Benefits of Studying/Pursuing a Diploma in the UAE
Benefits of Studying/Pursuing a Diploma in the UAE
Today’s business market is rapidly changing where the workforce is continuing to hustle to keep up with the latest trends, innovations and strategies. Most students after completing their high-school are often placed in a crossroad where they are expected to make an informed decision on their career path and the kind of program. Recently, many corporations and organizations are looking for employees who are not just qualified but have the practical skills that can be implemented in their job role.
Recent studies in 2019 show that people search for diploma programs 60% more than they have been doing for degree programs. Well, this is a massive leap! Are people more convinced to do a diploma in the UAE rather than an undergraduate or postgraduate degree? Why are diplomas trending amongst student study choices? All these questions will be answered in this blog as we will explore the four main reasons as to why people prefer a diploma over a degree!
- Pocket-friendly option
Diplomas are regarded as an affordable study option offering the same quality of knowledge. Studies reveal that an undergraduate degree can cost up to $15,000 for just the tuition fee, while a diploma would cost less than half of the degree cost. Hence, it can be safe to say that diplomas offer value of money and can allow students to earn the same qualification as that of a degree.
- Commit to a shorter duration
Unlike a degree that runs for 3-4 years, diplomas are often structured in a format that can be completed within a year. A diploma is designed in a way that emphasizes on the specifics of the study instead of generalizing the subject. The program must lay a solid foundation for the student to build on with the necessary skill-set in the corporate world. Degrees are a longer commitment with a limited number of job opportunities that completely depend on the market and when the student graduates.
- Competitive salaries for diploma graduates
People often believe that students who enrol for diplomas are not as bright or talented as the ones who apply for a graduate degree. More so, they are misconstrued to earn far lesser than a degree holder. As per record, the average starting salary for someone holding a diploma or a graduate certificate was $85,400, even more than a VET graduate who earns $83,700 annually.
- Relevancy rate is high
Considering diplomas running for a shorter duration, as the student graduates, he will be more aware of the current trends and innovations of the industry. On the other hand, a university student who has studied certain theories and case-studies in year 1 may not necessarily be relevant when they graduate. Hence, the overall purpose of learning those case-studies can lead to obsolescence.
At Capital Education, we offer professional Diplomas in Interior Design, Fashion Design and Make-up. Our programs are structured in a format that will not only build subject knowledge but also make the student job ready! We are in a technical collaboration with London College of Arts enabling students to get an international platform to learn and become industry professionals. To know more about diplomas in the UAE, contact us via email at hello@capital.ac.ae or call us on +9714 397 0095.
