Certificate 4 in Foundation Studies (Business): Pathway: Bachelor of Teaching Secondary (Acc/BS/Econ/Math)

SUMMARY

Level
Advanced Certificate(MNQF Level 4)
Duration
1 year(2 Semesters)
Modes
Available Modes (Full-Time)
Course Fee
Course FeeMVR 9,585

previous Intake

previous Intake
February Intake 2025
Campus
Male' (Full-Time)

Overview

Students of Foundation Studies in Business will gain a holistic understanding of business, economics, accounting and develop a range of relevant skills, including decision making, problem solving, challenging assumptions and quantifying and managing information. The main aim of this course is to help students develop a strong foundation of business knowledge, alongside academic and transferable skills to ensure they get the most out of their degree-level studies.

Entry Requirements

General Entry

  • i) 3 Passes in GCE O' level/ SSC including 'C' Pass in at least 1 Business stream subject

General Notes

  • Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
  • Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
  • Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.

Structure

Semester 1

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
ENG063
English Language and Study Skills I (CORE)
870
MAT047
Mathematics I (CORE)
1,245
Elective 1 (ELECTIVE)
1,320
Elective 1 (ELECTIVE)
1,320
Semester Total 60
4,755

Semester 2

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
ENG065
English Language and Study Skills II (CORE)
870
(CORE)
1,320
Elective 2 (CORE)
1,320
Elective 2 (CORE)
1,320
Semester Total 60
4,830

Elective 1

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
ACC032
Introduction to Financial Accounting (ELECTIVE)
1,320
BUS029
Essentials of Business Studies (ELECTIVE)
1,320
ECO027
Fundamentals of Microeconomics (ELECTIVE)
1,320

Elective 2

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
ACC035
Introduction to Cost Accounting (ELECTIVE)
1,320
BUS031
Essentials of Business Management (ELECTIVE)
1,320
ECO029
Fundamentals of Macroeconomics (ELECTIVE)
1,320
Course Total 120 CP
Total: 9,585

Fees stated above are tuition fees for local students. Fees for international students is twice the stated fees. All fees are quoted in MVR.

While every reasonable effort has been exerted to ensure the accuracy of the fees published by the Maldives National University, it is important to note that the University reserves the prerogative to modify fees without prior notification, whether prompted by altered circumstances or otherwise. Applicants are hereby alerted to the fact that the outlined plans for various courses (including but not limited to lecturers and terms) as disclosed in the University's publications are indicative of intent. Such representations shall not be construed as constituting a binding offer or covenant for which the University assumes liability. Should you desire to pursue a specific subject as an elective, it is incumbent upon you to verify its availability in the respective term. In the event of any verbal communication from a University representative conflicting with a document officially published by the University, the latter shall be deemed authoritative.

Careers

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