About Add-on-Course

Enhancing Employability | Enriching Skills | Empowering Youth

At Muslim Arts College, Thiruvithancode, we go beyond traditional education. Our Add-on Course /Cetificate Programmes are the signature initiative that reflects the college’s commitment to holistic education, skill enhancement, and community upliftment. These certificate-level courses are offered to final-year undergraduate students, empowering them with practical skills that align with modern industry demands and self-employment opportunities

Programme Outcomes
Students who complete any of the Add-on Courses/Certificate Courses will be able to:
  • Demonstrate job-ready skills alongside their academic degree.
  • Develop confidence, creativity, and critical thinking in real-world contexts.
  • Qualify for entry-level roles, internships, or start their own ventures.
  • Display enhanced communication, digital, entrepreneurial, and social skills.
  • Contribute meaningfully to society, with a vision for innovation and sustainability.
Programme Specialities
  • Flexible & Diverse Options: 10 different certificate courses across technology, arts, communication, biology, hospitality, and sustainability.
  • Low-Cost, High-Impact Learning: Most courses are offered at minimal cost, ensuring accessibility to all students.
  • Hands-On & Practice-Oriented: Focused on doing and making, not just learning—ideal for real-life application.
  • Faculty-Driven & Expert-Supported: Courses are led by trained faculty with support from industry mentors and field practitioners.
  • Certificate & Portfolio Creation: Students receive a course certificate, and some programs help them build a mini portfolio or product.
  • Skill for Self-Reliance: Courses like Green Living Essentials, Ornamental Fish Culture, and Embroidery nurture self-employment and sustainable livelihoods.
  • Creative & Tech Integration: From mobile filmmaking to robotics and AI, the curriculum integrates modern tools with imaginative thinking.
Available Courses (Choose ONE):
1. Communicative English

Improve your spoken and written English, public speaking, and professional communication skills essential for any career.

2. Computer Automation

Learn the basics of automation tools, programming logic, and process simplification—ideal for those heading into IT or data-driven careers.

3. Art Work – Embroidery & Surface Ornamentation

Explore your creativity through needlework, design patterns, and decorative techniques, with opportunities in textile and fashion industries.

4. Front Office and Hospitality Management

Understand the principles of hospitality, customer service, and front desk operations for careers in hotels and corporate offices.

5. Mobile Editing and Filmmaking

Discover the art of visual storytelling using smartphones—editing, filming, and publishing content for social media and media production.

6. Ornamental Fish Culture

Learn the scientific and business aspects of ornamental fish breeding, tank setup, and aquaculture—perfect for pet trade and aquarist careers.

7. Food Safety and Hygiene

Gain essential knowledge about food handling, sanitation standards, and regulatory guidelines—critical for those entering the food and health sectors.

8. Tourism and Travel Management

Understand the tourism industry's functioning, travel planning, and customer service—a great head start for careers in travel agencies and tour operations.

9. Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Introduces students to the world of automation, intelligent systems, and basic robotics—laying a foundation for future tech-oriented careers.

10. Green Living Essentials: From Soap to Shine

Promote sustainable living by learning to make eco-friendly products like herbal soap, household cleaners, and upcycled items—ideal for green entrepreneurs.

Be More Than a Graduate
By enrolling in an Add-on Course, you become:
  • A communicator. A creator. A contributor.
  • Someone who is industry-ready, value-driven, and future-focused.

Join Muslim Arts College where education meets empowerment, and let your learning become a light for your life and your community.

Application for Add-on/Certificate Course-2025

(For Third Year Students of All Programmes)

Note: Students can choose only one course. Admission is based on a first-come, firstserved basis, subject to seat availability.

Selected Course (Choose only ONE from the following list):

Programme
Applied
Seats
1. Communicative English

36

50

2. Computer Automation

44

50

3. Art Work – Embroidery & Surface Ornamentation

20

50

4. Front Office and Hospitality Management

28

50

5. Mobile Editing and Filmmaking

53

50

6. Ornamental Fish Culture

21

50

7. Food Safety and Hygiene

49

50

8. Tourism and Travel Management

59

50

9. Robotics and AI

66

50

10. Green Living Essentials: From Soap to Shine

6

50

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