Triple Crown Award:

The Triple Crown Award is a program with a minimum of 3 independent accreditations and at least 3 partner recognitions of the results and certification.

SIMI SWISS is the pioneering higher education institution with accreditation at both the programmatic and institutional levels:

• 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 Kingdom;
• A Federal Member of SVEB (Swiss Federation for Adult Learning);
• Recognized by the United Kingdom Regulated Qualification Framework.

Seminar, Colloquium, and Networking in the scientific community:

• The program is designed following a research-integrated model that combines live classes, mentor-guided instruction, seminars/colloquiums, and networking activities.
• Students engage in learning directly with international lecturers.
• The program mandates that doctoral candidates participate in at least one seminar organized by SIMI Swiss in collaboration with partner universities.

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)

Doctor of Philosophy in Majors Triple Crown Award is jointly recognized and awards qualifications:

• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from VERN’ University.
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in one of the 17 majors from SIMI Swiss.
• OTHM Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice.

Lists of majors: 

The learners participating in the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Majors Triple Crown Award receive 3 independent Doctor’s qualifications based on the majors determined by the Doctor’s dissertation. The  learners can choose one of the following majors:

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

Graduating from the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Majors program, the learner could:

• Developing critical thinking, in-depth research capabilities, and specialized knowledge for each business environment area (through specialized management courses at the Doctoral level).
• Applying research findings into their own organization and industry.
• Filtering and generating new applications and/or deeply applied applications for teaching purposes if the researcher is a lecturer.
• Mastering scientific research methods as a foundation for developing studies for their organization and industry.

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 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Majors Triple Crown Award, the learner must possess one of the criteria below:

• Learners must be over 24 years old.
• A Master’s degree in Majors from accredited universities; or
• A Level 7 EQF diploma or equivalent. Level 7 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 Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Triple Crown Award in the fields of business and management is designed for full-time study in Switzerland or in a Hybrid Learning model, combining on-site and international study over a minimum of 2.5 years and a maximum of 3 years. The program consists a total of 240 UK credits.

Mandatory modules:

• Developing Strategic Management and Leadership Potential (20 UK credits)
• Managing Strategic Change (20 UK credits)
• Project Development, Planning and Management (20 UK credits)
• Advanced Research Design and Methodologies (40 UK credits)
• Developing Research Capability (20 UK credits)
• Strategic Financial Management (20 UK credits)
• Strategic Human Resource Management (20 UK credits)
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation (20 UK credits)

Doctor’s Dissertation Stage (30 UK credits): 

• Thesis and Defend Thesis

International Paper Submission Stage (30 UK credits):

• Course: How to Publish the Academic Paper
• Activity: Publish your research paper

• One of the top universities in Croatia (QUDAL);
• Government-recognized university by the Ministry of Education and Culture of Croatia;
• University accredited by the Croatian Agency for Science and Higher Education (ASHE Croatia);
• Programs aligned with European Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ESG);
• Internationally recognized university within the International Association of Universities (IAU) system;
• Member university recognized by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD);
• Recipient of the national education brand in Croatia (Superbrands Croatia);
• Recognized by the European Union under the Erasmus+ system.

• 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.

• Recognized as an awarding organization by the UK government’s education regulator Ofqual (UK.Gov) with Recognition Number: RN5284.
• The OTHM Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice program is accredited by the UK government with the Qualification Number: 603/6996/6.

• Being a university that is officially recognized by the Croatian Ministry of Education and Culture and accredited by the Croatian Agency for Science and Higher Education (ASHE Croatia), the DBA degree from VERN (in collaboration with SIMI Swiss) holds international recognition within the labor market.

• 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 PhD 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.