Solid head start to the business world
BUSINESS- and finance-related careers are very much in demand in Malaysia. According to the report, Doing Business 2020 by the World Bank Group, Malaysia was placed among the top 25 global performers (12th place) for “Ease of Doing Business”.
It is no surprise then that many multinational companies (MNCs) are attracted to set up businesses in Malaysia.
Meanwhile, the massive market opportunities in Malaysia has led to the government implementing the National Entrepreneurship Policy 2030, in hopes of creating one million jobs.
Recognising the current economic trends, First City University College (formerly KBU International College) endeavours to produce industry-relevant business graduates through foundation, diploma, bachelor’s degree and master’s programmes offered by the Faculty of Business, Hospitality and Communication (FBHC).
For an excellent business- or finance-related degree programme, the Foundation in Business Administration (FBA) is a viable choice.
The one-year programme introduces students to the world of business over three semesters. In addition, students will be able to acquire creative, intellectual and critical awareness to become better problem-solvers.
FBA programme coordinator Aurora Lim explained that individual student performance will be assessed through coursework, mid-term examinations and final exams.
“Students will also be provided study notes and asked to participate in discussions held on the e-portal. They will be taught a variety of modules such as Business Mathematics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Business Management to prepare them for the challenges in their bachelor’s degree programmes later,” she explained.
“When I finished SPM, I knew I wanted to study a business-related degree programme, but was at a loss which area I was actually interested in. Fortunately, I was able to consider my options while studying the Foundation in Business Administration programme,” shared second-year BA (Hons) Marketing student Ong Zhi Ee.
For Ong, one of the highlights of her FBA days was being appointed class representative, which allowed her opportunities to take on more responsibilities. This eventually paved the way for her current role as First City UC’s Student Council vice-president.
FBA’s degree pathways
During their third semester, FBA students will have the opportunity to select their own elective subjects according to their area of interest.
Those looking to continue with a business-related degree can opt for modules such as Cost and Management Accounting, Business Statistics and Organisational Behaviour.
Meanwhile, students who intend to continue with the BA (Hons) Hospitality and Tourism Management programme can opt for modules such as Introduction to Hospitality and Leisure as well as Tourism and Its Environment.
On the other hand, students who have completed the foundation programme and possess a credit in SPM Mathematics can proceed to the Bachelor of Information Systems (Hons) in Business Management, offered by the Faculty of Engineering and Computing.
First City UC strongly encourages students who have completed the FBA programme to continue their studies in one of the bachelor’s degree programmes listed as they will stand to enjoy 15% off their first year tuition fee via the Alumni Incentive.
First City UC’s student financial aid and facilities
Aspiring students hoping to build a career in business or finance are encouraged to sign up for the January 2020 intake to grab the 50% incentive.
To learn more about other programmes offered at foundation, diploma, bachelor’s degree and postgraduate levels, drop by First City UC for a staff counselling session.
The campus will be open everyday including all weekends during December 2019 and January 2020 (except the Chinese New Year week).
Furthermore, students stand to benefit from a wholesome and world-class education as First City UC is equipped with a wide array of state-of-the-art learning facilities. Besides that, the university college features a robust extracurricular scene.
The university college enjoys a proven track record of producing highly employable graduates over the last 30 years, which can be attributed to its industry-relevant and Malaysian Qualifications Agency-accredited curricula.
Being located within the modern township of Bandar Utama in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, the eco-friendly urban campus is easily accessible via MRT as well as other forms of public transportation.
Furthermore, Bandar Utama hosts many amenities, in particular one of the world’s largest shopping centres, 1 Utama.
■ For more details, call 03-7727 3200 or visit www.firstcity.edu.my, Facebook page (@firstcityuc) or Instagram account (@firstcity.uc).