WINTER SEMESTER - MASTER COURSES
IMPORTANT!
Below is the list of courses which are definitively going to be held.
In order to enrol into master level courses, it is necessary to obtain approx. 180 ECTS credits prior to the exchange.
IF THE COURSE DESCRIPTION IS NOT COMPLETE, PLEASE CONTACT THE COURSE COORDINATOR OF THE COURSE.
MASTER LEVEL STUDENTS CAN SELECT COURSES FROM DIFFERENT MASTER PROGRAMMES.
MASTER DEGREE IN ECONOMICS
Industrial Policy
Course code: 182220
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Course instructors:
Description:
The course aims to study the interaction among market structure, firm behaviour and their performance, with special focus on manufacturing.
Course type: mandatory
ECTS credits: 6
Pre-requisites: none
Language of instruction: English
Demographic and Social Development
Course code: 182221
Course coordinator:
Asst. Prof. Marin Strmota, PhD
Course instructors:
Asst. Prof. Marin Strmota, PhD
Description:
The course objectives are to show and explain the link and interaction between demographic and economic-social structures and their consequences for demographic and socio-economic development. Demographic changes to policy makers and society in general will be a major challenge in the coming decades and will require adaptation of the existing ones or creation of new economic, tax, health, pension, education, social, family and other policies. Students will learn how demographic change affects society but also individuals. Students will be able to apply acquired knowledge in the public as well as business domain.
Course type: elective
ECTS credits: 4
Pre-requisites: none
Language of instruction: English
MASTER DEGREE IN BUSINESS - MANAGERIAL INFORMATICS
Decision Support Methods
Course code: 99214
Course coordinator:
Assoc. Prof. Nikola Vlahović, PhD
Course instructors:
Assoc. Prof. Nikola Vlahović, PhD
Description:
Students are introduced to methods, techniques and software tools for decision support. Competence is gained in recognition of business problems that can be solved by these methods. Students acquire specific knowledge about simulation modelling of dynamic business systems, expert systems and knowledge representation. The course is aimed at developing knowledge and skills related to development of expert systems for decision support. Students are trained to work in teams and acquire examples and knowledge from practice.
Course type: mandatory
ECTS credits: 6
Pre-requisites: none
Language of instruction: English
Cyber Security and IT Auditing
Course code: 227508
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Description:
The course provides students the basic knowledge in information system management, review of methodology for information system audit planning and managing as well as for analysing the control mechanisms in information systems. The specific knowledge and skills that can be achieved are: methodology for conducting information system audit project with risk evaluation techniques as well as using the software for information system auditing (in the computer lab).
Course type: elective
ECTS credits: 5
Pre-requisites: none
Language of instruction: English
Management of Innovation
Course code: 241452
Course coordinator:
Assoc. Prof. Božidar Jaković, PhD
Course instructors:
Assoc. Prof. Božidar Jaković, PhD
Description:
The students will develop understanding of innovation and creativity as a phenomenon in general, and specifically within an organisational environment. They will develop individual and team skills in preparing and presenting innovative projects, specifically those based on IT and creating added value.
Course type: elective
ECTS credits: 5
Pre-requisites: none
Language of instruction: English
MASTER DEGREE IN BUSINESS - MANAGEMENT
Human Resource Management
Course code: 143090
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Description:
Understanding the importance of human resources and HRM for the success of contemporary organizations. Introduction to the basic theoretical and practical problems while managing human resources. Understanding HRM functions, methods and models and their applicability in business practice. Developing HRM competencies needed for problem-solving and developing human resources and human resources management programs in organizations.
Course type: mandatory
ECTS credits: 6
Pre-requisites: none
Language of instruction: English
Business Process Management
Course code: 143091
Course coordinator:
Assoc. Prof. Tomislav Hernaus, PhD
Course instructors:
Assoc. Prof. Tomislav Hernaus, PhD
Description:
Introduction and analysis of concept, basic theoretical and practical problems of process orientation in modern organizations. Acquiring necessary knowledge for understanding the importance of business processes and successful business process management.
Course type: mandatory
ECTS credits: 6
Pre-requisites: none
Language of instruction: English
Management Skills
Course code: 143092
Course coordinator:
Course instructors:
Assoc. Prof. Maja Klindžić, PhD
Description:
Understanding the importance and acquiring different management skills needed for the success in the complex and turbulent business environment of today, which demands from the contemporary managers to be people-oriented, cherish diversity and introduce change.
