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Advanced Diploma in Culinary Management

Level: Advanced Diploma(MNQF Level 6)
Duration: 2 years(4 Semesters)
Modes: Available Modes (Full-Time, Part-Time, Blended)
Course Fee: Course FeeMVR 35,400

current Intake: August Intake 2026
Campus: Male' (Full-Time (Evening))

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Entry Requirements

General Entry

i) Successful completion of Higher Secondary Education (2 passes at A' Level /HSC) OR
ii) Attainment of a level 4 qualification in a related field OR
iii) Completion of MNU certificate 4 Foundation Studies (Any)

Alternative Entry

i) Completion of a Level 4 qualification (unrelated), and successful completion of MNU University Preparation Program OR
ii) 20 years old, completion of secondary school, 2 years of relevant work experience, and successful completion of an MNU University Preparation Program

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	TRS129 Hospitality and Tourism Industry (CORE)	Hospitality and Tourism Industry	-	15 Hospitality and Tourism Industry (CORE) (15) (15)	2,100 2,100
CORE	CAT127 Fundamentals of Cooking (CORE)	Fundamentals of Cooking	-	15 Fundamentals of Cooking (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	FSA105 Nutrition and Sanitation (CORE)	Nutrition and Sanitation	-	15 Nutrition and Sanitation (CORE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
CORE	SOC015 Maldivian Studies (CORE)	Maldivian Studies	-	15 Maldivian Studies (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	7,575 7,575

Semester 2

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	CAT129 International Cuisine (CORE)	International Cuisine	-	15 International Cuisine (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	CAT131 Food and Beverage Services Management (CORE)	Food and Beverage Services Management	-	15 Food and Beverage Services Management (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	MKT107 Marketing principles (CORE)	Marketing principles	-	15 Marketing principles (CORE) (15) (15)	2,100 2,100
CORE	CAT219 Work Placement (Culinary Arts) ll (CORE)	Work Placement (Culinary Arts) ll	-	15 Work Placement (Culinary Arts) ll (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	9,300 9,300
Exit with Diploma in Culinary Management after successful completions				Exit with Diploma in Culinary Management after successful completion	120	16,875 16,875

Semester 3

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	HOS215 Principles of Human Resources (CORE)	Principles of Human Resources	-	15 Principles of Human Resources (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	CPT233 Information Systems for Hospitality and Tourism (CORE)	Information Systems for Hospitality and Tourism	-	15 Information Systems for Hospitality and Tourism (CORE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
CORE	ACC141 Management Accounting for Hospitality and Tourism (CORE)	Management Accounting for Hospitality and Tourism	-	15 Management Accounting for Hospitality and Tourism (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	CAT221 Introduction to Pastry and Bakery (CORE)	Introduction to Pastry and Bakery	-	15 Introduction to Pastry and Bakery (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	8,925 8,925

Semester 4

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	CAT223 Advance Pastry and Bakery (CORE)	Advance Pastry and Bakery	-	15 Advance Pastry and Bakery (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	HOS209 Research Methods (CORE)	Research Methods	-	15 Research Methods (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	CAT225 Wine, Beverage and Mixology (CORE)	Wine, Beverage and Mixology	-	15 Wine, Beverage and Mixology (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	CAT311 Work Placement (Culinary Arts) III (CORE)	Work Placement (Culinary Arts) III	-	15 Work Placement (Culinary Arts) III (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	9,600 9,600

Course Total

240 CP

Total: 35,400

35,400

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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