Corporate Governancevand Management

MAster's Programme

university of Mariborfaculty of economics and business

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It is a great honour for me to address you as the dean of Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) at University Maribor which is one of the biggest and oldest faculties for university education in Business Studies and Management in Slovenia. The FEB Maribor is proud of this over fifty-year existence, which reflects the tradition in the Slovenian academic area and respected maturity in the international one. During these years, more than 28,000 students graduated at FEB Maribor, hence acquiring different professional and scientific titles. All this places FEB Maribor among the most respectable university education institutions in Slovenia.

More than 50 years of existance and numberous successfull graduates are a proof of the quality of our education. European ECBE accreditation in 2008 and US ACBSP accreditation in 2009 indicate the continuing quality of our programmes. In the globalized and multicultural world of today the only way forward is through learning about new ways of doing business and through learning how to live together with different people.

FEB Maribor acknowledges research excellence and interconnectedness of research and pedagogical work of our academic staff. We are an institution which continue to give priority to a training based on the intellectual rigour, the solid knowledge and the on-going research of our academic staff. FEB Maribor has academic staff whose achievements in international research publishing guarantee internationally comparable quality.

Join our new Master programme and explore FEB Maribor resources.

Prof. dr. Lidija HauptanDean of FEB Maribor

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Despite their in-depth distinct professional knowledge, a lot of successful professionals with bachelor’s degrees in different disciplines who have started their management careers or who wish to become managers often lack management knowledge which will enable them to manage people and organizations.

Due to an increasing demand for such education, FEB has decided to offer a Master’s programme Corporate Governance and Management, which is specially designed for high-achieving professionals who have earned their bachelor’s degrees in social, technical, natural and all other sciences and who wish to take the next major step in their careers.

FEB Master’s programme Corporate Governance and Management is offered as a two-year MBA programme and is open to young professionals who have already earned their undergraduate degrees. It is unique because it covers two key fields for a successful career in management, i.e. corporate governance and management of organizations.

As a two-year full-time master programme, Corporate Governance and Management programme is a major undertaking. However, the benefits of graduating from it are significant. Within the programme, the participants build on the skills and knowledge they have already acquired in their prior studies and professional life.

The programme covers corporate governance and management in depth by combining theoretical knowledge in both fields with practice-oriented applications. It examines the most up-to-date concepts in all major business areas at the advanced level, i.e. strategic management, business law, marketing, finance, information management and others. The participants develop both academic excellence and practical hands-on skills they will need to succeed in their careers.

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FEB Master’s programme Corporate Governance and Management is fully taught in English. The programme comprises:

• 14 core courses, which provide a comprehensive understanding of modern business;• 4 elective courses, which offer individual professional specialisations;• Master’s thesis, a project-based work which puts new learning to work.

The two-year Master’s programme Corporate Governance and Management offers participants, whichever undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree they hold, to reach new professional heights.

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* ECTS makes teaching and learning in higher education more transparent across Europe and facilitates the recognition of all studies. The system allows for the transfer of learning experiences between different institutions, greater student mobility and more flexible routes to gain degrees. It also aids curriculum design and quality assurance.

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Management dr. Duško Uršič; dr. Mojca Duh 5 ECTS

Theories of The Firm dr. Miroslav Rebernik 5 ECTS

Modern Microeconomic Analysis dr. Timotej Jagrič; dr. Jani Bekő 5 ECTS

Research Methods dr. Polona Tominc; dr. Damijan Mumel 5 ECTS

Strategic Issues of IS/IT dr. Samo Bobek 5 ECTS

Corporate Finance dr. Žan Jan Oplotnik 5 ECTS

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Governance and Strategic Management dr. Mojca Duh 5 ECTS

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Master's Thesis 30 ECTS

Corporate Governance dr. Borut Bratina 5 ECTS

Business Information Solutions dr. Samo Bobek 5 ECTS

Quantitative Techniques in Management dr. Polona Tominc; dr. Vesna Čančer 5 ECTS

Strategic Supply Chain Management dr. Klavdij Logožar 5 ECTS

Invention and Innovation Management dr. Zdenka Ženko 5 ECTS

Business Ethics and Organization Culture dr. Vojko Potočan 5 ECTS

International Strategic Marketing Management dr. Milan Jurše 5 ECTS

Services Marketing dr. Aleksandra Pisnik Korda 5 ECTS

Communication, Motivation and Conflict Solving dr. Damijan Mumel 5 ECTS

Project Oriented Strategic Management dr. Igor Vrečko 5 ECTS

Strategic Human Resource Management dr. Sonja Treven 5 ECTS

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dr. Jani Bekő

Research and teaching Areas: Economic Theoryand Policy

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dr. Majda Bastič

Research and teaching Areas: OperationManagement, Operations Research and ResearchingMethodology

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dr. Samo Bobek

Research and teaching Areas: Strategic InformationSystem Planning, Information Manegement, E-businessand Banking Tehnology

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dr. Borut Bratina

Research and teaching Areas: Business Law

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dr. Vesna Čančer

Research and teaching Areas: Decision Analysis,Creative Problem Solving Methods and QuantitativeMethods in Economic and Business Sciences

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dr. Mojca Duh

Research and teaching Areas: StrategicManagement, Business Policy and Project Management

