Dual-qualification Doctor of Philosophy in Education

Graduating from the dual degree Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education and Innovation Pedagogy programme, the learner could:

• Developing dialectical thinking, research capacity in-depth and specialized knowledge for each area of ​​the educational environment and educational management (through specialised education subjects at the doctoral level).
• Understanding how to apply findings from research into your politics, educational institutions and the education sector,
• Understanding how to refine and form new theoretical and applied bases to lectures if the research learners are lecturers specialised in pedagogy.
• Understanding the scientific research method as the foundation to form the research for your organisation and education sector.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Management and Innovation Pedagogyconsists of 120 credits according to the ECTS system (equivalent to 240 European credits) with 5 subjects and 1 doctoral thesis.

Mandatory Units:

• Understanding Learning and Learners
• Creating A Conducive Learning Environment
• Managing and Leading Digital Education
• Leadership and Organisation Transformation
• Education Research and Methodology

Dissertation (60 credits)

• Thesis and Defend Thesis 60 credits

Duration and Learning method:

• The programme takes a minimum period of 2 years and up to 5 years.
• The Dual degree Doctoral in Business Administration with 17 majors is designed to be studied full-time in Switzerland or
• Hybrid Learning model with local partners at SIMI’s international campuses

Assessment and Verification:

All modules and doctoral dissertation of the dual degree Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education and Innovation Pedagogy programme are assessed by SIMI and the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation UK. Learners must demonstrate mastery of knowledge and attainment of competencies described in detail in the programme’s Syllabus.

Entry requirements

To enrol the Dual degree Doctor of Philosophy in Education and Innovation Pedagogy, the learner must possess:

• Graduated with a Master’s degree from an accredited university or achieved a Level 7 Diploma according to the European Qualifications
• For a degree from non-recognized universities; The learner should have followed the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)policy of SIMI.
• Learners must be over 24 years old.

SIMI reserves the highest decision-making power for admission whether to accept or not accept after a specific review of each candidate’s profile to ensure that they can comprehend and gain benefits when participating.

For the fake university or the diploma mills, SIMI shall not be accepted.

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

The Doctor of Philosophy in Education and Innovation Pedagogy with a dual degree programme is an accredited programme by both Horizons University France and Swiss Institute of Management and Innovation (SIMI)

After completing the programme, a learner will receive:

• Doctor Degree from Horizons University France: Doctor of Education (EdD)
• Doctor Degree from SIMI Swiss: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education and Innovation Pedagogy

SIMI Switzerland is accredited at the Institution level by the ASIC and Programmatic level by Ofqual’s. The Doctor of Philosophy in Education and Innovation Pedagogy with Dual Degree programme possesses both the prestigious of the SIMI and the Horizons University France accreditation system.

The programmes are strictly accredited by prestigious organisations; then, the graduated learner confidence participates in the labour market or/and easy learning connected to prestigious and equivalent educational systems

For more information about SIMI Switzerland recognisation and accreditation, please refer to Here

Accreditations and Recognitions of Horizons University, France