Qualification and Title

Name of the document and professional/scientific title:
Second-cycle diploma upon completion of the Master’s degree programme:
Master in International Business and Sustainable Development
(abbreviation: M.Sc. in International Business and Sustainable Development)

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Field of Study

Business and Administrative Sciences; International Business and Sustainable Development

The second-cycle Master’s degree programme International Business and Sustainable Development was approved by the Council of the National Agency for Quality in Higher Education of the Republic of Slovenia on 18 December 2014.

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Legal Status of the Higher Education Institution

Private higher education institution – higher professional school.

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Language of Instruction

Slovenian and English.

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Level of Education

Second cycle, Master’s degree programme:

• SQF 8

• EQF 7

• EOVK second cycle

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Duration of the Programme

The Master’s programme in International Business and Sustainable Development lasts two years.

• First year:

  • 6 compulsory courses

  • 2 elective courses

• Second year:

  • 3 compulsory courses

  • 1 elective course

  • Master’s thesis (30 ECTS)

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Entry Requirements

The following candidates may enrol in the first year of the Master’s degree programme in International Business and Sustainable Development:

• Candidates who have completed a first-cycle study programme in a relevant field (social sciences) and obtained at least 180 ECTS.

• Candidates who have completed a higher professional degree programme in a relevant field (social sciences).

• Candidates who have completed equivalent study programmes in other fields and have fulfilled additional study requirements. These additional requirements must be completed prior to enrolment and are determined by the IBS Senate.

If the number of applicants exceeds the number of available study places, candidates are selected based on:

• Average grade of first-cycle studies (60%), and

• Grade of the undergraduate thesis (40%).

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Mode of Study

Part-time study.

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Forms of Study

• Classical (on-site) study:
  Lectures are conducted in a classroom environment, enabling direct interaction with lecturers, guest speakers, and fellow students. Teaching follows the official timetable.

• Combined (hybrid) study:
  A combination of classroom-based lectures and live online instruction via MS Teams, integrating the advantages of classical and online learning.

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Study Requirements and Progression

To complete the programme, students must accumulate 120 ECTS.

Students may progress to the second year if they have earned at least 45 ECTS from first-year courses.

Exceptionally, the IBS Senate, upon proposal by the Academic Affairs Committee, may grant progression to a student who does not meet this requirement but has justified reasons, in accordance with the Statutes.

Attendance at lectures is defined by the implementing curriculum. Upon successful completion of all programme requirements, the student defends their Master’s thesis.

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Learning Objectives, Skills, and Competences

The Master’s programme in International Business and Sustainable Development is intended for graduates of various undergraduate programmes who will encounter sustainable development as a key factor in business decision-making.

The primary objective of the programme is to prepare graduates to perform professional and managerial roles in diverse organisational systems, particularly in:

• Companies

• Public administration

• Institutions involved in international cooperation

In addition to advanced theoretical and professional business knowledge, students develop:

• Specialized skills for working in international business environments

• Competences to understand sustainable development as a driver of improved business performance

• The ability to use sustainable business practices as a strategy for competitive advantage

• A comprehensive understanding of sustainability challenges faced by managers

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Elective Courses

• Second year:
  Students select two elective courses from the list specified in the study programme curriculum.

• Third year:
  Students select two elective courses from the same elective course list.

Restriction:
Elective courses selected in the second year cannot be repeated in the third year.

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Semester Implementation

Courses are delivered in accordance with the timetable for the respective academic year.

• Courses designated for a single semester are conducted in that semester.

• Courses with two possible semesters are delivered according to the timetable and not in both semesters.