Stepping stone to success

Business education opens up portals of opportunities for a fulfilling career

Young minds are full of brilliant ideas, but it takes a quality institution with highly-qualified faculty to truly tap into their potential. Business education in the UAE remains a popular subject that has long attracted students with its variety of opportunities and overall contribution to society. Recent statistics by PricewaterhouseCoopers

(PwC) show that students in the Emirates tend to fall under two specialisations — business and engineering in Abu Dhabi, and business and education in Dubai — that make up 75 per cent of graduates in public universities. Similarly, private universities also attract students to the business sector, with a variety of intensive courses, constantly revised to keep up with the country’s dynamic landscape.

Evening classes and distance education have gained notable popularity among professionals, who have to juggle their daily schedules that revolve around work, social and family responsibilities. Furthermore, vocational institutions help career-oriented residents hone leadership and management skills that complement their work life.

While there is no set path to becoming good business leader, there are many routes that students can use as a stepping stone for a fulfilling career. The UAE is home to renowned international universities that offer state-ofthe-art education with immersive programmes to help students adopt sustainable business strategies. The courses offered here are identical to their countries of origin, giving students convenient access to top-quality education without having to leave the country. These institutions further assist in brandishing students’ leadership skills and confidence through full-time and part-time electives, and promote a sense of creativity that is muchneeded in a transformational society.