Bachelor of Business Administration Dual Qualification

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) is designed to equip learners with a comprehensive foundation in business management knowledge and strong practical application skills. It responds to labour market demands and supports the development of clear career pathways in both domestic and international business environments.

 

At SwissEdu⁺, we take a different approach. By combining the excellence of European Global Institute of Innovation & Technology (EU Global) with the UK’s Ofqual (UK.Gov) Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), our programme not only provides an academic qualification but also develops international professional competencies aligned with the Chartered Manager role — with an average salary of £72,623 per year in the United Kingdom.

 

The dual qualification from EU Global and the United Kingdom is directly recognised by employers in both countries and globally, helping learners confidently begin their professional careers.

The SwissEdu⁺ Bachelor’s programme integrates a Bachelor's degree from EU Global with a UK Government-recognized qualification regulated under the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF Level 5 Extended – Ofqual, UK.Gov).

Bachelor of Business Administration

What do you get?

Dual Qualifications

Earn two independent qualifications from EU Global and OTHM (Ofqual UK.Gov).

Accredited

Accredited by EU Global and by awarding bodies regulated under Ofqual (UK.Gov).

Live Class Direct™

Live Class Direct™ learning without intermediaries, ensuring access to the original programme as designed.

Scholarship

Up to 90% scholarship for eligible countries and disadvantaged students.

Bachelor of Business Administration

Programme Details

  1. OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management
  2. Bachelor of Business Administration in General Management from EU Global

The Bachelor of Business Administration programme lasts 3 years

Year 1 – Level 4 Stage

 

Year 2 – Level 5 Stage

  • Principals and Concepts of Strategy (20 UK Credits)
  • The Management of Human Resources (20 UK Credits)
  • Marketing for Managers (20 UK Credits)
  • Business Law for Managers (20 UK Credits)
  • Management Accounting and Decision Making (20 UK Credits)
  • Business Start-up: Conception to Market (20 UK Credits)

 

Year 3 – Final Stage of the Bachelor’s Programme

  • Building Long-term Success: Sustainability, Quality & Ethics
  • Making Sense of Strategy
  • Strategic Marketing
  • Managing People
  • Leading Digital Transformation in Business
  • Business Research Projects (Business Administration specialisation)

During the Final Stage, learners participate in the programme under the academic coordination and delivery of the European Global Institute of Innovation & Technology. This global learning experience enhances international exposure and strengthens cross-border connections with faculty members, industry experts, and fellow learners from diverse regions.

Upon graduation, students will receive:

  • Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management from OTHM (UK government-recognized, equivalent to Year 2 of a Bachelor’s degree in the UK ENIC/NARIC Band 8).
  • Bachelor of Business Administration from European Global Institute of Innovation & Technology.
  • Learners must be at least 18 years old at the start of the course and have completed high school or an equivalent qualification.
  • Mature learners (aged 21 and above) with management experience may also be considered; applicants should confirm eligibility with SwissEdu⁺ before registration.
  • English proficiency at CEFR level B1 or IELTS 5.0 (or equivalent).

Learners participate in Live Class with SIMI lecturers under the SIMI Direct™ model, and upon graduation are awarded qualifications by the the UK’s Ofqual (UK.Gov) Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and partner universities through a cross-recognition mechanism. Within the SwissEdu⁺ system, learners study SIMI’s original Swiss-designed programmes; however, SIMI does not award degrees and instead delegates this authority to its partner universities.

The SIMI Direct™ model is a direct learning model in which learners study directly with SIMI, without any partnerships, franchising, or intermediaries. This ensures full access to the original programme content, without modification, while eliminating third-party risks and issues related to unauthorised local training.

Bachelor of Business Administration

Accredited & Recognised of OTHM (UK)

The OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management is an Ofqual-regulated qualification recognised at RQF Level 5 in the United Kingdom.

OTHM is regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), the official education regulator of the UK Government. Ofqual recognition number: RN5284. View the official recognition information HERE.

OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management is accredited with the Ofqual UK.Gov code 610/0335/9. Refer to the accreditation information HERE

 

References:

  • How to verify OTHM regulation and recognition: HERE

After graduation, if required, learners may register for the service to obtain an official UK Qualification Reference Statement issued by an authorised representative of the UK Department for Education.

The Qualification Recognition Certificate issued by the representative of the UK Department for Education is a reference document with the highest legal and academic value within the scope of qualification recognition, benchmarking, and level verification in the United Kingdom. It is commonly used for professional, academic, and international competency assessment purposes.

