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ABOUT THE FACULTY
STUDY IN KRANJ
The Faculty of Organizational Sciences is a member of the University of Maribor and has been
active in education and scientific research for over 50 years. More than 16,500 students have
graduated from the Faculty and many of them now work as professionals and managers in
diverse positions in business, education, health, public administration and other sectors.
Our Faculty is the leading higher education
institution in Slovenia in the field of organization and
management. The Faculty is one of the best-equipped
faculties in Slovenia. Modern infrastructure and the
latest information technology provide excellent
conditions for studies. The Faculty of Organizational
DIVERSE STUDIES
Sciences is situated in Kranj, the economic, traffic,
commercial, cultural and educational centre of the
The Faculty of Organizational
Gorenjska region. The town lies in a beautiful natural
Sciences covers the theory
environment, surrounded by mountains, lakes and
and practice of organizing
forests, providing an idyllic environment for studying,
business and work systems,
as well as for all types of recreation. The faculty build-
information systems, human
ing is situated on the students’ campus, very close to
resources and educational
the town centre. The campus also includes two dormi-
systems.
tories and a multi-purpose sports hall.
The Faculty of Organizational
Sciences offers its students
high quality study
programmes in the areas of
organization, management,
business and work systems,
human resources
management, education
systems and information
systems covering all three
levels of the Bologna process.
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VALUE OF THE RESEARCH
The Faculty encourages cooperation between
students, researchers and practitioners through
joint scientific research and development
programmes. The vision of the Faculty
development focuses most of all on research
activities, which also provide the basis for the
current study content and ensures the integration
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of the Faculty with both local and international
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scientific communities.
PRACTICE AND EXPERIENCE
The Faculty of Organizational Sciences encourages and
enables students to supplement the theoretical contents
with experience in business environments. At the same
time, the international exchange programmes (the Erasmus
programme) and the student organization AIESEC
provide opportunities for every student who wants to
get professional experience in
companies all over the world.
HIGH QUALITY
OF EDUCATION
We have adapted our study
programmes to the guidelines
and criteria of the Bologna
declaration, which makes the
content and organization of our
studies even more appealing.
The advances of the research
and educational work of our
professors are visible, both in
Slovenia and abroad, which
presents an added value to all
levels of study, both for the
students and the faculty’s
employees.
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INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
International Conference on
Organizational Science Development
The Faculty of Organizational Sciences is an internationally recognized
higher education institution, which has signed many international
agreements with foreign institutes, faculties and universities. Cooperation
takes place through student and faculty exchange (the Erasmus programme),
ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
in the field of research (bilateral and international projects) and through the
organization of professional meetings, workshops and conferences, allowing
BLED eCONFERENCE
students and professors to exchange knowledge and practices.
The Bled eConference is world’s longest-running international
eCommerce Conference, organized annually by the Faculty of
Organizational Sciences in the beautiful Alpine village of Bled.
Every June, the Bled eConference attracts speakers and
delegates from business, government, universities and
information technology providers. With its fully refereed
Research Track and Journal Partnerships, it is a major
venue for researchers working in all aspects of “e.”
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The Faculty of Organizational Sciences organizes
an annual international conference on the
development of organizational sciences, held in
March in Portorož, Slovenia. On various plenary
sessions and research paper panels, numerous
domestic and foreign participants from business,
education, finance, public administration, tourism,
healthcare and other sectors present their work
in the field of organizational sciences.
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INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL
The Faculty of Organizational Sciences organizes a
Summer School program in conjunction with the Bled
eConference, covering various topics of innovative
business operation and management, supported by
practical work with modern information and
communication technologies and e-solutions. Every year
students have an opportunity to visit one of “Best
e-business operating company” in Slovenia. We strive to
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THE STUDY PROGRAMME
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The Faculty of Organizational Sciences provides
three study programmes covering areas of
human resources management, business process and
information systems management - key areas of every
organization. They contribute to the development
of organizational science in the area of applied
knowledge on the design, planning, maintenance,
governance and management of organizational
systems. The complexity of knowledge, linking
scientific and teaching work, cooperation with
foreign universities, the inclusion of direct experience
from the economy and other public sectors
are just a part of the mosaic we create for
our students.
annually prepare an innovative Summer School program
interweaving theory with practice, giving the participants
access to Slovenian and global perspectives on current
business, government, information and communication
technologies and other issues.
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ATTRACTIVE STUDY
PROGRAMMES
You may choose from among
quality study programmes in
the field of the organization and
management of business and
work processes, human resources
and educational systems and
information systems.
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STUDY PROGRAMMES
BUSINESS AND WORK SYSTEMS
The organization and management of business
and work systems
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Planning, developing, managing and maintaining
organizational processes.
HUMAN RECOURSESAND
EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS
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of organizations.
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The organization and management
of human resources and education
systems
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Managing human resources activity
in an organization.
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Organizing training in a company.
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Managing employment in a company.
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Establishing a human resources
development system.
Human resources (HR) are an
important factor in the development,
renewal and existence of every
organization. Graduates of this study
Design and handling dynamic renovations
Organizing connections of essential, support and
management processes within an organization.
Modern working environments in every organization
require a wide understanding of business and the
business environment, the performance of key processes
and leading functions, critical thinking and analytical
solutions for business problems, and more. Graduates
of this programme are organizers with theoretical and
applicative knowledge in the field of the management of
integral business organizational systems. They are
capable of taking on the most complex assignments in
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
the planning, design, development and management of
The organization and management of information systems
modern business systems in the industrial and service
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Organizing and managing information systems
sectors and in their autonomous units.
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Planning, developing and implementing of information
programme master the development of
systems in organizations.
HR and education systems, the
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planning and professional
support business processes within organizations.
management of business in HR and
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education, the development and
maintenance of HR information
systems, the management and
realization of HR and education projects and the management of HR and
education services. They can design HR
strategies and
development policies and manage HR
systems and education in
organizations.
Using information and communication technologies (ICT) to
Designing inter-organizational systems to enhance the
competitive position of organizations in the international environment.
In a developed economy, experts are needed who have a good
understanding of business processes and information technology
and who can act as a bridge between the technical and management
departments within an organization, thus enabling harmonious work.
Our graduates are capable to manage business systems from an
organizational and information systems perspective and consequently,
improving its efficiency and competitiveness.
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WHY STUDY AT FOV?
There are at least 8 reasons for studying at FOV:
The modern study programme is adapted to the
needs of the economic and non-economic sectors.
A limited number of students enable quality work
and excellent relationships between students and
the professors.
Excellent possibilities for work using the latest
technology (lectures, practice, research, diploma
papers etc.)
The possibility of the continuous growth of knowledge through active participation in the research
field, both in Slovenia and abroad.
The study programmes are executed by qualified
university professors with international verifications.
The latest and continually upgraded study literature
is available in a well-stocked faculty library.
A high level of employability due to the complexity
of the related knowledge and the university profiles
of the graduates.
The faculty employs the so-called block system of
studying, which distributes the study obligations
evenly for the students.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Office for International Cooperation
Faculty of Organizational Sciences
University of Maribor
Kidričeva cesta 55a
SI-4000 Kranj
Slovenia
E-mail: International.Offi[email protected]
Erasmus Coordinator:
Assist. Matjaž Maletič
Telephone: +386 4 2374 285
E-mail: [email protected]
URL: http://fov.uni-mb.si/About-the-Faculty/
International-Cooperation