Receive two independent Doctoral degrees from the United Kingdom and Switzerland
The Doctoral program of SIMI Swiss combines both professional competence at the doctoral level and in-depth research competence as a scientist. The program provides a training period of 3 to 5 years or more with specialized subjects at the doctoral level combined with a doctoral thesis. Depending on the learner orientation, doctoral learners can choose between a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) with a major or Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
SIMI Doctoral program is a dual degree program that combines the recognized UK awarding organization regulated in England by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) with the Swiss and European standard Doctoral’s program. The SIMI doctoral’s program complies with the European Competency Framework, the ECTS Credit Transfer Framework, and the Bologna Diploma Recognition System.
Despite the same major, the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) have considerable distinctions as below:
| No. | Criteria | PhD | DBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Name | Doctor of Philosophy in [majors] | Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A., DBA, DrBA, or Dr.B.A.) |
| 2 | Classification | Doctorate | Professional Doctorate |
| 3 | Level | Level 8 EQF | Level 8 EQF |
| 4 | Years of traning | From 3 to 5 years | From 2 to 5 years |
| 5 | Learning and research goals | Forming a new theoretical framework | Forming a new theoretical framework or applied solutions |
| 6 | Publish paper in ISI/SCOPUS | Encouraged | Must have |
| 7 | Subject requirements | Six compulsory doctoral-level subjects and research-intensive subjects | Six compulsory doctoral-level subjects and research-intensive subjects |
| 8 | Thesis Requirements | High level of academic and theory | High level of application content |
| 9 | Recognition after graduation | Doctoral (Dr.) | Doctoral (Dr.) |
| 10 | Degrees | Dual degree: Level 8 Diploma & Ph.D. Degree with majors | Dual degree: Level 8 Diploma & DBA Degree with majors |
| 11 | Career | Teaching, Researching | Teaching, Managing, Researching |
| 12 | Academic Development Pathway | Post Doctoral Programs | Post Doctoral Programs |
SIMI Doctoral’s program collaborates with the UK’s National Qualification Awarding Bodies.
Differences of SIMI’s Doctoral ProgramDual Degree from United Kingdom and Switzerland
Scholarships and Grants
SIMI offers a variety of Scholarships for International Students
Dual Degree with the UK
Flexible learning model
SIMI provides a variety of study models, including face to face for full-time learners in Switzerland or a hybrid learning model for international learners
Diverse majors
Students can choose majors that Switzerland ranks first in the world, such as finance and banking, hospitality, or aviation management
Global recognition
World-renowned knowledge location
Zug has the most diversity, quality education environment with world-renowned research & knowledge location. SIMI is proud as the first higher education provider in Zug. (Source: Zug Canton, Ref. Click here)
The advantage of Level 8 Diploma from United KingdomLevel 8 Diploma of UK is recognized as a Doctoral Degree in the UK, Europe, Australia, Asia, US and Canada
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FHEQ
Recognized equivalent as a Doctoral Degree in the UK
Level 8 RQF Diploma of the UK corresponds to a Doctoral's degree according to the FHEQ (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications).
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EQF
Recognized equivalent as Doctoral's Degree in Europe
Level 8 RQF Diploma of the UK corresponds to Level 8 EQF (European Qualifications Framework) and is recognized as Doctoral's Degree in Europe
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AQF
Recognized equivalent as Doctoral's Degree in Australia
Level 8 RQF Diploma of the UK corresponds to Level 8 AQF (Australia Qualifications Framework) and is recognized as a Doctoral's Degree in Australia
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ACQF
Recognized equivalent as Doctoral's Degree in Africa
Level 8 RQF Diploma of the UK corresponds to Level 8 ACQF (Africa Continential Qualifications Framework) and is recognized as a Doctoral's Degree in Africa
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ARQF
Recognized equivalent as Doctoral's Degree in ASEAN
Level 8 RQF Diploma of the UK corresponds to Level 8 ARQF (ASEAN Qualification Reference Framework) and is recognized as a Doctoral's Degree in ASEAN
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