International Diploma in Business (Level 2)
Tuition
AED 25,000
Duration
6 months
Language
English
Format
On campus
Credits
60 credits
Start dates
January · March · June · September
Overview
The experience
Imagine your life studying in Dubai
Why this program
The International Diploma in Business (Level 2) at GBS Dubai is your entry point to business in Dubai Knowledge Park: a Pearson BTEC Level 2 diploma over 6 months with tuition of AED 25,000 (partner flyer). Studying abroad in English in the UAE gives you practical foundations in finance, marketing, HR and customer service before progressing to the Extended Diploma Level 3 or an HND.
The course is hands-on: team projects, authentic cases and continuous assessment (presentations, portfolios, reports) with no traditional final exams (GBS web). Units such as Business Purposes, Financial Forecasting, Marketing Plan, People in Organisations and Business Online build job-ready competencies.
Intakes January, March, June and September. English CEFR B1: IELTS 4.5, PTE 40, TOEFL iBT 35 or Duolingo 65 (partner flyer). Info GBS Dubai scholarships: 25% with instalments or 35% with full first-year payment; €2,000 deposit. Partner schedule: Mon–Thu ~3 hours/day afternoons at a KHDA campus.
Studies & career
What you study
Curriculum
Official modules — a clear structure to compare and decide.
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Minimum 60 credits across units including Business Purposes, Business Organisations, Financial Forecasting for Business, Marketing Plan, People in Organisations, Starting a Small Business, Working in Teams, Promoting and Branding in Retail Business, Customer Relations in Business, Business Online and Running a Small Business (GBS web). Practical delivery with individual and team work.
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About the program
Ideal profile, costs and context — one chapter open at a time.
Program overview
Studying abroad for an International Diploma in Business (Level 2) in Dubai with GBS Dubai means completing a 6-month Pearson BTEC Level 2 at Knowledge Park for AED 25,000, with vocational focus and natural progression to the International Extended Diploma in Business (Level 3) or HND International in Business on the same campus.
Outcomes and progression
Graduates with transferable skills (teamwork, communication, technology) enter entry-level roles in customer service, HR, marketing and finance across organisations of all sizes. The Level 2 → Level 3 → HND route concentrates 3–4 years of British training in Dubai with global degree pathways.
Admission, scholarships and visa
Academic requirements vary by country. English CEFR B1: IELTS 4.5, PTE 40, TOEFL iBT 35 or Duolingo 65 (partner flyer). Intakes January, March, June, September. Scholarships 25%/35%; €2,000 deposit. Student visa guidance from GBS; no solvency proof (Info PDF). 1,200+ students on campus. On ApplySite you can compare GBS Dubai’s Level 2/3/HND route before applying.
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Admissions & dates
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Admission requirements
Education, language and documents. An advisor confirms the final list for your intake.
- Education Degree / minimum education 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 IELTS: minimum 4.5
- Language TOEFL: minimum 35
- Language Duolingo: minimum 65
- Document Passport
- Document Degree diploma
- Document Academic transcripts
- Document Motivation letter
- Document English Test
Calendar
Key dates
How to apply with ApplySite
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Campus & city
Location & campuses
Local context
Student life in the city
Dubai · 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.
Dubai Metro's Red and Green lines link DIFC and Dubai Internet City to the airport and Marina; most university campuses cluster in Dubai Academic City, 20 km from downtown, served by bus feeders. The city operates as an air hub between Asia, Europe and Africa. In practice, students in Dubai split time between campus, part-time work (where the visa allows) and neighbourhoods with very different price tags — visit your rental area on a weekend before signing a lease.
Most cities in this guide offer three housing profiles: university residence (expensive, limited spaces, book early), homestay (board included, ideal for the first month) and shared flat (best price-to-autonomy ratio over a full academic year). A homestay family typically provides cultural and practical context that no group chat can replicate.
The academic year in Dubai typically starts in September or October, with a second intake in January or February for eligible programmes. Language schools accept monthly starts at most centres. If you arrive outside the main cycle, a language semester beforehand places you at the right level for the formal programme start. In Dubai the concentration of providers means more varied entry dates than in smaller country cities.
To browse verified programmes and apply through ApplySite: open the catalog, filter by city or programme type, compare institution profiles and submit your application directly to admissions. You do not pay ApplySite — tuition and administrative fees go straight to the institution. An ApplySite advisor follows up with you until you receive a decision.
The first semester in Dubai typically has the highest upfront costs: rental deposit, transit card, course materials and setup expenses. Budget a two-month buffer on top of regular monthly costs before your arrival date.
- Housing $1,200 – $2,400/mo (estimate)
- Food $400 – $700/mo
- Transport $90 – $180/mo
- Extras $200 – $450/mo
The institution
About the university
About the university
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.
Dubai Knowledge Park campus
GBS Dubai campus — Dubai Knowledge Park, at the heart of Dubai’s education and business ecosystem. The official website places the campus 5 minutes’ walk from tram and metro stations, with quick access to Palm Jumeirah, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa. Typical intensity per partner materials: classes Monday–Thursday, around 3 hours daily in the afternoon, with weekday, weekend or evening delivery options (GBS web).
Accreditation and recognition
GBS Dubai operates under KHDA permission and delivers internationally recognised Pearson qualifications within the British qualifications framework. The institution presents itself as an ACCA Gold Approved Learning Partner and works with bodies such as Pearson and ACCA. HNDs equate to the first two years of a bachelor’s degree (Level 5), with top-up routes to degrees at universities worldwide.
Programmes on ApplySite (campus + selected online)
On ApplySite we list the 8 face-to-face campus programmes from the partner flyer plus 2 online awards (excluding only ACCA and the 4-week Global Investment Banking Analyst Programme Online):
- HND International in Business — 2 years · on campus · AED 40,000/year · pathways: Business, Accounting and Finance, Management, Entrepreneurship, HRM, Marketing, Procurement, Law
- International Diploma in Business (Level 2) — 6 months · on campus · AED 25,000
- International Extended Diploma in Business (Level 3) — 1 year · on campus · AED 40,000
- HND in Healthcare Practices (Healthcare Management) — 2 years · on campus · AED 40,000/year (web: HND in Health and Social Care Practice — Leadership and Management)
- HND in Digital Technologies (Cyber Security) — 2 years · on campus · AED 40,000/year
- HND in Construction Management — 2 years · on campus · AED 40,000/year
- International Extended Diploma in IT (Level 3) — 1 year · on campus · AED 40,000
- HND in Digital Technologies (Artificial Intelligence) — 2 years · on campus · AED 40,000/year
- International Extended Diploma in Business (Level 3) Online — 1 year · online · AED 8,350
- HND International in Business Online — 2 years · online · AED 20,500/year
Official intakes (flyer + web): January, March, June and September.
Scholarships and funding
Scholarships and funding
pdf). Deposit: first term €2,000. Payments: Source
Trust & credentials
Private
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)
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- 01 Apply
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- 02 Offer
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- 03 Visa
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- 04 Arrive
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- 05 Start
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Help & FAQ
Related guides and resources
- Scholarships and fundingPublished funding options and discounts
- Student visaGeneral documents and steps for studying abroad
- Study in DubaiDestination guide: costs, visa, and local context
- Dubai guideStudent life, transport, and cost benchmarks
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Last catalog update: July 29, 2026.