The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates on the eastern side of the Arabian peninsula, at the entrance to the Persian Gulf. Much of the work force in the UAE are foreign expatriates - hence the country's population makeup being so diverse, with Emirati citizens being a minority in their own country.

Advanced diplomas are programs that provide students with focused learning in their area of focus. Earning an advanced diploma may help students qualify for certain careers or prepare them for further study within their chosen field.