Doctor of Education (By Research)
A program with Institut Brittany d'Enseignement Supérieur and VERN' University via APEL process managed by IBES.
- Doctor of Education from Institut Brittany d’Enseignement Supérieur (IBES)
- Doctor of Education from VERN’ University
Distinction
Schweizer Institut für Hochschulbildung in Management and Innovation (MI Swiss) is the International Institute of SIMI Swiss. When participating in the program coordinated by MI Swiss with partner universities, students receive the following advantages:
80% Tuition Saving
Students can study the original Swiss program from SIMI Swiss and save up to 80% on costs compared to the original tuition fees by not receiving SIMI Swiss degrees directly and getting support from partner universities.
Qualifications Awarded
As the programs are accredited and recognized across various educational systems, students can earn multiple qualifications and recognitions after graduating.
Academic Support System
Personal research supervisor and additional support for publishing research papers in ISI/SCOPUS journals (optional).
Flexible Learning Model
Live Class with SIMI Swiss's Lecturers, optimizing studying process for busy individuals.
Program in details
01 Introduction
MI Swiss believes that the Doctor of Business Administration program will be the ideal choice for doctoral candidates seeking to develop both applied and academic research skills.
The program specialized in management and business, adopts a research approach from the beginning (By Research). It focuses on developing research skills with applied orientations in the field of administration and management, comprising two stages:
(1) The learning stage of research subjects to orient research and understand scientific research methods in education, and
(2) The research and thesis formation stage of the doctoral in Education under the guidance of faculty.
Through the MI Swiss Institute for International Cooperation, learners can participate in original programs and receive exclusive study support from SIMI Swiss, while also earning qualifications from IBES and VERN' University. This model helps students save up to 80% of tuition compared to the original cost when not getting a qualification directly from SIMI Swiss.
02 Program Details
The program consists of mandatory modules and a Doctor’s Dissertation, totaling 240 UK/120 ECTS Credits, lasting a minimum of 2,5 years and a maximum of 3 years.
Mandatory modules:
- Course: Developing Research Capability (60 UK/30 ECTS Credits)
- Activity: Present Research Proposal in the Colloquium
- Course: Advanced Research Design and Methodologies (60 UK/30 ECTS Credits)
Doctor’s Dissertation Stage (120 UK/60 ECTS Credits):
- Activity: Working with Research Supervisor for Dissertation
- Activity: Present the research result in Colloquium
- Activity: Defend the Dissertation
Graduating from the program, the learner could:
1. Ability to develop research suitable for the context of specialized research in Education, Educational Management, Pedagogy, and Innovation in Teaching and Learning Methods:
- Evaluate the importance, practicality, and feasibility of researching urgent issues related to the field of Management and Administration.
- Develop and adjust research objectives to align with research directions, goals, and within the research timeframe.
- Analyze, consider options, and make appropriate research choices.
2. Ability to gather, organize, and select theoretical foundations for a Doctoral research topic:
- Gather theoretical foundations related to educational research, educational management science, pedagogy, and pedagogical innovation activities.
- Categorize and structure the theoretical foundations to support the research topic in educational management science and pedagogy.
3. Ability to design a complete research study:
- Know how to review previous research and select relevant studies to support the proposed research.
- Design research that aligns with research objectives, research questions, and the research timeline.
- Adjust chosen research methods considering research ethics and feasibility.
4. Ability to develop a Research Proposal and complete research:
- Formulate research questions, review theoretical foundations, and research models.
- Develop research according to international standards by forming a complete Doctoral dissertation in education and pedagogy.
- Know how to present research before a scientific council.
- Critical and persuasive abilities.
Assessment and Confirmation of Academic Results:
All modules and doctoral dissertations in the program undergo evaluation by IBES and VERN' University. Learners are required to demonstrate mastery of knowledge and the attainment of competencies as outlined in detail in the program’s syllabus. This rigorous evaluation process ensures that candidates meet the established standards and objectives of the program.
