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HND International in Business

The HND International in Business at GBS Dubai is a Pearson British Higher National Diploma over 2 years at Dubai Knowledge Park, with reference tuition of AED 40,000/year per the partner flyer.

Annual tuition AED 40,000
Modality On campus
Duration 24 months
Intakes January · March · June · September

Admissions open

Overview

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

The HND International in Business at GBS Dubai is a Pearson British Higher National Diploma over 2 years at Dubai Knowledge Park, with reference tuition of AED 40,000/year per the partner flyer. Studying abroad for an English-taught HND in the UAE places you in a global trade hub with a qualification equivalent to years 1–2 of a bachelor’s degree (Level 5) and eight specialist pathways.

The programme combines core international business modules, digital marketing, research and authentic projects with no traditional final exams: assessment through presentations, portfolios, case studies and reports (GBS web). KHDA-permitted campus with 1,200+ students and 50+ nationalities.

Why this program

HND Business pathways

SpecialisationLanguage
BusinessEnglish
Accounting and FinanceEnglish
ManagementEnglish
Entrepreneurship and Small Business ManagementEnglish
Human Resource ManagementEnglish
MarketingEnglish
Procurement and Supply ManagementEnglish
LawEnglish

Intakes January, March, June and September. English CEFR B2: IELTS 5.5, PTE 51, TOEFL iBT 46 or Duolingo 95 (partner flyer). Scholarships (Info GBS Dubai): 25% with instalments or 35% with full first-year payment; €2,000 deposit (1st term). Typical schedule: Mon–Thu ~3 hours/day in the afternoon.

This programme is for you if ...

  • You are someone passionate about Higher National Diploma in Business.
  • You are looking to specialise in Business, Accounting and Finance, Management, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management or Human Resource Management and study in English in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Curriculum

These are the courses you will take during the programme.

Year 1 (120 credits): Business and the Business Environment, Marketing Processes and Planning, Human Resource Management, Leadership and Management, Accounting Principles, Entrepreneurial Ventures, Managing a Successful Business Project, Business Data and Numerical Skills.

Year 2 (120 credits): Global Business Environment, Organisational Behaviour, Digital Marketing, International Marketing, Planning a Social Media Campaign, Tapping into New and International Markets, Research Project (Parts 1 & 2). Your chosen pathway shapes Year 2 specialisation (GBS web).

Professional outlook

Typical roles: financial management, marketing, digital marketing, human resources, accounting, logistics, procurement, business administration, management consulting and training & development. Transferable skills include communication, teamwork, research and analysis.

  • Financial Management
  • Marketing
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources
  • Accounting
  • Logistics
  • Procurement
  • Business 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 5.5
  • TOEFL: minimum 46
  • Duolingo: minimum 95

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

Beyond class, Dubai · United Arab Emirates (United Arab Emirates) adds network, cultural practice and national work context. Always confirm visa, insurance and official timelines with the school and your advisor.

  • 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 HND International in Business is 24 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 5.5; TOEFL: minimum 46; Duolingo: minimum 95. 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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Higher National Diploma in Business

January · March · June · September · Admissions open

Tuition
  • Dubai AED 40,000
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