Course type: mandatory
ECTS credits: 6
Pre-requisites: none
Language of instruction: English
Organization Design
Course code: 143093
Course coordinator:
Assoc. Prof. Tomislav Hernaus, PhD
Course instructors:
Assoc. Prof. Tomislav Hernaus, PhD
Description:
A turbulent and highly competitive business environment accompanied by a constant interplay of rising complexity and interdependence creates an ongoing demand for effective organisational design. The purpose of the course is to familiarise students with relevant theory and practice of designing organisations. They will analyse specific issues of designing at various levels and in various industries. Besides studying organisational structures of different companies and other organisations (with respect to their size, activity, geographic spreading and collaboration types), the special emphasis will be put on designing work processes and jobs at the micro level. Students will be acquainted with the organisation design process, as well as with tools, techniques and methods relevant for designing effective organisational solutions.
Course type: elective
ECTS credits: 5
Pre-requisites: none
Language of instruction: English
Supply Chain Management
Course code: 143095
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Description:
Each lecture is started with cases describing some Supply Chain phenomenon, structure or points from the theoretical lecture. Case studies are chosen from Harvard base of case studies, and European from ECCH base. Then lectures are presented that form the base for analytical and deductive thinking. All materials are provided through MERLIN study platform. The course objective is to prepare students for jobs in supply chain management and logistics. By analyzing many cases they will be able to see where improvements in their future jobs can be made.
Course type: elective
ECTS credits: 5
Pre-requisites: none
Language of instruction: English
Organization Development
Course code: 143102
Course coordinator:
Assoc. Prof. Maja Klindžić, PhD
Course instructors:
Assoc. Prof. Maja Klindžić, PhD
Description:
Introduction and analysis of the concepts, fundamental theoretical and practical problems of organizational development in contemporary business organizations. Acquiring knowledge, skills and capabilities necessary to understand the importance of organizational development as well as training to successfully apply the knowledge in practice.
Course type: elective
ECTS credits: 5
Pre-requisites: none
Language of instruction: English
Leadership
Course code: 143096
Course coordinator:
Assoc. Prof. Domagoj Hruška, PhD
Course instructors:
Assoc. Prof. Domagoj Hruška, PhD
Mislav Radić, MA
Description:
The basic aim of this course is to get the students acquainted with all relevant aspects of leadership as key assumption for successful management of organization. The distinction between leadership and management is that leadership is usually connected to special stratum of people - the change generators. Leadership cannot be learned in class completely. Throughout this course students should acquire the fundamentals of leadership and gain the basic knowledge in this fuzzy field. Among other things, special attention will be paid to the difference between transactional and transformational leaders, team leadership and the relationship between leadership and ethics. The characteristics of the modern 21st century leader are also emphasized.
Course type: elective
ECTS credits: 5
Pre-requisites: none
Language of instruction: English
Change Management - NOT HELD IN AC. YEAR 2024/25
Course code: 143100
Course coordinator:
Course instructors:
Mislav Radić, MA
Description:
The course is designed to prepare students for work in constantly changing environment and new business situations on local, regional and international markets. The constant change in how, where and why people work has become the condition sine qua non of the modern organization. Among them, the fastest, easiest and the most successful to adapt are likely to survive, while others almost surely will not. Due to all above mentioned student have to be prepared to continuous changes in their points of view, attitudes, understanding and behaviour by recognizing the weak and the constantly evolving signals coming from market. The power of argument and facts has to be a constant challenge for future leaders. Sophisticated and complex feelings coming out as the output of the process of change and their understanding within and in a wider organizational work context are crucial for facilitating change from a reactive to a proactive mode. During the course students will be absolutely required to face their own resistance to change in order to better understand whole process of change, its life cycle and basic rules defining it.
Course type: elective
ECTS credits: 4
Pre-requisites: none
Language of instruction: English
Business Continuity
Course code: 143103
Course coordinator:
Assoc. Prof. Ante Vuletić, PhD
Course instructors:
Prof. Marijan Cingula, PhD
Assoc. Prof. Ante Vuletić, PhD
Description:
The purpose of this course is to develop strategic approach to all kind of threats in modern business environment. Students should recognize physical threats such as: natural disasters, fires, terrorists attack in addition to other threats to ICT components (viruses, industrial espionage, threats to the public image). After finishing the course, students should develop their own techniques for quick response and re-establishing business activities after all kind of natural, human or technical disasters.
