The Dual Degree Doctor of Philosophy in Education and Innovation PedagogyDual Doctoral Degree from France and Switzerland
With the rapid change of world education, especially in technology application, distance learning, multicultural education environment… Education managers and leaders focuses on knowledge-intensive research not only in teaching and learning but also management and Education quality management knowledge.
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education and Innovation Pedagogy with a dual degree programme from SIMI that combines the world’s best pedagogy from France and the innovation pedagogy system from Switzerland’s leading educational environment.
The Doctor of Philosophy in Education and Innovation Pedagogy is a programme consists of 120 ECTS credits (240 EU credits). Upon graduation, fellows will contemporaneously receive 2 Doctoral degrees:
- Doctor Degree belongs to Horizons University France: Doctor of Education (EdD)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education and Innovation Pedagogy from SIMI Switzerland.
The distinctions in accreditation and recognition:
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education and Innovation Pedagogy is a dual degree programme, a collaboration between Horizons University France and the Swiss Institute of Management and Innovation (SIMI). Both organisations have achieved accreditations and recognition for the institution and programmatic.
- SIMI is fully accredited by ASIC (Accreditation Service for International Schools, University and Colleges) at the highest Premier Institute level. The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education and Innovation Pedagogy programme is accredited by OTHM, a Level awarding organisation that is accredited by Ofqual.
- Horizons University France is accredited and recognised by the French Ministry of Education (Accreditation code 0451674A) and the Paris Office of Vocational Education (Accreditation code 11752996775). HU is also a member of FEDE, ATHEA. The Doctor of Philosophy in Education and Innovation Pedagogy is accredited by ACBSP, ECBE, EADL, ASIC UK.
The distinctions in learning method
The learner can provide flexible learning opportunities with various the learning method:
- 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)
The distinctions in Degree: 2 independent Doctors degrees:
- Doctor Degree from Horizons University France: Doctor of Education (EdD)
- Doctor Degree from SIMI: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education and Innovation Pedagogy
Graduating from the dual degree Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education and Innovation Pedagogy programme, the learner could:
- Developing dialectical thinking, research capacity in-depth and specialized knowledge for each area of the educational environment and educational management (through specialised education subjects at the doctoral level).
- Understanding how to apply findings from research into your politics, educational institutions and the education sector,
- Understanding how to refine and form new theoretical and applied bases to lectures if the research learners are lecturers specialised in pedagogy.
- Understanding the scientific research method as the foundation to form the research for your organisation and education sector.
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Management and Innovation Pedagogyconsists of 120 credits according to the ECTS system (equivalent to 240 European credits) with 5 subjects and 1 doctoral thesis.
Mandatory Units:
- Understanding Learning and Learners
- Creating A Conducive Learning Environment
- Managing and Leading Digital Education
- Leadership and Organisation Transformation
- Education Research and Methodology
Dissertation (60 credits)
- Thesis and Defend Thesis 60 credits
Duration and Learning method:
- The programme takes a minimum period of 2 years and up to 5 years.
- The Dual degree Doctoral in Business Administration with 17 majors is designed to be studied full-time in Switzerland or
- Hybrid Learning model with local partners at SIMI’s international campuses
Assessment and Verification:
All modules and doctoral dissertation of the dual degree Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education and Innovation Pedagogy programme are assessed by SIMI and the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation UK. Learners must demonstrate mastery of knowledge and attainment of competencies described in detail in the programme’s Syllabus.
Entry requirements
To enrol the Dual degree Doctor of Philosophy in Education and Innovation Pedagogy, the learner must possess:
- Graduated with a Master’s degree from an accredited university or achieved a Level 7 Diploma according to the European Qualifications
- For a degree from non-recognized universities; The learner should have followed the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)policy of SIMI.
- Learners must be over 24 years old.
SIMI 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 the diploma mills, SIMI shall not be accepted.
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
The Doctor of Philosophy in Education and Innovation Pedagogy with a dual degree programme is an accredited programme by both Horizons University France and Swiss Institute of Management and Innovation (SIMI)
After completing the programme, a learner will receive:
- Doctor Degree from Horizons University France: Doctor of Education (EdD)
- Doctor Degree from SIMI Swiss: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education and Innovation Pedagogy
SIMI Switzerland is accredited at the Institution level by the ASIC and Programmatic level by Ofqual’s. The Doctor of Philosophy in Education and Innovation Pedagogy with Dual Degree programme possesses both the prestigious of the SIMI and the Horizons University France accreditation system.
The programmes are strictly accredited by prestigious organisations; then, the graduated learner confidence participates in the labour market or/and easy learning connected to prestigious and equivalent educational systems
For more information about SIMI Switzerland recognisation and accreditation, please refer to Here