Graduate Foundation Course

The Graduate Foundation Course (GFC) provides students from a non-business background a smooth transition into the business environment. The GFC is intended for applicants who qualify for General, Probationary admission but have not completed an undergraduate degree in business, or have not successfully completed the following subjects as part of their degree:

• Accountancy
• Finance
• Marketing
• Statistics
• Operations Management

Each Graduate Foundation subject has 20 contact hours during the program, you will be exposed to operational and basic conceptual discussions on different disciplines, which will prepare you for further study at UOWD.

GFC Challenge Tests

Challenge Tests can be taken prior to the first semester of study to allow you to gain exemption from certain GFCs. A mark of 50% or above will entitle you to an exception from that GFC. Practice test material is available here.

GFC Online Challenge Test Timetable - Autumn 2024 Trimester

To enrol in the Graduate Foundation Course you will need to complete the following steps in order:

1. Contact your Admissions Officer or attend UOWD (during business hours, between 8.30am and 6.00pm) with your offer letter on or before the start of the semester;
2. If your offer contains any conditions e.g. provision of certified documents or satisfying the English language requirements, these must be cleared prior to enrolment;
3. Pay your appropriate GFC fees (AED 2,100 per subject) to the Cashier’s office;
4. Bring your receipt and offer letter to FRED and registry services 1^st floor. Your student ID photo will be taken and you will be enrolled in your subjects according to your offer letter.

Once you have completed these steps, you will be able to attend access the online GFC short course modules.

GFC Frequently Asked Questions