The name of the study program is Management and Organization. The goal of the program is to provide students with up-to-date knowledge and skills in the fields of management and organizational sciences, as well as mastery of contemporary engineering and management methods and techniques. The program also aims to prepare students for the successful application of the acquired knowledge and skills in their profession and for further academic advancement at higher levels of study.
The Management and Organization study program consists of six modules:
Undergraduate academic studies last four years, or eight semesters. Each year carries the same number of ECTS credits – 60, for a total of 240 ECTS credits. The list of compulsory and elective courses, along with their ECTS credit value, is an integral part of the study program curriculum.
During the first and second years, students attend courses that provide an introduction to the study of management, organization of business systems and processes, mathematics, economics, information technologies, psychology and sociology, probability and statistics, and human resource management. In each subsequent year, the courses become increasingly specialized, while still covering broadly defined aspects of the fields studied in previous years.
In the third year, students choose one of six elective areas – modules (a description of the standards by modules is provided in the appendix)
The study process is conducted through lectures and tutorials. Lectures are delivered using modern presentations, case study analyses, and interactive work with students. In addition, lectures by industry professionals are regularly organized. Tutorials are conducted as classroom-based and laboratory sessions with practical work, including case study solving, group work, simulations, business games, and similar activities. Students participate actively in the teaching process through homework assignments, seminar and project papers, computer-based work, and visits to companies and institutions. Both lectures and tutorials place strong emphasis on the active role of students.
Through the course “Final Thesis” (4 ECTS credits), students register the title of their thesis topic and conduct research. The final thesis is a mandatory requirement for all undergraduate academic students, and it carries 3 ECTS credits.
Prerequisites for enrollment in individual courses are specified within the course descriptions provided in the course catalog.
The conditions for transferring from other study programs within the same or related fields of study are defined by the Statute of the University, the Statute of the Faculty, the Call for Enrollment in Undergraduate Academic Studies, as well as by the general regulations of the Faculty.
The purpose of the “Management and Organization” study program is to educate competent engineers in organizational sciences with a multidisciplinary approach to solving complex problems, whose acquired theoretical and practical knowledge enables them to work independently or as part of a team in organizations operating in manufacturing, service, public, and other sectors, through the application of engineering and management methods at both the departmental and enterprise-wide levels. The study program provides education aligned with labor market needs, as well as with contemporary trends and environmental requirements.
The purpose of the study program is also aligned with the mission, core objectives, and tasks of the Faculty of Organizational Sciences:
- The study program contributes to the development of the University, as well as the local and national community;
- The study program supports the development of the Faculty of Organizational Sciences in accordance with real needs and available resources;
- The study program is designed to take into account the requirements of users and other stakeholders, with significant attention devoted to measuring the satisfaction of users and other interested parties;
- The modernity and attractiveness of the study program will result in continuous growth in the interest of prospective students in studying at the Faculty of Organizational Sciences;
- During their studies, students will be provided with state-of-the-art conditions in terms of equipment, facilities, methods, and procedures;
- The study program ensures the achievement of a high quality of educational and other processes based on clearly defined quantitative and qualitative performance indicators;
- The program content will remain continuously open to innovation in both content and teaching methods;
- The study program aims to achieve satisfactory efficiency and a high level of employability among graduates;
- The study program will serve as a foundation for developing cooperation with related domestic and international educational institutions.
A significant number of graduates pursue professional careers as leading managers within their organizations. Each year, interest among high school graduates in studying management and organization at the Faculty of Organizational Sciences continues to grow.
The competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes) acquired by graduates of the Management and Organization study program are aligned with the National Qualifications Framework of Serbia (NQFS) for Level 6.2 – Undergraduate Academic Studies (240 ECTS).
Upon completion of the Management and Organization study program, students acquire the following general competencies:
Respecting the principles of ethical implications in business decision-making and actions.
Application of research and analytical methods, procedures, and processes in the fields of finance, lean business organization, quality management and standardization, marketing management and communications, operational management, and project management;
Conducting problem analysis and synthesis, forecasting, and proposing solutions;
Taking initiative in achieving goals and actively participating in the processes necessary for their realization;
Making complex decisions, delegating responsibilities, implementing tasks, and efficiently utilizing employee potential in order to achieve project and organizational goals;
Developing communication skills and abilities, as well as cooperation within both local social and international environments;
Independently applying acquired knowledge and solving practical problems;
Identifying problems, thinking critically, and acting creatively and independently;
In accordance with the previously stated purpose of the study program, as well as the mission and objectives of the Faculty of Organizational Sciences, the key goals of the Management and Organization study program are:
- Mastering management concepts and specific financial tools used in business decision-making; actively developing quantitative and qualitative knowledge for managing one’s professional career; analyzing and understanding the business and financial environment, as well as the ethical and financial values relevant to the financial profession; applying “soft” managerial skills and techniques relevant for independent work and collaboration in information processing, presentation, and communication related to financial issues; analyzing and evaluating financial information using instruments and mechanisms available for solving financial problems; analyzing price movements of financial products offered on global financial markets; and developing and supporting entrepreneurial capabilities and problem-solving skills in financial management. (Module Financial management)
- Developing students’ abilities for independent and team-based work in the development of organizational structures and business models within organizational systems; developing students’ abilities for independent and team-based work in managing complex projects related to the design, implementation, measurement, and improvement of processes in organizational systems; developing students’ abilities for independent and team-based work in creating entrepreneurial ideas and managing entrepreneurial ventures; enabling students to study, measure, and evaluate work in manufacturing and service business systems; preparing students to improve existing business organization practices in accordance with lean principles; and providing students with opportunities to develop their entrepreneurial and leadership capabilities. (Module Leen business ogranization)
- Providing students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to actively apply academic and professional knowledge related to theories, principles, concepts, best practices, methods, and techniques in the field of quality management and standardization, as well as the appropriate skills and abilities required to solve complex quality-related problems in practice. (Module Quality management and organization)
- To familiarize students with the fundamental theoretical concepts and examples of best practices in the fields of marketing and communications, as well as other areas of management, which are essential for the successful implementation of marketing practices in real-world environments. (Module Marketing management and organization)
- Educating experts for performing specific engineering tasks in the field of operations management, particularly in resource planning and production preparation, design and management of traditional discrete and continuous production processes, management of service processes, technological analysis and entrepreneurship, computer-integrated manufacturing, flexible and intelligent production systems, as well as lean management of logistics processes and supply chains. (Module Operational management)
- Preparing students for professional careers that require advanced academic and professional knowledge in the functional areas of project management (cost, time, resources, risk, quality, change, communications, contracts, and stakeholders), advanced academic and professional knowledge in program and project portfolio management from initiation to closure, as well as the ability to evaluate and critically assess different methodologies, techniques, and tools used in the development and implementation of strategies and investment projects. (Module Project management)
The Management and Organization study program consists of six modules:
3. Marketing management and communication
