The Dual Degree Master of Business Administration2 Master degrees from UK and Switzerland
An MBA programme is always a good investment. However, SIMI believes it will be even more effective if it is practical for the learners, suitable for the global business environment and helps learners solve problems in their own administration, management and business.
The achievements of the Dual Degree Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme is to combine theory and intensive practice in the field of administration and management, emphasising planning, strategic management, sales, administration, and comprehensive operation of all parts of an enterprise. SIMI’s MBA with dual degree programme is the only programme that combines the UK National Qualifications Framework with the Swiss Higher Education system.
In addition to specialised knowledge, learners are also equipped with problem-solving skills, team leadership skills, human resource management and independent thinking ability, to be able to self-study and self-development in the corporate environment, as well as doing their own in-depth research in the dissertation process, business research or study up to Doctor.
Upon graduation, fellows will contemporaneously receive 2 Master degrees:
- The Master Degree belongs to the UK National Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF): OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
- Master of Business Administration from SIMI Switzerland.
The distinctions in accreditation and recognition:
The Master of Business Administration is a dual degree programme, a collaboration between the national UK level training OTHM 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 Master of Business Administration programme is accredited by OTHM, a Level awarding organisation that is accredited by Ofqual.
- OTHM is the UK’s Level Awarding Organisation, accredited and recognized by Ofqual UK.
The distinctions in learning method
The learner can provide flexible learning opportunities with various 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 Masters degrees:
- Master Degree according to UK National Qualifications Framework: OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership.
- Master Degree from SIMI: Master of Business Administration.
List of Majors:
The learners participating in the Dual Degree Master of Business Administration programme receive 2 independent master degrees, which are based on the Master Dissertation/ Capstone Projects/ Work-based Project. The learners can choose one of the following majors:
- International Business Management
- Marketing Management
- Financial Management
- Strategic Management
- Insurance Management
- Hospitality Management
- Logistics Management
- Human Resource Management
- Administration Management
- Engineering Business Management
- E-commerce management
- Information system Management
- Design Management
- Non-profit organization Management
And other majors based on the Master Dissertation/ Capstone Projects/ Work-based Project
The Dual Degree Master of Business Administration programme consists of 6 mandatory modules and a Master Dissertation/ Capstone Projects/ Work-based Project for a combined total of 160 credits, lasting a minimum of 1.5 years.
Mandatory modules:
- Strategic Management (20 credits)
- Strategic Leadership (20 credits) (Leading Change, Cross-Cultural Leadership)
- Strategic Human Resource Management (20 credits)
- Advanced Business Research Methods (20 credits)
- Strategic Financial Management (20 credits)
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation (20 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.
Dissertation/ Capstone Projects/ Work-based Project (60 credits)
- Dissertation/ Capstone Projects/ Work-based Project
- Defend Dissertation/ Capstone Projects/ Work-based Project
Dissertation/ Capstone Projects/ Work-based Project
Dissertation/ Capstone Projects/ Work-based Project will be associated with solutions in the workplace. It can be a business plan or a management improvement project written in 7,000 – 8,000 words
Graduating from the Dual Degree Master of Business Administration programme, the learner could:
- Able to apply knowledge, dialectical mindset, independent reasoning, and develop knowledge into management practice.
- Apply the world’s management experience to your business and adjust accordingly.
- Communicate effectively in a business environment.
- Able to plan strategies, implement strategies and effectively operate functions in the business.
- Build businesses with a sustainable and ethical vision.
Teaching and learning strategies:
The central training philosophy of the programme 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 programme also equips the necessary skills for a business leader and manager in the volatile and risky global business context.
The programme is Learner-centered and focuses on solving learners’ problems:
The Learner-centered training method will focus on solving learners’ problems through background knowledge and case studies that are applied in successful businesses worldwide. Through each module, learners will step by step solve management problems that they face every day with the guidance of the theoretical system, the practice system, expert lecturers and local teaching assistants.
Entry requirements
To enrol the Dual Degree Master of Business Administration, the learner must possess:
- Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or achieved a Level 6 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 21 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
SIMI Switzerland has been accredited the “premier institution” status by the ASIC, and the programme is also accredited by Ofqual’s UK.
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.
Upon completing the Dual Degree Master of Business Administration programme, the learner will receive 2 Master degree:
- Master Degree according to UK National Qualifications Framework: OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
- Master Degree from SIMI Swiss: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is a qualification in the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework, recognised not only by the UK government but also globally.
OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership:
- Level 7 according to the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and Europe Qualifications Framework (EQF)
- Sufficient training duration for Master qualification: 120 Credits
| Programme Description | |
|---|---|
| Ofqual inspection code | 603/2181/7 |
| Level UK Qualifications Framework | RQF |
| Minimum training time | 1 Year |
| Total credits | 120 Credits |
| Total Qualification Time | 1200 Hours |
| Guided Learning Hours | 480 Hours |
| Language | English |
| Training Unit | Accredited and licensed by the Level UK |
| Examination unit | Level UK |
| Licensing Unit | OTHM UK |
Equivalence recognition of UK Level 7 Diploma with qualifications systems and levels of other education systems in the world:
| Level | Regulation framework | Equivalent Degrees |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) | level 7 diploma level 7 NVQ postgraduate diploma |
| 11 | Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) | Masters Degrees Post Graduate Diploma SVQ 5 |
| Master Degree | Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) | integrated Master's Degree, for example, Master of Engineering (MEng) Master's Degree, for example, Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MSc) |
| 7 | European Qualifications Framework (EQF) | Masters Degrees Post Graduate Diploma |
| 9 | Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) | Masters Degrees |
| 9 | African Continental Qualification Framework (ACQF) | Masters Degrees Post Graduate Diploma |
| 7 | ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF) | Masters Degrees Post Graduate Diploma |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in major
At the second stage, learners will choose the majors to develop a Dissertation/ Capstone Projects/ Work-based Projects. The major of the Dissertation/ Capstone Projects/ Work-based Projects will be the basis for determining the graduate major of the programme.
Majors will be shown on the Master of Business Administration Degree and Transcript.
List of majors:
- International Business Management
- Marketing Management
- Financial Management
- Strategic Management
- Insurance Management
- Hospitality Management
- Logistics Management
- Human Resource Management
- Administration Management
- Engineering Business Management
- E-commerce management
- Information system Management
- Design Management
- Non-profit organization Management
And other majors based on the Master Dissertation/ Capstone Projects/ Work-Based Project
After completing the Dual Degree Master of Business Administration programme, learners can continue to study to Level 8 (Doctor) or transfer to other education systems. The following table shows the development pathways after completing the programme:
| Level | Qualification framework | Equivalent Degrees |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) | Level 8 diploma |
| 12 | Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) | Doctoral Degrees Professional Development Awards |
| Doctoral Degree | Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) | Doctorate, for example, doctor of philosophy (PhD or DPhil) |
| 8 | European Qualifications Framework (EQF) | Doctorate, for example, doctor of philosophy (PhD or DPhil) Level 8 Diploma |
| 10 | Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) | Doctoral Degree |
| 10 | African Continental Qualification Framework (ACQF) | Doctoral Degree |
| 8 | ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF) | Doctoral Degree Level 8 Diploma |