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Bachelor of Teaching Secondary (Business Studies/Mathematics)

Level: Bachelors Degree(MNQF Level 7)
Duration: 3 years(6 Semesters)
Modes: Available Modes (Full-Time)

current Intake: August Intake 2025
Campus: Male' (Full-Time)

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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.

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	CST101 Introduction to Curriculum Studies (CORE)	Introduction to Curriculum Studies	Nil	15 Introduction to Curriculum Studies (CORE) (15) (15)	690 690
CORE	EST101 Developmental Psychology (CORE)	Developmental Psychology	Nil	15 Developmental Psychology (CORE) (15) (15)	690 690
CORE	BUS101 Business Studies 1 (CORE)	Business Studies 1	Nil	15 Business Studies 1 (CORE) (15) (15)	1,320 1,320
CORE	MAT117 Calculus I (CORE)	Calculus I	Nil	15 Calculus I (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	3,945 3,945

Semester 2

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	EST103 Instructional Psychology (CORE)	Instructional Psychology	Nil	15 Instructional Psychology (CORE) (15) (15)	690 690
CORE	PRM107 Practicum l (CORE)	Practicum l	Successful completion of at least 75% (3) subjects to be completed including CST101 and the subject to be taught in PRM105.	15 Practicum l (CORE) (15) (15)	690 690
CORE	BUS109 Business Studies 2 (CORE)	Business Studies 2	Nil	15 Business Studies 2 (CORE) (15) (15)	1,320 1,320
CORE	MAT119 Linear Algebra (CORE)	Linear Algebra	Nil	15 Linear Algebra (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	3,945 3,945

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)	1,245 1,245
CORE	EST213 Classroom Management (CORE)	Classroom Management	Nil	15 Classroom Management (CORE) (15) (15)	690 690
CORE	CST281 Teaching and Learning of Business Studies 1 (CORE)	Teaching and Learning of Business Studies 1	CST101, BUS101, BUS109	15 Teaching and Learning of Business Studies 1 (CORE) (15) (15)	690 690
CORE	CST273 Teaching & Learning Mathematics 1 (CORE)	Teaching & Learning Mathematics 1	CST101, MAT117 & MAT119	15 Teaching & Learning Mathematics 1 (CORE) (15) (15)	690 690
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	3,315 3,315

Semester 4

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	EST207 Assessment &Evaluation (CORE)	Assessment &Evaluation	Nil	15 Assessment &Evaluation (CORE) (15) (15)	690 690
CORE	PRM233 Practicum ll (CORE)	Practicum ll	Successful completion of at least 75%(9) subjects to be completed including all subjects of year 1 and PRM107	15 Practicum ll (CORE) (15) (15)	690 690
CORE	COM201 Organizational Behaviour (CORE)	Organizational Behaviour		15 Organizational Behaviour (CORE) (15) (15)	1,320 1,320
CORE	MAT211 Calculus 2 (CORE)	Calculus 2	MAT117	15 Calculus 2 (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	3,945 3,945
Exit with Advanced Diploma in Teaching Secondary after successful completions				Exit with Advanced Diploma in Teaching Secondary after successful completion	240	15,150 15,150

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)	1,320 1,320
CORE	MAT303 Algebra and Analysis (CORE)	Algebra and Analysis	MAT211, MAT119	15 Algebra and Analysis (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
ELECTIVE	Elective (ELECTIVE)	Elective	-	15 Elective (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	690 690
ELECTIVE	Elective (ELECTIVE)	Elective	-	15 Elective (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	690 - 870 690 - 870
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	3,255 - 4,125 3,255 - 4,125

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)	690 690
CORE	PRM327 Practicum III (CORE)	Practicum III	Successful completion of at least 75%(15) subjects to be completed including all subjects of year 1 and PRM233.	15 Practicum III (CORE) (15) (15)	690 690
CORE	CST341 Teaching and Learning Business Studies II (CORE)	Teaching and Learning Business Studies II	CST211	15 Teaching and Learning Business Studies II (CORE) (15) (15)	690 690
CORE	CST337 Teaching & Learning Mathematics II (CORE)	Teaching & Learning Mathematics II	CST273	15 Teaching & Learning Mathematics II (CORE) (15) (15)	690 690
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	2,760 2,760
Exit with Course Total after successful completions				Exit with Course Total after successful completion	360	21,165 - 22,035 21,165 - 22,035

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)	690 690
ELECTIVE	EST401 Philosophy of Education (ELECTIVE)	Philosophy of Education	Nil	15 Philosophy of Education (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	690 690
ELECTIVE	EST201 Adolescent Issues (ELECTIVE)	Adolescent Issues	Nil	15 Adolescent Issues (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	690 690
ELECTIVE	EST205 Introduction to counselling and Guidance (ELECTIVE)	Introduction to counselling and Guidance	Nil	15 Introduction to counselling and Guidance (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	690 690
ELECTIVE	ISL301 Islamic Etiquette (ELECTIVE)	Islamic Etiquette	Nil	15 Islamic Etiquette (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	870 870
ELECTIVE	EST227 Inclusive Education (ELECTIVE)	Inclusive Education	EST203	15 Inclusive Education (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	690 690

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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