About Brookstone

The Brookstone Institute of Global Studies (BIGS), Dubai is a premier, career-focused higher education and professional training institute approved by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Government of Dubai. Strategically located on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road in Production City, Dubai one of the Middle East’s leading business and media districts BIGS bridges the gap between traditional academic theory and modern corporate demands. 

BIGS prepares future-ready leaders for the global, AI-augmented economy by delivering an intensive 1-Year Global Management Program, stackable AI and business analytics certifications, international academic degree pathways with top UK universities (such as Plymouth Marjon University), and multi-country immersion tours. 

Vision, Mission, and Core Values

Our Vision

To establish an internationally recognized center of academic excellence and leadership development that empowers ambitious professionals to thrive in multinational environments across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. 

Our Mission

To deliver industry-driven, application-based global education that blends strategic business fundamentals with cutting-edge artificial intelligence, data analytics, and real-world corporate exposure. 

Core Institutional Values

• Agility & Innovation: Continually updating program curricula to reflect rapid advancements in AI, fintech, and cross-border trade.
• Academic Integrity: Maintaining high institutional benchmarks through rigorous, continuous practical assessments.
• Global Perspective: Fostering cross-cultural adaptability through multi-country study immersions, international faculty mentorship, and a diverse student community.
• Measurable Career Outcomes: Aligning classroom instruction directly with enterprise-level skill requirements and verified placement standards.

Leadership and Global Faculty

Brookstone Institute of Global Studies is guided by visionary academic leaders and seasoned international educators with extensive domain expertise across corporate finance, international trade, digital marketing, and artificial intelligence: 

• Dr. Amol Gawande – Founder & Director, BIGS Dubai
• Dr. Avinash Thakur – Chief Executive Officer
• Maki Kanesaka – Global Business & Cross-Cultural Management
• Michael H. Rea – Leadership & Responsible Business Strategy
• Abdullah Kaymakci – FinTech, Innovation & Digital Banking
• Dr. Zakir Malik – Corporate Finance & Business Analytics
• Jill Patson – Supply Chain, Logistics & International Business

Campus Infrastructure and Learning Environment

BIGS operates from a 25,000 sq. ft. modern, purpose-built campus in Production City, Dubai, engineered to support collaboration, practical labs, and executive learning: 

• Smart Classrooms: Fully air-conditioned and tech-enabled classrooms equipped with interactive visual systems for hybrid learning.
• Executive Boardrooms & Seminar Halls: Professional spaces dedicated to industry panel sessions, corporate guest lectures, and student venture pitches.
• Advanced Computing & Analytics Labs: High-performance systems dedicated to hands-on training in SQL, Python, Power BI, and Agentic AI workflow automation.
• Student Cafeteria & Recreation Zones: Dedicated community areas designed for networking, peer collaboration, and cultural events.
• Fully Serviced Student Housing: Safe, fully equipped student accommodation located close to the campus with daily commute arrangements.

The BIGS Distinctive Edge: Why Choose Brookstone Dubai?

Quick Institutional Facts for Admissions

• Institute: Brookstone Institute of Global Studies (BIGS)
• Campus Address: Makateb 3, Production City, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Primary Offerings: 1-Year Global Management Programs (Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Business Analytics)
• Annual Intakes: January, July, and August/September Intakes
• Official Website: www.brookstone.ae
• Official Portal for Guidance & Application: www.edushikshaguide.com