306870 v.2 Foundation Program in Commerce

Introduction

The Foundation Studies Program in Commerce is designed to prepare students with a limited educational background to undertake study at Curtin University (Sarawak and Western Australia).

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

This program is designed for students who have completed at least five years of secondary school education, sat for the Malaysian SPM examination (equivalent to Year 11 or GCE 'O' Level) and obtained grades of at least C4 in four academic subjects and grade D in English 1119 (IELTS 5.5/TOEFL 520 points equivalence). At application, students are required to consult with the Foundation Studies Program Co-ordinator to determine their eligibility and planned career pathway.

Duration and Availability

This course is of one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Special Note

This course will be delivered subject to sufficient numbers and is currently under review. Successful completion of the program will guarantee matriculation to the University but not to any particular course. Entry to courses is a Curtin teaching and school matter and students should be advised of the limitations of some programs, especially in health sciences, science and engineering.

Availability

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.