For OTHM qualifications (with the qualification bearing the name SIMI – Swiss Information and Management Institute as the programme delivery and ownership institution), the representative of the UK Department for Education confirms and issues the qualification recognition at RQF Level 5, with the following key information:

UK Qualification Framework Levels

  • RQF Level 5 / SCQF Level 8 / CQFW Level 5

Training Provider Information

  • The programme delivery institution (training provider) is registered with and regulated by Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) – the qualifications and examinations regulator under the UK Government.

Qualification Information

  • The qualification is officially recognised in the United Kingdom and classified at Level 5 within the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
  • The entry requirement for the programme is a high school diploma or an equivalent qualification.
  • The total learning and research time is 2,400 hours.
  • The assessment method is based on coursework and assignments.

Use of the Qualification for Employment and Further Study in the United Kingdom

This qualification confirms management and leadership competencies within the UK national competency framework, opens access to advanced career opportunities in management-related fields, and provides a basis for progression to advanced research pathways at RQF Level 6.

As a qualification recognised at the national level in the United Kingdom, the OTHM Level 5 qualification is benchmarked within the UK National Qualifications Framework and correspondingly referenced against the European Qualifications Framework (EQF). This benchmarking provides an academic and regulatory basis for the recognition and evaluation of the qualification across European jurisdictions. For further details, please refer HERE.

The OTHM Level 5 qualification (issued under the name SIMI – Swiss Information and Management Institute as the programme delivery and ownership institution) may be submitted for WES (World Education Services) evaluation, providing a basis for qualification recognition in the United States and Canada. For further details, please refer HERE.

According to the Statement of Changes to the UK Immigration Rules (effective 2025), the minimum qualification level required for the Skilled Worker Visa has been raised to RQF Level 6.

A qualification at RQF Level 6 meets the mandatory academic requirement.

  • See more HERE

The OTHM Level 5 Extended qualification (issued under the name SIMI – Swiss Information and Management Institute) is recognised for employment in Switzerland without any additional procedures, as positions within the Business and Management group fall under non-regulated occupations that do not require a professional licence.

The Governments of Switzerland and the United Kingdom have signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement on Professional Qualifications, effective from 01/01/2025. Under this agreement, professional qualifications issued in either country may be submitted for recognition when applying for a professional licence in the other country, including professions that fall under the professionally regulated category—those requiring a licence to practise.

As a result, qualifications within the SwissUK™ education system—particularly programmes awarded by Ofqual Awarding Bodies—are eligible to be submitted as part of the initial application for recognition or for obtaining a new professional licence in Switzerland, in accordance with the mechanisms defined in the agreement.

References:

  • Swiss–UK Mutual Recognition Agreement on Professional Qualifications from the UK Government: HERE
  • Swiss–UK Mutual Recognition Agreement on Professional Qualifications from the Swiss Government: HERE
  • List of approximately 200 regulated professions requiring a professional licence under the Swiss–UK Mutual Recognition Agreement (qualifications within the SwissUK™ system—including those from Ofqual Awarding Bodies—are eligible for initial assessment according to the agreement): HERE

Qualifications positioned within the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) may be benchmarked against the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as a basis for assessing qualification recognition in Australia. For further details, please refer HERE.

Bachelor of Business Administration

Accredited & Recognised of EU Global

The Bachelor of Business Administration awarded by EU Global is nationally recognised in Malta (EU). 

European Global Institute of Innovation & Technology (EU Global) is a higher education institution accredited by the

Malta Further and Higher Education Authority

(MFHEA) – the statutory authority responsible for further and higher education in Malta. EU Global awards qualifications that are recognised within the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS).

Under University Licence No. 2024–018, EU Global is authorised to register, accredit, and deliver Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral programmes at Levels 6, 7, and 8 of the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF) and the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).

EU Global is headquartered in Malta, a member state of the European Union since 2004 and part of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) since 2010. Accordingly, EU Global’s academic programmes are designed and delivered in full alignment with the ECTS system, ensuring comparability and recognition across the European higher education area.


Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) operates within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) and applies the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area (ESG 2015).

In June 2024, MFHEA (formerly the National Commission for Further and Higher Education – NCFHE) formally licensed EU Global and accredited its degree programmes, thereby confirming the institution’s full legal and academic authority within the Maltese and European higher education systems.

