MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

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 55 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 HauptmanActing Dean FEB Maribor

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Public enterprises, sometimes called also state owned enterprises, still remain an important and also considerable part of national economies all around the world. They employ a lot of successful professionals with in-depth distinct professional knowledge, usually in technological areas or in public administration, who often lack management knowledge which will enable them successful management careers. Due to an increasing demand for such education, FEB has decided to offer a Master’s programme Management of Public Enterprises, which combines general MBA with specifics of public enterprises and 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 Management of Public Enterprises 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. general MBA knowledge adjusted to Public Enterprises and specific knowledge key of business functions important for Public Enterprises.

The programme covers broad range of topics from strategic management to finance management, marketing management, information management, human resources management to organizational theory, international economic order and others. Topics are covered 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. The participants develop both academic excellence and practical hands-on skills they will need to succeed in their careers.

As a two-year full-time MBA programme FEB Master’s programme Management of Public Enterprises is fully taught in English. The programme comprises:

• 15 core courses, which provide a comprehensive understanding of public enterprises within national economies and in globalised world;• 3 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 Management of Public Enterprises offers participants, whichever undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree they hold, to reach new professional heights. Within the programme, the participants build on the skills and knowledge they have already acquired in their prior studies and professional life.

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1. Year

Quantitative Techniques in Management dr. Polona Tominc; dr. Majda Bastič;dr. Vesna Čančer

1. Semester (Winter)Lecturers ECTS*

5 ECTS

International Entrepreneurship dr. Miroslav RebernikOrganization Theory dr. Vojko PotočanCorporate Finance dr. Žan Jan Oplotnik

dr. Klavdij Logožardr. Milan Jurše

International Economic OrderInternational Strategic Marketing Management

Communication, Motivation and Conflict Solving dr. Damijan MumelGovernance and Strategic Management dr. Mojca DuhEconomic Growth dr. Darja Boršič; dr. Janko MarovtInformation Systems Management dr. Samo Bobek

dr. Davorin Kračundr. Aleksandra Pisnik Korda

International Political EconomyServices Marketing

2. Semester (Summer)

2. Year

Strategic Management Accounting dr. Iztok KolarLaw of Intellectual Property dr. Borut BratinaStrategic Human Resource Management dr. Sonja Treven

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Elective Course 1Elective Course 2Elective Course 3

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Macroeconomics II dr. Rasto OvinPublic sector economics dr. Tanja Markovič HribernikMarketing information system dr. Dušan RadonjičStrategic supply chain management dr. Klavdij Logožar

dr. Vojko Potočandr. Gregor Radonjič

Business Ethics and Organization CultureTechnological and environmental innovations

3. Semester (Winter)Lecturers

Invention and Innovation Management dr. Zdenka ŽenkoCredibility and Corporate Culture dr. Jernej BelakBusiness information solutions dr. Samo Bobek

* ECTS is a tool that helps to design, describe, and deliver programmes and award higher education qualifications. The use of ECTS, in conjunction with outcomes-basedqualifications frameworks, makes programmes and qualifications more transparent and facilitates the recognition of qualifications. ECTS can be applied to all types of programmes,whatever their mode of delivery (school-based, work-based), the learners’ status (full-time, part-time) and to all kinds of learning (formal, non-formal and informal).

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dr. Majda Bastič

Research and teaching Areas: OperationManagement, Operations Research and ResearchingMethodology

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dr. Mojca Duh

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

Associate Professor

dr. Vesna Čančer

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

Associate Professor

dr. Jernej Belak

Research and teaching Areas: Organization Policyand Strategic Management

Assistant Professor

dr. Borut Bratina

Research and teaching Areas: Business Law

Associate Professor

dr. Samo Bobek

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

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dr. Darja Boršič

Research and teaching Areas: Economic Theoryand Policy

Assistant Professordr. Iztok Kolar

Research and teaching Areas: Accounting andAuditing

Assistant Professor

dr. Davorin Kračun

Research and teaching Areas: Political Economy,Macroeconomic Stabilization, Development Strategy,Ownership Transformation and Multilateral Trade

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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. Žan Jan Oplotnik

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

Associate Professor

dr. Aleksandra Pisnik Korda

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

Assistant Professor

dr. Vojko Potočan

Research and teaching Areas: Organization andManagement, Organization and Informatics

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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. Klavdij Logožar

Research and teaching Areas: InternationalEconomics and Business Logistics

Associate Professor

dr. Tanja Markovič Hribernik

Research and teaching Areas: Finance andEconomic Policy

Associate Professor

dr. Dušan Radonjič

Research and teaching Areas: MarketingProfessor

dr. Gregor Radonjič

Research and teaching Areas: TechnologicalDiscipline

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dr. Janko Marovt

Research and teaching Areas: MathematicsAssistant Professor

dr. Rasto Ovin

Research and teaching Areas: InterntionalProductivity Comparision, Institutional Economics, Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions

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dr. Polona Tominc

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

Professordr. Zdenka Ženko

Research and teaching Areas: Innovation Theoriesand System Theories

Assistant Professor

dr. Sonja Treven

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

Professordr. Miroslav Rebernik

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

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Application for enrolment topostgraduate studies

has to be submitted by

Enrolment into postgraduate studyis expected to take place

at the end of

Required documents for Bachelordegree recognition by University

of Maribor has to be submitted by

1 July31 August

30 September

• undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree from University or College accredited by the country of origin;• ability to communicate in English.

Entry requirements

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

- Searching alternative housing solutions if desired by applicant

Free assistance for:

- Recognition of applicant 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 …)

Programme Fee 3.600,00 EUR/YearTwo years programme - fee payable yearly

120,00 EUR/Month*Rented on yearly basis payable monthlyAccommodation in Student dormitories

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

* Last year rates.

Textbooks - participant personal library copies FREE USE

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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 natural 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.

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