Foundation
in Arts

Campus

HELP Damansara Heights

HELP Subang 2 Campus

Level of Study

Pre-University

Duration

1 year

Intakes

Jan, May, July, Sept

Course Code

JPT/BPP(U) (R2/010/3/0224) (A10668) 07/24

Choosing the right career at a tender age of 16 or 17 can be a with challenging task. Many students are left with the difficult task of making that choice without being sufficiently equipped with the necessary details to make an informed choice. Bearing that in mind, the Foundation Programme is designed to cater for the needs of the students taking into account the following considerations:

  • To provide good quality Pre-University education that prepares the students to meet the demands of undergraduate study
  • To incorporate a certain degree of flexibility where students can make their choice of selecting a discipline at a later stage rather than at the beginning of the course
  • Subjects such as Study Skills and Critical Thinking Skills are added to give the students an edge over others
  • Extra-curricular activities as well as good pastoral care are emphasized to ensure that students obtain a holistic education
  • To provide a conducive environment for study as well as to equip them with excellent facilities
Entry Requirements

Applicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:

  • 5 SPM/SPMV Credits including a pass in Bahasa Melayu and History
  • 5 O-Level credits
  • 3 Bs in UEC
  • Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.

Note: Forecast results are accepted. A conditional offer will be given to those who meet the entry requirements.

Total Course Fees

RM 22,100

Pre-Requisites

Students wishing to pursue the following undergraduate programmes are required to meet the following pre-requisites in SPM or equivalent qualifications:

Accounting & Finance

  • Credit in Mathematics
  • Pass in English

Business

  • Pass in Mathematics and English

Communication

  • Credit in English

Computer Science / Software Engineering

  • Credit in Additional Mathematics

Information Technology

  • Credit in Mathematics

Psychology

  • Credit in Mathematics
  • Credit in One Science/General Science subject
  • A in English

Teaching English as Second Language

  • Pass in English

Dentistry, Medicine and Pharmacy

  • 5 Bs each in Biology,
    Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics
    (or Additional Mathematics) and another subject

Course Details

  • 50 Credit hours
  • 3 Semesters
  • 14 Weeks per semester
  • 13 subjects (9 core + 4 elective)

Subject Listing (Semester 1)

5 Core = 18 Credit Hours

  • Intermediate English (4 credit hours)
  • Finite Mathematics (4 Credit hours)
  • Computing Principles (4 credit hours)
  • Study Skills (3 credit hours)
  • Personal Development and Leadership (3 credit hours)

Subject Listing (Semester 2)

2 Core + 2 Electives = 16 Credit Hours

  • Advanced English (Pre-requisite: Intermediate English) (4 credit hours)
  • Critical Thinking Skills (4 credit hours)
  • 2 Electives

Subject Listing (Semester 3)

2 Core + 2 Electives = 16 Credit Hours

  • Culture, Arts and Politics (4 credit hours)
  • Statistics
  • 2 Electives

Electives

Each Elective Subject = 4 Credit Hours


  • Principles of Accounting
  • Introduction to Business Principles
  • Calculus
  • C Programming (c)
  • Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education
  • Economics Principle
  • Principles of ESL Teaching and Learning (Online Learning)
  • Introduction to Human Communication
  • Introduction to Legal Studies
  • Introduction to Marketing
  • Introduction to Programming
  • Public Speaking and Presentation Skills
  • Psychology for Personal Development
  • Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality

Electives Recommendation

BUSINESS

ACCOUNTING / BANKING / ECONOMICS / ECONOMICS MANAGEMENT / FINANCE MAJOR

  • Economic Principles
  • Introduction to Business Principles

MARKETING MAJOR

  • Introduction to Marketing
  • Public Speaking and Presentation Skills

ENTREPRENEURSHIP MAJOR

  • Introduction to Business Principles
  • Introduction to Legal Studies

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MAJOR

  • Economic Principles
  • Introduction to Business Principles

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT / MANAGEMENT MAJOR

  • Economic Principles
  • Introduction to Business Principles

HOSPITALITY

HOSPITALITY / TOURISM MANAGEMENT MAJORS

  • Introduction to Business Principles
  • Introduction to Marketing Principles
  • Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality

COMMUNICATION

MARKETING COMMUNICATION / MEDIA STUDIES / PUBLIC RELATIONS MAJOR

  • Introduction to Human Communication
  • Introduction to Marketing
  • Public Speaking and Presentation Skills

EDUCATION AND LANGUAGE

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

  • Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education
  • Psychology for Personal Development
  • Public Speaking and Presentation Skills

TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGE

  • Public Speaking and Presentation Skills

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / MOBILE COMPUTING MAJORS

  • Introduction to Programming

LAW

  • Introduction to Legal Studies
  • Public Speaking and Presentation Skills

PSYCHOLOGY

BUSINESS PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR

  • Introduction to Business Principles
  • Psychology for Personal Development

PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR

  • Introduction to Human Communication
  • Psychology for Personal Development

Assessment

Coursework and Assignments – 50% Final examination – 50% Total – 100%

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University Recognition

Why Foundation @ HELP?
  • Recognition by universities in Australia, United Kingdom, New Zealand, United States of America and other countries
  • A flexible programme which offers a broad-based education providing exposure to a variety of disciplines, thus allowing students to make an informed choice when deciding on a future career
  • Leadership training specially designed by experienced psychologists and trained facilitators highlighting the following areas: self-confidence & self-esteem, dealing with fear, dealing with change, team work, cultivating the right values in order to be an ethical employee
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