The Higher National Diploma in Digital Technologies will give you all you need to develop your specialist knowledge and skills in key areas such as networking, security and web design. In your first year, you'll discover more about innovation and programming and you'll also develop transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis which are highly valued in higher education and the workplace. The teaching on the course is very practical and hands on, with projects and assignments designed to reflect a real world application for your studies. Your expert lecturers will be on hand to share their own technology industry experience and to inspire and mentor you throughout the course. With the hands on and practical approach to learning, you will graduate with more than just a qualification. You'll have gained specific specialist tech knowledge alongside key workplace skills such as effective teamwork, research and analysis, flexibility, and working cooperatively with others.
Career Path
Graduate career path includes Cybersecurity Analyst, Information Security Technician, IT Security Administrator, Network Security Support Specialist, Incident Response Technician, Cloud Security Support Specialist, Digital Forensics Assistant, Risk and Compliance Support Officer, Penetration Testing Assistant, Security Operations Center Technician, Application Security Support Engineer, IoT Security Support Specialist, Nonprofit IT Security Coordinator, Entrepreneur Cybersecurity Services Startup, IT Support Technician with Security Focus.
Students may work part time for up to 20 hours per week and full time during academic breaks. After graduation, students can transition from student status to legal employment through an employer sponsored two year work permit.
We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to GBS Dubai below;
1. WASSCE Certificate/A-Level
2. School Transcript
3. Passport
4. Recommendation Letter
5. CV
GBS Dubai will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, evidence of English study within a 12 year education system where English is designated as the primary and official language and the principal language of instruction. For applicants who do not yet meet the English language requirement, there are two pathways to achieve the necessary level:
Pre sessional English Programme; Students may successfully complete a preparatory English programme offered by the university before beginning their academic course. Recognized English Proficiency Tests; Students may submit one of the following minimum scores prior to the start of their program: IELTS: 6.5 overall band score (or equivalent), TOEFL or PTE: Score of 60, Duolingo English Test: Score of 120.
