Foundation in Business Information Technology

  Institution: INTI International University

Programme Description

Overview

Our Foundation in Business IT programme introduces you to the world of business with an initial grounding in management skills and IT knowledge. The academic knowledge and practical skills gained will help springboard you into the next level – a Business or IT degree programme.

Students will study common subjects in the first semester. You will then have the choice to pick a specific pathway.

Business Pathway

Students will study courses relevant to theirdesired degrees in the areas of managementand accounting. These courses provide afundamental understanding of concepts andprinciples of how an organisation works,organisational structure and behaviour, marketstructure, and consumer behaviour.

IT pathway

Students will take up Programming Techniquesand Introduction to Database. These coursesare designed to enable an understanding of thetechnical and humanistic aspects of computing.The IT pathway is not available in Sabah

Learning Approach

Students will be introduced to active learning methodologies like problem-based learning. You will be encouraged to hone your skills through group discussions and projects. We will also guide you in enhancing your critical and analytical skills so that you’ll be better prepared for tertiary studies and the working world.

Assessment

Assessment of individual courses in the Foundation in Business Information Technology programme consists of 2 components:

• Continuous course work (60%)
• Final examination (40%)

The continuous course work component comprises different assessment tasks such as projects, assignments, laboratory work, presentations, tests, and others as assigned throughout each semester. The final examination is conducted at the end of each semester. The assessments are subject to quality assurance procedures to maintain high standards and ensure fairness.

Progression

Students who have successfully completed the Foundation in Business Information Technology can choose to enter the following undergraduate programmes:

Business

• Australian Degree Transfer Programme (Commerce)
• Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons)
• Bachelor of Business (Hons) (Accounting /Business Administration / Finance /Marketing / Human Resources Management /International Busines)
• 3+0 BA (Hons) Business Administration, in collaboration with the University of Hertfordshire, UK
• 3+0 BA (Hons) Accounting, in collaboration with the University of Hertfordshire, UK
• 3+0 BA (Hons) Marketing, in collaboration with the University of Hertfordshire, UK
• 3+0 BA (Hons) Finance, in collaboration with the University of Hertfordshire, UK
• 3+0 Bachelor of Commerce in collaboration with the University of Wollongong, Australia (Accounting/Finance/Economics/Management/Marketing/Public Relations)

Computing & IT

• Bachelor of Information Technology(Business Intelligence / Digital Multimedia)
• Bachelor of Computer Science (Network & Mobile Computing / Software Engineering / Network Security)
• 3+0 Bachelor of Computer Science, in collaboration with Uni. of Wollongong, Australia
• 3+0 Bachelor of Computer Science, incollaboration with University of Wollongong,Australia (Digital System Security /Multimedia & Game Development / Software Engineering)
• 3+0 Bachelor of Information Technology, incollaboration with University of Wollongong,Australia (eBusiness / Network Design & Management)

Entry Requirements

 Pathway

Source :INTI International University