Advanced Certificate in Information Technology

SUMMARY

Level
Advanced Certificate(MNQF Level 4)
Duration
1 year(2 Semesters)
Modes
Available Modes (Full-Time)
Course Fee
Course FeeMVR 13,425

current Intake

current Intake
February Intake 2026
Campus
Male' (Full-Time) ,Thinadhoo (Full-Time) ,Kulhudhuffushi (Full-Time) ,Gan (Full-Time) ,Hithadhoo (Full-Time)

Overview

Advanced Certificate in Information Technology is a steppingstone for students who wish to proceed to higher studies in information systems and computing related areas. In addition, the course prepares students for technical jobs within the IT industry. The course consists of 8 compulsory subjects that provide essential knowledge in Information Technology and Computer Science.

Entry Requirements

General Entry

  • i) 3 passes in GCE O' Level or equivalent OR
  • ii) Attainment of a Level 3 qualification

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)
CPT015
IT Essentials (CORE)
1,725
ENG017
English 1 (CORE)
1,350
CPT023
Fundamentals of Programming (CORE)
1,725
MAT033
Mathematics (CORE)
1,725
Semester Total60
6,525

Semester 2

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
BIS101
Information Systems (CORE)
1,350
CPT113
Multimedia Technology (CORE)
1,725
CPT103
Applications Development (CORE)
1,725
MGT013
Introduction to Management (CORE)
2,100
Semester Total60
6,900
Course Total 120 CP
Total: 13,425

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.

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