Students who take courses in computer technology can develop skills in a variety of areas related to electronics and software. Common classes may include electronic spreadsheets, computer operating systems, networking, computer applications in the business environment, graphical applications, word processing and databases.

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.