Advanced Certificate in Horticulture
- Level
- Advanced Certificate(MNQF Level 4)
- Duration
- 1 year(2 Semesters)
- Modes
- Available Modes (Full-Time (Blended))
- Course Fee
- Course FeeMVR 10,035
SUMMARY
- current Intake
- August Intake 2025
- Campus
- Male' (Full-Time (Blended))
current Intake
Overview
This course is designed to provide an orientation to agriculture careers and further education by introducing the principles of crop production and horticulture. The graduates of this program will gain essential knowledge and skills to support the sector and offer practical solutions to current problems in the industry.
Entry Requirements
General Entry
- i) 3 passes in GCE O'Level/SSC with C grade and above
Alternative Entry
- i) 18 years old and 1 year work experience AND Ability to communicate in the language of instruction
Language Requirements
- i) Certified Proficiency in English (GCE O'Level English pass/IGCSE English pass/MNU English Language Competency Test/ OR Ability to communicate in the language of instruction (English) - Eligibility checked as a pass in an interview)
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 | BIO037 Basics of Biology (CORE) | Basics of Biology | Nil | 15 Basics of Biology (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,245 1,245 |
SCI035 Introduction to Scientific and Analytical Skills (CORE) | Nil | 1,245 1,245 | |||
AGR011 Introduction to Plants and Horticulture (CORE) | Nil | 1,245 1,245 | |||
AGR013 Greenhouse Crop Production and Management (CORE) | Nil | 1,245 1,245 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 4,980 4,980 |
Semester 2
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | MGT017 Introduction to Project Management (CORE) | Introduction to Project Management | Nil | 15 Introduction to Project Management (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,320 1,320 |
AGR015 Agriculture Value Chain Management (CORE) | Nil | 1,245 1,245 | |||
AGR017 Principles of Integrated Pest and Disease Management (CORE) | Nil | 1,245 1,245 | |||
AGR019 Urban Horticulture (CORE) | Nil | 1,245 1,245 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 5,055 5,055 |
| Course Total | 120 CP | Total: 10,035 10,035 |
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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Careers
Further education in Agriculture related areas