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Foundation of Business Studies

MILA University

  • Nilai, Malaysia
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

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MILA University campus

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

  1. 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
  2. Certified certificates and transcripts
  3. English result
  4. Photo and health declaration to [email protected]
  5. Pay the non-refundable RM3
  6. 112 application fee
  7. Which includes the EMGS fee. Receive the Official Offer Letter
  8. MILA submits the EMGS visa application (about 2 months). Get the Single-Entry Visa
  9. Pay initial fees
  10. Then complete medical screening and Orientation on arrival.

Other costs

Tuition per yearRM25,440 MYR
Application feeRM3,112 MYR
DepositRM1,000 MYR

Program details

CampusMILA University Campus, Nilai
Faculty or schoolSchool of Management and Business
DepartmentBusiness Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value50
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteScholarship 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.