03 Admission
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:
- Learners must be over 24 years old; and
- A Master’s qualification in Majors from accredited universities;
- Or a Level 7 EQF diploma or equivalent. Level 7 Diploma must be from organizations that are authorized to issue qualifications and have been accredited.
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 and MI Swiss reserve the right to make admissions decisions based on the requirements of recognized agencies and the global quotas of the program.
04 Learning method
MI Swiss implements SIMI Swiss programs, but learners will receive their qualifications from university partners, allowing students to save on tuition fees while still accessing Swiss-Made academic programs at a more affordable cost
Learning mode
With the goal of providing an effective learning experience and adapting to the global educational landscape, programs at SIMI Swiss apply a flexible learning model (combining Live classes and online local tutors), helping to optimize learning efficiency for busy working people.The video provides 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:
05 Support of Personal Research Supervisor
Reference:
- Access the Academic Support Portal: CLICK HERE
- The video provide learners with a direct and comprehensive overview of the exclusive Research Support System at SIMI Swiss: CLICK HERE
06 Seminar
In the MI Swiss Doctoral program, emphasis is placed on both acquiring knowledge and expanding professional relationships while staying current with scientific advancements. These elements are not only crucial but also mandatory components of the program.
SIMI Swiss, the governing body of MI Swiss, collaborates with partner universities to organize mandatory seminars for students. Although these seminars do not award credits, they evaluate participants based on essential activities. After attending a seminar abroad, students engage in Networking activities to build connections within the academic and professional communities.
SIMI Swiss collaborates with SIMS Swiss in the organization of Seminars and Networking activities:
Accreditation
07 VERN' University
VERN' University is one of the best universities in Croatia (QUDAL), with the following recognitions and accreditations:
- Government recognition by the Ministry of Education and Culture of Croatia;
- State educational accreditation (ASHE Croatia);
- European higher education quality accreditation (ESG);
- Recognition by the International Association of Universities (IAU);
- Recognized member university by EFMD;
- Awarded Croatia's first national brand for education (Superbrands Croatia);
- Recognized by the EU under the Erasmus+ system.
Guidelines of how to check the accreditation of VERN' University CLICK HERE
08 IBES
- 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.
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09 SIMI Swiss
- Accreditation on the Swiss Government Education Portal SVEB: CLICK HERE
- Accreditation of SIMI Swiss accreditations and recognitions: CLICK HERE
- All information about the accreditation, recognition, and Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QAQC) system of SIMI Swiss: CLICK HERE
10 Disclaimer
The Swiss Information and Management Institute (SIMI Swiss), MI Swiss along with our Partner Universities, Academic Partners, Local Supporting Partners, and Qualification Awarding Bodies (collectively referred to as the 'Parties' or 'We'), hereby state and affirm that:
- The Parties expressly disclaim any guarantee of acceptance of a degree by a third party. The acceptance or rejection of a degree is contingent upon the discretion of the receiving entity.
- The Parties explicitly disavow any guarantee pertaining to salary increments, promotions, new employment opportunities, or employment acceptance subsequent to graduation.
- Although there exist regulations concerning cross-recognition and equivalence of qualifications, it is important to note that each country, organization, and entity retains the right to acknowledge and recognize its own degrees. The Parties do not assure automatic recognition of degrees during the diploma and certificate usage process, including the issuing of transcripts, by any of our members. Furthermore, the Parties do not assure or endorse the process of recognizing equivalent qualifications (if applicable).
- The Parties do not assure or commit to facilitating opportunities for immigration, employment abroad, acquisition of work permits, teaching permits, or professional licenses in the UK, Europe, or any other country.
- While the Parties extend maximum support, they do not guarantee 100% approval of student visas (in the case of full-time study) or Schengen visas (for attendance at the graduation ceremony in Europe) if learners do not meet the requirements of the host country and the competent authority responsible for immigration, relocation, and settlement in other countries.
Accreditation and Recognition of VERN' University
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