Bachelor of Business Administration
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) is one of the world’s most popular yet most debated degrees. Too often, graduates finish their studies only to find they’re unprepared for the real world of work.
At SIMI Swiss, we bridge that gap. By combining the excellence of Swiss private education with the global recognition of the UK’s Ofqual (UK.Gov) framework, our BBA ensures every graduate can work, prove competence, and be recognised worldwide.
Integrating the UK National Occupational Standards (NOS) for the Chartered Manager role — with an average salary of £72,623 per year — this is a truly international, career-focused programme designed for those who aim to lead.
The only programme awarding Ofqual-regulated national qualifications yearly, enabling learners to work from year one.
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What do you get?
Dual Awards
Earn two independent awards from SIMI Swiss and OTHM (Ofqual UK.Gov).
Accredited
Accredited by SIMI Swiss and by awarding bodies regulated under Ofqual (UK.Gov).
Recognized
Swiss Private Higher Education & UK Nationally Recognised (Ofqual RQF)
Scholarship
Up to 90% scholarship for eligible countries and disadvantaged students.
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Programme Details
Dual Qualifications
Modules:
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at the Swiss Information and Management Institute (SIMI Swiss) is not just a degree — it’s a career foundation built on the dual recognition of Swiss Private Higher Education and the UK Government’s Ofqual qualification framework.
Each academic year leads to an Ofqual-regulated national qualification awarded by OTHM (UK.Gov), allowing learners to work, build experience, and progress towards their final Swiss degree.
With a curriculum aligned to the UK National Occupational Standards for the Chartered Manager role, SIMI Swiss prepares graduates to demonstrate leadership, innovation, and international business competence — ready to thrive in global organisations or entrepreneurial ventures.
Qualification Awarded:
Professional managers in the private, public or third sector and all sizes of organisation. Specific job roles may include: Manager; Senior Manager; Head of Department; Operations Manager; or anyone with significant management responsibilities.
- Professional managers capable of managing complexity and delivering impact at a strategic and/or operational level with management and leadership responsibility for setting and delivering organisational objectives through a wide range of functions.
- Professional managers who want to develop fully all aspects of their management and leadership skills, knowledge, self-awareness and behaviours. These include strategic decision making, setting direction and achieving results, building and leading teams, clear communication, developing skills and motivating others, fostering inclusive and ethical cultures, leading change, project management, financial management, innovation, risk management, & developing stakeholder relationships.
Entry Requirements:
CMI, Acivico, Agillisys, Anglo Educational, Balfour Beatty, Barchester Healthcare, Barclays Bank, Boots UK Ltd, BBC, Civil Service, Codegent, Co-op, Evolution Partnership, HMRC, Kinnerton Confectionery, NISA Retail Limited, One Stop, Opus Building Services, Sainsburys, Santander UK plc, Serco, umi Digital / Anglo Educational, Virgin Media, ILM, TUI, Markerstudy, Babcock, Gateshead Council, Lifetime
Learning Mode:
K1
Understand how to develop and implement organisational strategy and plans, including approaches to resource and supply chain management, workforce development, sustainability, taking and managing risk, monitoring and evaluation, and quality assurance.
Know how to manage change in the organisation.
K2
Know how a project moves through planning, design, development, deployment and evaluation.
Understand risk management models and reporting, risk-benefit analysis, and health & safety implications.
K3
Understand financial strategies, including budgets, financial management and accounting, and how to provide financial reports.
Understand approaches to procurement and contracting, legal requirements, and commercial context within an organisation and how this changes over time.
K4
Know how to create marketing and sales strategies.
Know how to segment and target relevant markets and customers (global and local), analyse opportunities and ways to market, and understand the need for innovation in product and service design.
K5
Understand approaches to innovation and digital technologies and their impact on organisations.
Know how to apply them for organisational improvement and development, including their impact on data and knowledge management for business decision-making.
K6
Understand different forms of communication (written, verbal, non-verbal, digital) and how to apply them.
Know how to maintain personal presence, present to large groups, and demonstrate interpersonal skills such as effective listening, influencing, negotiation, and persuasion.
K7
Understand different inclusive leadership styles and models.
Know how to develop teams and support people using coaching and mentoring approaches, while managing organisational culture and diversity.
K8
Know how to recruit, manage and develop people using inclusive talent management approaches.
Understand how to use HR systems and processes to ensure legal compliance, health & safety, and well-being, and know how to set goals and manage performance.
K9
Understand approaches to stakeholder, customer and supplier management.
