Save up to 30%* on tuition fee – limited spots! Intakes open for June/September 2025.

Intake

January, March, June, September

Duration

2 year

Awarding Institution

Pearson

Programme Fee

AED 40,000 per year

Delivery

Weekdays / weekends / evenings

Location

Dubai Knowledge Park

Course Image

Course Overview

This programme offers a solid understanding of the AI landscape and provides technical, personal, and professional development for future success.

In the 1st year, you will gain a strong foundation in key AI areas such as cybersecurity, big data, and cloud fundamentals. AI courses in Dubai also help you develop transferable skills like communication, teamwork, research, and analysis, enhancing your practical abilities.

With practical learning, real-world projects, and expert instruction, you’ll become a well-rounded professional.

In the 2nd year, you will build on your knowledge with advanced topics like risk analysis, systems testing, and application development, with optional modules to customise your learning path.

What Will You Achieve?

The hands-on HND in Digital Technologies course offers more than just a qualification. You will gain specialist tech knowledge and key workplace skills like teamwork, research, analysis, and cooperation.

Assessment

There are no formal examinations for this course. Assessments are undertaken in various ways:

  • presentation
  • writing an assignment
  • analysing a case study
  • completing a portfolio of evidence
  • writing reports

You will be required to work in your own time to complete research, homework tasks or group work. Self-study is vital to your success on this course and lecturers will give you guidance on how best to approach this throughout the study period.

Curriculum

JANUARY'25 INTAKE

Total Credits: 60

Year 2 | Units

  • Unit 1: Professional Practice in the Digital Economy
  • Unit 2: Innovation and Digital Transformation
  • Unit 3: Programming
  • Unit 4: Networking
  • Unit 5: Security
  • Unit 6: Networking in the Cloud
  • Unit 7: Cyber Security
  • Unit 8: Big Data & Visualization
JANUARY'25 INTAKE

Total Credits: 60

Year 2 | Units

  • Unit 9: Emerging Technologies
  • Unit 10: Applied Security in the Cloud
  • Unit 11: Digital Sustainability
  • Unit 12: Pitching and Negotiating Skills
  • Unit 13: Business Intelligence
  • Unit 14: Internet of Things
  • Unit 15: Applied Cryptography in the Cloud
  • Unit 16: Information Security Management in the Cloud

Eligibility

Academic Requirements
Academic entry requirements vary from country to country. For academic requirements by country, contact us.

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. Please see the following page for more details - English Requirements | GBS Dubai | Global Business Studies.

If you would like to improve your English before joining your course, please contact our colleagues at English Path Dubai. They have a range of English courses that suit all needs and levels.

Programme Certificate

Upon successful completion of the programme, you will be awarded a certificate in HND in Digital Technologies (Cyber Security) from Pearson.

Note: Certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at our discretion.

How to Apply

Provide your details above for full guidance
Receive comprehensive guidance
Interview round
Offer letter

Progression and Further Study Opportunities

With Higher National Diploma (HND) :

✔  Top up to an honours degree to specialise further, enhancing your career prospects.
✔  Transfer to an honours degree in a different subject to explore new interests or change careers. 

Consider these options to boost your personal and professional growth. After completing the Pearson HND, you can advance your education through degree top-up programmes at various global higher education institutions including leading universities in the Europe and Middle East.

Refer to Pearson official website to access a complete range of university options.

FAQ

You need a minimum of four GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Mathematics, or equivalent qualifications. Relevant work experience in IT or cyber security may also be considered.

The course includes network security, ethical hacking, digital forensics, information security management, and cyber law. You'll learn to protect systems and data from cyber threats.

Assessment is through coursework, practical projects, and exams. You'll complete individual and group assignments to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in cyber security.

Graduates can become cyber security analysts, network security engineers, digital forensic specialists, or information security managers. Further education options include progressing to a bachelor's degree in cyber security or related fields.