Dual qualifications program:

The BBA with Hons (Top-up) dual qualifications program allows 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 Bachelor of Business Administration with Hons 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 BBA with Hons (Top-up) Dual Qualifications program is jointly recognized and awards:

• Bachelor of Business Administration with Hons in Majors from SIMI Swiss.
• OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Business Management.

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)

OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Business Management

OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Business Management is a qualification in the UK’s Regulated Qualifications Framework, recognized not only by the UK government but also globally.

A level 6 Diploma, according to the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) in the UK and the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), is equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree.

Reference: Documents issued by the UK National Testing Agency on the recognition of equivalence of training systems in the UK at  HERE

Bachelor of Business Administration with Hons in Majors from SIMI Swiss

At the graduation dissertation stage, learners choose majors for the Dissertation/ Capstone Projects/ Work-based Project. The majors will be shown on the Bachelor of Business Administration with Honors degree and transcripts of SIMI Switzerland.

• BBA with Hons in International Business Administration
• BBA with Hons in Marketing Management
• BBA with Hons in Financial Management
• BBA with Hons in Strategy Management
• BBA with Hons in Management of Insurance Operations
• BBA with Hons in Tourism Management.
• BBA with Hons in Logistics Management
• BBA with Hons in Human Resources Management
• BBA with Hons in Administration
• BBA with Hons in Engineering Management
• BBA with Hons in E-commerce Management
• BBA with Hons in Information System Management
• BBA with Hons in Design Management
• BBA with Hons in Management of Non-profit Organisations
• Other majors depend on graduate projects.

Entry requirements

To enroll on the Bachelor of Business Administration (Top-up) with Honours in Major Dual qualifications, the learner must possess:

• Graduated vocational schools or College or completed 2nd year of Bachelor or
• Relevant NQF / QCF / RQF Level 5 Diploma, or equivalent or
• HNDs/ NVQs/ Foundation degrees/ Diploma of higher education (DipHE)
• And learners must be over 18 years old.

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 that SIMI and BSS reserves the highest decision-making power for admission, whether to accept or not accept, after a specific review of each candidate’s profile to ensure that they can comprehend and gain benefits when participating. For the fake university or diploma mills, SIMI and BSS shall not be accepted.

The curriculum starts straight away with gaining specialized knowledge and skills for a manager. Aside from the theory and practice of managing business functions, learners are also provided with pedagogical skills, logical thinking, dialectical thinking, and other abilities to aid in the process of working, self-studying, self-improvement, or further study.

The Bachelor of Business Administration with Hons (Top-up) Dual qualification program from BSS focuses on leadership, human management capacity, activities to ensure operations, and corporate management-oriented for sustainable and stable operations. Simultaneously, equipping business research skills is an essential skill for a business manager in the future.

Mandatory Units:

• Leadership and People Management (10 ECTS credits)
• Business Research Project (10 ECTS credits)
• Operations Management (10 ECTS credits)
• Financial Decision Making (10 ECTS credits)
• Sustainable Business Practices (10 ECTS credits)
• Strategic Human Resource Management (10 ECTS credits)

Dissertation/ Capstone Projects/ Work-based Project

• Dissertation/ Capstone Projects/ Work-based Project (60 credits)

Graduation stage where learners have to work on a Dissertation/ Capstone Projects/ Work-based Project that is a business plan, or a proposal for improvement in a field that learners wish to develop in-depth.

Duration and Learning Method:

• The program takes a minimum period of 1 year.
• The Bachelor of Business Administration with Hons (Top-up) Dual qualification is designed to be studied full-time in Switzerland or
• Hybrid Learning model with Live Class and online support.

• 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

• Recognition at institutional level by the UK education authority Ofqual (UK.Gov) Recognition Number: RN5284
• OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Business Management program is accredited by the UK’s government with Qualification Number: 603/2179/9

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 OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Business Management by the UK government at HERE.

After completing the Bachelor of Business Administration with Hons (top-up) Dual qualifications programme, learners can continue to study to Level 7 (Master level) or transfer to other education systems.

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.
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