  • Download the University Licence HERE
  • Verify on the Malta Ministry of Education portal HERE

EU Global programmes include on-campus programmes, distance learning programmes, and digitally delivered programmes, all of which are recognised by the Maltese education authority.

  • Programme Recognition Certificate HERE
  • List of Recognised Programmes HERE

European Global Institute of Innovation & Technology (EU Global), Malta is currently listed by World Educational Services (WES). The inclusion of EU Global in the WES listings facilitates the credential evaluation process for the purposes of further study and employment in countries such as the United States and Canada.

Being listed by WES enables graduates of European Global Institute of Innovation & Technology to submit their qualifications for credential evaluation through WES’s standard procedures. Based on this evaluation, receiving authorities, universities, or employers in the destination countries will review and determine recognition in accordance with the regulations and practices of their respective systems.

  • For reference, please see HERE

The Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE) has been awarded by the European Commission to European Global Varsity Ltd., the legal entity managing the European Global Institute of Innovation & Technology (EU Global).

The award of the ECHE Charter confirms that European Global Varsity Ltd. / EU Global fully meets the European Union’s standards for higher education institutions participating in the Erasmus+ programme, including principles relating to:

  • academic quality,
  • transparency in management and credit recognition,
  • compliance with the ECTS system,
  • and standards for educational cooperation and exchange within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).

The ECHE Charter is a mandatory requirement for a higher education institution to participate in Erasmus+ activities, including student and staff mobility, academic cooperation, and the development of educational projects within the framework of the European Union.

  • Reference approval (Erasmus Charter for Higher Education – ECHE)
    HERE
  • Reference approval for the Erasmus Charter programme handover
    HERE

Qualifications awarded by European Global Institute of Innovation & Technology (EU Global) are benchmarked against the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and aligned with the Bologna Process, providing a basis for consideration of academic recognition in approximately 57 countries that are signatories to the Lisbon Recognition Convention.

The Lisbon Recognition Convention is an international treaty on the recognition of higher education qualifications, sponsored by the Council of Europe and the United Nations . The full list of signatory countries can be publicly consulted through the official portals of these organisations.

The implementation of the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) at EU Global complies with the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area 2015 (ESG 2015) and is subject to assessment and oversight by an approved competent regulatory authority, in order to ensure transparency, credit transferability, and academic quality of the programmes.

  • Reference to the Malta ENIC–NARIC Network HERE 

The operating licence of European Global Institute of Innovation & Technology (EU Global) is recognised within the framework of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), thereby facilitating the transfer and recognition of credits and higher education qualifications within the European Union.

Malta is a member of the Bologna Process and part of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA); accordingly, it fully complies with the common standards relating to ECTS, quality assurance, and the transferability of qualifications within the European higher education system.

EU Global’s programmes that are accredited under the ECTS framework are clearly indicated and transparently identified as programmes with ECTS accreditation, in order to ensure clarity in academic benchmarking and progression.

Within Europe, as a licensed higher education institution, EU Global is authorised to award Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees, and such qualifications are considered for recognition under the same legal and academic framework as qualifications awarded by a “University”, in accordance with the regulations of the European higher education system.

  • Information on ECTS HERE

Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) is an Affiliate Member of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA).

ENQA is the European network for quality assurance in higher education, operating across all countries participating in the Bologna Process, with the role of promoting, supporting, and harmonising quality assurance standards in higher education within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).

MFHEA’s status as an Affiliate Member of ENQA demonstrates the participation and commitment of Malta’s education regulatory authority in the European higher education quality assurance system, in alignment with the common standards and guidelines of the Bologna Process, in particular the ESG 2015.

  • Information on MFHEA and ENQA HERE

The ENIC–NARIC Network was established through ongoing cooperation among national information centres for academic recognition and currently comprises 55 countries. These centres operate in accordance with the principles of the Lisbon Recognition Convention (1997).

Malta is one of the countries officially participating in the ENIC–NARIC Network, thereby ensuring the provision of information, assessment, and advisory services on qualification benchmarking and comparability in line with international practice, consistent with the framework of the ENIC–NARIC Networks and the Lisbon Recognition Convention .

Malta’s participation in the ENIC–NARIC Network provides a basis for qualifications awarded by licensed higher education institutions in Malta to be considered for comparability assessment for purposes of further study or professional use, subject to the authority and specific regulations of each receiving country.

