MA in HR Dual Qualifications

In collaboration with the Ofqual UK.Gov Awarding Body OTHM

Attain full accreditation at both institutional and programmatic levels.

-80%

SIMI Swiss offers up to 80% scholarships

Highlights

Experience the Power of Double Recognition.

Full Online or Live Classes Mode
Independent qualifications from Switzerland and the United Kingdom
Save 80% on Tuition
Global Recognition
Finish within 1,5 years
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Attend 06 Online Modules

Self-study on E-campus with exclusive content and pedagogy.

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Attend 6 live classes or watch recordings

Attending live or recorded classes can help you review crucial knowledge.

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Complete 06 Assignments

Writing six assignments fulfills the requirements of six courses.

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Attend final capstone courses

The final capstone course will help you with your thesis or capstone projects.

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Complete capstone project

Writing a capstone project or final thesis with academic support.

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Internal and external audit

Results are audited by internal and external boards to determine graduation status.

Program in Details

Introduction

The Master of Arts in Human Resource Management and Talent Development is a dual-qualification program, cooperated with the Swiss Information and Management Institute (SIMI Swiss) and the Ofqual UK.Gov Awarding Body OTHM, United Kingdom to recognize results and award qualifications.

 

Upon graduating, the program offers joint recognition and qualifications, solidifying professional skills across various business management areas:

 

    • Master of Arts in Human Resource Management and Talent Development from SIMI Swiss.
    • Level 7 Diploma in Human Resource Management from OTHM.
Modules

The program consists of 6 modules and a Master’s Capstone Project, totaling 180 UK credits, lasting a minimum of 1.5 years.

Mandatory modules:

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.

Master’s Dissertation stage (60 UK Credits):
    • Capstone Project
    • Defend Capstone Project
Teaching and learning strategies:

The program's central training philosophy starts with understanding the theory and case studies currently applied in world enterprises and then applies 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.

The program 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.

Objectives

Qualities of effective leadership

Learners will explore the making and developing of powerful leaders.

 

Developing interpersonal skills

Connecting and bonding with people within the commercial sectors is extremely important for good business. This module trains learners in skills to improve and enhance communication techniques to create strong bonds.

 

Motivating and influencing people

Inspiring people to create a unity of direction within business.

 

Making decisions

Doing the right things in the right way at the right time. Learners will look at the process of making a good decision.

 

Creativity and problem-solving

Do problems pose a threat or are they an opportunity to improve? Here, learners will figure out how to turn a problem into an advantage.

 

Studying and using management theories

There are many theories concerned with management and the various models developed from these theories. This module looks over these theories with real-life examples.

 

The external operating environment of business

Planning for influences on the business outside your control.

 

Culture and ethics

The culture and ethics involved in the business world today.

 

Governance and directorships

Structuring and controlling a business in a professional way.

 

Analyzing the competition

What are my competitors doing, how are they doing it, and why are they doing it? Reviewing and analyzing competitors’ actions to enhance managerial roles.

 

Marketing strategy

Creating an effective and successful market presence. Looking at the development of marketing strategies to create successful marketing campaigns.

 

High performance sales

Learners will grasp the key elements of successful selling.

 

E-Marketing communication

Understanding and using effective electronic messages to market.

 

Customers and their needs

Ensuring that your customers are recognized and valued.

 

Strategic human resource management

Human Resource Management must play a central role in the strategy of any organization. It is concerned with people as an asset of the business.

 

Recruiting and CPD

Getting the best people. Developing the best people. Keeping the best people.

 

Measuring and rewarding performance

Knowing and measuring how your people are performing.

 

Interpreting business accounts

Using and understanding the litmus tests of business health.

 

Tools of financial analysis

Resources, tools, and techniques to keep a finger on the pulse of the business.

 

Managing cash and working capital

Cash, cash flow, and working capital. The lifeblood of business.

 

Exercises in quantitative techniques

How to use and understand key figures.

 

Impact of technology on business

Analyse and exploit the role of e-business within a business sector.

 

Innovation and R&D

Creating commercial advantage from innovation and research.

 

Implementing and managing quality systems

Right first time, right every time. The place of quality in business strategy.

 

Strategic planning tools

Resources, tools, and ideas to help create an effective business strategy.

 

Strategic and systems management

Options for strategic direction. Making the right choices for your business.

 

The business plan

Creating a plan that targets the stated aims and objectives of a business.

 

Developing high-performance teams

Cohesion and teamwork that enhances business performance.

 

Managing projects

Getting things done. Using the right tools to run projects.

