Isbat University Foundation Programme / Courses

Isbat University Foundation Programme / Courses Offered

Overview

Foundation Programmes are widely accepted by many Higher Education institutions as an entry bridging component. In order to assist prospective students who do not have ‘A’ level or its equivalents, especially those applying from other countries need to apply for Foundation programme to obtain eligibility to join the UG degree programmes.

This innovative programme is carefully formulated between the support skills needed for academic life and academic subjects needed to sustain university studies. The mix of courses offered on the programme will set prospective students on a path to achieving their goals of obtaining a university education.Rationale:

The International Foundation Programme at ISBAT University is designed to provide future university students with further qualification and orientation to obtain essential skills for academic success. Among these are:

Credentials for admission to ISBAT University and other English-speaking universities around the world
Strong academic and study skills
Fundamental knowledge in core academic subjects
Academic English

Isbat University Foundation Programme Courses Duration:

This program is offered as a full-time, one-year intensive program with two semesters.Objectives of the Program:

The Program objectives are as follows:

To provide a perspective to candidates who have insufficient secondary education duration at par with Uganda Standards
To bring about the university learning in pace in the life of the student
To equip the candidate to understand the difference and bridge the gap of university learning and secondary education
To orient the candidate in the different stream of learning to choose the right specialization for a career path.

Learning Outcomes:

The foundation program is intended to bring about the following learning outcomes with its participants.

Engage in effective critical inquiry by defining problems, gathering and evaluating evidence, and determining the adequacy of argumentative discourse
Think creatively about complex problems in order to produce, evaluate, and implement innovative possible solutions, often as one member of a team
Apply knowledge and the methods of reasoning characteristic of mathematics, statistics, and other formal systems to solve complex problems
Equip the student to join university education.

Isbat University Foundation Programme Courses

Structure of ISBAT University International Foundation Programme:SEMESTER 1

Code	Course Units	LH	TH	PH	TCH	CU
FPB101	Academic Skill Orientation	15	15	15	30	02
FPB102	English Language for University Studies	25	20	20	45	03
FPB103	Foundational Maths	30	30	0	45	03
FPB104	Foundational IT	30	30	30	60	04

Total Credits: 12SEMESTER 2

Code	Course Units	LH	TH	PH	TCH	CU
FPB201	Study Skills	30	30	30	60	04
FPB202	Effective Writing and Communication Skills	30	30	30	60	04
FPB203	Introduction to Business & Management	15	15	15	30	02