Master of Arts in Human Resources Management and Talent Development Triple Crown Award

The MA in HR Triple Crown program consists of 6 modules and a Master’s Capstone Project, totaling 90 ECTS credits (equivalent to 180 UK credits), lasting a minimum of 1.5 years.

Mandatory modules:

• Strategic Human Resource Management (10 ECTS credits)
• Engagement of Employees and Organisational Learning (10 ECTS credits)
• Leadership Development and Performance Management (10 ECTS credits)
• Global Resourcing, Talent and Reward Management (10 ECTS credits)
• Managing Employment Relations and Employment Law (10 ECTS credits)
• Business Research Methods (10 ECTS credits)

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.

Learning model:

The program provides flexibility by offering three modes: full-time, hybrid, or fully live classes, allowing learners to choose the learning format that best aligns with their preferences and schedules.

Master’s Capstone Projects stage (30 ECTS credits):

• Thesis/ Capstone Projects
• Defend Thesis/ Capstone Projects

Graduating from the MA in HR program, the learner could:

• Able to apply knowledge, dialectical mindset, independent reasoning, and develop knowledge into management practice.
• Apply the world’s management experience to your business and adjust accordingly.
• Communicate effectively in a business environment.
• Able to plan strategies, implement strategies and effectively operate functions in the business.
• Build businesses with a sustainable and ethical vision.

Teaching and learning strategies:

The central training philosophy of the program starts from understanding the theory and case studies that are currently applied in world enterprises to the process of applying 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.

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 enroll the Master of Arts in Human Resources Management Triple Crown program, the learner must possess one of the criteria below:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Majors from accredited universities, or;
• A Level 6 EQF diploma or equivalent. Level 6 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:

• Accredited 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 Bodies (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)
• Recognized by the United Kingdom Regulated Qualification Framework

VERN’ University in Croatia achieved: 

• One of the top universities in Croatia (QUDAL);
• State recognition by the Croatian Ministry of Education;
• Government accreditation in Croatia  (ASHE Croatia);
• Quality accreditation for European higher education ESG;
• International university recognition by the international university system IAU;
• Member university recognized by EFMD;
• Holds the first national education brand in Croatia (Superbrands Croatia);
• Recognized by the EU through the Erasmus+ system.

OTHM is an Ofqual UK.Gov Awarding Body, achieved: 

• Recognition at institutional level by the UK education authority Ofqual (UK.Gov) Recognition Number: RN5284
• OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Human Resource Management program is accredited by the UK’s government with the Qualification Number: 603/5897/X

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 of VERN’ University – Croatia HERE.
• See more information regarding recognition of the UK government’s education regulator can be found HERE, and accreditation of the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Human Resource Management of the UK government can be found HERE.
• See more information about the accreditation and recognition of 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.