SUNWAY FOUNDATION Student PROGRAMME Guide FOUNDATION IN ARTS (FIA) 2019 Message from programme the director outline
Welcome to the Sunway Foundation Programme at Sunway College. This programme believes in holistic education. This means that, coupled with academic knowledge you will be exposed to experiential learning as an integral part of your well-rounded education. We are committed Core Units Academic Electives Enrichment Units to moulding and shaping students who have a balanced world view and an understanding of social issues and world affairs outside of just text COMPULSORY Choose 4 units ONLY COMPULSORY books. Our emphasis is not confined to your doing well in examinations and moving on to tertiary studies but in developing your love for life- long learning, your confidence in your own ability and finding your own • Language and • Introduction to Accounting • Culture: Ideas & talents. Enjoy this journey where you chart your own success. Good luck! Communication Techniques Expressions • Communication: • Accounting Processes and • Critical Thinking Skills Suzana Ahmad Ramli Audience and Context Reports • Introduction to Director of Programme • Language and • Introduction to Business: Psychology Sunway Foundation Programme Knowledge World of Finance
• Contemporary Business • Microeconomics: Concepts Mathematics and Models foundation in arts • Mathematical • Macroeconomics: The Global Techniques and Analysis View • Statistical Techniques* • Introduction to Business: Management and Marketing An academic bridge for students to transition effectively into tertiary level studies • Mathematics for Actuarial Studies • Developing Learning Strategies • Honing Communication Skills OPTIONAL
• Developing Technical & Soft Skills • Involvement in the Community * Contemporary Creative • Setting Personal & Academic Goals • Engaging in Extra-Curricular Activities Expressions (Film as Art)* • Introduction to Mass • Finding Individual Talents • Becoming Confident Learners and Leaders Communication • Introduction to Advertising • Introduction to Public Relations * Note: Please consult • Travel and Cuisine programme advisors for Entry Requirements: Programme selection of this unit. Passed SPM, O-Level or equivalent with minimum five (5) credits Structure • Introduction to Computer Science • Social Media in the New IT Duration: World 1 year • 3 semesters of 14-week duration • Introduction to Programming • 6 Core and 3 Enrichment Units • Calculus Intakes: January / March / July / August are compulsory • 4 Academic Electives Completion: (of your choice) are compulsory March / July / August
02 03 PROGRAMME Units Synopsis INFORMATION
Student Support System • Students are responsible for complying with the We have special programme advisors who provide academic assessment requirements of individual units according to Core Units guidance and support. the unit outline provided. • Programme mentors • Stipulated dates for submission of assignments are to be • Peer Support followed. Disciplinary action may be taken if students fail to submit their assignments on time. Language and Communication (PLNG001) count arrangements and selections to solve problems • In the event a student misses an examination/assessment This unit focuses on strengthening basic language skills to enable in probability. It will also include the understanding and Attendance Policy with a valid and acceptable reason (eg: hospitalisation) the students to construct well-structured expressions in writing application of normal and binomial distributions. • Attendance is expected for all lessons. student will write the paper at the earliest possible date and oral communication. Reading with critical awareness and • Parental confirmation and/or medical certificate with permission from the Director of Programme. extracting important view points from a range of literary and Contemporary Creative Expressions (Film as Art) necessary for any absence. Other reasons are based on • Progress Report will be sent to parents every semester. expository texts to make notes, to summarise and paraphrase (PCCE001) acceptance by DOP/DDOP. their understanding will be the centre of learning. Awareness of This unit provides the learning and practical skills involved in • Unauthorised absence from class may result in the the influence of media in our everyday life will also be a part of the pursuit of creative arts and film appreciation essentially student being excluded from classes and examinations. Assessment and Examination the learning and communication process. to understand the impact of visual arts on society. The unit • Evaluation is based on 50% coursework (quizzes, projects, • Warning letters will be sent to errant students and explores the ideas behind the making of films and digital investigations, assignments and presentations) and 50% parents will be informed. Communication: Audience and Context (PLNG002) images in animated films. The unit also assesses the impact examination at the end of each unit. The students are empowered with a well-developed language of music and sound effects in the making of a successful film. • The final transcript will show a combined mark and grade skill to communicate with confidence their views and opinions. Students will critically review films of different genre and Assessment and Evaluation Policy for all units. Successful students will be awarded the To convey information, opinions