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40000 AED / year
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Duration
12 months
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12 months
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Campus location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Taught in
English
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About

Our HND International Level 3 Extended Diploma in Information Technology from Global Business Studies Dubai provides you with the essential knowledge and skills to thrive in your future IT career. Programme awarded by Pearson.

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Overview

The  HND International Level 3 Extended Diploma in Information Technology  offered at Global Business Studies Dubai give you the workplace experiences needed to thrive in real professional environments.

You’ll gain invaluable skills and understanding across the most important topics impacting today’s IT landscape. The course gradually helps you gain a strong scope in effective management of IT systems, website development cyber security and incident management. You will also be able to choose a range of optional modules — enabling you to create a specialised pathway for your learning during the course.

The course structure and emphasis on formative development ensure that your skills will also grow in areas that are highly valued by employers including leadership, teamworking, communication, research and critical analysis.

By the end of your studies on the International Extended Diploma in Information Technology (Level 3) course, you will possess an internationally recognised diploma and a clear scope of the pathway you want to take for your future career. You’ll be ready to join the workforce as a confident professional or continue further into higher education with a strong platform.

Career opportunities

Employers are seeking new recruits who have the right blend of academic and practical experiences to add value — and this International Extended Diploma in Information Technology course is designed for your growth and development in these two areas.

After finishing your studies, you will be prepared for a range of opportunities including vocational apprenticeships and entry-level roles across the IT industry. You will also be ready to continue your studies with an HND, and progress further to gaining a bachelor’s degree.

Jobs available in these areas include:

  • Software Developer
  • Web/Content Developer
  • Mobile App Designer
  • Games Designer
  • Programmer
  • IT/Business Analysis Support

Programme Structure

Courses included

  • Using social media in Business
  • Programming
  • Cloud storage and Collaboration Tools
  • The Internet of Things
  • Information Technology Systems – Strategy, Management and Infrastructure (Pearson set)
  • Creating Systems to Manage Information
  • Data Modelling
  • Website Development (Pearson set)

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Academic entry requirements vary from country to country. 
  • English requirements
  • To study at GBS, you must demonstrate that your English level is at the standard required. We accept a number of different English language qualifications/tests for entry onto our courses

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    40000 AED / year
    40000 AED / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    40000 AED / year
    40000 AED / year

Living costs

Dubai

United Arab Emirates
5300 - 9200 AED / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
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3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
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ACES Education Fund
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2000 USD
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01 Sep 2026
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Various benefits
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
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1500 USD
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750 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2026
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7450 USD
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31 May 2026
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1000 USD
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06 Jul 2026
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
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Grant
500 USD
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
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3500 USD
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15 Nov 2026
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5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
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1000 USD
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13 Jul 2026
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25000 USD
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31 Jul 2026
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1000 USD
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17 Sep 2027
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
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1000 USD
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1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
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3000 USD
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01 Mar 2027
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
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55 GBP
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18 Jun 2026
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Grant
1500 USD
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Grant
1000 GBP
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12000 USD
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11 Jan 2027
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1000 USD
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20 May 2026
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1000 USD
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17 Sep 2026
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2000 USD
Deadline
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