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     Hey guys! It's almost two months I left this blog alone, without updating anything. It's not because I hate this blog but I just a little bit busy (takde la busy sangat sebenarnya. Malas je yang lebihnya). Today I have something to share with all of you especially to the SPM leavers. First of all, congratulation on your result! So, result dah dapat. Sekarang mesti semua busy dengan bermacam-macam jenis borang scholarship untuk diisi kan? Isi-isi jugak. Jangan lupa untuk completekan borang permohonan UPU ye! Okay, back to our topic. I've been asked by my juniors about how I got into IIUM and how I applied the Economics and Management Sciences Course and I believe that most of you are excited to know about it. So, in this post I list down almost all of the frequently asked questions about this course and I answer the faq based on what I know. Enjoy your reading!

(1) How to apply the Foundation of Economics and Management Sciences at International Islamic University Malaysia?

Using the UPU application form. Dekat bahagian pemilihan universiti, you need to give 8 choices right? then, in the first or second place of your choice, find and choose "Universiti Islam Antarabangsa-Asasi Ekonomi dan Sains Pengurusan"


(2) What is this "Economics and Management Sciences" course? Do we need to take care of sciences also?

Actually, this course is all about economic, accounting and management. It has nothing to do with sciences. The table below shows the subject that you'll take in this Economics and Management Sciences Foundation.

Program Requirement	Subjects
Core Course	Mathematics 1 Mathematics 2 Accounting 1 Accounting 2 Economics Statistics Introduction to Business
English Languages (Based on your EPT result)	English level 3 English level 4 English level 5 English level 6
Arabic Languages (Based on you APT result)	Elementary Quranic Language Part 1 Elementary Quranic Language Part 2
Computer	Computer 1
Two Fundamental Islamic Courses	Basic Theme of Al-Quran Religions In Malaysia (students who take PSI and PQS in SPM) Understanding Islam (students who take PI in SPM)

(3) I've heard that for those who take foundation in IIUM, they will definitely enter and take degree at IIUM, no matter what the result of CGPA they get at foundation level. Is that true?

We have our own requirement to pursue degree at IIUM and the requirement for us, students of Economics and management Sciences, is minimum CGPA 2.5.


(4) How long will be the duration of taking this foundation?

Actually, IIUM is the most confusing university when it comes to the foundation level. Some people think, foundation is an one year pre-graduate programme. But, for your information, how long the period you'll be at foundation level in IIUM is based on your EPT and APT results. Some students will be there for one year, one and half years or two years, based on your study plan (you will get the study plan after you get you EPT and APT results because your study plan is based on your EPT and APT results). I give you the example of study plan in the table below:

EPT Result	APT Result	Subject taken for each semester	Duration
Exempted	Exempted	Semester 1 2012/2013: Statistics Accounting 1 Mathematics 1 Basic Theme of Quran Computer 1 Semester 2 2012/2013: None (Those who do not pass the minimum CGPA of 2.5 will repeat the subjects that they failed during this short semester) Semester 3 2012/2013: Accounting 2 Mathematics 2 Introduction to Business Economics Religions In Malaysia	1 year
Level 5	Exempted	Semester 1 2012/2013: Basic Theme of Quran Mathematics 1 Accounting 1 English level 5 Semester 2 2012/2013: None (Those who do not pass the minimum CGPA of 2.5 will repeat the subjects that they failed during this short semester) Semester 3 2012/2013: Mathematics 2 Accounting 2 Religions In Malaysia Introduction to Business English level 6 Semester 1 2013/2014: Economics Statistics Computer 1	1 and half years
Level 4	Level 1	Semester 1 2012/2013: English level 4 Arabic Part 1 Computer 1 Semester 2 2012/2013: None (Those who do not pass the minimum CGPA of 2.5 will repeat the subjects that they failed during this short semester) Semester 3 2012/2013: Mathematics 1 Accounting 1 English level 5 Arabic Part 2 Basic Theme Quran Semester 1 2013/2014: Mathematics 2 Accounting 2 English level 6 Understanding Islam Semester 2 2013/2014: None (Those who do not pass the minimum CGPA of 2.5 will repeat the subjects that they failed during this short semester) Semester 3 2013/2014: Economics Statistics Introduction to business	2 years

(5) Where will be the foundation of IIUM campus?

