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Economic and Business Sciences

University of Maribor
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition EUR 2,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,350 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline Sep, 2026
Delivery On-campus
Location Maribor, Slovenia
Language English, Slovenian

Program Overview

The Economic and Business Sciences at University of Maribor is a MA programme in Business & Management taught in English, Slovenian over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Economic and Business Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Slovenia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English, Slovenian
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: EUR 2,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,350 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Maribor, Slovenia

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Economic and Business Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Candidates who\ncompleted the following may apply for the master’s (2nd-cycle) programme “Economics and Business”:

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1. A bachelor’s\n(1st-cycle) programme in a relevant field:\nsocial sciences, business and law (3);

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2. A bachelor’s\n(1st-cycle) programme in a field not\nspecified under point 1:

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- for “Management of Public Enterprises”\nand “Corporate Governance and Management” in any field;

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- for “Information Systems and\nE-Business Management” in the field of computing (48) or engineering and\nengineering trades (52);

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-  for “Marketing Management” and ”International Business Economics”\nin the field of Hotel and service (811) and in the field of Travel, tourism,\nleisure (812).

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Prior to\nenrolment, candidates must fulfil study obligations corresponding to 10 ECTS\ncredits under the bachelor’s (1st-cycle) programme, a training\nprogramme or by taking placement tests. Candidates must fulfil the following\nobligations: “Basics of Business Communication, Decisions and Information\nSolutions” (10 ECTS).

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- for “Economics”, “Finance and\nBanking”, “Information and E-Business Management”, “Management, Organisation\nand Human Resources”, “Marketing Management”, “International Business\nEconomics”, “Entrepreneurship and Innovation”, “Accounting, Auditing and\nTaxation”, “Strategic and Project Management” in any field.

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Prior to\nenrolment, candidates must fulfil study obligations corresponding to 39 ECTS\ncredits under the bachelor’s (1st-cycle) programme, a training\nprogramme or by taking placement tests. Candidates must fulfil the following\nobligations: “Principles of Economics” (6 ECTS), “Basics of Organization and\nManagement” (6 ECTS), “Introduction to Business Information

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Systems” (5 ECTS), “Fundamentals of Marketing” (5 ECTS),\n“Accounting” (5 ECTS), “Finance for Business” (6 ECTS), “Business Economics” (6\nECTS).

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In addition to\nother documents, the candidate must enclose a certificate of the exams passed.\nThe Faculty will organize a seminar course for the exam “Basics of Business\nCommunication, Decisions and Information Solutions” (10 ECTS) in September\n(exams will take place after the course). Exact dates will be published on the\nFaculty’s website (http://www.epf.uni-mb.si).

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3. A bachelor’s vocational programme adopted prior to 11 June\n2004 in a relevant field: social sciences, business and law (3);

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4. A bachelor’s vocational programme adopted prior to 11 June\n2004 in another field:

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- for\n“Management of Public Enterprises” and “Corporate Governance and Management” in\nany field;

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- for\n“Information Systems and E-Business Management“ in the field of computing (48)\nor engineering and engineering trades (52);

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-  for “Marketing Management” and ”International Business Economics”\nin the field of Hotel and service (811) and in the field of Travel, tourism,\nleisure (812).

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Prior to\nenrolment, candidates must satisfy study obligations corresponding to 10 ECTS\ncredits under the bachelor’s (1st- cycle programme, a training\nprogramme or by taking placement tests. Candidates must fulfil the following\nobligations: “Basics of Business Communication, Decisions and Information\nSolutions” (10 ECTS).

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- for “Economics”, “Finance and Banking”,\n“Information Systems and E-Business Management”, “Management, Organisation and\nHuman Resources”, “Marketing Management”, “International Business Economics”,\n“Entrepreneurship and Innovation“, “Accounting, Auditing and Taxation”,\n“Strategic and Project Management” in any field.

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Prior to\nenrolment, candidates must fulfil study obligations corresponding to 39 ECTS\ncredits under the bachelor’s (1st-cycle) programme, a training\nprogramme or by taking placement tests. Candidates must fulfil the following\nobligations: “Principles of Economics” (6 ECTS), “Basics of Organization and\nManagement” (6 ECTS), “Introduction to Business Information Systems” (5 ECTS),\n“Fundamentals of Marketing” (5 ECTS), “Accounting” (5 ECTS), “Finance for\nBusiness” (6 ECTS), “Business Economics” (6 ECTS).

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In addition to\nother documents, the candidate must enclose a certificate of the exams passed.\nThe Faculty will organize a seminar course for the exam “Basics of Business\nCommunication, Decisions and Information Solutions” (10 ECTS) in September\n(exams will take place after the course). Exact dates will be published on the\nFaculty’s website (http://www.epf.uni-mb.si).

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5. A bachelor’s\nvocational programme and a specialisation programme adopted prior to 11 June\n2004 in a relevant field: social sciences, business and law (3).

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These\ncandidates are typically awarded up to 60 ECTS credits and may enrol in the\nsecond year provided they satisfy the transfer criteria laid down in the\naccredited study programme. The Faculty’s Academic Affairs Committee decides on\nthe recognition of study obligations.

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6. A bachelor’s vocational programme and a specialisation\nprogramme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in another field:

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- for\n“Management of Public Enterprises” and “Corporate Governance and Management” in\nany field;

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- “Information\nSystems and E-Business Management“ in the field of computing (48) or\nengineering and engineering trades (52);

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Depending on\nthe amount of recognized obligations under a programme completed in the\nRepublic of Slovenia or abroad, candidates may be admitted to the same or a\nsubsequent year of the master’s (2nd-cycle)\nprogramme “Economic and Business Sciences”. In the recognition procedure,\nsatisfied obligations that may be recognized wholly or partly are identified\nand new obligations required for completion of the programme “Economic and\nBusiness Sciences” are laid down. The Faculty’s Academic Affairs Committee\ndecides on the recognition of study obligations.

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Depending on\nthe amount of study obligations recognized in the context of a programme\ncompleted in the Republic of Slovenia or abroad, the candidate may be admitted\nto the same or a subsequent year of the master’s (2nd-cycle) programme “Economic and Business Sciences”. In the\nrecognition procedure, satisfied obligations that may be recognized

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wholly or partly are identified and new obligations required\nfor completion of the programme “Economic and Business Sciences” are laid down.\nThe Faculty’s Academic Affairs Committee decides on the recognition of study\nobligations. 

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 2,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,350 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: EUR 2,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,350 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Maribor directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Maribor

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University of Maribor

Maribor, Slovenia

TheUniversity of Maribor(Slovene:Univerza v Mariboru) isSlovenia's second-largest university, established in 1975 inMaribor, Slovenia. It currently has 17faculties.

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  • Application Deadline Sep, 2026
  • Start Date Oct, 2026
  • Language English, Slovenian
  • Duration 24 months