FOUNDATION IN COMPUTING

In an ever-changing, technologically dependent world, our one-year Foundation in Computing programme aims to produce students who are well-equipped with computer skills as well as mathematical and physics skills. The Foundation in Computing programme is delivered through engaging lectures and laboratory work which serve to build knowledge and help develop practical skills.

After completion of the foundation programme you can opt for a degree programme from either Faculty of Computing and Informatics (FCI) or Faculty of Information, Science and Technology (FIST).

Programme Structure
Trimester 1
Introduction to Business
Management
Introduction to Computing Technologies
Communicative English
Mathematics 1
Problem Solving and Programme Design

Trimester 2
Critical Thinking
Introduction to Digital Systems
Essential English
Multimedia Fundamentals
Mathematics II
Principles of Physics

Trimester 3
Academic English
Mathematics III
Mini IT Project

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

i. Pass O – Level or its equivalent with a minimum of Grade C in at least five (5) subjects inclusive of English and Mathematics;

AND

II. A minimum score of 4.0 for IELTS or its equivalent.

Additional Requirement to pursue Bachelor of Computer

Science (Honours):

 (a) A Credit in Additional Mathematics at O-Level or its equivalent; OR

 (b) A Credit in Mathematics AND one Science/Technology /Engineering subject at O-Level or its equivalent*.

NOTE:

*Candidate (b) is required to pass the reinforcement of Mathematics subject prior to pursuing to degree programme. However, the reinforcement of Mathematics subject can be exempted if the Foundation / Matriculation studies contain subjects in Mathematics and the achievement is higher or equivalent to the requirement of the Additional Mathematics at O-Level or its equivalent.

STUDENT PASS / VISA REQUIREMENTS

Student Pass / Visa Processing Fee (EMGS): RM....
Passport-size photo (JPEG file, 217px × 280px, WHITE background – 3.5cm × 4.5cm)
Photocopy of passport (ALL pages including blank pages; passport must be valid for at least 24 months from intake date)
Certified true copies of all academic qualifications
EMGS Health Declaration Form
English translations of all documents (if applicable)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

International students must demonstrate proficiency in English. Accepted English language tests include:
IELTS
TOEFL
MUET
PTE Academic
Cambridge English (CAE / CPE)

Minimum score requirements are subject to Multimedia University and visa regulations.

OTHER IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

English translations of academic documents (if not originally in English)
Release Letter and Visa Cancellation Letter (for applicants transferring from other institutions in Malaysia)
Original Sponsorship / Scholarship Letter (if applicable)
School Leaving Certificate (for high school graduates)
Statutory Declaration (for name discrepancies in documents)
Resume / Character Reference Letter (for applicants above 23 years old, as required by Malaysian Immigration)
No Objection Certificate (NOC), where applicable
Resident Pass copy (for expatriates residing outside country of origin)