Top Master Programs in Croatia 2019

Specialized professional graduate study program in digital marketing at the Algebra University College is a clear response to the needs of employers (in Croatia and European Union) within the field of digital marketing and marketing in general. During the development of the study program, the main starting point for each course consisted in the immediate practical application of knowledge and skills upon graduation in order to make the introduction to the profession and workplace as short as possible.

The study program encompasses 21 courses and a graduate thesis conducted in cooperation between the thesis advisor and employers who provide internships for our students.... [-]

Multimedia computing sub-specialization is one of the three sub-specializations of the professional graduate study program in applied computer engineering. Through its compulsory courses, the study program covers the field of e-business and offers acquisition of basic competences at graduate level, while through elective courses of this sub-specialization, students are able to specialize in design and modeling of 3 D digital content, computer multimedia, web content development and engineering aspects of audio and video production.

From the perspective of students, the study program is comprised of 18 courses, of which 8 compulsory and 10 elective courses, that are largely predetermined by the choice of a particular sub-specialization. Elective courses related to this sub-specialization belong to two groups with one course of the first group being taught in each of the first three semesters, while two courses of the second group are taught in the first two semesters and three courses in the third semester. Elective courses are determined by the particular sub-specialization and students are typically offered to acquire necessary knowledge and skills for specialization in a particular narrow area through groups of three logically continued courses (from the first to the third semester).... [-]

System engineering sub-specialization is one of the three sub-specializations of the professional graduate study program in applied computer engineering. Through its compulsory courses, the study program covers the field of e-business and offers acquisition of basic competences at a graduate level, while through elective courses of this sub-specialization, students are able to specialize within the field of advanced network technologies, computer security, forensics, data warehouses and business intelligence.

From the perspective of students, the study program is comprised of 18 courses, of which 8 compulsory and 10 elective courses, that are largely predetermined by the choice of a particular sub-specialization. Elective courses related to this sub-specialization belong to two groups with one course of the first group being taught in each of the first three semesters, while two courses of the second group are taught in the first two semesters and three courses in the third semester. Elective courses are determined by the particular sub-specialization and students are typically offered to acquire necessary knowledge and skills for specialization in a particular narrow area through groups of three logically continued courses (from the first to the third semester).... [-]

Software engineering sub-specialization is one of the three sub-specializations of the professional graduate study program in applied computer engineering. Through its compulsory courses, the study program covers the field of e-business and offers acquisition of basic competences at graduate level, while through elective courses of the sub-specialization, students are able to specialize within the field of software engineering by obtaining more knowledge about the following areas: internet programming, development of applications for mobile devices, advanced programming techniques, data warehouses and business intelligence.

From the perspective of students, the study program is comprised of 18 courses, of which 8 compulsory and 10 elective courses, that are largely predetermined by the choice of a particular sub-specialization. Elective courses related to this sub-specialization belong to two groups with one course of the first group being taught in each of the first three semesters, while two courses of the second group are taught in the first two semesters and three courses in the third semester. Elective courses are determined by the particular sub-specialization and students are typically offered to acquire necessary knowledge and skills for specialization in a particular narrow area through groups of three logically continued courses (from the first to the third semester).... [-]

Economics and Business Economics - Tourism

The graduate study in Economics and Business Economics lasts two-years, i.e. four semesters. (120 ECTS credits). Upon completion of the graduate study, students acquire the academic degree of Master in Economics or Business Economics.

This degree opens opportunities in various highly professional and managerial jobs in the area of economics, as well as providing the experience of the scientific and professional working methods and skills in finding solutions to development-related problems.

There is active involvement in the teaching process by both University and visiting lecturers as well as distinguished professionals from the world of business practice. Teaching is facilitated by the availability of the Information Technology Centre, where students have access to computers and the internet, the Library, and the Documentation Centre, which offer over thirty thousand titles.... [-]

Economics and Business Economics - Marketing

The graduate study in Economics and Business Economics lasts two-years, i.e. four semesters. (120 ECTS credits). Upon completion of the graduate study, students acquire the academic degree of Master in Economics or Business Economics.

This degree opens opportunities in various highly professional and managerial jobs in the area of economics, as well as providing the experience of the scientific and professional working methods and skills in finding solutions to development-related problems.

There is active involvement in the teaching process by both University and visiting lecturers as well as distinguished professionals from the world of business practice. Teaching is facilitated by the availability of the Information Technology Centre, where students have access to computers and the internet, the Library, and the Documentation Centre, which offer over thirty thousand titles.... [-]

Economics and Business Economics - International Trade

The graduate study in Economics and Business Economics lasts two-years, i.e. four semesters. (120 ECTS credits). Upon completion of the graduate study, students acquire the academic degree of Master in Economics or Business Economics.

This degree opens opportunities in various highly professional and managerial jobs in the area of economics, as well as providing experience of the scientific and professional working methods and skills in finding solutions to development-related problems.

There is active involvement in the teaching process by both University and visiting lecturers as well as distinguished professionals from the world of business practice. Teaching is facilitated by the availability of the Information Technology Centre, where students have access to computers and the internet, the Library, and the Documentation Centre, which offer over thirty thousand titles.... [-]

Maritime Studies

The graduate Maritime Studies study lasts two years, i.e. four semesters (120 ECTS credits). Upon completion of the graduate study, students acquire the academic degree of Master in Maritime Transport.