Know how to build engagement, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, shape common purpose, and handle conflict management and dispute resolution.
K10
Know how to be self-aware and recognise different learning styles.
Understand how to use emotional and social intelligence, active listening, and open questioning to work effectively with others.
K11
Know how to manage time, set goals, prioritise activities, and undertake forward planning.
Focus on achieving outcomes in a business environment.
K12
Know how to undertake research, data analysis, problem-solving and decision-making.
Understand the values, ethics, and governance of your organisation.
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Accredited & Recognised
The strength of Swiss Private Higher Education, combined with UK Nationally Recognised Qualifications.
Qualification Accreditation and Recognition:
The programme integrates the United Kingdom’s nationally recognised qualifications for each study year, enabling learners to obtain nationally recognised awards and begin working from their early years of study. As a programme of SIMI Swiss, SIMI Undergraduate inherits the excellence of Swiss education combined with the national recognition of UK qualifications.
Year 1:
- OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Business Management. Ofqual UK.Gov Recognition Number: 610/0763/8 – Click HERE
Year 2:
- OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management. Ofqual UK.Gov Recognition Number: 610/1527/1 – Click HERE
Year 3:
- OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Business Management. Ofqual UK.Gov Recognition Number: 603/2179/9 – Click HERE
- SIMI Swiss Bachelor of Business Administration. Fully Accredited and Recognised – Click HERE
National Occupational Standard – Chartered Manager
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programme integrates the United Kingdom’s National Occupational Standard for the Chartered Manager position, with an average annual salary of £72,623. See more [HERE].
The nature of SIMI Swiss, a Switzerland Truly International™ HEI
The Swiss Information and Management Institute (SIMI Swiss) is a Switzerland Truly International™ Higher Education Institute that unites the excellence of Swiss Private Higher Education with the nationally recognised qualification framework of the United Kingdom Government, regulated by Ofqual (UK.Gov).
SIMI Swiss holds full international accreditation and awards dual qualifications, combining a Swiss Private Degree with a nationally recognised qualification from the United Kingdom, upholding globally recognised academic standards. For an appraisal of SIMI’s accreditation and recognition, click [HERE].
The power of united Swiss Private Higher Education and Ofqual UK.Gov Recognition
As The Swiss Information and Management Institute (SIMI Swiss) is a Switzerland Truly International™ Higher Education Institute, SIMI does not award a single qualification but instead offers a dual award system that combines a SIMI Swiss Private Degree with international accreditation and a nationally recognised qualification regulated by Ofqual (UK.Gov).
This powerful combination enables learners to achieve the following benefits:
1. Dual Qualifications with Global Value
Learners receive two internationally recognised qualifications:
A Swiss Private Degree, demonstrating academic, research, and applied competence aligned with Swiss and European higher education standards; and
An Ofqual UK.Gov regulated qualification, officially recognised within the UK National Qualification Framework (RQF) and accepted in over 180 countries worldwide.
2. Official Recognition by the UK Government and Global Employability
The UK qualification is officially recognised by the UK Government through Ofqual regulation, ensuring national quality assurance and eligibility for academic and professional advancement both in the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and globally.
3. The Strength of Two Leading Systems
This distinctive model unites the best of two educational traditions:
The excellence, precision, and applied orientation of Swiss Private Higher Education; and
The transparency, national recognition, and global credibility of the UK qualification framework.
Together, they deliver a learning experience that is both academically rigorous and professionally relevant.
4. Enhanced Global Employability
Graduates gain strong international recognition from employers and academic institutions.
Qualifications meet the requirements for the UK Skilled Worker Visa (RQF Level 6 and above).
Degrees can be verified and recognised globally through UK ENIC, WES, and NARIC equivalence systems.
5. Flexible Learning with Global Standards
Programmes are designed according to European (ECTS/EQF) and UK (RQF) standards, providing flexible learning pathways through online, blended, or live-class modes — ideal for working professionals seeking international qualifications without compromising quality.
6. Transparent and Multi-Layered Quality Assurance
Every assessment follows a three-stage quality assurance process:
IQA (Internal Quality Assurance) by SIMI Swiss;
EQA (External Quality Assurance) by the Ofqual-regulated Awarding Body;
Independent international accreditation review.
This process ensures fair, transparent, and globally recognised academic results.
7. Academic and Research Progression Pathways
Learners can seamlessly progress to higher-level qualifications such as MBA, MSc, DBA, or PhD programmes at leading public and private universities worldwide, supported by the mutual recognition and academic alignment between the Swiss and UK systems.
