United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation country of seven emirates having its capital in Abu Dhabi. UAE is a great place for job seekers and a large number of foreign professionals are engaged here in various working positions. During the last decade, the UAE also has emerged as an educational center, and many foreign students are attracted to it to pursue certificate, diploma, or degree programs. Many reputed European Universities have opened their institutes or study centers in the UAE. Most of the institutions are located in Dubai which is a major and most developed city in UAE.
The Educational institutes in UAE offer a variety of diploma courses to students and after going through a good number of them, I have shortlisted some of the courses which appear to have good potential for getting a job as well as making a career.
The students who have completed their 10 + 2 level education are eligible to apply for most of these diploma courses. However, it is observed that many students go for them after their graduation. Candidates have to note that they have to get an English Proficiency certificate (TOEFL or IELTS, etc.) and apply for a Visa once they get a confirmation of admission in any of these institutes in UAE.
Top Diploma Courses in UAE
Seeing the present business environment trends and global job position scenario, there seems to be some good scope for jobs and career-making in certain fields. Considering all these aspects some of the relevant diploma courses that students can select for studying in UAE are as follows - 1. Diploma in Restaurant Management - This is a full-time 20-month diploma offered by HTMI Switzerland, Dubai. The course provides learning in restaurant operations management and is followed by internship classes.
2. Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Management and Leadership - This course is offered by Westford University College, Sharjah. It is a part-time course having a duration of 10 weeks. Candidates have to possess a graduation degree to apply for admission to it. This course is suggested for those candidates who are already working in the health care or hospital industry.
3. Diploma in Business Management (ATHE Level 3) - This course is full-time time has a duration of 1 year. It is offered by the University of Bolton, Ras Al Khaimah. In this course, students will learn the basics of business management and also about finance, customer service, planning, decision-making, and operational control.
4. Higher Diploma in International Culinary Arts - This is a 20-month full-time program offered by HTMI Switzerland, Dubai. This course provides learning in food science, culinary skills, advanced cuisines, and resource and budget planning for large professional kitchens.
5. PG Diploma in Healthcare Management and Leadership - This is a part-time diploma offered by Cambridge International Qualifications (CIQ), UK from their centers in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh. Candidates with having graduation degree can apply for this course. This course is mainly suitable for those professionals who are already working in the healthcare industry.
6. Diploma in International Hotel and Tourism Management - This is a two-year full-time program offered by HTMI Switzerland, Dubai. This program consists of equal theoretical and practical parts. The practical learning is delivered through industry internships.
7. Diploma in Information Technology - This is a one-year full-time course offered by Murdoch University, Dubai. This is an introductory course to computer science and prepares the base for the students to further go for specialized courses in the area of computer science.
8. Logistics and Supply Chain Management Diploma - This is a short course offered by the Development Institute For Science Center, Dubai. The candidates can enquire from the institute about the exact duration of the course and discuss the availability on a part-time or 3-day-a-week basis or as per the candidate's convenience. There is a lot of flexibility in that respect. This course is meant to inculcate knowledge of logistics and supply chain management and the ability to apply that learning in the workplace.
9. Diploma in Communication - This is a one-year full-time diploma course offered by Murdoch University, Dubai. This course will provide learning in the areas of web and social media literacy, digital media and communication, screen production and analysis, graphic design, etc.
10. Diploma in Banking - This is a 3-year full-time diploma offered by the Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies, Dubai. The program will help students learn the fundamental knowledge of economics, banking, accounting, finance, information technology, etc.