The basic goals in education of future mariners is to develop the expertise required to manage, handle and maintain modern technical and technological ship, port and transport systems; to encourage capacity for scientific research in the area of marine sciences;to foster the ability to actively participate in the commercial activities and efficient management of companies and services in social and commercial fields; all these directed towards a more intensive development of the maritime economy as a whole.... [-]

Restoration and Conservation (wood, paper, textile, metal, and ceramics)

The graduate study in Restoration and Conservation (wood, paper, textile, metal, and ceramics) lasts two years, i.e. four semesters (120 ECTS credits). Upon completion of the graduate study, students acquire the academic degree of Master in Conservation and Restoration (wood, paper, textile, metal, ceramics).

Upon successful completion of this study, students are qualified for employment in state administration, in county and/ or town offices in charge of culture and monument protection, in museums, galleries, restoration and conservation workshops or archives, or they can start their own business. This study is the only one of its kind in Croatia, and it is fully in line with the Bologna Declaration. The framework of this program implies the day to day cooperation of teachers and students, the mobility of both teachers and students during the course and the possibility for the students to enroll in any course of a similar profile and level (expressed in ECTS credits) in universities of the European Union that offer compatible studies.... [-]

Mariculture

The graduate study in Mariculture lasts two years, i.e. four semesters (120 ECTS credits). Upon completion of the graduate study, the student acquires the academic degree of Master in Mariculture. Finishing the graduate study, a student can opt for the postgraduate study Applied Marine Science.

Career prospects in aquaculture are multiple and primarily involve the possibility of employment directly related to production, such as cultivation, maintenance, feeding, fishing, transportation etc., but also those related to the management of spawning and farming centres. Smaller farming facilities in aquaculture are mostly managed by one expert in charge of the complete farming process, including company and financial management. Practical experience worldwide indicates that graduate experts in aquaculture may find employment in numerous accompanying services to aquaculture production, starting from the supply of equipment and food, the consumer sales of fish and shellfish, through to consultancy in commercial enterprises and in state institutions. Upon completion of the graduate study in Mariculture students will have gained the skills required for independent work on the introduction of new species of aquatic organisms into commercial aquaculture production.... [-]

Economics and Business Economics

The graduate study in Economics and Business Economics lasts two-years, i.e. four semesters. (120 ECTS credits). Upon completion of the graduate study, students acquire the academic degree of Master in Economics or Business Economics.

This degree opens opportunities in various highly professional and managerial jobs in the area of economics, as well as providing the experience of the scientific and professional working methods and skills in finding solutions to development-related problems.

There is active involvement in the teaching process by both University and visiting lecturers as well as distinguished professionals from the world of business practice. Teaching is facilitated by the availability of the Information Technology Centre, where students have access to computers and the internet, the Library, and the Documentation Centre, which offer over thirty thousand titles.... [-]

Business Computing

The Business Computing graduate study lasts two years, i.e. four semesters (120 ECTS ). Upon completion of the graduate study, students acquire the academic degree of Master in Computer Engineering (mag.ing.comp.)

The course of Business Computing qualifies students for various jobs in numerous areas of computing and information technology: industry, computer and communication companies, education and the service sector. Analyses have shown that in Croatia and many other countries, there is a shortage of well-educated graduates in the field of computing and information technology. Taking this fact into consideration emphasises the challenge of making the Croatian economy competitive.... [-]

Marine Electrical Engineering and Communication Technologies

The graduate study of Marine Electrical Engineering and Communication Technologies lasts two years, i.e. four semesters (120 ECTS points). Upon completion of the graduate study, students acquire the academic degree of Master's degree in Technology (M.Tech.) in Marine Electrical Engineering and Communication Technologies.

The study of Marine Electrical Engineering and Communication Technologies is an appropriate response to the continuing demand from shipping companies all over the world for qualified graduates in this field. A similar demand can be found throughout the marine industry, such as in harbor and port facilities; the tourist industry, for example in leisure marinas and hotels; and many other modern institutions, such as airports, hospitals and commercial institutions of all kinds. In all these situations networked electronic and communication systems have rapidly become an essential requirement, and provide significant growth in employment opportunities for qualified personnel.... [-]

Public relations

The graduate study in public relations lasts for two years, ie. four semesters (120 ECTS credits). Upon completion of the graduate study, students acquire the academic degree of Master in Public Relations.

This graduate study, lasting two years, trains students for independent scientific-research and highly professional work in PR services, government and non-government organizations, PR agencies and commercial enterprises. Furthermore, graduates will be able to apply their theoretical knowledge in practical work and organization ability, and will be able to follow trends in public relations and society and their correlation.

In the last five years in Croatia there has been a growing demand for communication or PR managers, which makes studying the first Croatian public relations graduate study an ideal choice.... [-]

Media Studies

The graduate Media Studies program lasts for two years, i.e. four semesters (120 ECTS points). Upon completion of the graduate study, students acquire the academic degree of Master in Public Media.Graduates will be able to apply the acquired theoretical and practical knowledge in media companies, institutions, government and non- government organizations whose field of interest are the media, civil society and the public arena, and in social science research institutions. There is a shortage of this kind of specialist in the Croatian media. The educational structure of Croatian journalists and media confirms that there is a shortage of specialists who would be able to recognize trends in the media development from their theoretical experience and than to apply their high level expertise based on a modern media science. Therefore, the graduate study curriculum is organized in such a way as to meet the needs of the profession and the public, and at the same time to provide students with a program compatible with the international graduate media studies. ... [-]