on contemporary issues assess what elements make the films endearing. Students • All progress reviews and examinations are set by academic Certificate of Completion. and recognition and analysis of diverse opinions and the will have the opportunity to develop their own ideas and staff of the Pre-University department to assess the validity of claims are central to this course. Students will read responses to films, documentaries and animation films. This student’s understanding of a particular unit. Graduation Requirements informational texts and literary works from various time periods course is designed to equip students with the necessary • Examination papers are moderated at random by university across cultures. Analysis of visual texts (advertisements and skills and basic understanding of technicalities behind film • Students must successfully complete minimum 50 credits. faculty members to ensure that necessary standards and documentaries) and writing for targeted audience will be making as an area of academic pursuit. • Students must pass all Core and Enrichment Units and 4 learning outcomes are achieved by the students. stressed in the course. Academic Electives. • The coursework component allows students to monitor, • CGPA calculation is based on all units attempted. improve and set personal goals. Language and Knowledge (PLNG003) • The examinations evaluate the final learning objectives The unit builds on the structures and conventions in English texts and the standards required for the student to progress to University Application that develop the ability to use language to arrive at expressing tertiary studies. • Students must attain the entry requirements of the independent views and opinions; able to substantiate, drawing undergraduate programmes they wish to pursue at their on their readings of literary, expository and informational texts university of choice. and skills of referencing. The focus is on building an appropriate style of writing for academic purposes. Available Pathways: Contemporary Business Mathematics (PMTH001) Entry Requirement for Sunway The unit equips the student with the knowledge and skills to Victoria University Bachelor of Business: Short Story Writing Workshop Undergraduate Programmes • Accounting perform mathematical operations and apply numerical and • Banking & Finance quantitative approaches in day to day problem solving. It CGPA • Financial Risk Management deals with arithmetic operations, fractions and conversions 2.0 • International Trade Marketing and use of symbols in place of numbers in simple algebraic • BSc (Hons) in • Management & Innovation calculations. Techniques to solving linear equations, plotting Accounting and CGPA Sunway of graphs to determine value will be covered. It will also 2.5 • Supply Chain & Logistics Management Finance Foundation consolidate knowledge and skills for quantitative analysis and • BSc (Hons) problem solving. • BSc (Hons) in • BA (Hons) Digital Film Financial Analysis in Arts (FIA) CGPA Actuarial Studies Production • BSc (Hons) Mathematical Techniques and Analysis (PMTH002) 2.0 • BSc (Hons) Business • BA (Hons) Entrepreneurship Financial CGPA This unit will provide working knowledge of ratios, proportions Management • BSc (Hons) Global Supply Economics 2.3 and percentages. Students work from using simple algebra • BSc (Hons) Business Chain Management to calculate financial transactions to using simultaneous or Studies • BSc (Hons) Industrial quadratic equations to solve problems. It involves recognition Debate Competition • BA (Hons) in Communication • Bachelor of Information Systems • BA (Hons) Statistics of arithmetic and geometric sequences. The unit will include (Corporate Communication/ (Hons) in Mobile Computing with Contemporary Music • BA (Hons) in Interior use of graphical and numerical means for optimisation, use of Advertising Design/PR Entrepreneurship (Audio Technology) Architecture matrix arithmetic to solve problems. It will also teach the skills • BSc (Hons) in • BSc (Hons) in International Project Management) • BSc (Hons) Information Technology needed for data analysis, probabilities and statistics. • BSc (Hons) in Computer • BSc (Hons) Information Technology Conventions & Events Business Science (Computer Networking and Management • BSc (Hons) in International Statistical Techniques (PMATH003) • BSc (Hons) Information Security) • BSc (Hons) in Hospitality Management This unit will teach skills to make inferences and predictions Systems • Bachelor of Software Engineering Culinary Management • BSc (Hons) Marketing using suitable statistical techniques. Students will learn • BSc (Hons) Information (Hons) • BA (Hons) Design • BA (Hons) Music data analysis from tables and graphs, calculate median and Systems (Business Analytics) • BSc (Hons) Psychology Communication Performance quartiles and central tendency and determine measures of dispersions. The second part looks at how to use sets and Leadership Workshop
04 05 Academic Electives
