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Sunway Foundation Programme: Sunway Foundation In Arts (FIA)

  • Non-Award

The Sunway Foundation in Arts (FIA) is a homegrown programme designed to prepare students for degrees at Sunway University. It offers diverse electives, equips students with essential skills, and fosters critical thinking through global perspectives.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
1 - 1 years full-time
Course Code
R4/0011/3/0190)(09/30)(A6381
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Jan, Apr, Aug

About this course

The preferred pathway into degrees at Sunway

Sunway Foundation Programme (SFP) is Sunway's homegrown foundation programme and the preferred pathway into Sunway University, offering diverse electives for students to explore their interests.

The Foundation in Arts (FIA) programme offers the best pathway for students leading to majors such as Accounting, Business, Computing, Communications, Film & Drama, Music, and Psychology. FIA equips students with both technical and soft skills essential for university success and future careers. The programme also broadens perspectives and sharpens critical thinking through an exploration of global influences.

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

  • SPM, O-Level or equivalent: Pass with min. 5 credits
  • UEC: Pass with min. 3 subjects with Grade B

What you will learn

Overview

Sunway Foundation Programme (SFP) is Sunway's homegrown foundation programme and the preferred pathway into Sunway University, offering diverse electives for students to explore their interests.

The Foundation in Arts (FIA) programme offers the best pathway for students leading to majors such as Accounting, Business, Computing, Communications, Film & Drama, Music, and Psychology. FIA equips students with both technical and soft skills essential for university success and future careers. The programme also broadens perspectives and sharpens critical thinking through an exploration of global influences.

Course structure

Choice of Subjects

Students are required to take 13 subjects.

Semester 1 (5 Units):
  • Core Units
    • Language and Communication
    • Contemporary Business Mathematics
  • Enrichment Units
    • Critical Thinking Skills OR
    • Culture: Arts and Expressions
  • Academic Electives (Choose 2 Units)
    • Introduction to Accounting Techniques
    • Microeconomics: Concepts and Models
    • Introduction to Business: Management and Marketing
    • Introduction to Mass Communication
    • Introduction to Computer Science
    • Mathematics for Actuarial Studies
    • Music Appreciation
Semester 2 (4 Units):
  • Core Units
    • Communication: Audience and Context
    • Mathematical Techniques and Analysis
  • Enrichment Units
    • Critical Thinking Skills OR
    • Culture: Arts and Expressions
  • Academic Electives (Choose 1 Unit)
    • Accounting Processes and Reports
    • Macroeconomics: The Global View
    • Introduction to Advertising
    • Introduction to Programming
    • Music Theory & Ensemble
    • Theatre Appreciation
Semester 3 (4 Units):
  • Core Unit
    • Language and Knowledge
    • Statistical Techniques OR
    • Contemporary Creative Expression: Film as Art
  • Enrichment Unit
    • Introduction to Psychology
  • Academic Electives (Choose 1 Unit)
    • Calculus
    • Introduction to Business: World of Finance
    • Macroeconomics: The Global View
    • Introduction to Public Relations
    • Introduction to Travel & Cuisine
    • Social Media in the New IT World
    • Mobile Filmmaking

Note: Please consult programme advisors for selection of this unit as an option to Statistical Techniques.

Note: Please consult programme advisors for selection of this unit.