Master of Education
A program in collaboration with Horizons University and OTHM
- Master of Education from Horizons University (HU).
- Level 7 Diploma in Education Management and Leadership from the Ofqual UK.Gov Awarding Body OTHM.
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 enroll in the original Swiss program from SIMI Swiss and save up to 80% on tuition costs by not pursuing a SIMI Swiss degree while receiving support from partner universities.
Multiple Qualifications
As the programs are accredited and recognized across various educational systems, students can earn multiple qualifications and recognitions after graduating.
Academic Support System
Students receive academic, English language support and academic mentoring through an exclusive support system from local science partners.
Flexible Learning Model
Live Class with SIMI Swiss's Lecturers, optimizing studying process for busy individuals.
Program in details
01 Introduction
The Master of Education Program provides an exceptional opportunity for students to advance their careers in educational leadership and administration. This program combines innovative teaching methods with the professional standards, delivering a comprehensive curriculum that covers both theoretical and practical aspects of education management.
Students will gain in-depth knowledge and skills in educational policy, curriculum development, and organizational leadership, preparing them to take on significant roles in educational institutions. Upon completion, graduates will receive two qualifications, enhancing their credentials and expanding their career opportunities. The program also fosters a global network of educators, encouraging collaboration and the sharing of best practices in the field of education.
MI Swiss is the international cooperation institute of SIMI Swiss, the first higher education institute in Zug, Switzerland. It has cooperated with Horizons University and the Ofqual UK.Gov Awarding Body OTHM, United Kingdom to recognize results and award qualifications.
Through the MI Swiss Institute for International Cooperation, fellows can participate in original programs and receive exclusive study support from SIMI Swiss, while also earning qualifications from Horizons University and the Ofqual UK.Gov Awarding Body OTHM, United Kingdom. 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 6 modules and Master’s Capstone Project, totaling 180 UK/90 ECTS Credits and lasting a minimum of 1.5 years.
Mandatory modules:
- Contemporary Issues in Education: Theory, Policy and Practice (20 UK/10 ECTS Credits)
- The Management of Educational Change (20 UK/10 ECTS Credits)
- Managing Effective Intercultural Communication and Perspectives (20 UK/10 ECTS Credits)
- Pedagogy and Practice in Education (20 UK/10 ECTS Credits)
- Leading Reflective Practice in Education (20 UK/10 ECTS Credits)
- Research Methods in Education (20 UK/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.
Master’s Capstone Project stage (60 UK/30 ECTS Credits):
- Capstone Project
- Defend Capstone Project
Graduating from the program, the student could:
- Develop leadership capacity in pedagogical environments amidst changing times.
- Acquire research and self-development skills to become an internationally accredited educational manager.
- Formulate educational models adhering to international quality management standards.
- Plan effective marketing and enrollment strategies in a competitive educational market.
- Confidently lead and manage lecturer teams, inheriting and imparting pedagogical management classes.
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to emerging education trends, integrating technology for enhanced teaching and learning.
- Design, evaluate, and manage training programs aligned with program and syllabus expectations.
Teaching and learning strategies:
The program's central training philosophy starts with understanding the theory and case studies currently applied in world enterprises and then applies 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 Student-centered and focuses on solving learners’ problems:
The Student-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, students 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.
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:
- A Bachelor’s qualification in Majors from accredited universities;
- Or a Level 6 EQF diploma or equivalent. Level 6 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 Transition from another program
In collaboration with APEL.Q (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications), the world's first experience-to-credit and diploma conversion system, students who are in the middle of studying in a peer-level program can be considered for transfer to MI Swiss and partner university programs to save time and costs.
Candidate benefits:
- Learners do not have to retake the subjects they have learned if the subjects have the same or similar Learning Outcome of the subjects that MI Swiss is implementing.
- Reduced fees based on the number of transferable credits.
- Reduced study and graduation time corresponding to transferable credits.
Applicable objects:
- Students studying in other programs wish to transfer results to programs of MI Swiss and partner universities.
- Students have graduated from an equivalent program who wish to save time and money to earn a qualification in another major.
Admission and Transfer Principles:
- The program being accepted must be equivalent and within the same field of study.
- Courses previously completed (with transcripts, results, or proof of study) must fully or partially correspond to the courses in the MI Swiss program and its partner university.
- MI Swiss and its partner university reserve the right to determine (1) the number of credits to be transferred, (2) the fees to be reduced, and (3) the potential shortening of the program duration.
- MI Swiss does not accept students from fraudulent universities.
Accreditation
06 OTHM
The Ofqual UK.Gov Awarding Body OTHM
- Recognized as an organization by the educational authority of the United Kingdom, Ofqual (UK.Gov). Recognition Number: RN5284. Refer to the recognition information CLICK HERE
- OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Education Management and Leadership is accredited with the Ofqual UK.Gov code 603/4248/1. Refer to the accreditation information CLICK HERE
Reference:
- Guidelines of how to check the recognition of OTHM: CLICK HERE
- Why Level UK offers optimal educational effectiveness for learners?: CLICK HERE
- The meaning of Level System in the labor market in the context of global labor mobility: CLICK HERE
- The meaning of Level System in global diploma recognition: CLICK HERE
- Recognition of RQF Level 7 equivalent to a Master’s qualification in the United States:
- Confirmation from the NARIC UK Examinations Authority regarding the Level 7 Diploma:
Please note: The information and images here are for reference purposes only regarding the recognition of OTHM’s RQF level 7 as equivalent to the Master’s level, and the information in the images may be related to another institution or organization, not under the ownership of SIMI Swiss and MI Swiss. SIMI Swiss and MI Swiss are not responsible for any inaccuracies arising from the information provided in the reference images.
07 Horizons University
About Horizons University, France:
- Approved and recognized for undergraduate and postgraduate training activities by the French Ministry of Education;
- Recognized training activities in France and abroad by the Paris professional training department;
- Achieved the French Qualiopi quality education certificate;
- Program accreditation by Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP);
- Program accreditation by the European Council for Business Education (ECBE). ECBE is a member of ENQA;
- A member of the Federation for Education in Europe (FEDE).
Reference:
- See more information about Horizons University: CLICK HERE
- Guidelines of how to check the accreditation of Horizons University: CLICK HERE
- Why is Horizons University Unique? CLICK HERE
Please note: In France, there are two diploma systems: the National Diplomas and the University Diplomas. National Diplomas are national diploma system granted by the French Ministry of Education through national exams and studying French national curriculum in French. University Diplomas are diploma system granted by universities through examinations organized by the universities, along with evaluation from independent internal and external accreditation systems.
Horizons University's Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral qualifications belong to the University Diplomas system.
08 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
09 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.
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