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Strategic Communication Management

Doctoral study programme Strategic Communication Management is an interdisciplinary study, focused on new strategic managerial values (personal, intercultural, economic, political, cultural, artistic, religious, health-related, scientific, global, regional, national and local) and new specific subjects. The programme offers theoretical and methodological approaches to communication, as well as interdisciplinary communication skills, competences and knowledge from the area of strategic management (management of and handling information and communication channels at all levels of the managerial process).

Courses

1st Semester
No. Subject Professor ECTS
1 Communication management  assist. prof. dr.  Daria Mustić and visiting professors 12
2 Quantitative and qualitative research methods in communication management assist. prof. dr. Tomaž Kramberger, assist. prof. dr.  Mira Hercigonja – Szekeres, prof. dr. Mario Plenković and visiting professors 12
3 Methodology – writing scientific papers assoc. prof. dr. Jurij Toplak, assist. prof. dr.  Mira Hercigonja – Szekeres and visiting professors 6
Total 30
2nd Semester
No. Subject Professor ECTS
4 Communicology (Humanities and social approaches in human communication) assist. prof. dr.  Daria Mustić and visiting professors 8
5 Information, communication and multi-media technologies assist. prof. dr.  Vitomir Grbavac, prof. dr. Brano Markič and visiting professors 8
6.1 Individual research and project work in the area of strategic communication management – Case study I Coordinator, Study dean and visiting professors 8
6.2 - 6.4 Elective subject (seminar) Visiting professors 6
Total 30

 

Elective Subjects – Seminars: 2nd Semester
No. Subject Professor ECTS
6.2 Internet and social networks in communication management assist. prof. dr. Vitomir Grbavac and visiting professors 6
6.3 Politics and communication management (political communication) assist. prof. dr. Božidar Veljković and visiting professors 6
6.4 Persuasive communicology assist. prof. dr. Ljubica Bakić – Tomić in gostujoči profesorji 6

 

3rd Semester
No. Subject Professor ECTS
7 Leadership and project management prof. dr. Mladen Radujković 10
8 Media communication and public relations assoc. prof. dr. Zdravko Šorđan, assist. prof. dr.  Daria Mustić and visiting professors 10
9 Individual research and project work in the area of communication management – Case study II  All professors from the study programme and visiting professors 10
Total 30
4th Semester
No. Subject Professor ECTS
10 Corporative and crisis communication management  prof. dr. Ksenija Čulo and visiting professors 8
11 Public and stakeholders assist. prof. dr.  Daria Mustić and visiting professors 8
12.1-12-6 Elective seminar I Visiting professors 8
12.1-12-6
 
Elective seminar II
Visiting professors 6
Total 30

 

Elective Subjects – Seminars: 4th Semester
No. Subject Professor ECTS
12.1 International relations  assoc. prof. dr. Cirila Toplak and visiting professors 6
12.2 Management and HR development assist. prof. dr. Vidoje Vujić and visiting professors 6
12.3 Innovative corporate communication assist. prof. dr.  Ljubica Bakić – Tomić and visiting professors 6
12.4 Information and communication technologies in communication management prof. dr. Brano Markić and visiting professors 6
12.5 Communication law, consultancy, lobbying and ethics of communication management  prof. dr. Šime Ivanjko, prof. dr. Ludvik Toplak and visiting professors 6
12.6 Communication marketing and advertising  prof. dr. Ksenija Čulo and visiting professors 6

 

5th semester
No. Subject Professor ECTS
13 Methodology of preparing doctoral thesis Mentors and visiting professors  16

14

 Communication industry assist. prof. dr.  Suzana Žilič Fišer and visiting professors 6
15.1-15.2 Elective seminar Visiting professors 8
Total 30

 

Elective Subjects – Seminars: 5th Semester
No. Subject Professor ECTS
15.1 Management and Leadership prof. ddr. Marija Ovsenik and visiting professors 8
15.2 Graphic design of media campaigns assist. prof. dr.  Daria Mustić and visiting professors 8
 
 
 
6th semester
No. Subject Professor ECTS
13 PhD thesis preparation Mentors and visiting professors  24

14

 Case study on a field of Communication Management Mentors, Head of department and visiting professors  6
Total 30
 

 

Faculty

Programs:

Undergraduate: Web and Information Technologies
Graduate: European Business Studies, Web Science and Technology
Graduate: Applied Artificial Intelligence, Project Management, Strategic Communication Management

CV:

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Professor Dr. Mladen Radujković is a distinguished expert in project management, with a career spanning over three decades in academia and industry. He currently serves as a Professor of Project Management and leads the International Doctoral Program in Project Management at Alma Mater Europaea University ECM. In 2018, he was elected as a member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts (EASA) in Austria and was honored as an Honorary Fellow of the International Project Management Association (IPMA). During his career, he held the positions of Vice President for Education and Training, so as President, and Chair of Council at International Project Management Association. Additionally, he was founder of the Croatian Association for Project Management (CAPM) and regional SENET project management association. Currently, he is the owner of the consulting firm Project, Program, and Portfolio Expert (PPPE).

Academic and Professional Background

Dr. Radujković's academic tenure includes over 25 years at the University of Zagreb, Croatia, where he served as a Professor of Project Management and Construction Management. During this period, he held several leadership roles, including Vice Dean for Research (2002-2006) and Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering (2006-2010). He was also a member of the Rector’s Collegium at the University of Zagreb from 2010 to 2011. Since 2017, he has been a Professor and Senate member at Alma Mater Europaea University ECM in Maribor, focusing on project management.

In his professional journey, Dr. Radujković has undertaken roles such as site engineer, project manager, consultant, and professor. He has been actively involved in various leadership positions across companies, associations, and academic institutions, including roles as director, vice dean, dean, vice president, president, and chairman.

Contributions to Project Management

Dr. Radujković has been instrumental in advancing project management practices globally. He has participated in, consulted for, or managed over 100 complex projects in Central and Southeast Europe, spanning sectors such as infrastructure, construction, tourism, water management, transport, entrepreneurship, investment, education, and oil and gas. His clients have included prominent organizations like Ilbau Austria, Strabag Germany, Booz Allen Hamilton USA, IPMA International, Ernst & Young Consulting, EPTISA Spain, ADRIS Croatia, and other.

Within the International Project Management Association (IPMA), Dr. Radujković has held several key positions, including Vice President for Education and Research (2007-2012), President (2013-2014), and Chair of the Council of Delegates (2014-2017). His leadership has significantly influenced the development of international project management standards and practices.

Research and Publications

An active researcher, Dr. Radujković has led or participated in 20+ research projects related to organization and management. He has authored over 200+ papers, with about half published in international journals, primarily focusing on project management and construction management topics. He serves as a reviewer for 10+ international scientific project management or construction journals and has been a member of the scientific committee for over 50 international conferences. His scholarly work has been widely recognized, with numerous citations reflecting his impact on the field.

Educational Initiatives

Dr. Radujković has been pivotal in developing and delivering courses at undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels. He has conceptualized and taught specialized postgraduate programs, including European Projects, MBA in Construction, and Project Management at European Business Studies. He has also designed and conducted approximately 80 seminars and workshops on project and construction management.

Since 2017. he held position as visiting Professor at Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, China.

Professional Certifications

Dr. Radujković holds several international certifications in project management, including:

  • IPMA Level B: Senior Project Manager
  • IPMA Level A: Executive Consultant and Coach
  • USAID/Booz Allen Hamilton: Trainer of Trainers (ToT) Certificate I-IV for Infrastructure Project Management

In 2018, he was awarded the IPMA Honorary Fellowship in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the project management profession.

In 2021 he was appointed as Honorary Global Advisor for the PM World Journal and Library, USA.

Google Scholar

https://scholar.google.de/citations?hl=de&user=q96LaVEAAAAJ

ORCID

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3562-3796

ResearchGate

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mladen-Radujkovic

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mladen-radujkovic-956a0649/

 

Advantages

Grants & Partnerships

Employability

A list of possible employment opportunities and areas for candidates with a PhD in Strategic Communication Management:

  • Public relations

  • Leading media, economic and political campaigns

  • Managing crisis communication

  • Corporate communication

  • Press office – corporations and political groups

  • Media relations

  • Communicology research

  • Political marketing

  • Communiology specialists for work in institutes and higher education institutions (researchers)

  • PR agencies - management

  • Strategic and communication counselling

  • Communication analysis of the competition (benchmarking and SWOT analysis)

  • Strategic communication in tourism, etc.

  • DURATION: 6 semesters / 3 years
  • CREDITS: 180 ECTS
  • TITLE: doctor of science in communication management
  • LOCATIONS: Slovenia
  • START DATE: October

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