Introduction To Accounting Techniques (PACT001) Introduction to Advertising (PCOMM002) Social Media In the New IT World (PCSC003) Accounting is fundamental to understanding how a business This unit is designed to introduce students to the basics of Knowledge of applications and the use of different social operates and performs. The first part introduces the double advertising in today’s industry. It is designed to stimulate networking systems have become an important skill in today’s entry system and the concepts of separate entity and the student’s creativity and insight of the advertising world and world. logic behind the accounting equation. The use of day books business organisations in the advertising world. The units to organise business data to facilitate posting will be dealt explore the process from basic idea conception to execution, This unit focuses on the basics of the impact of social with. This will proceed to preparation of simple financial knowledge and ideas, even the process of how and what networking systems on our daily life. This course also reflects statements. The second part will deal with depreciation and is needed in an effective advertising and advertisements on the use of Social Media in business settings. It will look at allowance for doubtful debts and their impact on financial for the targeted audience. The unit highlights potential how social networks help marketing in Blogs, News Releases statements. The emphasis will be on procedures and concepts career paths in the advertising industry where designing and Online Video etc. It will help students understand underlying them. and planning is essential. The unit is intended for students the basics of SAS Text Miner and the processes that are who wish to explore the creative and innovative side of applied in tapping into Unstructured Data. Management and Accounting Processes and Reports (PACT002) designing and advertising. gathering information and presenting findings through the This unit builds on the knowledge gained in previous module use of Facebook interaction will provide a practical learning (PACT 001). Balance day adjustments on accruals and Introduction to Public Relations (PCOMM003) experience. prepayments will emphasise the importance of accruals Provides an opportunity to understand and gain an overview accounting. Further accounting entries for non-current of Public Relations with an emphasis on the background Calculus (PMATH005) assets and accounts receivables will be dealt with. Bank Future Landings - University Courses of Choice of the profession. It traces the process, the practice of Calculus is primarily concerned with developing the students reconciliation procedures will introduce the concept of public relations within different environment and industry. in understanding the properties of derivatives and integrals cash control. Preparation of accounting reports of service The course serves an introduction to the strands of public of functions, and providing experience with its methods and businesses, companies and multiple department organisations Introduction to Business: Management and Marketing relation theories and practices. The unit aims to provide a applications. The course emphasize a multi-representational will show variations in the financial statements. Performance (PIB(M)002) firm foundation for students who wish to advance in the approach to calculus, with concepts, results, and problems assessment using financial ratios will enable students to This unit emphasises how vital business is and how it impacts degree level in the communication discipline. being expressed graphically, numerically, analytically, and appreciate the importance of accounting as a means of every aspect of our lives. The first part deals with the business verbally. Broad concepts and widely applicable methods are communicating business information to stakeholders. environment, ownership and its determinants, internal and Travel & Cuisine (PHCM001) emphasized. The focus of the course is neither manipulation external factors in planning business strategies, and steps This unit broadens students’ interest and understanding nor memorization of an extensive taxonomy of functions, Introduction to Business: World of Finance (PIB(F)001) taken in setting up a business. The second part deals with of travel and cuisine industry. It provides an overview of curves, theorems, or problem types. Through the use of the This unit introduces finance and the importance of financial the management styles, organisational factors, motivational tourism and travel as a service industry. It explores the world unifying themes of derivatives, integrals, limits, approximation, information. The unit looks at the different sources of finance theories and leadership. The third part deals with marketing of food and travel, and the development of gastronomic and applications and modelling, the course becomes a and the factors affecting it. The topics will also include and its importance in all the sectors. It focuses on product, tourism. Students are introduced to activities and events cohesive whole rather than a collection of unrelated topics. understanding budget and budgeting. It will deal with why place, promotion and price. tourists engage in. This course prepares the students to financial information is important to particular users and the related degree programmes at university. The topics covered in this course includes differential calculus, types of reports which financial and management accounting Mathematics for Actuarial Studies (PMATHA004) integral calculus, calculus of variations, differential equations, yield to help decision making. Aspects of cost-volume-profit The unit will provide students with an understanding of Introduction to Computer Science (PCSC001) calculus of finite differences and