Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Management (Top-Up)

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resource Management is a postgraduate program that delivers advanced training, empowering learners with the critical knowledge and skills needed to excel as effective, ethical, and visionary HR leaders.

At Swiss Top-Up Degree, the MBA in HRM TopUp, awarded by West Business School, is specially designed to meet the demands of professionals in today’s fast-changing business environment. The program provides a powerful balance of theoretical knowledge and practical application in human resource management, leadership, and organizational strategy.

This program equips learners with the essential tools to strengthen their expertise in workforce planning, talent development, employee engagement, and strategic HR leadership. At the same time, it refines their decision-making, communication, and organizational management skills, laying a strong foundation for career advancement, sustainable growth, and long-term success in global HR and business management roles.

Top-Up, also known as a bridging or transfer program, allows learners to receive recognition for prior academic achievements and directly enter the final stage to complete an unfinished degree or earn a second qualification without having to start from scratch.

Learners participate in the Final Phase (2 MANDATORY COURSES + Dissertation):

• • Resourcing, Talent Management and Development
  • International Human Resources Management
  • Dissertation

During the Dissertation phase, learners will study under the coordination and delivery of the program by SIMI Swiss's official representative partner in the Middle East region, based in the United Arab Emirates.

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• • Apply advanced knowledge, critical thinking, and independent reasoning to integrate HRM concepts into real-world management practices.
  • Implement global best practices in human resource and business management, adapting them to suit organizational contexts and cultural environments.
  • Communicate effectively across diverse business settings to foster collaboration, employee engagement, and strategic alignment.
  • Develop, execute, and manage HR and business strategies efficiently to drive organizational performance and growth.
  • Lead with vision, promoting sustainability, ethical responsibility, and people-centered leadership in business and HRM.

Teaching and Learning Strategy:

The core educational philosophy of the program starts with understanding theoretical concepts, exploring global case studies of successful business applications, and ultimately integrating learned knowledge into the students' businesses and professional environments. In addition to practical knowledge, the program equips students with essential leadership and managerial skills to navigate the complexities of the ever-changing global business landscape.

Student-Centered Learning Approach:

The program follows a student-centered approach, focusing on solving real-world issues faced by learners. This is achieved through foundational knowledge, global case studies, and practical applications. Throughout the coursework, students systematically address their daily management challenges under the guidance of theoretical frameworks, hands-on exercises, expert faculty, and local teaching assistants.

CANDIDATES CAN DIRECTLY ENTER THE FINAL STAGE:

• • Graduates of a Level 7 Diploma under the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) or an equivalent qualification; or
  • Holders of a master's degree in a different but related field.

CANDIDATES CAN JOIN THE MASTER'S TOP-UP PROGRAM AFTER COMPLETING THE APEL.Q PROCESS BEFORE ENTERING THE FINAL STAGE:

1. • Candidates who have partially completed a master’s program or a different Level 7 qualification; or
   • Holders of a master's degree in an unrelated field.

English Language Requirements:

• • Minimum English proficiency at CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) Level B2 or equivalent;
  • Alternatively, an IELTS score of 5.5, with at least 5.5 in Reading and Writing, or an equivalent qualification.

Swiss Top-up Degree is the bridging program system of the Schweizer Institut für Hochschulbildung in Management und Innovation (MI Swiss), an international higher education institute of SIMI Swiss. Additionally, throughout their studies, learners receive academic and English language support through the exclusive academic support system of the London Academy of Sciences United Kingdom.

Off-campus Mode:

• The program combines Live Classes with lecturers and local tutors (where applicable) for a hybrid learning experience.
• Offering interactive, real-time engagement with instructors.
• Local tutors provide additional guidance to help learners apply theoretical concepts to practical scenarios (please note that local tutors only apply where SIMI has a scientific partner).
• Ideal for busy professionals seeking flexibility with personalized support.

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With the collaboration of APEL.Q (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications), the world's first system for converting experience into credits and qualifications, learners who have partially completed an equivalent program may be eligible for credit transfer to Swiss Top-Up Degree and its partner universities, helping them save time and costs.

Candidate Benefits:

• Courses previously completed do not need to be retaken if they have the same or similar Learning Outcomes as those offered by Swiss Top-Up Degree.
• Tuition fees are reduced based on the number of transferable credits.
• Study duration is shortened according to the number of transferable credits.

Eligible Applicants:

• Students currently enrolled in another program who wish to transfer their credits to Swiss Top-Up Degree and its partner universities.
• Graduates of an equivalent program who want to obtain another specialization while saving time and costs.

Admission and Credit Transfer Principles:

• The accepted program must be at the same level and within the same academic field.
• Courses completed (with transcripts, results, or proof of completion) must fully or partially align with courses in Swiss Top-Up Degree and its partner universities.
• SIMI Swiss (the governing body of MI Swiss and Swiss Top-Up Degree) and its partner universities reserve the right to determine (1) the number of transferable credits, (2) the tuition fee reduction, and (3) the shortened study duration.
• Swiss Top-Up Degree does not accept students from fraudulent universities.