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International Extended Diploma in Business (Level 3)

The International Extended Diploma in Business (Level 3) at GBS Dubai is a 1-year Pearson BTEC Level 3 at Dubai Knowledge Park for AED 40,000 (partner flyer), equivalent to three UK A-levels.

Annual tuition AED 40,000
Modality On campus
Duration 12 months
Intakes January · March · June · September

Admissions open

Overview

  • Language English
  • Campus Dubai
  • Intakes for 2027 January · March · June · September

The International Extended Diploma in Business (Level 3) at GBS Dubai is a 1-year Pearson BTEC Level 3 at Dubai Knowledge Park for AED 40,000 (partner flyer), equivalent to three UK A-levels. Studying abroad for this English-taught diploma in the UAE prepares you in marketing, finance, HR, events and international business through fully practical delivery.

Fifteen units cover Exploring Business, Business Finance, Digital Marketing, International Business, Business Ethics and Career Planning, among others (GBS web). No final exams: portfolios, case studies and presentations. Ideal before the HND International in Business or direct employment.

Intakes January, March, June and September. English CEFR B1: IELTS 4.5, PTE 40, TOEFL iBT 35 or Duolingo 65 (partner flyer). Scholarships 25%/35% (Info GBS Dubai); €2,000 deposit. KHDA campus with global academic progression and 50+ nationalities.

This programme is for you if ...

  • You are someone passionate about International Extended Diploma in Business.
  • You are looking to study in English in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Curriculum

These are the courses you will take during the programme.

Units (GBS web): Exploring Business; Research and Plan a Marketing Campaign; Business Finance; Managing an Event; Principles of Management; Business Decision Making; International Business; Human Resources; Team Building in Business; Training and Development; Digital Marketing; Creative Promotion; Relationship Marketing; Business Ethics; Career Planning. Continuous assessment and team projects.

Professional outlook

You develop teamwork, technology, communication, research and analysis — skills employers across sectors demand. Outcomes span marketing, finance, customer service, HR and administration, with the option to continue to HND Business on the same campus.

  • Span Marketing
  • Finance
  • Customer Service
  • Administration

Admission requirements and process

To apply you need to meet the academic, language and document requirements published by the institution.

Minimum academic background

  • Secondary / high-school completion or equivalent for diploma and HND pathways (confirm programme-specific criteria on gbs.ac.ae).
  • English test scores on flyer are overall scores; Academic IELTS and PTE only.

Language level

  • IELTS: minimum 4.5
  • TOEFL: minimum 35
  • Duolingo: minimum 65

Required documents

  • Passport
  • Degree diploma
  • Academic transcripts
  • Motivation letter
  • English test

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Costs and scholarships

Tuition varies by campus and modality. Scholarships, when offered, go up to the percentages or amounts the institution publishes.

*AED 40,000

Modality: On campus

Annual cost in AED at:

Dubai

*Scholarships

Undergraduate

Scholarships go up to those conditions and can be lower on a payment plan. Some institutions also offer awards by nationality. That benefit is always confirmed with the ApplySite team during advising, before you apply for a visa.

University and campus

GBS Dubai

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  • KHDA
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Studying abroad in Dubai (UAE) with GBS Dubai combines Pearson British qualifications, a campus in Dubai Knowledge Park, English-taught delivery and an international hub linked to metro, tram and the United Arab Emirates economy.

The centre is KHDA-permitted, hosts 1,200+ students from 50+ nationalities, and offers global academic progression routes towards bachelor’s and postgraduate awards at partner universities. GBS Dubai campus — Dubai Knowledge Park, at the heart of Dubai’s education and business ecosystem.

Accreditation, recognition and academic quality
  • KHDA — Knowledge and Human Development Authority (permitted / academic qualifications certified for Dubai)
  • Pearson — BTEC / HND awarding body (British vocational qualifications)
  • ACCA Gold Approved Learning Partner (institution partner status — ACCA course not listed on ApplySite)

Campus and academic community

Compared with local monolingual business diplomas, GBS Dubai adds Pearson British credentials and a Knowledge Park campus in a global trade hub.

  • Dubai campusUnited Arab Emirates

Student experience

Living in Dubai

Daily life in Dubai sets the study pace: public libraries, project coworking, embassy events and on-campus hiring fairs. You do not need the whole country mapped in week one — knowing your neighbourhood and transit line already helps.

Until then, use this guide for costs, visa type and study format, and talk to an advisor if you already have a campus in mind. The institution processes admission; we help you track the file.

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Frequently asked questions

Published start windows for this program are: January, March, June, September. Exact enrollment and class dates are confirmed by GBS Dubai by campus and capacity.
The listed reference price is AED 40,000. Tuition and fees are paid directly to the institution; ApplySite does not add a markup on tuition.
The published length of International Extended Diploma in Business (Level 3) is 12 months. Confirm the exact academic calendar with GBS Dubai.
The published format is On campus. If an extra online or hybrid option exists, it appears on this page or GBS Dubai can confirm it.
For this program, the published language requirements are: IELTS: minimum 4.5; TOEFL: minimum 35; Duolingo: minimum 65. If your scores are borderline, an advisor from GBS Dubai can confirm accepted alternatives.
Typical documents include: Passport; Degree diploma; Academic transcripts; Motivation letter; English test. Also complete the admission requirements listed on this page.

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International Extended Diploma in Business (Level 3)

January · March · June · September · Admissions open

Tuition
  • Dubai AED 40,000
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