Master of Arts in Education Management and Innovation PedagogyA program with Institut Brittany d'Enseignement Supérieur (IBES) and Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM) through APEL process by IBES.
The field of education and pedagogy is one of the most esteemed and respected globally, especially in the midst of significant transformations in the world of education, with the emergence of various new training models and educational technologies.
To meet the demands of the industry, postgraduate programs in education and pedagogy not only equip educators with teaching and management competencies in pedagogical environments but also ensure they are proficient at utilizing new technologies and optimizing the use of their qualifications upon graduation
As an accredited and recognized higher education institution, SIMI Swiss’s programs are widely recognized by partner universities. With a group of programs in Education and Pedagogy, SIMI Swiss has recognized their academic results through APEL process with Institut Brittany d’Enseignement Supérieur (IBES) and the top 200 European university, Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM).
Upon graduation, students will receive:
- A Master of Arts in Education Management and Innovation Pedagogy from SIMI Swiss; and, through the APEL process by IBES, learners could also obtain:
- Titulo Propio – Master of Education from Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM);
- Master of Education from Institut Brittany d’Enseignement Supérieur (IBES).
Through the APEL process in partnership with the Institut Brittany d’Enseignement Supérieur (IBES) and Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM), a top 200 European university, the MA in Education program at SIMI Swiss offers joint recognition and qualifications. This consolidates your professional skills in various aspects of education and pedagogy.
SIMI Swiss, IBES and UCAM are all organizations that have achieved reputation recognition and accreditation from the Programmatic to the Institutional levels.
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Learning Model:
SIMI programs offer a 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.
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.
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.
The program consists of 6 mandatory modules and a Master’s Dissertation, totaling 180 UK Credits, lasting a minimum of 1.5 years.
Mandatory Modules:
- Contemporary Issues in Education: Theory, Policy and Practice (20 UK Credits)
- The Management of Educational Change (20 UK Credits)
- Managing Effective Intercultural Communication and Perspectives (20 UK Credits)
- Pedagogy and Practice in Education (20 UK Credits)
- Leading Reflective Practice in Education (20 UK Credits)
- Research Methods in Education (20 UK 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.
Master’s Dissertation stage (60 UK Credits):
- Dissertation
- Defend Dissertation
After having the confirmation from the IBES Examination Board, students who complete the program will be jointly recognized and awarded qualifications by SIMI Swiss, Institut Brittany d’Enseignement Supérieur (IBES), and Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM).
Learning Outcome:
- Increasing leadership capabilities in the educational environment and related activities within the continuously evolving educational landscape.
- Equipping oneself with self-learning capabilities and personal development to become an educational manager within the accredited international education system.
- Acquiring educational management skills to establish an educational management system that meets the standards of quality educational management. Understanding how to strategize, including marketing and admissions, in the context of fierce competition among schools and educational systems.
- Demonstrating the ability to lead instructors and trainees in succession management from the faculty team.
- Planning and implementing new technologies to improve teaching and learning activities.
- Developing, evaluating, and managing training programs that meet outcome standards according to program expectations and syllabus.
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 this program, learners must possess one of the criteria below:
- A Bachelor’s qualification in Majors from accredited universities; or
- A Level 6 EQF diploma or equivalent. Level 6 Diploma qualifications must be from organizations that are authorized to issue qualifications and have been accredited.
Please note: SIMI does not accept entry qualifications from counterfeit universities, Diploma Mills, or universities accredited by unreliable accreditation agencies.
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.
Because the programs and qualifications 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.
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;
- Programs is recognized by Ofqual UK.Gov Awarding Bodies;
- Learning outcomes are mapped to the UK national occupational standards.
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About Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM):
- UCAM is a national-level university recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education;
- Ranked in the Top 10 universities in Spain by U-MultiRank;
- Ranked 4th in Spain in the Best Global Universities Ranking;
- Ranked 151 – 200 in the Europe Teaching Rankings;
- Ranked 531-540 in the QS World University Rankings;
- Awarded 5 stars by the QS Stars Rating System;
- Ranked 351-400 in the Young University Rankings by THE (Times Higher Education);
- UCAM’s education program is ranked 501-600 globally by THE.
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About Institut Brittany d’Enseignement Supérieur:
- The Institut Brittany d’Enseignement Supérieur, France, is an institution for higher education and postgraduate training under Article R.6351-6 of the French Employment Code, licensed for the ILE-DE-FRANCE region with registration number 11755913675;
- IBES is an educational institution registered with the French Ministry of Education as an Institute providing undergraduate and postgraduate programs according to the French Education Act – Code de l’Education Articles L 444-1 to 444-11 and R 444-1 to 444-28 for online education;
- A member of the European Association for Distance Learning (EADL) and has achieved the national quality certification Qualiopi.
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:
