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HND International in Business Online

The HND International in Business Online at GBS Dubai is the 2-year Pearson HND in a fully online format, with reference tuition of AED 20,500/year per the partner flyer (versus AED 40,000/year on campus).

Annual tuition AED 20,500
Modality Online
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 Online at GBS Dubai is the 2-year Pearson HND in a fully online format, with reference tuition of AED 20,500/year per the partner flyer (versus AED 40,000/year on campus). Studying for an English-taught British Level 5 HND with GBS Dubai remotely lets you progress toward a bachelor’s top-up without relocating to Dubai yet.

The online programme keeps the on-campus HND logic: business environment, marketing, HR, leadership, accounting, entrepreneurship and a business project, with practical assessment (GBS web). Intakes January, March, June and September.

Why this program

Pathways (same HND Business family)

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

English CEFR B2: IELTS 5.5, PTE 51, TOEFL iBT 46 or Duolingo 95 (partner flyer). Scholarships 25%/35% (Info GBS Dubai); €2,000 deposit (1st term). A clear option if you prioritise flexibility and the flyer’s online price.

Catalog note

ApplySite includes this online HND. We omit the 4-week Global Investment Banking Analyst Programme Online and ACCA. Final admission rests with GBS Dubai.

This programme is for you if ...

  • You are someone passionate about Higher National Diploma in Business Online.
  • 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: 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 (GBS HND Business pattern).

Year 2: pathway units by specialisation (marketing, finance, HR, entrepreneurship, law, procurement, etc.) plus an applied project.

Professional outlook

GBS Dubai’s HND International in Business Online opens the same role types as the campus route, with remote flexibility: marketing, finance, HR and administration with a Pearson Level 5 diploma.

  • Administration Assistant
  • Digital Marketing Assistant
  • HR Assistant
  • Junior Business Analyst
  • Procurement Assistant
  • Project Coordinator

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 20,500

Modality: Online

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
  • Pearson

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

Career outcomes GBS Dubai’s HND International in Business Online opens the same role types as the campus route, with remote flexibility: marketing, finance, HR and administration with a Pearson Level 5 diploma.

  • 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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Flyer comparison (online vs campus)

ModeDurationFlyer tuition
HND Business on campus2 yearsAED 40,000/year
HND Business Online2 yearsAED 20,500/year

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 20,500. 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 Online is 24 months. Confirm the exact academic calendar with GBS Dubai.
The published format is Online. 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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Tuition
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