Foundation Programme (Business, Finance & Social Sciences Route)

The APU Foundation Programme lays the pathway towards professional tertiary education. It is a vital transformation point for students; soft skills, general knowledge and preparatory subject fundamentals acquired at the Foundation lead to excellence in a student’s education performance, as well as career-readiness as they move on as global professionals eventually. This is achieved through 4 key areas:

• Leadership & Teamwork
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Social Skills & Responsibilities
• Practical Skills

The unique support system at APU Foundation Programme consists of helpful academic mentors who are committed in ensuring academic achievements, providing pastoral care, advising, mentoring, motivating students’ potential and performance, to ensure that they undergo a smooth transition from secondary education to tertiary learning.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completing your study in this programme, you will be able to:

• Enter Level 1 of degree study.
• Make an informed choice about what degree you want to study.
• Demonstrate an awareness of the concepts which underpin the study of Accounting, Banking, Finance, Actuarial Studies, Business & Management, Computing & Technology, Engineering, Industrial Design, Digital Marketing, Animation and Visual Effects, Media and Communications, International Studies or Psychology.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to a given audience.
• Work effectively in a team.
• Demonstrate English and other study skills appropriate to undergraduate learning.
• Apply skills in numeracy, technology and communications.
• Explain the essential elements of technology.
• Use appropriate application software and the Internet. 

ROUTES:

• BUSINESS, FINANCE, PSYCHOLOGY, HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
• COMPUTING & TECHNOLOGY
• ENGINEERING
• ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN