The International Extended Diploma in Information Technology (Level 3) is designed to deliver essential skills for a career in IT. 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.
Career Path
Graduate career path includes IT Support Technician, Network Support Assistant, Web Developer Assistant, Database Assistant, Systems Administrator Trainee, Software Development Trainee, IT Project Support Officer, Cybersecurity Support Technician, Digital Marketing IT Coordinator, Cloud Computing Support Assistant, Business IT Analyst (entry level), Technical Support Specialist
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.
