Accreditation & Recognition

The Business School of Switzerland with global accreditation & recognition.

ASIC

ASIC is an independent, government-approved accreditation body specializing in the accreditation of schools, colleges, universities, training organizations, online and distance education providers, both in the UK and overseas. ASIC accreditation is recognized by the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI), part of the Home Office and a Member of the CHEA International Quality Group in the USA. SIMI is an accredited Institution by ASIC with Premier status.

Ofqual UK.Gov Awarding Body

OTHM is an awarding body in the United Kingdom, accredited and recognized by Ofqual. OTHM qualifications are acknowledged within the UK qualifications frameworks, including the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) in England and Northern Ireland. All programs offered by the Business School of Switzerland are eligible for recognition and qualification awards from Ofqual, the UK Government Awarding Bodies.

Swiss Federation of Adult Learning

SVEB is the Swiss national umbrella organization for adult education and operates as a professional association and advocacy group. SVEB has a performance agreement with the State Secretariat for Education, Research, and Innovation (SERI), which encompasses a substantial part of its specialist work. As a member of SIMI Swiss, the Business School of Switzerland (BSS) also benefits from its association with SVEB.

A member of SIMI Swiss

Business School of Switzerland perspectives on the quality of training

Chance to improve quality: Accreditation is about improvement, not marketing.

Prioritize the student experience: Direct efforts toward optimizing the student experience.

Rankings are not prioritized: In our Swiss education, the culture does not emphasize rankings but quality.

Accreditation should be present at all levels: At Business School of Switzerland, accreditation is attained at both the institutional and program levels.

Accreditation is essential on both national and international levels: BSS continually enhance our processes and consistently secure and uphold both local and international accreditations.

Addressing business needs: The training program aligns with the national occupational competency framework to ensure graduates can swiftly adapt to the working environment.

Flexible Pathways: Our training allows for optimizing learning paths, models, and supporting lifelong learning.

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Accreditation & Regcognition FAQs

The Essence of SIMI Swiss Academic Programs

The Swiss Information and Management Institute (SIMI Swiss) is a recognized and globally acclaimed Private Higher Education Institution, holding accreditation at institutional, school, and program levels.

SIMI Swiss is licensed by the Zug Canton authority as a private higher education institute. Being a private institution in Switzerland, SIMI Swiss issues private degrees. Not being part of Switzerland's public higher education sector, it operates independently and is not regulated under the Federal Act of 30 September 2011 on the Funding and Coordination of the Higher Education Sector (HEdA), SR 414.11.

Our higher education programs differ from the Swiss National Curricula and Programs leading to Swiss Government university qualifications, which fall under the Swiss Public Higher Education sector.

SIMI Swiss is a private, globally accredited higher education institute in Switzerland and is not affiliated with the Swiss public education system or the Swiss government. The degree issued by SIM Institute is a Private Degree.

What is Accreditation?

Accreditation serves as a rigorous quality assurance process, verifying that colleges, universities, and educational institutions, along with their programs, adhere to stringent and recognized service and operational standards. Acquiring an accredited degree is crucial for attaining the career success you rightfully deserve.

Through this process, external agencies assess a school's programs, guaranteeing adherence to relevant academic standards. Lack of accreditation makes it difficult for employers to ascertain the legitimacy and reputation of your diploma or degree, emphasizing the importance of this recognition from reputable institutions.

What does institutional-level accreditation at SIMI Swiss entail?

Institutional accreditation essentially grants a license to operate, gauging compliance with predetermined standards like staff qualifications, research activities, student intake, and learning resources. It also considers the institution's potential to produce graduates meeting academic and professional competence standards (source: "The Power of Accreditation: Views of Academics" by Professor Lee Harvey, Centre for Research and Evaluation, Sheffield Hallam University, ENQA Workshop Reports, 2004).

With official approval, students at the Swiss Information and Management Institute (SIM Institute) can trust the institution's compliance with commercial quality and integrity standards. SIM Institute recognized globally, holds accreditation at institutional, school, and program levels. Licensed by the Zug Canton authority, SIM Institute is fully accredited by the Higher Education Accreditation Division and is a member of SVEB Switzerland, with its programs recognized by Ofqual UK Gov Awarding bodies.

What does program-level accreditation mean at SIMI Swiss?

What does accreditation and mutual recognition entail for SIMI's strategic partners?

SIM Insitute engages in close collaboration with meticulously chosen partner universities globally. The aim is to accredit and mutually recognize degrees offered by these strategic partners. This collaboration proves advantageous for SIM students, potentially enabling them to attain multiple academic credentials simultaneously.

What advantages do learners gain from the accreditation and mutual recognition of SIMI's strategic partners?

Attaining Multiple International Credentials
Flexibility in Choosing Learning Methods and Locations
Recognition of Prior Learning
International Acknowledgment of Learning, including the United Kingdom (SIM Institute programs are fully recognized and endorsed by OTHM and ATHE, accredited by Ofqual), the European Union, Asia, South Africa, and Australia, facilitated through mutual recognition via the National Qualification Framework (NQF).
Potential to Earn a Diploma or Degree for Each Academic Year, enabling students to secure employment right after completing the first year with SIM Institute.

What advantages do Employers gain from the accreditation and mutual recognition of strategic partners?

Assurance that the curriculum encompasses essential skills and knowledge required for contemporary jobs.
Clear identification of the professional and academic level of candidates/employees.
Candidates/Employees with practical orientation and exposure to career-based training and assessment.
Industry-ready candidates/employees demonstrating high levels of productivity and fitness for the intended purpose.