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HND in Digital Technologies (Cyber Security)

If you're looking to pursue a career in the tech world, the GBS Higher National Certificate and Diploma in Digital Technologies will help you develop a range of key skills essential for entry into this exciting and ever-evolving sector.

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Course overview

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.

The second year of the HND in Digital Technologies course takes you further with in-depth knowledge of specialist tech areas such as emerging technologies, digital marketing and digital sustainability.

This HND in Digital Technologies course will prepare you for entry into a professional career within the technology sector, or to continue your studies at the undergraduate and then postgraduate level.

Intakes January, March, June, September
Duration 2 year
Mode of Delivery Weekdays/weekends/evenings
Awarding Institution Pearson
Level Business & Management
MQRIC Accredited Status 240
Locations Dubai
Fees AED 40,000 per year

What will you achieve?

With the hands-on and practical approach to learning in this HND in Digital Technologies course, 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 opportunities

If you're thinking of a career in digital technology, our digital technologies certificate and diploma will help you develop a range of key skills essential for entry into this exciting sector.

You'll also develop transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis – all of which are highly valued by employers.

The HND in Digital Technologies course leads to exciting technology careers:

  • Cyber security specialist
  • Software developer
  • Data analyst
  • Network technician
  • Software tester
  • Risk analyst
  • Lead developer
  • Network engineer
  • Business analyst
  • Data analytics consultant

Year 1

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

Years 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

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.

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

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.

Year 1 - HNC

Total Credits:120

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

Year 2 - HND

Total Credits: 240

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

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

  • presentation,
  • work-based projects,
  • workplace observation practice,
  • professional discussions,
  • onsite training and assessment
  • writing an assignment
  • analysing a case study
  • completing a portfolio of evidence
  • writing reports

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

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.

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FAQs for HND in Digital Technologies (Cyber Security)

The Higher National Diploma (HND) in digital technologies is a vocational qualification. It equips students with specialised skills and knowledge in various digital areas such as networking, cybersecurity, cloud fundamentals and more. The programme also prepares students for IT careers and higher education.

A Higher National Diploma (HND) is considered a Level 5 qualification, which is equivalent to the second year of a bachelor's degree. Some institutes offer ‘top-up’ programmes for HND holders to progress to a third year of a bachelor’s degree, allowing students to upgrade to a full degree.

Yes, you can pursue an HND in digital technologies after 12th and learn practical skills and transferable skills, preparing you for a successful career or to progress further in higher education.

The Higher National Diploma (HND) in digital technologies is a two-year programme that offers flexible study options. The programme focuses on technical skills, specialised knowledge and skills to prepare students for entering a professional career in IT.

The entry requirements for studying an HND in digital technologies vary from country to country. A student must be 18+ and must demonstrate English level.

Academic Requirements:

To check the academic requirements by country, students can enquire here.

English Requirements:

Students must demonstrate their English proficiency: GCSE 4/C or CEFR B2. If they do not have this qualification, they can carry out an English test provided at a GBS campus. Please see the following pages for more details - English Requirements

The Higher National Diploma (HND) in digital technologies programme can lead to exciting technology careers such as data analyst, network engineer, big data specialist, AI researcher and solution architect. Students can also pursue higher education and develop transferable skills that are highly valued by employers.

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