{"id":804,"date":"2023-03-02T07:38:54","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T07:38:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/foundation-studies\/foundation-studies-arts-stream-2\/"},"modified":"2025-11-05T06:12:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T06:12:13","slug":"foundation-arts-commerce","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/foundation\/foundation-arts-commerce\/","title":{"rendered":"Foundation in Arts &amp; Commerce"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kadence-column804_34fab7-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column804_34fab7-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column804_34fab7-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column804_34fab7-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column804_34fab7-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column804_34fab7-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column804_34fab7-41{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column804_34fab7-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column804_34fab7-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column804_34fab7-41\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Curtin Malaysia\u2019s foundation courses provide an intensive, focused approach to ensure your smooth entry into university. Upon successful completion, you will meet the necessary requirements for entry into your chosen undergraduate degree, setting a solid foundation for your academic journey.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our structured Arts and Commerce foundation program provides two pathways of study\u2014business and humanities core. It equips you with essential skills such as effective communication, critical thinking, research, and technology, all of which are key assets for academic success and beyond. The curriculum integrates specialised units relevant to your chosen path, ensuring you gain both in-depth knowledge and practical skills.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This program prepares you for undergraduate study in diverse fields, including commerce, business administration, communications, psychological science, and construction management. With these pathways, you will gain the foundational expertise needed to excel in your chosen discipline.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"table-block\" data-segment=\"all\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td><td>Malaysia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Study method<\/strong><\/td><td>Full-time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Study mode<\/strong><\/td><td>On-campus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Intake<\/strong><\/td><td>March, July and October<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td>1 year<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why foundation studies?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provides you with a solid foundation to adapt to university studies and the undergraduate courses of your choice&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offers academic support through additional workshops, tutorials, and mentorship with lecturers&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grants access to advanced technological facilities, including a modern library, well-equipped laboratories, distributed learning spaces with the latest teaching technologies, and online learning resources&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensures a low student-lecturer ratio in classrooms for more personalised attention&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allows you to learn from highly qualified and experienced academic staff&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Features modern, diversified teaching methods, including workshops, an introduction to research methods, hands-on laboratory projects, group projects, and oral and multimedia presentations.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pathways to further study at Curtin\u2019s Perth Campus<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column804_c34923-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column804_c34923-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column804_c34923-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column804_c34923-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column804_c34923-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column804_c34923-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column804_c34923-b4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column804_c34923-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column804_c34923-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column804_c34923-b4\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students who obtain satisfactory results are eligible for admission to a range of undergraduate courses offered at Curtin Perth.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<section\n                class=\"block accordions\" role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n        \n\n    <div class=\"accordions__container\">\n                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n            <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"entry-requirements\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Entry requirements<span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"entry-requirements\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <h4><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Minimum English language entry requirements<\/span><\/h4>\n<table 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14pt;\">B<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">GCE &#8216;O&#8217; Level<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">C<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li>SPM 5 Credits including English or 5 Credits and English competence<\/li>\n<li>Credits towards a Curtin qualification may be granted to applicants with qualifications from other accredited educational institutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n            <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"course-structure\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Course structure<span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"course-structure\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><strong>Pathway to Bachelor of Business Administration\/Commerce<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accounting<\/li>\n<li>Critical Thinking<\/li>\n<li>Economics<\/li>\n<li>Effective Communication Skills<\/li>\n<li>Information and Communication Technology<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Business Studies<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Management<\/li>\n<li>Mathematics 1<\/li>\n<li>Mathematics 2<\/li>\n<li>Writing and Research Skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pathway to Bachelor of Science (Psychological Science)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Critical Thinking<\/li>\n<li>Economics<\/li>\n<li>Effective Communication Skills<\/li>\n<li>General Psychology<\/li>\n<li>Human Biology<\/li>\n<li>Information and Communication Technology<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Media and Communication Studies<\/li>\n<li>Mathematics 1<\/li>\n<li>Mathematics 2<\/li>\n<li>Writing and Research Skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pathway to Bachelor of Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Critical Thinking<\/li>\n<li>Economics<\/li>\n<li>Effective Communication Skills<\/li>\n<li>General Psychology<\/li>\n<li>Information and Communication Technology<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Media and Communication Studies<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Screen Production<\/li>\n<li>Mathematics 1<\/li>\n<li>Travel Writing and Photography<\/li>\n<li>Writing and Research Skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pathway to Bachelor of Science (Construction Management)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accounting<\/li>\n<li>Critical Thinking<\/li>\n<li>Economics<\/li>\n<li>Effective Communication Skills<\/li>\n<li>Information and Communication Technology<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Business Studies<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Management<\/li>\n<li>Mathematics 1<\/li>\n<li>Mathematics 2<\/li>\n<li>Writing and Research Skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>** Academic English 060<\/strong> is to be taken concurrently by students who failed to meet the University English Entry Requirements<\/p>\n\n            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The indicative fee is just a guide as to what the course fee will be, until semester enrolment is completed.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>            <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/copyright-and-accuracy\/\">View course information disclaimer<\/a><br \/>This page was last updated on 5 November 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Curtin Malaysia\u2019s foundation courses provide an intensive, focused approach to ensure your smooth entry into [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":7,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","footnotes":""},"tags":[],"class_list":["post-804","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/804","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=804"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/804\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=804"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=804"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}