• Strong dual recognition: Swiss Private Degree + UK National Qualification.
• Easier employability in Switzerland and the UK in management fields.
• Eligible for the UK Skilled Worker Visa, based on the RQF Level 5 qualification officially recognized by the UK government.
• Global recognition through compatibility between RQF/EQF frameworks and other national qualification systems. See more HERE
• UK Operations Manager Standard: Easily demonstrate professional competence and meet job requirements with an average salary of £72,623 per year. See more HERE
• Expanded opportunities for Bachelor’s-level study internationally.

(*)All qualification recognitions, top-ups, or transfers under the Swiss and UK education systems are subject to the specific policies of the receiving institution or relevant authority — verification should be conducted in advance where applicable.

About the Swiss Information and Management Institute (SIMI Swiss)

SIMI Swiss is a SwissUK™ 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. 

References:

• Watch this video to learn how to verify SIMI Swiss’s accreditations and recognitions HERE.
• View the accreditation and accreditation of SIMI Swiss HERE.

About 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 5 Extended Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management is accredited with the Ofqual UK.Gov code 610/0336/0. Refer to the accreditation information CLICK HERE

Reference:

• Guidelines of how to check the recognition of OTHM: CLICK HERE

The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management from SwissUK™ is an integrated program aligned with the U.K. National Occupational Standards for the Hospitality Manager role – first year (see more HERE) and Operations Manager role – second year (see more HERE), officially recognized by the U.K. government. This integration not only allows learners to earn a government-recognized Level 5 qualification, but also equips them with practical and career-ready skills.

• Learn the competencies employers value: Beyond theory, students develop comprehensive KSBs (Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviors) based on U.K. professional standards.
• Easily demonstrate competence in the workplace: Each learning outcome (L.O.) is aligned with professional criteria, allowing employers to assess and trust a candidate’s ability from the very first interview.
• Gain early access to management roles: Standardized at diploma-level professional competence, the program prepares learners for entry-level leadership and supervisory roles in tourism and hospitality operations.
• Globally competitive income: In Year 1, learners are standardised at the Hospitality Manager level with an average salary of £29,004 per year. In Year 2, learners are standardised at the Operations Manager level with an average salary of £72,623 per year in the United Kingdom.
• Internationally recognized professional profile: The competency framework is applied by multinational corporations, facilitating cross-border career mobility.
• Reduced risk of unemployment or career mismatch: Learners can enter the workforce immediately through an early national qualification pathway.

Key advantage over traditional Level 5 Diploma programs: While many graduates struggle to find direction after completing their studies, SwissUK™ students graduate with clearly defined professional competencies and the ability to demonstrate them confidently to employers.