Bachelor of Teaching Secondary (Business Studies/Economics)
- Level
- Bachelors Degree(MNQF Level 7)
- Duration
- 3 years(6 Semesters)
- Modes
- Available Modes (Full-Time (Morning))
SUMMARY
- current Intake
- February Intake 2026
- Campus
- Male' (Full-Time)
current Intake
Overview
Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) program aims to prepare individuals to become knowledgeable, skilled, and reflective educators who can inspire and guide secondary school students in their academic, personal, and social development. It equips future teachers with the tools they need to create engaging learning environments, foster critical thinking, and make a positive impact on the lives of their students.
Entry Requirements
General Entry
- i) Two Passes at GCE A' Level Business Studies & Economics AND Three passes at GCE O' Level/SSC AND a pass in GCE O' Level English or equivalent or satisfactory performance in a written test of English, OR
- ii) Attainment of a Level 5 qualification in one of the specialized subject AND a pass in GCE O' Level 2nd subject to be specialized AND a pass in GCE O' Level English or equivalent or satisfactory performance in a written test of English, OR
- iii) Attainment of a level 4 qualification in one of the specialized subject and at least 1 year experience of teaching at secondary level after teaching qualification AND a pass in GCE O' Level English or equivalent or satisfactory performance in a written test of English.
- iv) Pass in MNU Foundation Studies (C4 level) for the targeted course
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.
Semester 1
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | CST101 Introduction to Curriculum Studies (CORE) | Introduction to Curriculum Studies | Nil | 15 Introduction to Curriculum Studies (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,350 1,350 |
EST101 Developmental Psychology (CORE) | Nil | 1,350 1,350 | |||
BUS101 Business Studies 1 (CORE) | Nil | 2,100 2,100 | |||
ECO111 Principles of Microeconomics (CORE) | 2,100 2,100 | ||||
| Semester Total | 60 | 6,900 6,900 |
Semester 2
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | EST103 Instructional Psychology (CORE) | Instructional Psychology | Nil | 15 Instructional Psychology (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,350 1,350 |
PRM105 Practicum l (CORE) | Successful completion of at least 75% (3) subjects to be completed including CST101 and the subject to be taught in PRM105. | 1,350 1,350 | |||
BUS109 Business Studies 2 (CORE) | BUS101 | 2,100 2,100 | |||
ECO113 Principles of Macroeconomics (CORE) | Nil | 2,100 2,100 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 6,900 6,900 |
Semester 3
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | CPT237 Multimedia Technology for Teachers (CORE) | Multimedia Technology for Teachers | Nil | 15 Multimedia Technology for Teachers (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,725 1,725 |
EST213 Classroom Management (CORE) | Nil | 1,350 1,350 | |||
CST281 Teaching and Learning Commerce and Business Studies I (CORE) | CST101, BUS101, BUS109 | 1,350 1,350 | |||
CST213 Teaching and Learning Economics I (CORE) | CST101, ECO111, ECO113 | 1,350 1,350 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 5,775 5,775 |
Semester 4
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | EST207 Assessment &Evaluation (CORE) | Assessment &Evaluation | Nil | 15 Assessment &Evaluation (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,350 1,350 |
PRM231 Practicum ll (CORE) | Successful completion of at least 75%(9) subjects to be completed including all subjects of year 1 and PRM105 | 1,350 1,350 | |||
COM201 Organizational Behaviour (CORE) | Nil | 2,100 2,100 | |||
ECO201 International Economics (CORE) | ECO111, ECO113 | 2,100 2,100 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 6,900 6,900 | |||
| Exit with Advanced Diploma in Teaching Secondary after successful completion | 240 | 26,475 26,475 |
Semester 5
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | BUS207 International Business Environment (CORE) | International Business Environment | COM201 | 15 International Business Environment (CORE) (15) (15) | 2,100 2,100 |
ECO207 Development Economics (CORE) | ECO111, ECO113 | 2,100 2,100 | |||
Elective (ELECTIVE) | 1,350 1,350 | ||||
Elective (ELECTIVE) | 1,350 1,350 | ||||
| Semester Total | 60 | 6,900 6,900 |
Semester 6
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | EST311 Introduction to special education (CORE) | Introduction to special education | - | 15 Introduction to special education (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,350 1,350 |
PRM327 Practicum III (CORE) | Successful completion of at least 75%(15) subjects to be completed including all subjects of year 1 and PRM231. | 1,350 1,350 | |||
CST341 Teaching and Learning Commerce and Business Studies II (CORE) | CST281 | 1,350 1,350 | |||
CST317 Teaching and Learning Economics II (CORE) | CST213 | 1,350 1,350 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 5,400 5,400 | |||
| Course Total | 360 | 38,775 38,775 |
Elective
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTIVE | EST301 Sociology of Education (ELECTIVE) | Sociology of Education | Nil | 15 Sociology of Education (ELECTIVE) (15) (15) | 1,350 1,350 |
EST401 Philosophy of Education (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,350 1,350 | |||
EST201 Adolescent Issues (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,350 1,350 | |||
EST205 Introduction to counselling and Guidance (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,350 1,350 | |||
ISL301 Islamic Etiquette (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,350 1,350 | |||
EST227 Inclusive Education (ELECTIVE) | EST311 | 1,350 1,350 |
Fees stated above are tuition fees for local students. Fees for international students is twice the stated fees. All fees are quoted in MVR.
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