DBA Triple Crown Award in collaboration with VERN’ University and the Ofqual UK.Gov Awarding Body (By Coursework)

The DBA Triple Crown Award program (By Coursework) with one of 17 majors in business and management is designed for full-time study in Switzerland or in a Hybrid Learning model, combining on-site and international study over a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 5 years.

Mandatory courses:

• Developing Strategic Management and Leadership Potential (10 ECTS Credits equivalent to 20 UK credits)
• Managing Strategic Change (10 ECTS Credits equivalent to 20 UK credits)
• Project Development, Planning and Management (10 ECTS Credits equivalent to 20 UK credits)
• Advanced Research Design and Methodologies (20 ECTS Credits equivalent to 40 UK credits)
• Developing Research Capability (10 ECTS Credits equivalent to 20 UK credits)
• Strategic Financial Management (10 ECTS Credits equivalent to 20 UK credits)
• Strategic Human Resource Management (10 ECTS Credits equivalent to 20 UK credits)
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation (10 ECTS Credits equivalent to 20 UK credits)

Doctoral Dissertation Stage (60 ECTS credits, equivalent to 120 UK credits):

• Activity: Working with Research Supervisor for Dissertation
• Activity: Defend the Dissertation

After completing the DBA Dual Degree program (By Coursework), doctoral candidates will be able to:

1. Develop research aligned with the context of the Management and Administration research major.

• Assess the importance, practicality, and research feasibility of the Management and Administration research topic.
• Develop and adjust the research purpose to align with the direction and research objectives and within the time constraints.
• Analyze and evaluate various research options, making appropriate choices.

2. Possess the ability to gather, organize, and select relevant theoretical foundations for doctoral research.

• Compile theoretical foundations related to business and management research.
• Categorize and form a theoretical structure to serve the scientific management research topic.

3. The ability to design comprehensive research.

• Review precedent studies and select relevant research to support the intended research.
• Design research in line with research objectives, research questions, and the research timeframe.
• Adjust the chosen research methods considering research ethics and feasibility.

4. The capability to formulate a research proposal and the completed research.

• Formulate research questions and review theoretical foundations and research models.
• Construct research following international standards by developing a complete doctoral thesis in the selected majors.
• Present research to the scientific council.
• Possess the ability to defend and persuade.

In addition to the entry requirements, candidates applying to the program are also assessed for their suitability by the admissions committee before joining the program to ensure that they can acquire and benefit from the program.

Entry requirements: 

To participate in the DBA Triple Crown program (By coursework), candidates must:

• Candidates must be over 24 years old.
• Hold a Master’s degree from an accredited university or a Level 7 EQF diploma or equivalent. Level 7 Diploma degrees must be from organizations that are authorized to issue degrees and have been accredited.

Please note: SIMI reserves the right to accept or reject candidates after a detailed review of each applicant’s profile to ensure the most effective and suitable participation in the program.

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.

Please note: SIMI reserves the right to make admissions decisions based on the requirements of recognized agencies and the global quotas of the program.

SIMI SWISS is the first higher education institution with accreditation at both the programmatic and institutional levels:

• Accreditation by the Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC) at the highest level (Premier Institution)
• 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
• Programmatic accreditation by Ofqual UK.Gov Awarding Organizations (OTHM, CTH)
• Learning outcomes are mapped to the UK national occupational standards by the Senior Leader Bureau United Kingdom
• A Federal Member of SVEB (Swiss Federation for Adult Learning)
• Recognition by the United Kingdom Regulated Qualification Framework

VERN’ University in Croatia achieved:

• One of the top universities in Croatia (QUDAL)
• Government-recognized university by the Ministry of Education and Culture of Croatia
• University accredited by the Croatian Agency for Science and Higher Education (ASHE Croatia)
• Programs aligned with European Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ESG)
• Internationally recognized university within the International Association of Universities (IAU) system
• Member university recognized by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD)
• Recipient of the national education brand in Croatia (Superbrands Croatia)
• Recognized by the European Union under the Erasmus+ system

OTHM is the UK’s national competence examination and accreditation system, achieving:

• Recognized as an awarding organization by the UK government’s education regulator Ofqual (UK.Gov) with Recognition Number: RN5284.
• The OTHM Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice program is accredited by the UK government with the Qualification Number: 603/6996/6.

Because the programs and degrees offered are rigorously accredited by reputable organizations, upon graduation, students have the confidence to enter the job market, pursue further studies, and smoothly transition to other prestigious and equivalently reputable educational systems.

• See more information about the accreditation and recognition by VERN’ University – Croatia HERE.
• See more information regarding recognition by the UK government’s education regulator can be found HERE, and accreditation of the OTHM Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice by the UK government can be found HERE.
• See more information about the accreditation and recognition by SIMI Swiss HERE.

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 Chancery of State:

Apostille and degree confirmation of VERN’ University in Croatia:

Similar to SIMI Swiss, VERN’ University is also a legally recognized institution, so it can also legalize consular authentication on the degree. Appraisal HERE.

OTHM Recognition at WES USA and Canada:

Being a degree within the framework of the UK National Qualifications Framework, recognized by Ofqual, OTHM’s diploma is not only acknowledged in the UK, Europe, and countries that adhere to the National Qualification Framework but also in countries with education systems that haven’t strictly implemented the National Qualification Framework, such as the United States and Canada.

The following instructions are for verifying the recognition of OTHM by WES (World Education Services) in the United States and Canada for immigration and educational purposes. Please note that the information is accurate at the time of publication and may be subject to changes by WES and the regulations of individual governments.

WES (World Education Services) is a non-profit organization that provides credential evaluation services for international students seeking to study and work in the United States and Canada. The information below is provided solely to demonstrate that OTHM is verified by WES at the time of the information’s release and is not intended for any other purposes, including promotion, support, commitment to immigration, or relocation. SIMI Swiss and its partners do not commit to, charge for, or provide consultation on this service.

After registering an account with WES (free of charge), individuals seeking recognition will see the following tables in sequence.

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.

After completing the DBA Triple Crown program (By coursework), learners can continue to study to Level 8 (Doctorate) or transfer to other education systems. The following table shows the development pathways after completing the program: