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European Business Studies

The purpose of the Alma Mater Europaea's European Business Studies master’s program is to educate and prepare students to be innovative managers and leaders who will lead businesses and create new policies in Europe.

The Alma Mater Europaea European Business Studies master's program teaches students to do business in Europe effectively and equip them with comprehensive knowledge and an in-depth understanding of the commercial, political, legal and sociocultural framework in both a European and an international context.

At Alma Mater Europaea we train students to think outside the box – to identify critical paths and propose specific and high-quality solutions. Graduates will be able to put theory and methodology into practice as they collaborate to implement management and leadership principles in the modern workplace.

Academic excellence. Innovative programs. Real-world connections. First-class educational experience. Impact your career. Study in the heart of Europe.

PROGRAMME HANDBOOK

Courses

EUROPEAN BUSINESS STUDIES CURRICULUM – 1st YEAR

  Course ECTS
Total per year 60
Total per study program 120
1. semester
1 European political, economic and legal system 6
2 EU project management methodology 6
3 European institutions, networks and lobying 6
4 Research methods and systemic approach 6
5 Ethics and professional standards 6
Total 30
2. semester
6 Project management 6
7 Management of European projects 6
8 Legal aspects of European projects 6
9 Financing European projects 6
10 Project portfolio management in the strategic context 6
Total 30

EUROPEAN BUSINESS STUDIES CURRICULUM - 2nd year

  Course ECTS
Total per year 60
Total per study program 120
3. semester
11 Elective course I 6
12 Elective course II 6
13 Elective course III 6
14 Elective course IV 6
15 Internship or excursion or seminar paper 6
Total 30
4. semester
16 Master thesis 30
Total 30

Other courses

  ELECTIVE COURSES ECTS
1 European Civilisation and Cultural Values 6
2 European Project Funding 6
3 Croatia in European Integration Processes 6
4 Communication for European Project Management 6
5 Essentials of Organisational Communication 6
6 Applied Entrepreneurship and Leadership 6
7 Business English 6
8 Preparation for IPMA certification 6
9 Modern Leadership 6
10 Project risks, changes and constraints management 6

Faculty

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Professor Hewick is Chairman of the Sustainable Development program at Alma Mater Europaea University. He has been a visiting professor, of business and economics, in Moldova, Romania, Bolivia, Slovenia and Croatia. He is VP of the Global Family Business Institute, member of ERENET (Entrepreneurship Research Education Network of Central Europe) and KEN (the Knowledge Economy Network). In Canada, as an Associate Professor, he taught for over 20 years. Dr. Hewick has spoken at 39 international economic development conferences in 14 different countries. He has written 4 books, 6 book chapters and 22 journal articles. He is known for his “grassroots, no nonsense business approach” with respect to business and organizations building their business models based on hard data analysis and due diligence. Dr. Hewick’s 50-year professional career has been evenly split between academe and industry. As a businessman Dr. Hewick is President of Hewick Research Inc. a Canadian technology commercialization firm specializing in due diligence. He is Chairman of the Board of Directors at GruMac Inc., Founder of First Line Venture Capital, and member of the Board of Advisors for Rocklinc Investment Partners. He has started, grown, and successfully exited two international businesses.  He has been honored by Florida State University (USA) as their “Distinguished Alumni for Business and Industry”, Wilfrid Laurier University as ‘Alumnus of the Year’ and by the Ontario Government (Canada) for his transformative impact on public-private partnerships.

Advantages

Graduates of the  Alma Mater Europaea European Business Studies master’s program will have a successful foundation for starting and advancing in their careers and will be equipped with applicable business skills taught by world-class experts from various fields.

The carefully designed program and teaching system allow students to acquire and enhance those characteristics prospective employers deem most essential: proactivity, timely reactions, awareness, accessibility, on-line communication skills, and the ability to use new technology in solving ongoing issues.

All Alma Mater Europaea - ECM lectures are filmed and e-learning supported. You can watch them in live stream and re-run them at home as many times as you like.

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Employability

Whether developing human resources, enhancing organizational effectiveness, increasing productivity, or overseeing dynamic growth, the Alma Mater Europaea - ECM equips students with the skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to face the challenges common in leadership positions and achieve their professional and personal goals.

Graduates in European Business Studies will be qualified to assume middle- and high-level management positions in all areas of business administration, particularly those with an international element.

Depending on your area of interest, possible careers with a business degree could include:

  • Management consultancy
  • Trading
  • Sales
  • Marketing
  • Market research
  • Insurance
  • Human resources
  • DURATION: 4 semesters / 2 years
  • CREDITS: 120 ECTS
  • TITLE: Master of European Business Studies
  • LOCATION: Slovenia, Croatia
  • START DATES: October

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