Dual qualifications:

The MBA dual qualifications program offers a distinctive higher education opportunity, allowing learners to earn two independent Master's qualifications upon graduation. This program is the result of a collaborative effort between the Ofqual UK.Gov Awarding Body OTHM and SIMI Swiss.

• SIMI Swiss is fully accredited by the Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC) at the highest level (Premier Institution) and the Master of Business Administration in Majors program is accredited by Ofqual UK.Gov Awarding body (OTHM).
• OTHM is a national-level examination and qualification system in the United Kingdom, accredited and recognized by Ofqual.

The MBA Dual qualifications program is jointly recognized and awards:

• Master of Business Administration in Majors from SIMI Swiss.
• OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership.

The distinctions in learning methods: 

The learner can provide flexible learning opportunities with various learning methods:

• Full time
• Hybrid learning (Live class + the local tutor support in local workshop)

The distinctions in the student affairs system:

• The Learning Management System
• Institution Management System
• Original E-book in each module
• E-library
• Internship support system (for full-time)

• Master of Business Administration in Majors from SIMI Swiss to enhance your specialized industry expertise.
• OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership to demonstrate expert competency in the context of workforce transitions.

• International Business
• Hospitality Management
• Public Administration
• Hospital Management
• Pharmaceutical Management
• Healthcare Management
• Human Resources Management
• Finance & Banking
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Tourism Management
• Luxury Management
• Engineer Management
• Technical Management
• Construction Management
• Design Management
• Information Technology Management
• And other majors based on the Capstone Project.

• Able to apply knowledge, dialectical mindset, independent reasoning, and develop knowledge into management practice.
• Apply the world's management experience to your business and adjust accordingly.
• Communicate effectively in a business environment.
• Able to plan strategies, implement strategies and effectively operate functions in the business.
• Build businesses with a sustainable and ethical vision.

In addition to the entry requirements, candidates applying to the program are also assessed for their suitability by the admissions committee before joining the program to ensure that they can acquire and benefit from the program.

Entry requirements

To enroll the MBA Dual qualifications program, the learner must possess one of the criteria below:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Majors from accredited universities; or
• A Level 6 EQF diploma or equivalent. Level 6 Diploma degrees must be from organizations that are authorized to issue degrees and have been accredited.

English requirements

If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, proof of English language proficiency must be provided.

• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent
• Or A minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 6.5; Reading and Writing must be at 6.5 or equivalent

Please note: SIMI and BSS reserve the right to make admissions decisions based on the requirements of recognized agencies and the global quotas of the program.

The MBA Dual qualifications consist of 6 modules and a Master’s Capstone Project, totalling 90 ECTS credits (equivalent to 180 UK credits), lasting a minimum of 1.5 years.

Mandatory modules:

• Strategic Management (10 ECTS credits)
• Strategic Leadership  (Leading Change, Cross-Cultural Leadership) (10 ECTS credits)
• Strategic Human Resource Management (10 ECTS credits)
• Advanced Business Research Methods (10 ECTS credits)
• Strategic Financial Management (10 ECTS credits)
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation (10 ECTS credits)

After each module, learners will take an ending exam. The end-of-module exams are application-oriented essays to help learners review knowledge, apply knowledge in the workplace, and improve the practical environment.

Master’s Capstone Project stage (30 ECTS credits):

• Thesis/ Capstone Projects
• Defend Thesis/Capstone Projects

Learning model:

The program provides flexibility by offering three modes: full-time, hybrid, or fully live classes, allowing learners to choose the learning format that best aligns with their preferences and schedules.

Teaching and learning strategies:

The central training philosophy of the program starts from understanding the theory and case studies that are currently applied in world enterprises to the process of applying the learned knowledge to the enterprises themselves and the learners' business environment. In addition to the practical knowledge, the program also equips the necessary skills for a business leader and manager in the volatile and risky global business context.

The program is Learner-centered and focuses on solving learners' problems:

The Learner-centered training method will focus on solving learners' problems through background knowledge and case studies that are applied in successful businesses worldwide. Through each module, learners will solve management problems that they face every day step by step with the guidance of the theoretical system, the practice system, expert lecturers, and local teaching assistants.

• Accredited by the Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC) at the highest level (Premier Institution);
• Accreditation of the management system compatible with the European Quality Assurance Framework for Vocational Education and Training (EQAVET) and Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area, awarded by the HEAD – Higher Education Accreditation Division;
• Programmatic accreditation by Ofqual UK.Gov Awarding Bodies (OTHM, CTH);
• Learning outcomes are mapped to the UK national occupational standards by the Senior Leader Bureau United;
• A Federal Member of SVEB (Swiss Federation for Adult Learning);
• Recognized by the United Kingdom Regulated Qualification Framework.

See more information about the accreditation and recognition of SIMI Swiss at HERE.

• Recognition at institutional level by the UK education authority Ofqual (UK.Gov) Recognition Number: RN5284
• The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership program is accredited by the UK’s government with Qualification Number: 603/2181/7

For more information about the recognition from the UK government’s education regulator, please click HERE. Additionally, you can find details about the accreditation of the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership by the UK government at HERE.

• The Swiss Information and Management Institute (SIMI Swiss) stands as a distinguished private higher education provider in Switzerland.
• Acknowledged globally, SIMI Swiss holds accreditation at institutional, school, and program levels, cementing its reputation as a respected Private Higher Education Institution.
• Operating as a private institution in Switzerland, SIMI Swiss issues private degrees, distinct from Switzerland's public higher education sector, and falls outside the regulations outlined in the Federal Act of 30 September 2011 on the Funding and Coordination of the Higher Education Sector (HEdA), SR 414.11.
• The MBA degree in Majors conferred by SIMI Swiss is a private degree with international recognition in the job market.

The Business School of Switzerland, The Swiss Information and Management Institute, Partner Universities, and Ofqual Uk.Gov Awarding Bodies (collectively referred to as 'Parties' or 'We') hereby state and affirm that:

• The Parties expressly disclaim any guarantee of qualifications acceptance by a third party. The acceptance or rejection of a degree is contingent upon the discretion of the receiving entity.  Learners ought to fully understand the nature of our programs and are encouraged to proactively seek information before registering and commencing their studies with us.
• The Parties explicitly disavow any guarantee regarding salary increments, promotions, new employment opportunities, or employment acceptance subsequent to graduation.
• Despite existing regulations on the cross-recognition and equivalence of qualifications, it's important to understand that each country, organization, and entity has the autonomy to recognize its own degrees. The Parties involved do not guarantee automatic or equivalent recognition of qualifications and transcripts, either among themselves or with any partners. Additionally, the Parties do not support or endorse any processes for recognizing equivalent qualifications in other countries, where applicable.
• The Parties do not assure or commit to facilitating opportunities for immigration, employment abroad, acquisition of work permits, teaching permits, or professional licenses in the UK, Europe, or any other country.
• While the Parties extend maximum support, they do not guarantee 100% approval of student visas (in the case of full-time study in a foreign campus) or Schengen visas (for attendance at the graduation ceremony in Europe if applicable) if learners do not meet the requirements of the host country and the competent authority responsible for immigration, relocation, and settlement in other countries.