  • For further information on ENIC–NARIC, please visit HERE

International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)


International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) is one of the five organisations designated by the Government of Canada to conduct Education Credential Assessments (ECA) for immigration purposes.

IQAS assists individuals in obtaining recognition of educational qualifications and training completed outside Canada by issuing assessment certificates that compare international qualifications with Canadian education standards.

According to IQAS assessment outcomes, a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree awarded in Malta (Europe) is generally determined to be comparable to a Canadian BBA for the purposes of educational credential assessment.

Comparative Education Services (CES)

An equivalent qualification awarded in Malta has also been independently assessed by non-profit organisations specialising in academic benchmarking, for the purposes of academic recognition, immigration, and Canadian citizenship.

Comparative Education Services (CES) – a unit of the University of Toronto – is a credential evaluation service recognised by the Government of Canada.

CES concludes that a Bachelor’s degree awarded in Malta is “from a recognised university” and is accepted for Canadian immigration and citizenship purposes, in accordance with the applicable assessment framework.

South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) is the statutory authority responsible for the management and oversight of the South African National Qualifications Framework (NQF), and for ensuring compliance with national values and quality standards within the qualifications recognition system.

According to SAQA’s comparability assessment outcomes, a Doctoral qualification awarded in Malta, Europe is recognised by SAQA as a Doctoral qualification within the national qualifications benchmarking system, in accordance with South Africa’s assessment framework and recognition criteria.

Such recognition is carried out within the scope of SAQA’s statutory authority and serves academic benchmarking, professional, and qualifications management purposes, in line with the official assessment procedures of South Africa’s national qualifications authority.

New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) is New Zealand’s national qualifications authority, responsible for overseeing the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF) and conducting international qualification comparability assessments.

According to NZQA’s comparability assessment outcomes, qualifications awarded by higher education institutions in Malta (Europe) have been reviewed and recognised at equivalent levels within the New Zealand qualifications system, subject to individual cases and specific assessment dossiers.

For example, a Bachelor’s qualification positioned at Level 6 under the European frameworks (EQF/MQF) has been determined by NZQA to be comparable to a Bachelor’s qualification at Level 7 within the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF), for the purposes of academic benchmarking and qualifications management.

Such assessments are conducted through NZQA’s official procedures, on a case-by-case basis, and are not automatic, in accordance with the regulations of New Zealand’s qualifications recognition system.

Automatic Recognition Database Italia (ARDI) is an automatic recognition database supporting the benchmarking and recognition of qualifications within the Italian higher education system, operating within the framework of the European Higher Education Area.

According to ARDI assessment outcomes, qualifications awarded by higher education institutions in Malta (Europe) are recognised at equivalent levels within the Italian qualifications system, in line with the common standards of the EHEA.

Specifically, the Level 6 Bachelor’s qualification awarded by EU Global is identified by ARDI as comparable to a Level 6 Bachelor’s qualification – First Cycle under the Qualifications Framework of the European Higher Education Area (QF-EHEA) in Italy.

Such benchmarking is carried out under the automatic recognition mechanism within the EHEA, in order to support further study, academic progression, and recognition, in accordance with the regulations and authority of the Italian higher education system.

Study Quality Evaluation Center – Lithuania’s authority for the evaluation and quality assurance of education – has conducted an Education Credential Assessment (ECA) for qualifications awarded in Malta.

According to the assessment outcomes, for example, a Malta Level 7 qualification is recognised as comparable to Level 7 within the Lithuanian National Qualifications Framework and is eligible for applicants to apply for Cycle 3 (Doctoral/PhD) programmes in Lithuania, subject to the regulations and authority of the receiving education system.

Educational Qualification Assessment

Qualifications awarded by higher education institutions in Malta (Europe) have been subject to comparability assessment by authorised qualification assessment bodies in Australia and have been determined to be positioned at equivalent levels within the Australian qualifications system.

Such assessments are conducted in accordance with the official procedures of qualification assessment organisations approved by the Australian Government, for purposes of further study, professional practice, and/or migration, in line with the regulations and criteria of the receiving system.

Electronic Transcript Exchange and Certificate Verification System (Nigeria)

Electronic Transcript Exchange and Certificate Verification System of Nigeria has conducted an assessment of Master’s qualifications awarded in Malta.

