MAPS Advanced Certificate in Business Administration

MAPS College

Male, Maldives

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Offered by MAPS College in Male, Maldives, MAPS Advanced Certificate in Business Administration is a certificate in Business Administration programme. The programme runs for 1 year. It carries 120.0 credits (credits).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Business Administration
Duration: 1 year
Credits: 120.0 (credits)

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Last checked October 2026 · Source: maps.edu.mv ·

Program details

Overview

This Advanced Certificate in Business Administration is an MNQF Level 4 course at MAPS College, which used to be called Foundation Studies in Business. Its units include Academic English, Business Mathematics, The Business Environment and Principles of Human Resource Management, along with one optional unit. Study lasts 1 academic year and is worth 120 credits. Groups start in January and July, and classes meet in the evening, either at the Male Campus or online. Every subject is examined in timed written papers, and some subjects add assignments and presentations. Graduates can use the certificate as a qualification in its own right, or continue to the MAPS Diploma, Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, to another business degree at the college, or to an ABE Level 4 Diploma.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants need one of the following: 3 O' Level passes at grade C or above including SSC or equivalent; an MNQF Level 3 qualification; or an age of 18 with 1 year of work experience and the ability to communicate in English.

Application Details

Start Date: January, July

About MAPS College

Type: College
Control: Private
Founded: 1999
Programs: 20
Location: Male, Maldives

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MAPS Advanced Certificate in Business Administration award?

MAPS College awards a Certificate in the field of Business Administration on completion of this programme.

How long does MAPS Advanced Certificate in Business Administration take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

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