The Dual Degree Master of Sciences in Accounting and Financial Management2 Master degrees from UK and Switzerland
Accounting and Financial Management is one of the most fundamental fields in all organisations, including enterprises, financial institutions, banks, and organisations specialising in risk management. As a country especially famous for its banking and finance industry, Swiss banking and finance training programmes are always highly appreciated despite their exceptionally expensive costs and high academic standards.
The Dual Degree Master of Sciences in Accounting and Financial Management programme is a rare financial management programme in Switzerland that combines two of the world’s leading financial education systems, Switzerland and the UK.
Upon graduation, fellows will contemporaneously receive 2 Master degrees:
- The Master Degree belongs to the UK National Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF): ATHE Level 7 Extended Diploma in Accounting and Finance
- Master of Sciences in Accounting and Financial Management from SIMI Switzerland.
List of majors:
- Master of Sciences in Accounting and Financial Management for Banks
- Master of Sciences in Accounting and Financial Management for Insurance
- Master of Sciences in Accounting and Financial Management for Risk Management
- Master of Sciences in Accounting and Financial Management for Commerce
- Master of Sciences in Accounting and Financial Management for Stock Markets
- Master of Sciences in Accounting and Financial Management for Investment
The IFA (The Institute of Financial Accountants) Certificate
A accredited and recognised programme, after graduating the Dual Degree Master of Sciences in Accounting and Financial Management programme, learners can receive a certificate of practice in the financial sector that is accredited and recognised by the UK and globally.
Programme coordinated with the IFA Direct system to help learners after graduate, easily be recognised as financial experts and is qualified to practice finance and accounting in the UK and globally.
The distinctions in accreditation and recognition:
The Master of Sciences in Accounting and Financial Management is a dual degree programme, a collaboration between the national UK level training ATHE 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 Sciences in Accounting and Financial Management programme is accredited by ATHE, a Level awarding organisation that is accredited by Ofqual.
- ATHE 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: ATHE Level 7 Extended Diploma in Accounting and Finance
- Master Degree from SIMI: Master of Sciences in Accounting and Financial Management
List of Majors:
Banking
Insurance
Commerce
Risk management
Stock market
The Dual Degree Master of Sciences in Accounting and Financial Management 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:
- Corporate Reporting for Strategic Business
- Advanced Core Financial Management
- Advanced Management for Strategic Performance
- Advanced UK Taxation for Business and Individuals
- Audit and Compliance Advanced
- Business Research Methods
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 talent development and/ or human resource management solutions in the workplace.
Entry requirements
To enrol the Dual Degree Master of Sciences in Accounting and Financial Management, 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 Sciences in Accounting and Financial Management programme, the learner will receive 2 Master degree:
- Master Degree according to UK National Qualifications Framework: ATHE Level 7 Extended Diploma in Accounting and Finance
- Master Degree from SIMI Swiss: Master of Sciences in Accounting and Financial Management
The ATHE Level 7 Extended Diploma in Accounting and Finance
The ATHE Level 7 Extended Diploma in Accounting and Finance is a qualification in the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework, recognised not only by the UK government but also globally.
The ATHE Level 7 Extended Diploma in Accounting and Finance:
- 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 | 603/5422/7 |
| 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 | The Level UK |
| Licensing Unit | ATHE 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 Sciences in Accounting and Financial Management degree
In addition to the UK Level 7 Extended Diploma, after graduating from the programme, learners also receive a Master of Sciences in Accounting and Financial Management degree from Swiss Institute of Management and Innovation (SIMI).
List of Majors:
- Master of Sciences in Accounting and Financial Management for Banks
- Master of Sciences in Accounting and Financial Management for Insurance
- Master of Sciences in Accounting and Financial Management for Risk Management
- Master of Sciences in Accounting and Financial Management for Commerce
- Master of Sciences in Accounting and Financial Management for Stock Markets
- Master of Sciences in Accounting and Financial Management for Investment
After completing the Master of Sciences in Accounting and Financial Management with a dual degree programme, learners can continue to study to Level 8 (Doctor) or transfer to other education systems. The following table shows the development roadmap 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 |
The IFA (The Institute of Financial Accountants) Certificate
A accredited and recognised programme, after graduating the Dual Degree Master of Sciences in Accounting and Financial Management programme, learners can receive a certificate of practice in the financial sector that is accredited and recognised by the UK and globally.
Programme coordinated with the IFA Direct system to help learners after graduate, easily be recognised as financial experts and is qualified to practice finance and accounting in the UK and globally.
IFA is a member of the International Federation of Official Accountants (IFAC), an organisation that sets standards and regulations in accounting in the world. Accredited by IFA, the candidate is recognised as an IFA Tax Adviser, an Accredited IFA Financial Accountant.
Also, learners can also receive Dual titles from the IPA Institute of Public Accountants (Australia). This is 1 of the 3 Australian nationally recognised organisations specialising in finance and accounting. With this accreditation, you can use the title AFA / MIPA or ATA / AIPA in practice.
See more about IFA Direct programme: HERE