The Centre For Foundation Studies (CFS) campus is at Petaling Jaya. However, due to the exceeded capacity of students, the foundation of Economics and Management Sciences is moved to the main campus at Gombak. The registration and Taaruf Week (orientation week) will be conducted at CFS Petaling Jaya for all students including ECONS students. ECONS students will be brought to Mahallah Maryam at IIUM Gombak only after the Taaruf Week.


(6) I've read about EPT and APT from the beginning of this post. Actually, what are the EPT and APT?

Ops! Sorry. I almost forgot to tell you about APT and EPT.

EPT is the English Placement Test that you will take during the Taaruf Week. This EPT consist of two paper, Paper 1 and Paper 2. You are given 3 hours to finish all the questions in both papers.

APT is the Arabic Placement Test that you will take during the Taaruf Week (basically, you'll take it on the same day as EPT). This APT consist of one paper only (including 2 essay questions in that paper). Usually, only those who have basic in Arabic will answer this APT questions while the other who do not have basic will just leave the paper like that (and absolutely they will take Arabic Part 1 in their study plan).


(7) What is the minimum requirement to enter this foundation (Syarat am dan syarat khas)?

You can find the requirement from this website : Syarat Khas Program


(8) What are the co-curricular activities that exists for Economics and Management Sciences student?

CFS (Gombak) Societies:
i- Foundation Student Coordination Council (FSCC)
ii- Facilitator Representative Committee (FRC)
iii- Mahallah Representative Committee (MRC)
iv- Economics & Management Sciences: Economics Students Society(ECONSS)
v- PERKIM Club
vi- Scouts
vii- Persatuan Kebajikan Pelajar Islam Malaysia (PKPIM)

Main Campus Societies (CFS Students at Gombak also can join this societies):
i- PEMBINA
ii- Seni Silat Gayung Malaysia
iii- Seni Silat Cekak Malaysia
iv- Aikido Club
v- Karate Club
vi- Taekwondo
vii- Quranic Youth Club
viii- and many more.. come here and you'll know what are the societies that available for you here! :)

All students are required to attend two courses – Innovative Leadership & Training course and Biro Tata Negara (BTN). It is compulsory to all students.


(9) Is there any usrah provided for the ECONS students?

Yes it is! We have Study Circle which will be conducted by the Facilitator Representative Committee (FRC). This Study Circle is compulsory to all students and we have examination for this. You will be introduced to this Study Circle activities during Taaruf Week or you can find it here : FRC. After that, we have Golden Team for ECONS students which is conducted by MRC. PEMBINA IIUM also provide usrah programme for its members. There are so many usrah you can join when you join programme with the degree's students. That's one of the advantages of being ECONS students (because we are living at main campus with the degree students).


(10) Can I bring motorcycle or car (common question)?

Yes you can for motorcycle only. For car, you can't. Tapi, kalau nak jugak bawak kereta, silakanlah bawak. Kalau nasib anda baik, takde spotcheck, takde masalah la. Tapi, kalau ada spotcheck,melayang lah RM 50 anda. By the way, only for ECONS students can bring motorcycle while for Petaling Jaya students, you're not allowed at all. (Don't forget to bring the helmet also. If you get caught by the traffic guard, you'll be summoned for RM 50. They are always waiting for students at the T junction nak masuk Mahallah Maryam every morning. Be cautious!)

(10) Do you have any pictures of IIUM?

Yes I do. InsyaAllah I'll upload all of those pictures in my new posts. Have faith! :)

*UPDATE! to see picture, click here! :)

     I think that's all for today. I hope this posts really helps you. If you have any questions about the Foundation of Economics and Management Sciences at IIUM, please leave your comment below or email me at echizen_ryama94@yahoo.com. By the way, for those who are cautious to know about other courses, you can ask Brother Kamil for further informations. For other FAQ, please refer to this link. Thank you.

* p/s: Dear juniors, see you at Mahallah Maryam, IIUM Gombak! :)