Associate Professor

dr. Timotej Jagrič

Research and teaching Areas: Microeconomics,Financial Markets and Institutions, Econometric,Insurance, Risk Management and Corporate Finance

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dr. Milan Jurše

Research and teaching Areas: InternationalMarketing, Market Position Management, InternationalStrategic Marketing and Business School Strategy

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dr. Klavdij Logožar

Research and teaching Areas: InternationalEconomics and Business Logistics

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dr. Igor Vrečko

Research and teaching Areas: Management, Projectmanagement, Organization

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dr. Damijan Mumel

Research and teaching Areas: Consumer Behavor,Business Communication, Psychology in Organizationsand Research Methods

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dr. Žan Jan Oplotnik

Research and teaching Areas: Finanial Management,Infrastructure Finance, PPP Activities, FiscalDecentralization, Economics Trent Analysis

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dr. Aleksandra Pisnik Korda

Research and teaching Areas: Marketing Services,Brand Management and Fundamentals of Marketing

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dr. Vojko Potočan

Research and teaching Areas: Organization andManagement, Organization and Informatics

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dr. Miroslav Rebernik

Research and teaching Areas: Entrepreneurship,Business Economics, Theories of the Firm andInternational Entrepreneurship

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dr. Polona Tominc

Research and teaching Areas: Statistical andQuantitative Methods, Entrepreneurship and Logistics

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dr. Sonja Treven

Research and teaching Areas: Human ResourceManagement, Organization Behaviour, Organization andInformatics

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dr. Zdenka Ženko

Research and teaching Areas: Innovation Theoriesand System Theories

Associate Professor

Research and teaching Areas: General Management,Organization Design, HRM, Quality, Systems Thinking,Management Innovation and ICT

dr. Duško UršičProfessor

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• undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree from University or College with accreditation of the governant of the country of origin;• fluent English.

Entry requirements

Application for enrolment topostgraduate studies

has to be submitted by

Enrolment into postgraduate studyis expected to take place

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Required documents for Bachelordegree recognition by University

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September

Exact dates are specified in the Call for enrolment.

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Programme Fee 7.800 EUR(3.900 EUR/yearly - payable yearly)

130 EUR/Month*Rented on yearly basis payable monthlyAccommodation in Student dormitories

Infrastructure: Library, E-mail, Internet, E-learning portal ... FREE USE

Textbooks - participant personal library copies FREE USE

Free assistance from FEB provided by native local students to applicants to adjustthemselves to live in Maribor and to study at FEB.

- Searching alternative housing solutions if desired by applicant

Free assistance for:

- Recognition of applicant’s bachelor degree by University Maribor – Prerequisite for enrolment

- Obtaining visa and living permit for applicant

- Additional issues if asked by applicant (i.e. opening of bank account …)

* Average rate depending on room type.

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Student Affairs Office

Computer rooms

International Office

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Slovenia, the green heart of Europe, lies between the mountainous Austria and Italy, flat Hungary and the warm Adriatic Sea.

It is a nice surprise for many visitors from all over the world. Snowy Alpine peaks and the Triglav National Park with many glacial valleys, gorges, waterfalls, lakes, and crystal-clear wild waters attract visitors looking for peace in the mountains as well as sports climbers, skiers, canoeists, gliders in search for relaxation and excitement in everyday life.

There are many underworld caves, from the world famous Postojnska Cave with beautiful stalactites, pillars and rocky curtains and UNESCO's Škocjan Caves to grottos that are difficult to access, where you can climb only with the help of experienced local guides. In Lipica (Karst) sheltered by century-old lime trees there is an over 400 years old stud farm of Lipizzaners, the world famous white horses with their origin in Slovenia.

Bled with an island in the middle of a lake and a mighty cliff-top castle is the Alpine tourist centre.

The Karst region with its caves, plateaus, fields, disappearing streams, and a periodic lake offers many possibilities for exploring and discovering Slovenia.

Photos by www.slovenia.info

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Maribor, whose origins as a town can be traced back to the 13th century, is today the second largest city (95.171 inhabitants in January 2011) of Slovenia and represents the centre of Slovenian Styria (Štajerska) region.

Maribor lies in the embrace of the green Pohorje mountains and wine growing hills, at both sides of the river Drava. Pohorje is a skiing centre in winter and a place for hiking, cycling, and recreation all year round. In the municipality of Maribor there is a large number of protected natural sights: three regional/landscape parks (Drava, Trije ribniki, Mariborsko jezero), a natu-ral reserve (Mariborski otok) and others.

The city’s character has been shaped by its industry, which once performed a significant role in the Slovenian economy. Apart from that, Maribor offers a rich and varied cultural experience to inhabitants and visitors. In addition to many cultural events, the citizens can enjoy the city’s beautiful and relaxing surroundings as it lies at the foothills of the Pohorje mountains, providing several outdoor activities such as hiking and skiing.

Special events, such as the traditional Golden Fox Trophy, a Women’s Ski World Cup competition, as well as the international multicultural Festival Lent and events around the Old Vine provide a particularly animated atmosphere. Maribor is also known for its excellent wines, as many vineyards surround the city.

Moreover, with its University, Maribor is also a city with a distinguished intellectual potential. The fact that the town has chosen to call itself “the University city” denotes its awareness of the importance of education and research in its development.

Photos by www.slovenia.info

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