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Foundation of Business Studies
- Nilai, Malaysia
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
A one-year foundation that prepares students for business-related bachelor's degrees.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Business Studies can develop the ability to analyse organisational and market information
- Evaluate financial and operational decisions
- Communicate recommendations and consider responsible business practices. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Progression to bachelor's degrees in business management
- Accounting
- Marketing
- Finance
- Human resource management
- Economics and mass communication
Curriculum
- One-year
- Three-semester MQA-accredited foundation (50 credits). Semester 1 covers business mathematics
- Finance
- Management
- Accounting and economics
- Later semesters add computer fundamentals
- Creative thinking
- Business law
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing
- Mass communication and organisational behaviour. Assessed by coursework and a final exam
- Leads to MILA degrees.
Entry requirements
Academic
- SPM
- SPMV or O-Level with 5 credits (grade C)
- Or UEC grade B in 3 subjects
- Engineering and Science also need mathematics and science credits. Grade guidance from source: SPM/SPMV/O-Level: 5 credits (grade C)
- Engineering and Science also need Mathematics and science credits
- UEC grade B in 3 subjects.
Accepted academic background
SPM, SPMV, O-Level or UEC, Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government.
Language tests
- IELTS 5.0
- TOEFL iBT 40
- PTE Academic 47
Documents you’ll need
- Application Form
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- Health Declaration.
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements on the programme page and apply at least 2 months before intake. Confirm eligibility with a MILA counsellor and receive a Letter of Eligibility (valid 7 days). Email the application form with passport copy
- Certified certificates and transcripts
- English result
- Photo and health declaration to [email protected]
- Pay the non-refundable RM3
- 112 application fee
- Which includes the EMGS fee. Receive the Official Offer Letter
- MILA submits the EMGS visa application (about 2 months). Get the Single-Entry Visa
- Pay initial fees
- Then complete medical screening and Orientation on arrival.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | RM25,440 MYR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | RM3,112 MYR |
| Deposit | RM1,000 MYR |
Program details
| Campus | MILA University Campus, Nilai |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Management and Business |
| Department | Business Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 50 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship availability is indicated in the supplied dataset, Funding, Eligibility, Value and dates vary by programme and admission cycle. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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Program starts
April 2027
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Program starts
September 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is RM25,440 MYR per year. The application fee is RM3,112 MYR. The deposit is RM1,000 MYR. The estimated living cost is RM31,440 MYR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.0, TOEFL iBT 40, PTE Academic 47.

