FOUNDATION IN BUSINESS

MAHSA University’s Foundation in Business is a comprehensive course that prepares the young entrepreneur for direct entry into our business-related diploma and undergraduate degree programmes such as Accounting, Business Administration and Entrepreneurship, and other similar courses in other institutions of higher learning in the country and abroad.

If you have just completed your O Levels, SPM or its equivalent, and you are imagining a bright future with a long and lucrative career in business churning in unlimited amounts of money, and if you do not want to waste your time following the conventional route, then this is the course for you.

This foundation course is ideal for young minds who are contemplating a satisfying and financially rewarding future in business, but prefer an alternative route to higher education over the prolonged A Level studies or its equivalent. On a broader spectrum, this course will be a bridge between secondary school education and university-style academics, helping students transition from traditionally aided learning to independent thinking and questioning. Specifically, the Foundation in Business will lead students into the exploration of business principles and practices, and teach them to think and learn independently.

The course is directed at developing thinking skills with which to undertake degree-level studies while generating business acumen in the young individual’s mind. Students learn first-hand from experienced business teachers, and get to actively participate in business scenarios and make hypothetical business decisions. At the end of the course, each student will be ready to delve completely into our diploma and degree programmes, or any similar programme in any institution of higher learning, with the level of confidence characteristic of any capable undergraduate student and future successful entrepreneur.

What is remarkable about our Foundation of Business is that it is a part of a traditionally science-based learning institution, which means that we will provide insights that most business colleges cannot claim to have. You, future successful entrepreneur, will be mingling with future doctors, future engineers, future dentists and other scientifically-minded people. In this way, your experiences and your thinking will be deeply enriched and enhanced, paving the way for a superior and exciting educational journey. Because after all, a successful life should be an exhilarating journey, and not merely a pre-set destination.

Programme Structure

Pathway Opportunities

Upon completion, you may further into undergraduate degree courses listed below:-

Business Administration

Accounting

Islamic Finance

Oil and Gas Management

Economics (Partner)

or any recognised undergraduate degree courses.

Students with MAHSA Foundation certificate are eligible for INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITIES:

Sunderland University – United Kingdom

Victoria University of Wellington - New Zealand

University of Canterbury - New Zealand

Universities in New Zealand – New Zealand

*applicable for certain bachelor degree programmes only, please contact us for more information.

Advantages

Quality

The Foundation in Business is designed in consultation with university partners, intentionally intended to be both challenging and intensive, providing students with the knowledge and skills highly desirable by universities all over the world.

Early Interactions

Students studying in Foundation in Business are given opportunities to interact and engage with lecturers from the faculty of Business and Finance, giving these students early insight into these disciplines.

Affordable

Tuition fees for the Foundation in Business are kept at an affordable level, to ensure there are little barriers to a good quality education.

Flexible
Enrolment Dates

The Foundation in Business takes students on a rolling semester basis, allowing for greater flexibility.

Pathway to Degree

Students of the Foundation in Business are given automatic conditional offers to any MAHSA undergraduate business and finance degree programme. This is a definite advantage over other pre-university programmes and the offer is valid as long as the student fulfills the academic requirements needed to progress to the undergraduate degree of choice.

Awarded by
MAHSA University

The Foundation in Business is awarded by MAHSA University

SPM/O-Level
Pass with 5 credits in any subject

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC):
Min. B in 4 subjects
 

Other equivalent qualifications.

STUDENT PASS / VISA REQUIREMENTS (INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS)

All international students who plan to study full-time in Malaysia are required to obtain a Student Pass (Student Visa) before starting their studies.

• You must receive an official Offer Letter from the university before applying for a student pass

• The university will submit your Student Pass application through Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) on your behalf

• A Visa Approval Letter (VAL / eVAL) is required before travelling to Malaysia

• Studying on a tourist or social visit visa is not permitted

• Your passport must be valid for at least 18 months from your intended intake date

• Visa processing time depends on EMGS and Malaysian Immigration approval

• After arriving in Malaysia, all students must complete a medical check-up at an EMGS-registered clinic

• Your Student Pass will be issued only after medical clearance and document verification

• Continuing students must renew their Student Pass before it expires

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR STUDENT PASS APPLICATION

The following documents are commonly required for all international students:

• Valid passport (clear scanned copy of all pages, including blank pages)

• Passport-size photograph with a white background

• Official Offer Letter from the university

• Academic certificates and transcripts related to your programme

• English language proficiency certificate (IELTS / TOEFL or equivalent), if required

• Proof of acceptance or tuition fee payment (if requested by the university)

• Student Pass / Visa processing fee as determined by EMGS

• Completed EMGS Health Declaration Form (if applicable)

Please note: All documents not originally in English must be submitted together with certified English translations.

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS (IF APPLICABLE)

Some students may be asked to provide extra documents depending on their situation:

• Release Letter and Visa Cancellation Letter (for students transferring from another institution in Malaysia)

• School Leaving Certificate (for foundation or diploma applicants)

• Sponsorship or Scholarship Letter (if your studies are funded)

• Proof of financial support to cover tuition fees and living expenses

• Statutory Declaration (if there are name differences across documents)

• Resume or Character Reference Letter (commonly required for applicants above 23 years old)

• Police Clearance Certificate (if requested by EMGS or embassy authorities)

• Copy of previous Malaysian visa or Resident Pass (if applicable)

AFTER ARRIVING IN MALAYSIA

Once you arrive in Malaysia, you will need to:

• Complete a medical examination at an EMGS-approved clinic

• Submit your passport for Student Pass endorsement

• Receive a temporary Special Pass (if applicable) while your Student Pass is being processed

• Collect your Student Pass and complete university registration

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

• Student Pass requirements are set by Malaysian Immigration and EMGS and may vary by nationality
• The university’s International Office will guide you through each step of the process
• Students are strongly advised to prepare documents at least 2–3 months before intake
• Requirements may change, so always follow the latest instructions provided by the university