Ruwanthi Abeyakoon
Dubai, a vibrant and cosmopolitan city in the United Arab Emirates, offers a wide range of higher education opportunities for students. Dr. Selva Pankaj, CEO & Co-founder of the Regent Group and CEO & Principal of Regent Middle East set up Regent’s first international branch campus in the UAE to offer a wide range of higher education opportunities for its students.
Regent Group known for its unparalleled quality in delivery of foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in the UK will offer similar benefits for students in the UAE. With over 200 different ethnic nationalities, currently Dubai has become a leading hub for international higher education.
The construction of the Dubai International Academic City and funding for the special education zone demonstrate Dubai’s dedication to higher education. As a result, an agglomeration effect has developed, luring internationally famous universities and their campuses to Dubai. Dubai’s emphasis on internationalization is one of the main elements influencing the city’s success as a hub for higher education. Regent identifying UAE as a country full of opportunities and growth, and has chosen Dubai marking its first international presence. Regent’s vision in the UAE is to become synonymous with vocational education and facilitate numerous opportunities for their learners. With the growing and thriving economy here in the UAE, there is a demand for skilled workforce now more than ever. Regent hopes to contribute to the demand for skilled workforce through the variety of study programmes it provides. Regent’s teachings will be supplemented with an executive leadership programme ‘Thinking into Character (TiC)’ which is designed and authored by Dr. Pankaj and has helped students achieve growth mindset, understand financial wellbeing, learn wealth creation and achieve what they aspire.
Regent committed to create a great and fulfilling student learning experience, offers an enhanced learning in a welcoming, pleasurable, and stimulating learning environment. Regent is open to diverse members of the community and pledges to devote to uplift the community by inspiring each-and-every learner. Regent provides personalized support and is dedicated to know the learners, their motivations and how they can be supported best for their holistic-and-rounded development. Providing an environment that is safe and built on trust, integrity and mutual respect, Regent works hard to cultivate a sense of belonging in which learners thrive academically and socially, and learn with-and-from their peers so that the learners become more confident, self-aware and adept at solving more complex and uncertain challenges. Regent’s programmes of study are aligned with industry needs and trends. They bring practical problems to the classroom for discussion and dissection, and use real-world examples in assignments. Regent interleaves the development of transferable skills to prepare our learners for meaningful, prosperous and impactful careers and lives. Following are the courses offered by Regent.
Business
Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Business
The BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Business is a vocational high school completion programme that provides students with a solid foundation in business concepts and practices. The program is designed to give students the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in a variety of business-related fields, including marketing, finance, and management.
The program is typically delivered over 12 months, and it consists of a combination of theoretical and practical coursework. Students will learn about a wide range of business-related topics, including accounting, business communication, marketing, and business law. They will also develop key skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Ext. Diploma in Business
This Pearson awarded diploma offers students a global passport to transfer to over 200 universities worldwide. Globally accepted as a strong university foundation programme, this qualification is equivalent to 3 ‘A’ levels and guarantees entry into the first year of a bachelors’ degree programme in various specialised fields of Business.
Students develop a strong fundamental understanding of diverse business concepts and techniques that equip them for potential employment or further higher education in reputed universities worldwide.
Higher National Diploma (HND)
The Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business provides practical training, industry-specific insight and technical skills development in the overall understanding of the world of Business.
This diploma is equivalent the first 2 years of a bachelor’s degree, allowing students seamless transfers to a top-up degree with over 200 universities worldwide.
Our strong emphasis on ‘hands-on’ learning allows students to gain new-age skills and techniques needed in business and apply their learning to solve problems faced by real life businesses.
IT & Computing
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Information Technology (IT)
The BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Information Technology (IT) is a vocational high school completion programme designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed for a career in the IT industry. This 12-month programme covers a wide range of IT-related topics, including computer hardware and software, programming and digital media.
In addition to technical skills, the program also focuses on developing key employability skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork. These skills are highly valued by employers and will be beneficial for students as they progress in their careers.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Information Technology (IT)
The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Information Technology (IT) provides students with useful foundations for a successful career in computing technology. Equivalent to 3 ‘A’ levels, this course has been developed as a gateway to the IT sector. Students gain an understanding of computer software, web development, server, cloud, database, maintenance and networking.
Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computing
The Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computing aims to enhance your career and employability in the areas of computing by developing a critical awareness and industry-centric skills required to succeed in the field. This diploma is equivalent the first 2 years of a bachelor’s degree, allowing students seamless transfers to a top-up degree with over 200 universities worldwide.
This course focuses on building current skills in specialist technical software development and allows students to develop up-to-date knowledge in programming and systems development. You will learn how to plan, design and implement a range of different software solutions using an array of computing and programming tools used in the market today.
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computing (Cyber Security)
The Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computing aims to enhance your career and employability in the areas of computing by developing a critical awareness and industry-centric skills required to succeed in the field.
This diploma is equivalent the first 2 years of a bachelor’s degree, allowing students seamless transfers to a top-up degree with over 200 universities worldwide.
This course focuses on building current skills in specialist technical software development and allows students to develop up-to-date knowledge in programming and systems development. You will learn how to plan, design, and implement a range of different software solutions using an array of computing and programming tools used in the market today.
On successful completion of the course, students will have explored the nature of cybercrime and cyber threat actors; investigated the roles and responsibilities in relation to information assurance; assessed the threats to, and vulnerabilities in, ICT infrastructure; and investigated strategic responses to cyber security threats.
Certificate in Management Programme (CMP)
Certificate in Management Programme (CMP) is a live, engaging, interactive, executive training program powered by REGENT Education. Participants are offered the unique opportunity to explore ways in which they can enhance and sustain their professional and personal growth ambitions.
The philosophy behind Certificate in Management Programme (CMP) is our well-established ‘Thinking into Character’ or ‘Ed.TiC’ Thinking into Character (TiC) – Personal development programme
This practice-based program draws on the expertise of our world-class REGENT faculty led by Dr. Selva Pankaj, his team of highly experienced professionals and a curated group of global leaders in the field.
Language Courses – General English
English is the most spoken language in the world. At Regent Middle East, students are assisted to improvise on their written and spoken English through innovative methods to help them achieve their goals. Whether it is a job interview or university application, a good command on English helps learners prosper and progress in their fields.
The native tutors are experienced and use various techniques to help learners from all backgrounds excel in their everyday life and build confidence in them. Regent Middle East offers the following General English levels – Beginner, Pre – intermediate and Intermediate.
