Diploma in Business
- Level
- Diploma(MNQF Level 5)
- Duration
- 1 year(2 Semesters)
- Modes
- Available Modes (Full-Time)
- Course Fee
- Course FeeMVR 17,325
- Selection Criteria
- Selection Merit based
SUMMARY
Overview
The Diploma in Business is a one-year program embedded within the Bachelor of Business curriculum. Spanning two semesters, it delivers foundational expertise in essential commercial disciplines, including business communication, financial accounting, marketing, and economics. Upon completing this first year of Bachelor of Business, students have the flexibility to either exit the program with a Diploma or seamlessly continue toward their Bachelor's degree while receiving Diploma in Business as an intermediate certificate.
Entry Requirements
General Entry
- i) Two passes at GCE AL/HSC including one GCE A Level subject AND English Language qualification or equivalent or satisfactory performance in a English Competency Test (ECT) given by MNU OR
- ii) Pass in MNU certificate 4 Foundation Studies target program OR
- iii) Attainment of a Level 4 qualification in a related field and an English language qualification or equivalent or satisfactory performance in an English Competency Test (ECT) given by MNU
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 | BUS103 Business Communication (CORE) | Business Communication | - | 15 Business Communication (CORE) (15) (15) | 2,100 2,100 |
STA117 Business Statistics (CORE) | - | 1,725 1,725 | |||
ACC101 Financial Accounting (CORE) | - | 2,400 2,400 | |||
MGT115 Management and Organisation (CORE) | - | 2,100 2,100 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 8,325 8,325 |
Semester 2
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | MKT101 Introduction to Marketing (CORE) | Introduction to Marketing | - | 15 Introduction to Marketing (CORE) (15) (15) | 2,100 2,100 |
ECO109 Business Economics (CORE) | - | 2,100 2,100 | |||
ACC107 Management Accounting (CORE) | - | 2,400 2,400 | |||
LAW103 Business Law (CORE) | - | 2,400 2,400 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 9,000 9,000 |
| Course Total | 60 CP | Total: 17,325 17,325 |
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
Graduates can pursue foundational administrative and operational roles across various sectors, including: Administrative Officer Accounts Assistant Assistant Marketing Officer Human Resource Assistant Customer Relations Executive