- Institution : Villa College
- Course Category: Accounting and Business
- Intake: January/ May/ September
- Duration: 3 years
- Language: English
- MQA Level: 7
- Delivery Medium: Face-to-Face
- Awarding Body: Villa College
Entry Requirement
- General Entry
- 2 passes in A Level/HSC (At GCE A/L, a pass is considered E and above. HSSC pass is considered C and above.) OR
- Attainment of a Level 4 qualification in a related field OR
- Attainment of a Level 4 Foundation Study Program approved for the specific Diploma programme
- Alternative Entry
- 20 years old, completion of a Level 4 qualification (unrelated), and successful completion of an MQA approved University Preparation Programme OR
- 20 years old, completion of secondary school, 2 years of relevant work experience, and successful completion of an MQA approved University Preparation Programme
Course Modules
Year 1 Units:
Understanding Learners and Learning Context
Curriculum, Assessment and Innovative Practices
English Language for Teachers
Introduction to Business Management
Microeconomics
Principles of Accounting
Introduction to Management Accounting
Principles of Finance
Year 2 Units:
Maldivian Language and Culture in Time
ICT Skills for Teaching & Learning
Teaching and Learning Business 1
Teaching and Learning Accounting 1
Macroeconomics
Principles of Marketing
Financial Accounting
Teaching Practicum 1
Exit with Advanced Diploma of Teaching in Accounting and Business
Year 3 Units:
Inclusivity in Education
Introduction to Human Resource Management
Teaching and Learning Accounting II
Teaching and Learning Business II
Financial Reporting
Organisational Behaviour
Advanced Management Accounting
Teaching Practicum 2
Course Fee
MVR 3750 per month x 36 months
(MVR 2,309 per month under the government free degree scheme)
Course Description
This programme provides content and pedagogical knowledge to teach various topics in accounting and business studies in secondary and higher secondary schools; this will include discussion of concepts, appropriate learning theories, the use of approaches and strategies, and the use of appropriate media for teaching, such as the use of manipulative techniques, teaching aids, information technology and games. Techniques to develop higher order thinking and communication skills are embedded in the programme. Additionally, this programme promotes a reflective model of teaching that pays attention to student diversity.
