Why should you join the MAPS Advanced Certificate in Tourism Management?

  • It offers the quickest route to completing your Associate Degree and Bachelor’s Degree after completing your O’Levels.
  • Affordable course fees with monthly installments.
  • Receive access to world class online library resources to help with your studies.
  • Specifically designed for those in work – evening classes only.
  • Flexible progression routes allow you to progress onto MAPS College qualifications or International qualifications.
  • High quality lecturers – bringing tourism management theory and practice to life.
  • Specifically designed to provide foundational knowledge of tourism management, supporting career growth in a range of tourism-related job roles.
  • Fully approved by MQA as a Level 4 qualification.

Course Description
MAPS Advanced Certificate in Tourism Management qualification provides learners with the knowledge and skills required for starting or progressing through a successful career in a broad range of tourism and tourism management positions.

The qualification also enables learners to progress onto undergraduate degree level qualifications (MNQF Level 7) in business or tourism-related areas.

Course Code: MC-406-59

Awarding Body
The certificate for this course will be awarded by MAPS College.

MNQF Level
Level 4 Advanced Certificate (view Approval)

Academic Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following minimum entry requirements:

  • 3 O’ Level passes (C or above) including SSC or equivalent
  • MNQF Level 3 Qualification
  • 18 years old AND 1 year work experience AND ability to communicate in English language

Course Structure

  • Unit 1 Principles of Travel and Tourism
  • Unit 2 Destination Management
  • Unit 3 Understanding Service Delivery
  • Unit 4 Business Mathematics
  • Unit 5 Academic English
  • Unit 6 Principles of Management
  • Unit 7 The Business Environment
  • Unit 8 Optional Unit

Duration: 1 academic year

Credits: 120 credits

Intakes: January, August.

Mode of Study: Face to Face (Male’ Campus) 

Course Assessments
All subjects are assessed by time constrained written examinations. Some subjects also include assignments and presentations.

Course Fee and Payment Plan
Payments can be made in installments. Please see Course Fees and Payment Plan for information.

Pathway
Students who complete the MAPS Advanced Certificate in Tourism Management may use it as a standalone professional qualification or progress onto the MAPS Diploma in Tourism Management, Associate Degree in Tourism Management or Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism Management.

Students may also join any other business-related Bachelors degree at MAPS College, or one of the ABE Level 4 Diploma qualifications.

How to Apply?
Candidates may apply online or download and complete the application form, which can be submitted to the College Reception on the First Floor of H. Vaifilaa-age, Janavaree Magu. Applicants are requested to read the Terms and Conditions for Studying at MAPS College before applying.