University of Maribor

What you'll study

This master's programme combines engineering methods, management principles and information systems to address the design and optimisation of enterprises. Teaching covers modelling and simulation of business and production systems, optimisation and decision support methods, operations and supply chain management, innovation and technology management, quality and reliability engineering, and industrial information systems.

• Core topics: enterprise modelling and systems thinking, production and operations management, process design and optimisation, and research methods for engineering and management.
• Applied modules: supply chain and logistics, quality and reliability, production planning and control, project and change management, and data-driven decision support systems.
• Digital and analytical skills: industrial information systems, simulation and modelling software, optimisation techniques, and basic data analytics for operations.
• Individual project or thesis: a substantial research, design or consultancy-style project that applies methods learned to a real organisational or technical challenge, often in collaboration with industry partners.
• Structure: the programme is delivered as a mix of lectures, seminars, practical laboratory or IT-based classes, case studies and project work, culminating in the master’s thesis.

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, economics, industrial management, business, information systems or a closely related discipline. Admissions normally consider the academic transcript, the relevance of prior study, and evidence of quantitative and analytical ability.

• Supporting documents typically include a curriculum vitae, a statement of purpose or motivation letter, and transcripts from previous study.
• Applicants whose prior teaching was not in English may be asked to demonstrate proficiency in English through recognised tests or other institutional assessments.
• Where there is doubt about academic fit, applicants may be invited for an interview or asked to provide a portfolio of relevant project work or professional experience.

Career prospects

Graduates are equipped to work where technical systems and organisational strategy intersect. Typical roles include enterprise or systems engineer, operations or production manager, process improvement specialist, supply chain analyst, quality engineer, project manager, and management consultant focused on industrial or operations transformation.

The blend of engineering and management skills also supports careers in technology and innovation management, product lifecycle roles, and positions in research and development. Many graduates find opportunities in manufacturing, logistics and consulting firms, technology suppliers, and public-sector bodies; others progress to doctoral study or to entrepreneurial ventures.

Why study at University of Maribor

The University of Maribor offers a multidisciplinary learning environment with a focus on applied engineering and strong links to regional industry. The programme benefits from collaboration between academic departments and practical engagement with companies, giving students opportunities for internships, project collaborations and applied research.

• Teaching staff combine academic expertise with industry experience and active research in enterprise systems and operations.
• The university supports international mobility and collaboration, enabling exchange opportunities and projects with partner institutions.
• Students can access computing and laboratory facilities for modelling, simulation and prototyping, as well as career and entrepreneurship support services to prepare for professional life after graduation.