OTHM is an Ofqual UK.Gov Awarding Body, achieved: 

• Recognition at institutional level by the UK education authority Ofqual (UK.Gov) Recognition Number: RN5284

• OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Human Resource Management is a UK national qualification program according to Level (UK Regulation Qualification Framework RQF) with Ofqual inspection code 603/5897/X

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

• Possess the ability to apply knowledge, engage in dialectical thinking, and use independent reasoning to transform learned knowledge into practical management skills.
• Apply global practical management experience to your business and adjust it accordingly.
• Communicate effectively in a business environment.
• Develop capabilities in strategic planning, strategy deployment, and operating efficiency within corporate functions.
• Conduct business with a vision of building a sustainable and ethical enterprise.

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 OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Human Resource Management 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.

Mandatory modules:

• Strategic Human Resource Management (10 ECTS credits)
• Engagement of Employees and Organizational Learning (10 ECTS credits)
• Leadership Development and Performance Management (10 ECTS credits)
• Global Resourcing, Talent and Reward Management (10 ECTS credits)
• Managing Employment Relations and Employment Law (10 ECTS credits)
• Business Research Methods (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.

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.

Assessment and verification:

All program subjects are assessed by the Swiss Information and Management Institute, Business School of Switzerland and the Ofqual UK.Gov national qualifications testing and certification body OTHM. Students must demonstrate acquisition of knowledge and attainment of competencies described in detail in the program's Sylabus.

• 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 Human Resource Management program is accredited by the UK’s government with Ofqual inspection code 603/5897/X

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 7 Diploma in Human Resource Management by the UK government at HERE.

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.