Apprenticeship is a training and application model conducted directly in the workplace. Students undergo the entire program online, combined with competency training from experts. Upon meeting the competency standards set by the European government framework, candidates are awarded the equivalent Master’s degree.
The Apprenticeship MBA program departs from traditional classroom-based methods and embraces an applied competency model. Students demonstrate their applied skills in their current job under the guidance of local training experts.
Upon achieving the entire competency framework established by the European government, candidates are recognized at Level 7 (Master Level) and conferred with an MBA degree from VERN’ University Croatia and a Master of Organization Management degree from SIMI Swiss University.
The program is implemented in collaboration with VERN’ University Croatia and Université Libérale de Paris. Both organizations are accredited and recognized institutions:
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is a dual degree program. Upon graduation, students receive:
The program is subsidized by 85% compared to dual-degree programs in Europe and is only applicable to candidates with Vietnamese nationality. Foreign candidates in Vietnam are not eligible for this policy.
The Apprenticeship program applies the exclusive S.T.E.P model with competency framework issued by the European government. In this model, students learn online with lectures and videos from foreign instructors and demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge directly to their work positions.
To guide and accompany students in the process of applying their skills, students receive competency training from local experts.
The addition of local training experts ensures that students not only secure theoretical knowledge from online lectures but also guarantee the practical application of skills in the workplace.
The postgraduate program designed for working professionals, alongside acquiring knowledge, emphasizes the importance of expanding networks within the Apprenticeship model.
Participants in the Apprenticeship program receive 100% support for the costs of participating in networking events in Southeast Asia, including:
The local academic support system assists Apprenticeship students in overcoming challenges during direct interactions with partner universities:
Students self-study with lectures and videos featuring 100% foreign instructors. The courses include:
Students receive additional competency training from local experts for each course.
Competency training helps students better understand the lecture content and learn how to apply these skills in their workplace.
Training topics include:
After each module, students write a work journal comparing what they have learned with their job responsibilities.
During the process of writing the work journal, students are guided to gather evidence to demonstrate their competency in applying knowledge to their job.
Apprenticeship MBA students are guided to develop their Capstone Projects.
After graduation, Apprenticeship MBA students will receive a Master of Business Administration degree from VERN’ University.
VERN’ University Croatia is (1) the best university in Croatia (QUDAL); (2) recognized by the Ministry of Education and Culture of Croatia, (3) accredited by the Croatian Agency for Science and Higher Education (ASHE Croatia), (4) accredited under the European Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance (ESG); (5) a university recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU); (6) a member recognized by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD); (7) awarded the first national education brand in Croatia (Superbrands Croatia); and recognized by the EU under the Erasmus+ system.
Learn more about the accreditation and recognition of VERN’ University HERE
After completing the Apprenticeship MBA, students receive a Master of Organization Management degree from SIMI Swiss University (SIMI Swiss).
Université Libérale de Paris is the first liberal university dedicated to postgraduate studies with international accreditation and recognition. Learn more HERE
The Dual Degree Apprenticeship MBA program is recognized for competence according to the Senior Leader professional standards of the United Kingdom.
Senior Leader is the highest management position in the United Kingdom and is only reserved for candidates who have completed a Master’s degree and must demonstrate the ability to apply high-level management standards according to the Senior Leader standards of the United Kingdom.
Upon completion of the Dual Degree Apprenticeship MBA program, candidates can apply to receive the Senior Leader Certified without undergoing the annual assessment.
More information on Senior Leader Certified HERE