Diploma, Master and Doctor Programmes
UCN European Programmes offers degree programmes through open and distance learning in English study language to international students.
Business & IT programmes delivered in partnership with CBIT
UCN European Programmes has established a collaborative partnership with CBIT — Centre for Business and Information Technology, a UK-based specialist provider recognised by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and accredited by BCS — The Chartered Institute for IT. UCN delivers these programmes utilising cutting-edge curriculum and resources developed by CBIT, with assessment and quality assurance undertaken by CBIT to ensure the highest professional standards throughout.
About the partnership
UCN European Programmes delivers these programmes to learners, drawing on cutting-edge curriculum and resources developed by CBIT. Assessment and quality assurance are carried out by CBIT, ensuring that every programme meets the highest professional and academic standards.
About CBIT
CBIT is committed to developing high-quality programmes and delivering exceptional learning experiences that transform the skills and knowledge of business and IT professionals. Their innovative programmes are designed to promote continuous learning, inspire performance, and nurture career growth — equipping professionals to be their best.
Programme accreditations & recognition
CBIT programmes available through this pathway carry two significant professional accreditations, providing learners with independently recognised credentials valued by employers worldwide.
Recognised by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
CBIT business programmes are recognised by CMI and benchmarked against the CMI Professional Standard framework — built with industry experts and grounded in 75 years of management and leadership expertise.
- ▸CMI Professional Standards — Programmes align with the CMI Quality Benchmark, equipping learners with skills to make an immediate impact.
- ▸Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) status — Awarded on completion, setting learners on the pathway to full Chartered Manager (CMgr) status.
- ▸CMI membership — Included throughout the programme, unlocking thousands of resources to support ongoing management development.
- ▸Pathway to Chartered Manager — fCMgr status is the recognised first step towards becoming a fully-fledged Chartered Manager.
Accredited by BCS — The Chartered Institute for IT
Selected CBIT IT programmes carry BCS Tech10 Accreditation, demonstrating that content, teaching, and delivery meet the current and future priorities of the technology industry.
- ▸Rigorous standards — Independently assessed content and delivery aligned with industry benchmarks.
- ▸Valued by employers — BCS-backed skills add recognised value and enhance employability globally.
- ▸BCS Digital Badge — Awarded on completion for use on CVs, LinkedIn, and professional profiles.
- ▸BCS membership discount — 20% discount on BCS membership upon completing an accredited programme.
What learners can expect
Assessment and quality assurance are managed by CBIT, with UCN delivering programmes through cutting-edge CBIT curriculum.
A structured pathway from CBIT professional qualification to UCN Master's degree.
CMI and BCS credentials are recognised by employers and institutions worldwide.
CMI membership and BCS membership benefits included with relevant programmes.
- The Diplomas are equivalent to Postgraduate Diplomas of Level 7 EQF and Level 8 EQF.
- The Master programmes are based on the Level 7 qualifications.
- Master programmes include MBA of 60 ECTS, taught MSc of 120 ECTS, and top-up MSc by thesis of 90 ECTS workload — namely in management disciplines.
- The Doctor programmes are based on Level 8 qualifications.
- Doctor programmes include DBA — a combination of Level 8 Diploma coursework and a thesis component, totalling 180 ECTS.
- PhD by research thesis doctorates in Education, Psychology, Social Sciences, Economics, Business Administration and Management, Law, and Environmental Sciences.
- All programmes are embedded in the Bologna architecture and comply with the Dublin descriptors for the second (Master) and third (Doctor) cycles.
- Workload in line with the ECTS system: 25 hours per credit; one full study year of 1,500 hours = 60 ECTS.
- In accordance with the French Code of Education, we also offer awards based on credits transfer (VES) in Advanced Studies and recognition of prior learning (VAE) in Professional Studies.
Programme Offerings
The full list of programmes offered by UCN European Programmes - Graduate Business University in Paris.
Level 7 Diplomas
▸ Level 7 Diploma in a Management discipline - CMI Recognised Business Programmes
- CBIT Advanced Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management (Level 7)
- CBIT Advanced Diploma in Public Administration (Level 7)
- CBIT Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management (Level 7)
- CBIT Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Finance Management (Level 7)
- CBIT Advanced Diploma in Project Management (Level 7)
- CBIT Advanced Diploma in Strategic Marketing (Level 7)
- CBIT Advanced Diploma in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring (Level 7)
▸ Level 7 Diploma in Data Science (BCS accredited)
▸ Level 7 Diploma by CBIT in Information Technology discipline
- Software Engineering
- Cyber Security Management
Level 8 Diploma
▸ Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice (QUALIFI accredited)
Master Programmes
- ▸MAS Master of Advanced Studies (UCN European Programmes Paris) by VES
- ▸MPS Master of Professional Studies (UCN European Programmes Paris) by VAE
- ▸Master of Business Administration MBA (UCN European Programmes Paris) & L7 Dip (CMI)
- ▸Master of Science in Management MSc (UCN European Programmes Paris) & 2 x L7 Dip (CMI)
- ▸Master of Science by thesis MSc (UCN European Programmes Paris) top-up from L7 Dip (CMI)
- ▸Master of Science in Information Technology (UCN European Programmes Paris) top-up from L7 Dip
Doctor Programmes
- ▸DBA Doctor of Business Administration (UCN European Programmes Paris) & L8 Dip (QUALIFI)
- ▸PhD Doctor of Philosophy (UCN European Programmes Paris)
- ▸Dr.AS Doctor of Advanced Studies (UCN European Programmes Paris) by VES
- ▸Dr.PS Doctor of Professional Studies (UCN European Programmes Paris) by VAE