Sunway Foundation In Arts | Sunway College

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Achievements

More Than

80%

graduates qualified for

Jeffrey Cheah A.C.E Scholarship

50%

of students who have been awarded

First Class Honours

in Sunway University are from SFP

100%

Graduates progressed into

University

Overview

FIA

Sunway Foundation Programme (SFP) is Sunway’s homegrown foundation programmes that offer students the chance to further their education at Sunway University.

FIA creates an academic pathway for students to transition smoothly into tertiary level studies at Sunway University or to selected local and overseas universities. FIA equips students with technical and soft skills necessary to be resourceful and successful in higher studies and enterprising in their careers.

FIA

Programme Details

Intakes	February, April, August
Duration	1 Year
Assessments & Examinations	50% coursework & 50% examination.

Entry Requirements

Pre-existing qualification	Grade
SPM, O-Level or equivalent	Pass with min. 5 credits
UEC	Pass with min. 3 subjects with Grade B

Programme

Sunway Foundation Programme provides students with enrichment subjects which broaden their general knowledge, and develops their critical thinking skills through an understanding of individuals, groups and events influencing the world around them. A combination of a traditional classroom setup with remote learning through an e-learning platform will be utilised throughout the programme. Students are urged to bring their own electronic learning devices (i.e. laptop, tablets, etc) considering this dual-mode learning approach.

Choice of Subjects
Scholarship Scheme
Downloadable Materials
Testimonials & Alumni

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

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

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

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

Scholarship Scheme

Students who are interested in pursuing our Pre-University programmes or degree programmes in Sunway College and are seeking financial aid can click here for more information.

Downloadable Materials

Detailed information about the subjects offered for each intake for 2023 can be found in the FIA brochures.

FIA Student
Guide 2023

Pre-University
Studies 2023

Testimonials & Alumni