Course type: elective
ECTS credits: 4
Pre-requisites: none
Language of instruction: English
MASTER DEGREE IN BUSINESS - TRADE AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Commodity Exchanges
Course code: 143080
Course coordinator:
Course instructors:
Assoc. Prof. Ivana Štulec, PhD
Description:
The aim of the course is to present the possibilities of future commodity market as an alternative form of investment and a hedging instrument against the unfavorable price movements. To show the chronological development of the futures market and the main features of today's trends. To provide the theoretical framework of commodity future contracts and commodity future prices. To enable understanding of the trading mechanism in the future commodity markets needed as a prerequisite for entering the commodity market. To enable students to evaluate commodity and price risks, taking into account a particular business situation, and select the appropriate trading strategy. To develop the ability of critical thinking when choosing appropriate future orders and trading strategies. To develop skills necessary for analyzing fundamental factors influencing future prices and technical indicators.
Course type: mandatory
ECTS credits: 6
Pre-requisites: none
Language of instruction: English
Trade and Trade Policy
Course code: 143081
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Description:
Development of skills for critical understanding of the role and function of trade in the economic development of the countries with developed market structures and in Croatia. Adoption of knowledge that enable a critical evaluation of impact of modern processes and trends that are taking place in trade of countries with developed market structures and in Croatia, with special emphasis on processes such as: internationalization, concentration, the impact of modern information and communication technologies to the development of trade formats and the development of business systems that can respond to the current challenges. Development of the ability to understand the specifics of trade as service segment of the economy in relation to the segments of material production. To understand the instruments of trade policy and their role in the context of Croatian accession to the European Union.
Course type: mandatory
ECTS credits: 6
Pre-requisites: none
Language of instruction: English
Wholesale and Retail Business
Course code: 143082
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Description:
Expected learning outcomes: 1. obtaining theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of wholesale and retail business; 2. establishing basis for making decisions concerning retail prices, assortment, store layout, service level, etc.; 3. ability to analyze advantages and disadvantages of wholesale and retail companies; 4. ability to analyze actual situation on the market, and to calculate the level of concentration; 5. ability to make the strategy for retail and wholesale company in details; 6. obtaining knowledge about various price calculations, and about price modifications.
Course type: mandatory
ECTS credits: 6
Pre-requisites: none
Language of instruction: English
International and Domestic Markets of Goods and Services
Course code: 143084
Course coordinator:
Course instructors:
Assoc. Prof. Ines Dužević, PhD
Assoc. Prof. Helena Nikolić, PhD
Description:
Enable that students of Trade direction will be able to monitor professional and scientific literature from trade area and qualify them with elementary and specific methods of scientific-research work. When they graduate they will be possible to participate in production processes and trade on macro or micro levels. It will be given special significance on presentation of competitive advantages that Croatia has or can have in relation to other neighbour countries, countries in European Union and other important world and European countries.
Course type: elective
ECTS credits: 5
Pre-requisites: none
Language of instruction: English
Quality Management
Course code: 143085
Course coordinator:
Course instructors:
Assoc. Prof. Ines Dužević, PhD
Description:
Developing knowledge on quality management systems. Developing interdisciplinary knowledge on solving business issues related to product/process quality. Applying quality tools and methods in different industries. Understanding theoretical evolution of quality management movement. Understanding the application of quality management standards.
Course type: elective
ECTS credits: 5
Pre-requisites: none
Language of instruction: English
MASTER DEGREE IN BUSINESS - MARKETING
Business to Business (B2B) Marketing
Course code: 211313
Course coordinator:
Prof. Dubravka Sinčić Ćorić, PhD
Course instructors:
Prof. Dubravka Sinčić Ćorić, PhD
Description:
This course aims to develop theoretical and practical knowledge from the dynamic, global and interesting field of business-to-business marketing. It should prepare students to cooperate with future business partners in all business-to-business relationships – with industrial companies, business services’ providers, governmental bodies and non profit organizations.