solid coordinate geometry. analysis will also be included. Unit also builds on breakeven the mathematics concept and to encourage them to apply This unit provides a basic introduction to a range of After this course, students should be very comfortable with analysis and capital investment appraisal. Students will have mathematical skills to actuarial problems. The content of this Computing and IT fundamental. The unit is focussed on the concepts of the derivative and the definite integral and better understanding of the financial world. unit forms a part of the underpinning body of mathematical the applicability of computer systems and developments how they are applied to a variety of daily life application knowledge and skills that would enable students to pursue to stimulate interest in the discipline. The unit covers problem types and have an intuitive feel for continuous Microeconomics - Concepts and Models (PECO001) tertiary level Actuarial Studies. Students will learn to components and organisation of a computer system, the mathematics. Students should be able to compute simple This unit investigates the choices that people, groups and recognise sequences and series. It will also include Set theory relationship between hardware and software, applications derivatives and integrals, but they need not need to be an societies face as they confront the problem of satisfying or Counting Techniques which will be applied to topics of of computers, databases, networking (with a focus on the expert at calculus computations. their unlimited wants with limited resources. This unit aims Probabilities. Students will also understand the concepts of Internet), graphics and multimedia. With these rationales in to analyse and understand the allocation, utilisation and mapping, functions and the shapes of graphs. Students will view, the syllabus is developed. As the fundamentals from distribution of scarce resources that determine our wealth also be able to use techniques of Matrix to solve simultaneous the module are required to appreciate content in higher and well-being. It develops the knowledge, reasoning and equations. levels of academic advancement. interpretation skills that form an important component of understanding personal, business and government behaviour Introduction to Mass Communication (PCOMM001) Introduction to Programming (PCSC002) at the local, national and global levels. This unit is designed to introduce students to the world and With the advancement of technology, new applications are industry of mass communication. It explores the function introduced to automate our jobs and the tasks at hand. Macroeconomics - The Global View (PECO002) of mass communication and role of today’s communication An insight into Basic Java programming for Android will The discipline of economics is one of particular relevance in practitioners. It covers the sub areas of mass communication be studied. This will enable students to explore simple the world today. It is concerned with determining a country’s from print media, to electronics; multimedia and social Android GUIs- Basic widgets and their applications. overall levels of output, employment, inflation, growth and networks even highlighting potential fundamental career Students will learn to identify, apply and solve common its external stability. The effects on changes in monetary/ path and the future of being in the mass communication applications of Fancy Lists using custom layouts. They fiscal policy in short run and long run perspective is assessed. and real world industry. The unit is intended for students will also be introduced to Project Preparations, Data Flow It assesses government objectives and how they can be who wish to explore the vast and growing world of mass and Flow charts, UI Designs for Mobile Platforms etc. achieved. Economic models are used to analyse events in communication and at the same time being creative and The unit provides practical skills to perform simple phone macroeconomic perspectives. Students will assess, evaluate, well versed in today’s technology and knowledge of mass programming. Cooking With Marina Mustafa and criticise the economic performance of a country. communication.
06 07 ALUMNI’S Enrichment Units ACHIEVEMENTS
Broad knowledge and understanding of human experiences and ideas of how mankind first existed and currently exist. are the central drive of the units in this list. For 2014, the choice It considers the role that we play as human beings and how of units is limited to five, and all of them are compulsory. The the ideas we have created throughout civilization affect units are designed to enrich their experience, learning and how we are today. Alongside this, we look at the artistic preparation for the demands of tertiary studies and post- expressions, such as architecture and object design that Lee Hui Sze tertiary employment. has bolstered these ideas. January 2012 intake
