Online Courses Handbook 2003

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.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

306824 v.2 Academic English 061 9.0 25.0

306837 v.2 Information Technology 061 3.5 12.5

306859 v.2 Mathematics 061 5.0 25.0

306862 v.2 Business Management 061 3.0 25.0

306863 v.2 Critical Thinking 061 3.0 12.5

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

306845 v.2 Academic English 062 9.0 25.0

306864 v.2 Economics 062 3.0 12.5

306865 v.2 Accounting 062 3.0 12.5

306866 v.2 Information Technology 062 3.5 25.0

306871 v.2 Mathematics 062 4.0 25.0

100.0