Course type: elective
ECTS credits: 5
Pre-requisites: -
Language of instruction: English
MASTER DEGREE IN BUSINESS - LEADERSHIP
Motivation and Performance in Organizations
Course code: 226714
Course coordinator:
Assoc. Prof. Ivana Načinović Braje, PhD
Assoc. Prof. Maja Klindžić, PhD
Course instructors:
Assoc. Prof. Ivana Načinović Braje, PhD
Assoc. Prof. Maja Klindžić, PhD
Description: -
Course type: mandatory
ECTS credits: 6
Pre-requisites: none
Language of instruction: English
Leading Organization Design
Course code: 226715
Course coordinator:
Assoc. Prof. Tomislav Hernaus, PhD
Course instructors:
Assoc. Prof. Tomislav Hernaus, PhD
Description: -
Course type: elective
ECTS credits: 5
Pre-requisites: none
Language of instruction: English
Innovation Leadership
Course code: 226719
Course coordinator:
Course instructors:
Asst. Prof. Radoslav Barišić, PhD
Description:
When faced with confusion or a problem, our instinct is to repair it with order. We examine and analyse the situation, looking for logic, until we can say: “Aha, I know this. Now I know what to do.” Unfortunately, the rapid analysis and rational decision-making that most managers use to run their organizations has serious limitations. As problems and circumstances become more complex, they don’t fit previous patterns. We don’t recognize the situation. We can’t rapidly or automatically know what to do. What worked before doesn’t work today. To make effective sense of unfamiliar situations and complex challenges, we must have a grasp of the whole of the situation, including its variables, unknowns, and mysterious forces. This requires skills beyond everyday analysis. It requires innovation leadership. Objective of the course are:
1. What Leaders Need Now Is Innovative Leadership
2. Why Innovation Matters
3. Innovation Leadership Has Two Components
4. Business Thinking Versus Innovative Thinking
5. Six Innovative Thinking Skills
6. Experiment with Innovation
7. Leadership for Innovation
8. Leadership for Organizational Innovation Requirements
The modular course design combines comprehensive theoretical material related to innovation leadership with more practical seminars where useful tools and methods for innovation are used.
Course type: elective
ECTS credits: 5
Pre-requisites: none
Language of instruction: English
IMPORTANT!
Below is the list of courses which are going to be held if enough students will be interested in attending them.
In order to enrol into master level courses, it is necessary to obtain approx. 180 ECTS credits prior to the exchange.
IF THE COURSE DESCRIPTION IS NOT COMPLETE, PLEASE CONTACT THE COURSE COORDINATOR OF THE COURSE.
MASTER LEVEL STUDENTS CAN SELECT COURSES FROM DIFFERENT MASTER PROGRAMMES.
MASTER DEGREE IN ECONOMICS
Advanced Macroeconomics
Course code: 182216
Course coordinator:
Course instructors:
Assoc. Prof. Tomislav Globan, PhD
Description:
On the basis of extensive use of models and techniques, this course offers an insight into major theories relating to central questions of macroeconomics. This knowledge is not only connected to aggregate fluctuations but to other economic properties, e.g. growth, unemployment and inflation.
Course type: mandatory
ECTS credits: 6
Pre-requisites: none
Language of instruction: English
Comparative Economic Systems
Course code: 182218
Course coordinator:
Course instructors:
Assoc. Prof. Tomislav Sekur, PhD
Description:
The course aims are introducing students with the economic rationality and effectiveness of different economic systems. Special attention is paid to the observation economic, cultural and social prerequisites and circumstances that affect the emergence, development, flourishing and decay of the market of alternative economic models. The student acquires economic knowledge necessary for an objective assessment of imperfect market competition through the so-called alternative economic systems.
Course type: mandatory
ECTS credits: 6
Pre-requisites: none
Language of instruction: English
MASTER DEGREE IN BUSINESS - MANAGEMENT
Organizational Behaviour
Course code: 143094
Course coordinator:
Assoc. Prof. Ana Aleksić Fredotović, PhD
Course instructors:
Assoc. Prof. Ana Aleksić Fredotović, PhD
Description:
Introduction to the social dimension (i.e. soft variables) of organization; including individuals, groups, teams, their knowledge and skills, communication processes, conflicts, power and influences within organization, as well as culture, change and development. Understanding human dimension of organization could be useful to students to coordinate and lead people towards defined organizational objectives.
Course type: elective
ECTS credits: 5
Pre-requisites: none
Language of instruction: English
MASTER DEGREE IN BUSINESS - LEADERSHIP
Individual Behavior in Organizational Context
Course code: 226713
Course coordinator:
Assoc. Prof. Domagoj Hruška, PhD
Course instructors:
Assoc. Prof. Domagoj Hruška, PhD
Description:
This course provides a comprehensive analysis of individual behaviour in organizations and how individuals may differ across a range of attributes including their personality, values, perceptions, and emotions. Its purpose is to provide an understanding of individual behaviour so leaders and leadership can be more effective and at the same time quality of employees work life can be enhanced. Course is designed to help students develop comprehension of the importance of individual behaviour, analyse the implications of workplace diversity, including challenges and potential benefits, as well as to describe how people behave under different conditions and understand why people behave as they do. The course also demonstrates how leaders can improve the attitudes, perceptions, and behaviours of employees at an individual level within organizations, but also in team dynamics and performance.
Course type: mandatory
ECTS credits: 6
Pre-requisites: none
Language of instruction: English