Critical Thinking Skills (PLNG013) Introduction to Psychology (PPSY001) Academic achievements The ability to think critically and to solve problems are the This unit is designed to stimulate the student’s curiosity, initiating them to the broad and diverse field of fundamentals for lifelong learning. This unit explores various • BA (Hons) in Applied Music at Dundalk Institute of forms of arguments used in academic disciplines. It will psychological principles and human behaviour. They will be Technology, Ireland. focus on how to make good judgment about information exposed to theories, research and applications. It will serve • Awarded the prestigious Michael Van Dessel Choral and arguments. It will create opportunities to reflect and as an impetus for students to think critically and enable review one’s own arguments and develop intellectual and them to understand the scientific approach in studying Conducting Scholar Award in 2017. personal discipline. human attitudes, emotions and behaviour. Students will also be exposed to states of consciousness, personality, Other achievements Culture: Ideas and Expressions (PCIE001) motivation, gender and human sexuality and a glimpse into This unit forms a sequential journey through the histories abnormal behaviour. • Performed at the Pre-Circom Award Ceremony live in front of many top media representatives from around the world. • Engaged in a number of notable performances, including at Birr Castle and was chosen to travel to Belgium as part of an Erasmus Intensive Programme at Artesis University College, Antwerp. Graduation Day Current Employer Juzmusic Academy, Singapore
Ahmad Khairul Ariffin Bin Kamaruddin July 2009 intake
Academic achievements
Where are our graduates? • BSc (Hons) in Account and Finance, Sunway University • Masters/Professional Paper - Chartered Islamic Malaysia Australia Japan United Kingdom Finance Professional from International Centre for • Sunway University • Melbourne University • Ritsumeikan • Anglia Ruskin Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF) • Victoria University University of Tasmania Asia Pacific University • Monash University University • university of Current Employer • Curtin University China Birmingham • International Medical • university of Xiamen Singapore • university of Bank Rakyat University (IMU) • Curtin Hertfordshire • Multimedia University Ireland University • university of Essex (MMU) • Dundalk Institute of • nottingham University Technology
08 09 Radha Menon Lim Chui San July 2012 intake January 2012 intake Academic achievements Academic achievements BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance. • BSc (Hons) Psychology, Sunway University • MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis, University Current Employer of Kent, UK Swisslog, Malaysia
Other achievements
Diagnosed a young child with Autism Spectrum Disorder and acquiring new skills using Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy. Izarra binti Azuddin July 2012 intake Current Employer Academic achievements Autism Recovery Network, Hong Kong. BA (Hons) in International Studies, Monash University.
Other achievements
Publication of her own cookbook with MPH publishing at the age of 22. Her cookbook is a national winner in the category Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.
Dickson Chew Current Employer July 2012 intake United Nations- United Nations Development Academic achievements Programme
Bachelor of Business and Commerce (major in Finance and Economics), Monash University
Other achievements Darren Khaw Teng Chern January 2014 intake
Selected for an interview by Pillars Academic achievements Magazine to talk about his role and belief in SMEs and the online industry. BSc (Hons) Business Studies, Sunway University (First Class Honours) Current Employer
Current Employer Offpeak
Sunway Pals Loyalty Sdn Bhd
10 11 SUNWAY UNIVERSITY 1ST CLASS HONOURS STUDENTS
who were previously from Sunway Foundation Programme 47% in 2018
45% in 2017 Avryl Ooi Wan Cheen
BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance, 35% Sunway University in 2016 Achievement: First Class Honours, Valedictorian of July 2018 Graduation % 27 Current Employer : in 2015 Khazanah Nasional Berhad
21% in 2014
Bridget Lim Cher Yee
BA (Hons) Communication, Sunway University % 17 Achievement: in 2013 First Class Honours, Valedictorian of July 2017 Graduation
Current Employer : KPMG
12 13 student activities Focused in Academics Involved in Activities Appreciative of Opportunities
1. Fashion Workshop 2 Charity Day 3. Teacher’s Day 1 2 3 4. Reshmonu Talk 5. Culture & Ideas - 4 5 6 Understanding the Perspectives 6. DYSLEXIA Workshop
7. Salsa Workshop 8. Orientation Ice Breaking Sessions with New Students 9. Sport Carnival 10. Sustainable Exhibition 7 8 9 11. Talentime 12. Paranormal Activity 10 11 12 13 13. Charity Carnival
14 15 Sunway College (KL), the beacon of higher education, is committed to imparting quality education to our students through efficient management practices by complying with all statutory and regulatory QUALITY requirements including the requirements of our external partners. We are committed to continual improvement of our scholastic POLICY ability and effectiveness by enhancing the awareness of quality and competency of our faculty and management staff; continually reviewing our key processes to ensure compliance to ISO 9001:2015, and respond to customers’ concerns in a timely manner.
• Promote and establish a culture of quality at all levels of the college community • Conform to all statutory and regulatory requirements including the QUALITY requirements of our external partners OBJECTIVES • Provide a learning environment conducive for quality teaching and learning, via: - Provision of staff development to enhance customer satisfaction - Continuous improvement from feedbacks
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