Academic programs in United Arab Emirates
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The HND in Digital Technologies (Cyber Security) at GBS Dubai is a 2-year Pearson HND at Dubai Knowledge Park for AED 40,000/year (partner flyer). Studying abroad for English-taught cybersecurity in the UAE places you in a market seeking cloud, cryptography and digital risk specialists with a British Level 5 qualification. Year 1: Professional Practice in the Digital Economy, Programming, Networking, Security, Cyber Security, Big Data & Visualization. Year 2: Emerging Technologies, Applied Security in the Cloud, Digital Sustainability, Business Intelligence, IoT, Applied Cryptography, Information Security Management in the Cloud (GBS web). Practical focus with no final exams. Intakes January, March, June and September. English CEFR B2: IELTS 5.5, PTE 51, TOEFL iBT 46 or Duolingo 95 (partner flyer). Scholarships 25%/35%; €2,000 deposit. Outcomes: cyber security specialist, network engineer, risk analyst, data analytics consultant.
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- AED 40,000
- Upcoming intakes
- January · March · June +1 January · March · June · September
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The HND in Construction Management at GBS Dubai is a 2-year Pearson HND at Dubai Knowledge Park for AED 40,000/year (partner flyer). Studying abroad for English-taught construction in the UAE — one of the world’s most dynamic infrastructure markets — combines site technology, BIM, contracts and project management with lecturers who bring sector experience. Year 1: Construction technology, Construction Environment, Legal & Statutory Responsibilities, Digital Applications, Tender & Procurement, Construction Design Project. Year 2: Project Management, Advanced Construction Drawing, Complex Buildings, Personal Professional Development, Group Project; optional units in Contracts, Sustainable Methods and Value Engineering (GBS web). Learning includes site inspections and sector guest speakers. Intakes January, March, June and September. English CEFR B2: IELTS 5.5, PTE 51, TOEFL iBT 46 or Duolingo 95 (partner flyer). Scholarships 25%/35%; €2,000 deposit. Level 6 top-up may complete a BSc in 3 total years depending on partner university.
- Tuition
- AED 40,000
- Upcoming intakes
- January · March · June +1 January · March · June · September
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The HND in Digital Technologies (Artificial Intelligence) at GBS Dubai is a 2-year Pearson HND at Dubai Knowledge Park for AED 40,000/year (partner flyer; web: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Solutions and Applications). Studying abroad for English-taught AI in the UAE combines AI fundamentals, big data, cloud, cybersecurity and application development — one of the few HND artificial intelligence pathways in Dubai. Year 1: Professional Practice in the Digital Economy, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Cyber Security, Programming, Big Data & Visualization, Cloud Fundamentals, Software Development Lifecycles, Fundamentals of AI & Intelligent Systems. Year 2: Business Intelligence, IoT, Emerging Technologies, Risk Analysis and Systems Testing, Application Development, APIs, Digital Sustainability (GBS web). Intakes January, March, June and September. English CEFR B2: IELTS 5.5, PTE 51, TOEFL iBT 46 or Duolingo 95 (partner flyer). Scholarships 25%/35%; €2,000 deposit. Outcomes: machine learning specialist, AI researcher, big data architect, solution architect, IoT developer.
- Tuition
- AED 40,000
- Upcoming intakes
- January · March · June +1 January · March · June · September
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The HND in Healthcare Practices (Healthcare Management) at GBS Dubai is a 2-year Pearson HND at Dubai Knowledge Park for AED 40,000/year (partner flyer). The official website lists it as HND in Health and Social Care Practice (Leadership and Management) — the same healthcare leadership and management programme. Studying abroad for English-taught healthcare in the UAE connects you to one of the region’s fastest-growing sectors. The curriculum covers professional practice, evidence-based care, compassionate care, governance, leadership, public health and change management (GBS web). Formative learning mirroring real workplaces, assessed through projects, workplace observation and professional discussions. Intakes January, March, June and September. English CEFR B2: IELTS 5.5, PTE 51, TOEFL iBT 46 or Duolingo 95 (partner flyer). Scholarships 25%/35%; €2,000 deposit. KHDA campus with progression to degrees in nursing, public health or healthcare administration.
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- AED 40,000
- Upcoming intakes
- January · March · June +1 January · March · June · September
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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. HND Business pathways Specialisation · Language Business · English Accounting and Finance · English Management · English Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management · English Human Resource Management · English Marketing · English Procurement and Supply Management · English Law · English 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.
- Tuition
- AED 40,000
- Upcoming intakes
- January · March · June +1 January · March · June · September
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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. Pathways (same HND Business family) Specialisation · Language Business · English Accounting and Finance · English Management · English Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management · English Human Resource Management · English Marketing · English Procurement and Supply Management · English Law · English 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.
- Tuition
- AED 20,500
- Upcoming intakes
- January · March · June +1 January · March · June · September
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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.
- Tuition
- AED 25,000
- Upcoming intakes
- January · March · June +1 January · March · June · September
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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.
- Tuition
- AED 40,000
- Upcoming intakes
- January · March · June +1 January · March · June · September
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The International Extended Diploma in Business (Level 3) Online at GBS Dubai is the fully online route for the Pearson Level 3 diploma over 1 year, with reference tuition of AED 8,350 per the partner flyer. Studying business in English with GBS Dubai from anywhere delivers a recognised British vocational award and a pathway to the HND International in Business (on campus or online). The online format keeps the campus practical focus: Exploring Business, finance, digital marketing, ethics and career planning units, assessed through portfolios, case studies and presentations (no traditional final exams, GBS pattern). Intakes January, March, June and September. English CEFR B1: IELTS 4.5, PTE 40, TOEFL iBT 35 or Duolingo 65 (partner flyer). Scholarships (Info GBS Dubai): 25% with instalments or 35% with full first-year payment; €2,000 deposit (1st term) when tuition applies. Ideal if you want a Pearson Level 3 award before relocating to Dubai. Why online with GBS Dubai Advantage · Detail Flyer price · AED 8,350 (1 year) Award · Pearson International Extended Diploma Level 3 Progression · HND Business on campus or online Language · English (B1 track)
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- AED 8,350
- Upcoming intakes
- January · March · June +1 January · March · June · September
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The International Extended Diploma in IT (Level 3) at GBS Dubai is a 1-year Pearson BTEC Level 3 at Dubai Knowledge Park for AED 40,000 (partner flyer; web: International Extended Diploma in Information Technology). Studying abroad for English-taught technology in the UAE covers programming, cloud, IoT, big data, cybersecurity and an introduction to AI through fully practical delivery. Fourteen units include Programming, Cloud Storage and Collaboration Tools, Website Development, Cyber Security and Incident Management, Big Data and Business Analytics, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics and Automation (GBS web). Equivalent to three A-levels; gateway to HND Digital Technologies (Cyber Security or AI). 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%; €2,000 deposit. Outcomes: software developer, web developer, mobile app designer, programmer, IT support.
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- AED 40,000
- Upcoming intakes
- January · March · June +1 January · March · June · September
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