2
- 847) and enrol at the International Office.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | RM23,247, RM24,611, RM20,766, RM13,780 MYR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | RM0 MYR |
| Deposit | RM1,500 MYR |
Program details
| Campus | INTI College Sabah |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Business and Communications |
| Department | Business |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Potential institution scholarships may have separate eligibility and application requirements; Confirm availability for this program. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
3 Oct 2026
ClosedProgram starts
April 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
49 days leftProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
79 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
3 May 2027
171 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 1 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is RM23,247, RM24,611, RM20,766, RM13,780 MYR per year. The application fee is RM0 MYR. The deposit is RM1,500 MYR. The estimated living cost is RM31,440 MYR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.0, TOEFL PBT 500.

