UCFSBSSFT-2024-5-O - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

Certificate in Foundation Studies in Business Studies

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

1 Year

62 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

Information for International applicants

Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications

The Course shall be open to all applicants who:

present a secondary and/or high school certificate issued abroad and who studied within an educational system that is not comparable to the Maltese educational system (in terms of curriculum, years of study, etc.) and
satisfy the University English language requirement as published on the University official website at the time of applications and
are in possession of qualifications allowing access to an undergraduate course in the selected discipline in the country where such qualifications originate, but
are deemed to require further study to be admitted to undergraduate degree courses at the University of Malta.

At the discretion of the Board, applicants shall be required to pass an interview and/or a written test.

Applicants who are deemed ineligible to join the Course may be allowed by the Board to enrol as students in the Foundation Commencement Programme which is detailed in Appendix I to the regulations for the Course.

EU, non-EU and Maltese dual citizens who previously studied abroad and then join higher secondary schools in Malta for more than one year shall not be admitted to the Course.

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Applications for our February and October intakes have been officially open since the third week in November. You can submit your application online. The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta.

You can compare your national qualifications to the local requirements by visiting our qualifications comparability webpage. Access more information about our admission process and English language requirements.

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Our dedicated team at the student recruitment office is here to support you every step of the way. From the moment you start your application to the moment when you receive your decision letter, we're here to assist you. If you have any questions or need further information, don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at info@um.edu.mt, and our team will be more than happy to help.

After you receive an offer from us, our International Office will assist you with visas, accommodation and other related issues.

The foundation course in Business Studies is a one-year, pre-tertiary study programme specifically tailored to enrol you in an undergraduate study and to meet the necessary direct entry requirements. The programme presents a comprehensive introduction to discipline-specific academic English language skills and terminology, study skills, and the fundamental concepts in the study of accounts and economics in a learner-centred environment designed to promote your autonomy through task-based learning, interactive learning, self-access, and small-group contact time for learning support. The programme is also designed to introduce you to a thriving multicultural community of students and promotes a learning environment that is diverse and inclusive. The Business Studies study programme will provide learning in the core academic English language skills, accounts, economics, psychology, communications, research and critical thinking skills.


Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

FST0511	Research and Reasoning	2 ECTS
IFS0505	Reading for Academic Business Studies	5 ECTS
IFS0506	Writing for Academic Business Studies	5 ECTS
IFS0507	Listening for Academic Business Studies	5 ECTS
IFS0508	Grammar and Terminology for Academic Business Studies	5 ECTS


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

IFS0301	General Mathematics 1	5 ECTS
IFS0304	Introduction to Accounts 1	5 ECTS
IFS0306	Introduction to Economics 1	5 ECTS
IFS0801	Introduction to Psychology	5 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

IFS0302	General Mathematics 2	5 ECTS
IFS0305	Introduction to Accounts 2	5 ECTS
IFS0307	Introduction to Economics 2	5 ECTS
IFS0802	Introduction to Communication	5 ECTS

This programme of study is governed by the Certificate in Foundation Studies Course Regulations, 2014 under the auspices of the International School for Foundation Studies.

By the end of the course, you will:

Be eligible to enrol in an undergraduate course in Business Studies.
Be fluent in your English oral and speaking faculties.
Have a basic understanding of Business principles.
Be able to carry out independent research and critical thought.
Be provided with basic and general knowledge in areas such as accounts, economics, psychology, and communications.

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 6,600

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As a certificate holder, you will be eligible to enrol in an undergraduate course in Business Studies at the University of Malta.

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