PhD in Management Majors

The distinctions in accreditation and recognition:

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) for 17 specialized is a dual degree programme, a collaboration between the national UK level training system of OTHM and the Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U). The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) for 17 specialized is a dual degree programme, a collaboration between the national UK level training OTHM  and the  Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U). Both organisations have achieved accreditations and recognition for the institution and programmatic.

• Paris-U is fully accredited by ASIC (Accreditation Service for International Schools, University and Colleges) at the highest Premier Institute level. The Doctor of Business Majors programme is accredited by OTHM, a Level awarding organisation that is accredited by Ofqual.
• OTHM is the UK’s Level Awarding Organisation, accredited and recognized by Ofqual UK.

The distinctions in learning method

The learner can provide flexible learning opportunities with various the learning method:

• Full time
• Hybrid learning (Live class + the local tutor support in local workshop)

The distinctions in the student affairs system:

• The Learning Management System
• Institution Management System
• Original E-book in each module
• E-library
• Internship support system (for full-time)

The distinctions in Degree: 2 independent Doctors degrees:

• Doctor Degree according to UK National Qualifications Framework: OTHM Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
• Doctor Degree from Paris-U: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in one of 17 majors (base on the thesis)

List of Majors:

The learner participating in the dual degree Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme receive 2 independent doctoral degrees, which based on the Doctoral Thesis. The  learners can choose one of the following majors:

• PhD in Business Administration
• PhD in Hospitality Management
• PhD in Public Administration
• PhD in Hospital Management
• PhD in Pharmaceutical Management
• PhD in Healthcare Management
• PhD in Human Resources Management
• PhD in Finance & Banking
• PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• PhD in Tourism Management
• PhD in Luxury Management
• PhD in Engineer Management
• PhD in Technical Management
• PhD in Construction Management
• PhD in Design Management
• PhD in Information Technology Management
• And other majors based on the Doctoral Thesis.

Achivement:

Graduating from the dual degree PhD programme, the learner could:

• Developing dialectical thinking, in-depth research competencies, and specialised knowledge for each business environment (through specialised management disciplines at the doctoral level).
• Understanding how to apply findings from research into your organisation and industry.
• Understanding how to refine and form new theoretical and applied bases to lecturers if research learners are lecturers.
• Understanding the scientific research method as the foundation to form the research for your organisation and industry.

The Doctor of Philosophy in majors programme consists of 240 credits with 8 subjects and 1 doctoral thesis. The programme lasts a minimum of 3 years, up to a maximum of 5 years.

Mandatory Modules:

• Developing Strategic Management and Leadership Potential (20 credits)
• Managing Strategic Change (20 credits)
• Project Development, Planning and Management (20 credits)
• Advanced Research Design and Methodologies (40 credits)
• Developing Research Capability (20 credits)
• Strategic Financial Management (20 credits)
• Strategic Human Resource Management (20 credits)
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation (20 credits)

Dissertation (60 credits)

• Thesis and Defend Thesis 60 credits

List of Majors:

• PhD in Business Administration
• PhD in Hospitality Management
• PhD in Public Administration
• PhD in Hospital Management
• PhD in Pharmaceutical Management
• PhD in Healthcare Management
• PhD in Human Resources Management
• PhD in Finace & Banking
• PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• PhD in Tourism Management
• PhD in Luxury Management
• PhD in Engineer Management
• PhD in Technical Management
• PhD in Construction Management
• PhD in Design Management
• PhD in Information Technology Management
• And other majors based on the Doctoral Thesis.

Duration and Learning method:

• The programme takes a minimum period of 3 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 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 17 majors, 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

Paris-U has been accredited the “premier institution” status by the ASIC, and the programme is also accredited by Ofqual’s UK.

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 Paris-U recognition and accreditation, please refer to here
• For more information on the programmatic recognization and accreditation and the value of the OTHM Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management, please refer to HERE

As a crucial component of Liberal Education, Paris-U is the first university in the world to fully implement the APEL.Q (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications) approach to acknowledge past experience and knowledge. Assist students in becoming rapidly recognized and entering the labor market.

Please note that, the APEL.Q process will leads to only MBA degree of Paris-U, not dual degree. For more information, read more HERE