Advanced Certificate in Hospitality & Tourism

Level: Advanced Certificate(MNQF Level 4)
Duration: 1 year(2 Semesters)
Modes: Available Modes (Full-Time)
Course Fee: Course FeeMVR 10,623

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

Overview

This program provides the skills and knowledge to introduce a student to the four main areas of the hospitality and tourism field. The students will learn about the nature of work in the important areas of a hospitality and tourism organizations. The theoretical and the practical aspects of this program will enhance the knowledge about the diverse career opportunities in the industry. Those who successfully complete this programme will be able to directly enroll in our bachelors degree programs.

Entry Requirements

General Entry

i) 3 passes in GCE O' Level/SSC OR
ii) Attainment of a Level 3 qualification OR

Alternative Entry

i) 16 Years and completion of MNQF level 3 foundation course OR
ii) 18 years and Completion of grade 7 and 1 year work experience in a related field

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

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	HOS065 Introduction to the Hospitality and Tourism Industry (CORE)	Introduction to the Hospitality and Tourism Industry	Nil	6 Introduction to the Hospitality and Tourism Industry (CORE) (6) (6)	498 498
CORE	TRS071 Preparing for Employment (CORE)	Preparing for Employment	Nil	6 Preparing for Employment (CORE) (6) (6)	498 498
CORE	HOS049 Working in a Socially Diverse Environment (CORE)	Working in a Socially Diverse Environment	Nil	6 Working in a Socially Diverse Environment (CORE) (6) (6)	498 498
CORE	GEN011 Study Skills for Hospitality & Tourism Studies (CORE)	Study Skills for Hospitality & Tourism Studies	Nil	15 Study Skills for Hospitality & Tourism Studies (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
CORE	HOS058 Housekeeping Operations (CORE)	Housekeeping Operations	Nil	15 Housekeeping Operations (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
CORE	HOS060 Front Office Operations (CORE)	Front Office Operations	Nil	15 Front Office Operations (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
Semester Total				Semester Total	63	5,229 5,229

Semester 2

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	CAT088 Introduction to Food and Beverage Service (CORE)	Introduction to Food and Beverage Service	Nil	15 Introduction to Food and Beverage Service (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
CORE	CAT093 Fundamentals of Culinary Arts (CORE)	Fundamentals of Culinary Arts	Nil	15 Fundamentals of Culinary Arts (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
CORE	MKT009 Tourism and Hospitality Marketing (CORE)	Tourism and Hospitality Marketing	Nil	18 Tourism and Hospitality Marketing (CORE) (18) (18)	1,584 1,584
CORE	HRM013 Introduction to Human Resources (CORE)	Introduction to Human Resources	Nil	15 Introduction to Human Resources (CORE) (15) (15)	1,320 1,320
Semester Total				Semester Total	63	5,394 5,394

Course Total

126 CP

Total: 10,623

10,623

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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