 

Strategies for growth

This module explores the different ideas of growth and the various tools, measures, and controls at a manager’s disposal in planning for growth.

Entry Requirements
Learning method:

The Fully Online or Hybrid learning model (conditionally applied), allowing students to study with original programs from Switzerland and partner countries. This enables students to achieve qualifications equivalent to those of full-time international students without the need to live in or attend on-site activities. The Broadcast classes with SIMI’s Lecturers on scheduled days are perfect for those with busy work lives or limited time during the week.

 

The following video will provide learners with a direct and comprehensive overview of enrolling in online classes at SIMI Swiss: CLICK HERE

Supporting Systems:

We understand that pursuing a postgraduate accredited program can be both exciting and challenging, especially for busy adult learners. To assist in overcoming challenges, we’ve developed the SIMI Swiss Supporting Systems, designed to help navigate any difficulties during learners studies.

 

For a comprehensive overview of our support, please watch our informative videos for assistance at every step of your academic journey: CLICK HERE

Effective SIMI Pedagogy:

At SIMI, we pay special attention to the effectiveness of our programs. As for our exclusive teaching method specifically designed for busy learners, we strongly believe that this method will allow learners to seamlessly integrate foundational theory and professional knowledge into the context of real life and career.

 

The following video will help you understand this method more deeply: CLICK HERE

Learning Method
Learning method:

The Fully Online or Hybrid learning model (conditionally applied), allowing students to study with original programs from Switzerland and partner countries. This enables students to achieve qualifications equivalent to those of full-time international students without the need to live in or attend on-site activities. The Broadcast classes with SIMI’s Lecturers on scheduled days are perfect for those with busy work lives or limited time during the week.

 

The following video will provide learners with a direct and comprehensive overview of enrolling in online classes at SIMI Swiss: CLICK HERE

 

Supporting Systems:

We understand that pursuing a postgraduate accredited program can be both exciting and challenging, especially for busy adult learners. To assist in overcoming challenges, we’ve developed the SIMI Swiss Supporting Systems, designed to help navigate any difficulties during learners studies.

 

For a comprehensive overview of our support, please watch our informative videos for assistance at every step of your academic journey: CLICK HERE

 

Effective SIMI Pedagogy:

At SIMI, we pay special attention to the effectiveness of our programs. As for our exclusive teaching method specifically designed for busy learners, we strongly believe that this method will allow learners to seamlessly integrate foundational theory and professional knowledge into the context of real life and career.

 

The following video will help you understand this method more deeply: CLICK HERE

Transition from another program

In collaboration with APEL.Q (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications), the world's first experience-to-credit and diploma conversion system, students who are in the middle of studying in a peer-level program can can be considered for transfer to partner university programs to save time and costs.

Candidate benefits:
    • Learners do not have to retake the subjects they have learned if the subjects have the same or similar Learning Outcome of the subjects that MI Swiss (also member of SIMI Swiss) is implementing.
    • Reduced fees based on the number of transferable credits.
    • Reduced study and graduation time corresponding to transferable credits.
Applicable objects:
    • Students studying in other programs wish to transfer results to programs at E-University and partner universities.
    • Students have graduated from an equivalent program who wish to save time and money to earn a qualification in another major.
Admission and Transfer Principles:
    • The program being accepted must be equivalent and within the same field of study.
    • Courses previously completed (with transcripts, results, or proof of study) must fully or partially correspond to the courses in the E-University program and its partner universities.
    • SIMI Swiss, MI Swiss, E-University and its partner universities reserve the right to determine (1) the number of credits to be transferred, (2) the fees to be reduced, and (3) the potential shortening of the program duration.
    • SIMI Swiss, MI Swiss, E-University, and its partner universities do not accept students from fraudulent universities.

Pedagogic Approach

Tell & Show

What do I need to know?

Bite-sized content that introduces theories and concepts with worked/illustrative examples to underpin the concepts and theories presented.

Accreditation

Involve Me

How is this relevant to me?

Application of the theories and concepts presented. Additional directed learning, so learners can find out more about the subject/subject areas.

Tuition fee

Test Me

What have I learnt?

Self-assessment, to verify learning and comprehension, is combined with practical assignments to ensure mastery of your knowledge.

Accreditation

Remind Me

What have we covered?

Summary of all the key points, issues raised.

Accreditation
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Feedback

How can I measure my learning?

Feedback relating to appropriate learning opportunities to reinforce and consolidate learning.

Accreditation

Tell & Show

What do I need to know?

Bite-sized content that introduces theories and concepts with worked/illustrative examples to underpin the concepts and theories presented.

