UAE jobs: Top 8 courses to give graduates an edge in employment opportunities

UAE jobs: Top 8 courses to give graduates an edge in employment opportunities

UAE - Exhibition (GETEX) have revealed that tech-related courses are the most popular among students, however, there has also been an increase in demand for certain humanities courses as well.

According to some specialists, courses like visual design and international studies have seen a rise in popularity due to increasing employment opportunities in those fields.

Khaleej Times has combined a list of the top 8 degree courses that are most likely to give students an edge in the job market when they graduate:

1. Computer Science

With technology and artificial intelligence increasingly being the way forward, many students are opting for computer science degrees. The UAE’s push towards technology with initiatives like National Program for Coders and One Million Arab Coders, has helped fuel the demand for this field exponentially.

“A bachelor's program in computer science allows students to turn into a number of different tech-related field including AI and web development,” said Mohammed Suhail the student recruitment coordinator at University of West London.

2. Forensic Sciences

At Amity University Dubai, the Bachelor of Science – Forensic Sciences degree is one of the most popular degrees. The field of study relies on natural sciences like chemistry and biology and combines it with the latest technology to help