According to the assessment outcomes, Bachelor’s qualifications awarded in Malta are determined to be comparable to the Bachelor’s level within the Nigerian education system. This conclusion confirms that the programmes meet Nigeria’s academic standards for Bachelor’s-level education, for the purposes of credential verification, further study, and/or professional use, subject to the regulations and authority of the receiving system.

Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (Norway)

Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills is the competent authority in Norway for higher education and skills, responsible for conducting international qualification comparability assessments.

According to the assessment outcomes of this authority, qualifications awarded by higher education institutions in Malta (Europe) have been reviewed and determined to be comparable at equivalent levels within the Norwegian qualifications system, in accordance with the applicable regulations and assessment criteria.

Such assessments are conducted through official procedures, for purposes of further study, professional use, and/or qualifications management, and are not automatic, but are dependent on individual cases and documentation, subject to the authority of the receiving body.

UK National Information Centre for the Recognition and Evaluation of International Qualifications and Skills (UK ENIC)

UK ENIC is the United Kingdom’s National Information Centre for the recognition and evaluation of international qualifications and skills, operating in accordance with the principles of the Lisbon Recognition Convention.

According to assessment outcomes issued by UK ENIC, qualifications awarded in Malta (Europe) are determined to be comparable at equivalent levels within the United Kingdom qualifications system.

For example, a European Bachelor’s qualification at Level 6 is assessed by UK ENIC as comparable to a United Kingdom Bachelor’s qualification at Level 6, for the purposes of academic and professional benchmarking, subject to individual assessment files and the evaluative authority of UK ENIC.

UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has carried out attestation for qualifications awarded by higher education institutions in Malta (Europe), in accordance with the attestation procedures and authority of the United Arab Emirates.

Such attestation serves the purpose of legalisation and verification of qualifications for use in the UAE, in line with the regulations of the receiving authority, and does not imply automatic recognition for purposes beyond the scope of MoFA’s authority.

Finnish National Agency for Education (Finland)

Finnish National Agency for Education – the National Agency for Education of Finland – has accepted and assessed qualifications awarded in Malta (Europe) as being at equivalent levels within the Finnish qualifications system.

Such acceptance is carried out in accordance with the authority and assessment procedures of the receiving body, for purposes of academic benchmarking and/or professional use, and is not automatic, but is subject to individual documentation and applicable regulations.

Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (Poland)

Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange has recognised qualifications awarded by higher education institutions in Malta (Europe) as being at equivalent levels within the Polish higher education system.

Specifically, a Bachelor’s qualification is determined to be comparable to first-cycle studies in Poland, in accordance with the applicable qualifications framework and recognition regulations of the Polish higher education system.

Such recognition is carried out in accordance with the authority and assessment procedures of the receiving body, for purposes of further study and/or professional use, and is not automatic, but depends on individual cases and documentation.

French Republic (France)

French Republic is a member of the ENIC–NARIC Networks, the international network for information and evaluation of qualification recognition operating in accordance with the principles of the Lisbon Recognition Convention.

Within this framework, France has accepted qualifications awarded in Malta (Europe) as being at equivalent qualification levels, for the purposes of academic benchmarking and/or professional use, subject to the authority and assessment procedures of the receiving system.

Internationale Diplomawaardering (Netherlands)

Internationale Diplomawaardering is the Dutch service for the evaluation and benchmarking of international qualifications. According to the assessment outcomes of this service, qualifications awarded by higher education institutions in Malta (Europe) have been recognised at equivalent levels within the Dutch higher education system.

Specifically, a Bachelor’s qualification is determined to be comparable to first-cycle studies, in accordance with the Qualifications Framework of the European Higher Education Area (QF-EHEA) and the applicable recognition regulations of the Netherlands.

Such recognition is carried out in accordance with the assessment procedures and authority of the receiving body, for purposes of academic benchmarking and/or professional use, and is not automatic, but is subject to individual cases and documentation.

Swedish Council for Higher Education (Sweden)

Swedish Council for Higher Education is a member of the ENIC–NARIC Networks, the international cooperation network for information and evaluation of qualification recognition operating in accordance with the principles of the Lisbon Recognition Convention.

Within this framework, qualifications awarded in Malta (Europe) have been accepted by the Swedish Council for Higher Education as being at equivalent qualification levels, for the purposes of academic benchmarking and/or professional use, subject to the authority and assessment procedures of the receiving system.

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Bachelor of Business Administration

Frequently Asked Questions

Bachelor SwissEdu⁺

The programme awards two qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Business Administration – awarded by European Global Institute of Innovation & Technology
  • Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management – awarded by OTHM (United Kingdom)

These two qualifications are fully integrated, creating maximum strength and value for graduates upon completion.

