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Management in Health and Social Welfare

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Tuition EUR 2,781 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,781 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Maribor, Slovenia
Language English, Slovenian

Program Overview

The Management in Health and Social Welfare 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 Management in Health and Social Welfare 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 2,781 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,781 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  5. Location: Maribor, Slovenia

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Management in Health and Social Welfare 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

Course Structure

  1. The methodology of research work in health and social organizations
  2. Management in health and social organizations
  3. ICT in health and social organizations
  4. Ethical aspects of health and social organizations
  5. Quality in health and social organizations
  6. The impact of factors on the health and social care
  7. The fundamental aspects of epidemiology as a basis for planning
  8. Methods of work in health and social organizations
  9. Legal regulations in health and social organizations
  10. Health, healthcare and health insurance
  11. Process management in health and social organizations
  12. Economics in health and social organizations
  13. Human resource management and communication in health and social organizations
  14. Environmental Influences on Health
  15. Optional subject
  16. Master thesis

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission Requirements:

Candidates who completed the following may apply for the master\'s (2nd-cycle) programme MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE:

  • A bachelor\xc2\x92s (first-cycle) programme in a relevant field: 31 \xc2\x96 social and behavioural science, 32 \xc2\x96 journalism and information; 34 \xc2\x96 business and administration, 38 \xc2\x96 law, 48 \xc2\x96 computing, 52 \xc2\x96 engineering and engineering trades, 72 \xc2\x96 health, 76 \xc2\x96 social services;
  • A bachelor\xc2\x92s (first-cycle) programme in one of the following fields: 14 \xc2\x96 teacher training and education science, 22 \xc2\x96 humanities, 21 \xc2\x96 arts, 40 \xc2\x96 science, mathematics and computer science, 42 \xc2\x96 life sciences, 44 \xc2\x96 physical sciences, 46 \xc2\x96 mathematics and statistics, 54 \xc2\x96 manufacturing and processing, 58 \xc2\x96 architecture and building, 62 \xc2\x96 agriculture, forestry and fishery, 64 \xc2\x96 veterinary, 81 \xc2\x96 personal services, 84 \xc2\x96 transport services, 85 \xc2\x96 environmental protection, 86 \xc2\x96 security services. Candidates must fulfil study obligations corresponding to 11 ECTS credits under the bachelor\xc2\x92s programme or by taking qualifying exams prior to enrolment. Candidates must fulfil the following obligations: \xc2\x93Sociology of Health and Illness\xc2\x94 (5 ECTS) (Faculty of Health Sciences), \xc2\x93Organization Theory and Basics of Management\xc2\x94 (6 ECTS) (Faculty of Organizational Sciences);
  • A bachelor\xc2\x92s vocational programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in a relevant field:31 \xc2\x96 social and behavioural science, 32 \xc2\x96 journalism and information; 34 \xc2\x96 business and administration, 38 \xc2\x96 law, 48 \xc2\x96 computing, 52 \xc2\x96 engineering and engineering trades, 72 \xc2\x96 health, 76 \xc2\x96 social services;
  • A bachelor\xc2\x92s vocational programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in one of the following fields: 14 \xc2\x96 teacher training and education science, 22 \xc2\x96 humanities, 21 \xc2\x96 arts, 40 \xc2\x96 science, mathematics and computer science, 42 \xc2\x96 life sciences, 44 \xc2\x96 physical sciences, 46 \xc2\x96 mathematics and statistics, 54 \xc2\x96 manufacturing and processing, 58 \xc2\x96 architecture and building, 62 \xc2\x96 agriculture, forestry and fishery, 64 \xc2\x96 veterinary, 81 \xc2\x96 personal services, 84 \xc2\x96 transport services, 85 \xc2\x96 environmental protection, 86 \xc2\x96 security services. Candidates must fulfil study obligations corresponding to 11 ECTS credits under the bachelor\xc2\x92s programme or by taking qualifying exams prior to enrolment. Candidates must fulfil the following obligations: \xc2\x93Sociology of Health and Illness\xc2\x94 (5 ECTS) (Faculty of Health Sciences), \xc2\x93Organization Theory and Basics of Management\xc2\x94 (6 ECTS) (Faculty of Organizational Sciences);
  • An undergraduate programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in a relevant field: 31 \xc2\x96 social and behavioural science, 32 \xc2\x96 journalism and information; 34 \xc2\x96 business and administration, 38 \xc2\x96 law, 48 \xc2\x96 computing, 52 \xc2\x96 engineering and engineering trades, 72 \xc2\x96 health, 76 \xc2\x96 social services. These candidates are typically awarded 60 ECTS credits and may enrol in the second year provided they satisfy the transfer criteria laid down in the accredited degree programme.
  • An undergraduate programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in one of the following fields: 14 \xc2\x96 teacher training and education science, 22 \xc2\x96 humanities, 21 \xc2\x96 arts, 40 \xc2\x96 science, mathematics and computer science, 42 \xc2\x96 life sciences, 44 \xc2\x96 physical sciences, 46 \xc2\x96 mathematics and statistics, 54 \xc2\x96 manufacturing and processing, 58 \xc2\x96 architecture and building, 62 \xc2\x96 agriculture, forestry and fishery, 64 \xc2\x96 veterinary, 81 \xc2\x96 personal services, 84 \xc2\x96 transport services, 85 \xc2\x96 environmental protection, 86 \xc2\x96 security services. These candidates are awarded 30 ECTS credits and may enrol in the first year.
  • A bachelor\xc2\x92s vocational programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 and a specialisation programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in a relevant field: 31 \xc2\x96 social and behavioural science, 32 \xc2\x96 journalism and information; 34 \xc2\x96 business and administration, 38 \xc2\x96 law, 48 \xc2\x96 computing, 52 \xc2\x96 engineering and engineering trades, 72 \xc2\x96 health, 76 \xc2\x96 social services. These candidates are typically awarded 60 ECTS credits and may enrol in the second year provided they satisfy the transfer criteria laid down in the accredited degree programme.
  • A bachelor\xc2\x92s vocational programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 and a specialisation programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in one of the following fields: 14 \xc2\x96 teacher training and education science, 22 \xc2\x96 humanities, 21 \xc2\x96 arts, 40 \xc2\x96 science, mathematics and computer science, 42 \xc2\x96 life sciences, 44 \xc2\x96 physical sciences, 46 \xc2\x96 mathematics and statistics, 54 \xc2\x96 manufacturing and processing, 58 \xc2\x96 architecture and building, 62 \xc2\x96 agriculture, forestry and fishery, 64 \xc2\x96 veterinary, 81 \xc2\x96 personal services, 84 \xc2\x96 transport services, 85 \xc2\x96 environmental protection, 86 \xc2\x96 security services. These candidates are awarded 30 ECTS credits and may enrol in the first year.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 2,781 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,781 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 2,781 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,781 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA 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.

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  • Start Date 2017-10-01
  • Language English, Slovenian
  • Duration 24 months
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