Accreditation

Involve Me

How is this relevant to me?

Application of the theories and concepts presented. Additional directed learning, so learners can find out more about the subject/subject areas.

Tuition fee

Test Me

What have I learnt?

Self-assessment, to verify learning and comprehension, is combined with practical assignments to ensure mastery of your knowledge.

Accreditation

Remind Me

What have we covered?

Summary of all the key points, issues raised.

Accreditation
d

Feedback

How can I measure my learning?

Feedback relating to appropriate learning opportunities to reinforce and consolidate learning.

Accreditation

Accreditation

Accreditation not only ensures high quality but also helps to maintain the value of the diploma after graduation.

Accreditation of SIMI Swiss

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);
    • A full member of SVEB (Swiss Federation for Adult Learning);
    • 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;
    • Achieve ISO 21001:2018, complying with the European Quality Assurance Framework for Vocational Education and Training (EQAVET) and the Quality Assurance in the Higher Education Area Requirements (EGS);
    • Programs is recognized by Ofqual UK.Gov Awarding Bodies;
    • Learning outcomes are mapped to the UK national occupational standards.

Guidelines of how to check the accreditation of SIMI Swiss: CLICK HERE

Accreditation of OTHM

The program is accredited at the national level in the United Kingdom, recognized as equivalent to all education systems in the UK. Upon graduation, students receive a diploma that is part of the UK National Qualifications Framework, accredited and recognized by the Ofqual UK.Gov Awarding Body.

    • See more information of the recognition at institutional level by the UK education authority Ofqual (UK.Gov) HERE.
    • See more information about the accreditation and recognition of Level UK HERE.
    • OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Human Resource Management is accredited with the Ofqual UK.Gov code 603/5897/X.

Guidelines of how to check the recognition of OTHM: CLICK HERE

Reference:
    • Why is Level UK of the British government the optimal choice for learners and employers? CLICK HERE
    • The meaning of Level System in the labor market in the context of global labor mobility: CLICK HERE
    • The meaning of Level System in global diploma recognition: CLICK HERE
Recognition of RQF Level 7 equivalent to a Master’s qualification in the United States:

Confirmation from the UK NARIC Examination Office regarding Level 7 Diploma:

Please note: The information and images here are for reference purposes only regarding the recognition of OTHM’s RQF level 7 as equivalent to the Master’s level, and the information in the images may be related to another institution or organization, not under the ownership of SIMI Swiss and E-University. SIMI Swiss and E-University are not responsible for any inaccuracies arising from the information provided in the reference images.

Apostille

Certifications & Apostilles in Switzerland:

Certifications & Apostilles is the process by which The Cantonal Chancellery certifies original public documents of the Canton of Zug (where SIMI Swiss is authorized and licensed), thus validating them for use abroad. The process solely verifies the authenticity of the diploma, confirming its origin from the Swiss Institute of Management and Innovation, and ensures the genuine signature of the chancellor/dean.

Below is an example of the Certification by Notary Public and confirm from Chancellor of State:

 

Note: The information provided here is accurate as of the publication date, and the content may be subject to changes based on the regulations of each country without prior notice.

Disclaimer

The E-University, SIMI Swiss, London Academy of Sciences, Partner Universities, and Qualification Awarding Bodies (collectively referred to as 'Parties' or 'We') hereby state and affirm that:

 

    • The Parties expressly disclaim any guarantee of acceptance of a degree by a third party. The acceptance or rejection of a degree is contingent upon the discretion of the receiving entity.
    • The Parties explicitly disavow any guarantee pertaining to salary increments, promotions, new employment opportunities, or employment acceptance subsequent to graduation.
    • Although there exist regulations concerning cross-recognition and equivalence of qualifications, it is important to note that each country, organization, and entity retains the right to acknowledge and recognize its own degrees. The Parties do not assure automatic recognition of degrees during the diploma and certificate usage process, including the issuing of transcripts, by any of our members. Furthermore, the Parties do not assure or endorse the process of recognizing equivalent qualifications (if 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) or Schengen visas (for attendance at the graduation ceremony in Europe) if learners do not meet the requirements of the host country and the competent authority responsible for immigration, relocation, and settlement in other countries.

Tuition Fee Per Academic Year

CHF 400

 Application Fee

  • Due before enrollment.
  • Only pay when the requirements are fulfilled.
  • Non-Refundable.
CHF 35,000

Semester 2

  • Right After Semester 1.
  • 2 installment payments.
  • Special scholarship for students in online programs.

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