Yes.

  • The OTHM qualification is regulated by Ofqual (UK Government), ensuring national standards of quality, transparency, and compliance in the United Kingdom.
  • EU Global is a higher education institution accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA)

The OTHM qualification is part of the RQF and regulated by Ofqual, and it is recognised at the Bachelor’s Degree Level within the UK education system.

 

References:

  • Official UK Government recognition assessment: HERE
  • Recognition of equivalency to a Bachelor’s degree in the UK and across Europe: HERE

The UK Qualification Reference Statement issued by an authorised representative of the UK Department for Education is the highest-level document confirming the status of a graduate’s qualification, serving to authenticate and recognise:

  • Verification that the qualification is recognised in the United Kingdom.
  • Recognition of the qualification’s level and position within the UK national qualification frameworks, including all three frameworks:
    • The Regulated Qualifications Framework of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland (RQF)
    • The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
    • The Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW)

Example: A qualification recognised by the UK Department for Education with the notation UK Framework Levels – RQF Level 6 / SCQF Level 9 / CQFW Level 6 means that the qualification is classified at the BACHELOR’S level across the entire United Kingdom and holds academic validity in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

  • Confirmation that the awarding institution is recognised by the UK Government.
  • Confirmation of the entry requirements for obtaining the qualification.
  • Confirmation of the assessment and examination procedures.
  • Confirmation of the graduate’s competency and employability.
  • Confirmation of progression opportunities for further study within the UK National Education System after completing the qualification.

UK ENIC benchmarks RQF Level 6 at Band 9, which is equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree. See more details HERE

Yes.

According to the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), RQF Level 6 is aligned with EQF Level 6. See more details HERE

Yes. It may be evaluated as equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree or Bachelor-level, depending on the individual application, through:

  • CICIC (Canada)
  • WES (USA/Canada)

The final outcome depends on the purpose of the evaluation and the independent assessment conducted by these agencies. See more details HERE

Yes.

The qualification integrates the competency standards for the Chartered Manager role – Occupational Code LAR402 under the UK occupational framework. See more details HERE

According to labor market data from the United Kingdom, the average annual salary for the Management and Administration group (which includes manager roles aligned with this programme) is £72,623 per year. See more details HERE

Yes.

According to the Statement of Changes to the UK Immigration Rules (effective 2025), the minimum qualification level for the Skilled Worker Visa has been raised to RQF Level 6.

A qualification at RQF Level 6 meets the mandatory academic requirement.

  • See more details HERE

Yes. Learners are eligible to apply for postgraduate programs such as:

  • MBA (Master of Business Administration)
  • MSc in International Business / Global Trade / Marketing
  • MSc in Management / Leadership / Human Resource Management / People Development

Reference: Recognition of RQF/EQF Level 6 as a Bachelor’s degree under international education standards. See more details: HERE

All recognition or acceptance for further study, including equivalency mapping under competency frameworks, is subject to the specific policies of each country, the competent regulatory authorities, and the internal regulations of the receiving educational institutions. The programme is designed for study and employment within an international context.

Yes.

  • OTHM offers an online qualification verification system via QR Code. See more HERE.
  • The UK Department for Education confirms that OTHM qualifications (including those bearing the SIMI name) are officially recognised by the UK Government and mapped to RQF Level 6 / SCQF Level 9 / CQFW Level 6 (Bachelor’s Level).

Information regarding the programme, qualifications, accreditation, and recognition is sourced from official publications of the UK Government, regulatory authorities, and other relevant competent organizations. The content is accurate at the time of publication but may change without prior notice based on updates to policies and regulations issued by these authorities.

Although frameworks for recognition, cross-recognition, and equivalency are established on transparent and verifiable criteria, each country, ministry, department, or receiving institution may apply its own regulations during the evaluation and recognition process. Therefore, learners are strongly advised to verify recognition requirements directly with the relevant authority or institution before using the qualification for any specific purpose.

In accordance with principles of transparency and jurisdictional compliance, SIMI Swiss, OTHM, and all related parties do not make any commitment or representation regarding qualification recognition, equivalency, immigration status, or professional licensing in any country, ministry, department, or regulatory body.

This information is provided to ensure accuracy and transparency in public communication, consistent with international standards and best practices in academic disclosure.

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