Master Triple Crown Award is a program with 3 independent Master’s qualifications: (1) from SIMI Swiss; (2) from VERN’ University – one of the top universities in Croatia; (3) and a qualification aligned with the UK National Qualifications Framework.
As an accredited institution, SIMI Swiss’s program is widely recognized by partner universities. SIMI Swiss has collaborated with VERN’ University, one of the top universities in Croatia, mutually recognizing graduation outcomes and granting qualifications. With Triple Crown Award Program, learners can optimize their career progression post-graduation.
VERN’ University is (1) One of the top universities in Croatia (QUDAL); (2) State recognition by the Croatian Ministry of Education; (3) Government accreditation in Croatia (ASHE Croatia); (4) Quality accreditation for European higher education ESG; (5) International university recognition by the international university system IAU (6) Member university recognized by EFMD; (7) Holds the first national education brand in Croatia (Superbrands Croatia); (8) Recognized by the EU through the Erasmus+ system.
In addition to VERN’ University, as SIMI Swiss is recognized by the UK National Qualifications System, upon graduation, students also receive a Level 7 Diploma from OTHM. The OTHM Level 7 Diploma is recognized by the UK government as a Master’s qualification, acknowledged across Europe and in countries with modern education systems. Especially the OTHM Level 7 Diploma is recognized by WES (World Education Services), enabling credential recognition for settlement and work in the US and Canada.
Thanks to the comprehensive accreditation and recognition across competency frameworks and universities, SIMI Swiss proudly stands as the first institute in Switzerland to introduce the Triple Crown Award program group, catering to both the professional and academic aspirations of learners.
As a Triple Crown Award program, upon completion, students will receive three Master’s qualifications:
- (1) Master of Business Administration (MBA) from VERN’ University.
- (2) Master in Majors qualification from SIMI Swiss.
- (3) Level 7 diploma from the Ofqual UK.Gov Awarding Body OTHM.
About VERN' University in Croatia:
State Recognition by the Croatian Ministry of Education
VERN’ University is recognized as a University by the Ministry of Education and Culture of Croatia.
Government Accreditation in Croatia
VERN’ University is government – accredited by the Agency for Science and Higher Education. ASHE is the highest accrediting organization in Croatia, exclusively for universities in Croatia.
ESG Accreditation
ESG (Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area) is the most important recognition for universities in the EU, facilitating the use of VERN’ degrees within the EU.
International University Recognition
VERN’ University is recognized as an international university and is listed on the IAU (International Association of Universities). VERN’ is one of only two universities in Croatia with this prestigious recognition.
One of the top universities in Croatia
VERN’ University is recognized as one of the top universities in Croatia by the QUDAL (QUality meDAL) evaluation and ranking organization.
First University to receive Superbrands Croatia
VERN’ University is the first university in Croatia to receive the national “Superbrands Croatia” distinction for academia. VERN’ has proudly held this distinction for 20 years.
Erasmus Distinction
VERN’ University has achieved the Erasmus extended university (Erasmus Mundus) charter awarded by the European Union.
Member of EFMD
VERN’ University is an official member of EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development), an academic and expert network in the field of management and administration.
The advantages of obtaining a Level 7 Diploma within the UK National Qualifications framework:
Level 7 UK is recognized as a Master’s level qualification in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, Africa and Asia.
As a Master’s level qualification, the Level 7 Diploma provides significant support to students during their work, further studies, and the process of competency and qualification recognition when working in different countries.
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FHEQ
Recognized as a Master's qualification in the UK
Level 7 in the United Kingdom is deemed equivalent to a Master's qualification in the UK higher education framework (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications - FHEQ).
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EQF
Recognized as a Master's qualification in Europe
Level 7 UK is equivalent to Level 7 in Europe and is recognized as a Master's qualification in Europe according to the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).
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AQF
Recognized as a Master's qualification in Australia
Level 7 UK is equivalent to Level 9 in Australia and is recognized as a Master's qualification in Australia according to the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF).
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ACQF
Recognized as a Master's qualification in Africa
Level 7 UK is equivalent to Level 7 in Africa and is recognized as a Master's qualification in Africa according to the African Continental Qualification Framework (ACQF).
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ARQF
Recognized as a Master's qualification in ASEAN
Level 7 UK is equivalent to Level 7 in ASEAN countries and is recognized as a Master's qualification in ASEAN according to the ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (ARQF).
List of Master Triple Crown Award program:(1) MBA qualification from VERN' University; (2) Master in Majors qualification from SIMI Swiss and (3) Level 7 Diploma from OTHM
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