Swiss Management Center "SMC University"

🎓 Swiss Management Center (SMC University) – Switzerland / Malta

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) – Class of 2017
(Joint Program with Universidad Central de Nicaragua – UCN)

Doctoral Thesis: The Impact of Social Media on Global Marketing and Politics

This research examined the influence of digital platforms on international marketing strategies and political discourse in a globalized context.

🏛️ Academic Recognition at Time of Graduation:

• SMC University was accredited by ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs), a body recognized and listed by CHEA (Council for Higher Education Accreditation, USA) during the time of graduation in 2017.

• The doctorate was earned through a dual program with Universidad Central de Nicaragua (UCN) — a state-accredited university fully recognized by the Ministry of Education (MINED) and listed in the UNESCO WHED database.

• The degree was awarded while all partner institutions were fully accredited and recognized by relevant governmental or CHEA-recognized quality assurance bodies.

🛡️ Continued Institutional Legitimacy:

• Following its Swiss operations, SMC transitioned to Malta, where it currently operates under the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) — the official national regulator of higher education in Malta and a member of EU

• This transition reaffirms SMC’s commitment to EU-level regulatory frameworks and maintains its alignment with European Higher Education Area (EHEA) standards.

📝 Note:
This doctorate was earned under full academic supervision, formal evaluation, and compliance with internationally recognized doctoral standards.
Changes in an institution’s location or format after graduation do not retroactively affect the legal or academic validity of qualifications awarded during accredited periods.

Dual Program with UCN University