Foundation in Arts (ODL)

COURSE MODULES

CORE MODULES

Semester 1

Mathematics

This course is designed to develop your confidence with mathematical concepts and relationships and use of mathematics and statistical skills and techniques in a range of contexts specifically problem solving and abstract thinking. Topics covered are numbers, functions and polynomials, sequence and series, matrices, derivatives, integrals, basic statistics and probability. You will have the opportunity to earn a microcredential from Duke University via Coursera for Campus.

Essentials of Economics

This course aims to provide you with an overview of economics. You will explore the core areas of microeconomics and macroeconomics. The course introduces you to market fluctuations which involve the behaviours of consumers and producers. It also introduces the basic macro study such as national growth and its issues, as well as analysing policies in influencing economic conditions. You will have the opportunity to earn a microcredential from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign via Coursera for Campus.

Basic ICT

This module aims to provide you with sufficient up-to-date information and communication technology knowledge and skills that are consistent with current ICT trends. It covers IT literacy, information system, social informatics and network computing. You will have the opportunity to earn a microcredential from the University of Virginia via Coursera for Campus.

Written and Verbal English

This module aims to equip you with writing, listening and speaking skills in English. During the course, you will develop knowledge and skills in vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar. The use of technology is encouraged throughout the course to reinforce learning and support independent study. You will also earn a microcredential from the University of California, Irvine via Coursera for Campus.

Writing and Research Skills

This course prepares you for social sciences research, skills of scientific and academic writing, and different research methods. You will develop skills to understand and analyse texts. In addition, you will practice and develop paraphrasing and summarising skills. You will have the opportunity to earn a microcredential from the University of North Texas via Coursera for Campus.

Semester 2

Financial Accounting

You will learn basic knowledge and skills in accounting concepts, bookkeeping concepts and financial reporting procedures, which are applicable to business entities. You will also learn about the accounting equation, double entry system, journal and ledger, and preparing financial statements for financial reporting purposes. You will have the opportunity to earn a microcredential from Wharton University of Pennsylvania via Coursera for Campus.

Introduction to Management

In this module, you will gain a basic understanding of the nature of management processes in business organisations, relating to the principles and theories of management, practices of Planning, Organising, Leading, and Controlling (POLC), organisational design and communication within business entities. You will have the opportunity to earn a microcredential from Wharton University of Pennsylvania via Coursera for Campus.

Introduction to Marketing

This module provides you with an understanding of marketing concepts, functions and roles in business organisations. You will explore core topics such as product, pricing, distribution, promotion, marketing communication, and basic internet marketing. You will have the opportunity to earn a microcredential from Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania via Coursera for Campus.

Introduction to Digital Transformation

Digital transformation is imperative for all businesses, from the small to the enterprise. You will learn the fundamentals of digital transformation, innovations through digital transformation, internet of things, artificial intelligence, big data and blockchain. You will have the opportunity to earn a microcredential from the University of Virginia Darden School Foundation via Coursera for Campus.

Semester 3

Thinking Skills

Critical thinking is the process by which we develop and support our beliefs and evaluate the strength of arguments made by others in real-life situations. You will learn to actively and skillfully conceive, apply, analyse, and evaluate information gathered from observation, experience, reflection, reasoning or communication as a guide to belief and action. You will have the opportunity to earn a microcredential from the University of California, Davis via Coursera for Campus.

Entrepreneurship

The module provides a glimpse into the world of entrepreneurship where you are given the opportunity to learn the aptitudes necessary to become an entrepreneur and the skills and processes necessary to initiate an enterprise. You will have the opportunity to earn a microcredential from Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania via Coursera for Campus.

ELECTIVE MODULES

Semester 2

Introduction to Law

The module provides you with an understanding of legal concepts, meaning, functions, classification and some basic principles of legal liability. It outlines the brief history, sources and organisation of courts in the English and Malaysian legal system.

Introduction to Psychology

This module provides you with an understanding of the concepts, principles, history, and approaches in psychology

Introduction to Finance

You will explore the concepts, roles, and principles of financial management in business organisations. You will review the roles of financial markets, institutions and environment as well as performing basic analysis in regards to the time value of money, financial statements and capital budgeting for business decision. You will have the opportunity to earn a microcredential from Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania via Coursera for Campus.

Semester 3

Introduction to Sociology

This module provides you with an understanding of the principles of sociology. The coverage of the topics relates to the origins and historical development of sociology. You will learn about culture, society, socialisation and social institution within a contemporary social structure. You will have the opportunity to earn a microcredential from the University of Amsterdam via Coursera for Campus.

Management Accounting

This course provides you with basic knowledge and skills in managerial accounting concepts, budgeting and costing procedures applicable to business entities. You will learn about the cost, overhead, cost behaviour, budgets and variance analysis in performing a cost analysis of business organisations. You will have the opportunity to earn a microcredential from the University of Virginia via Coursera for Campus.

Introduction to Mass Media and Communication

You will gain an overview of the effect and impact of mass communication on contemporary life and society. You will learn about mass media channels, advertising, public relations and their social effects. You will have the opportunity to earn a microcredential from California Institute of the Arts via Coursera for Campus.