Business Studies

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The University Undergraduate Study Programme in Business Studies is a three-year, full-time programme delivered entirely in English at the Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism, University of Split. It is the first Bachelor's programme at FEBT to be fully taught in English, designed to prepare students for both employment and further academic study in an international environment.

The curriculum combines a solid foundation in economics, management, accounting, finance, marketing and business law with strong components in digital technologies, data analytics and entrepreneurship. Teaching is delivered through a mix of lectures, interactive seminars, case-study discussions, team projects, workshops, simulations and guest lectures from practitioners, supported by the Faculty's e-learning platform "Merlin."

The programme follows the three-tier Bologna structure and is fully aligned with the Croatian Qualifications Framework (CROQF) and the European Qualifications Framework (EQF, Level 6), ensuring comparability with well-established business bachelor programmes at leading European universities (e.g., University of Zagreb, University of Ljubljana, WU Vienna, Bocconi University).

A key applied component is an optional Internship – On-site Practical Assignment in the final semester, together with a BSc Final Project, connecting academic learning with professional practice. Graduates are qualified for entry-level positions in business organisations, public administration, non-profit organisations and entrepreneurial ventures, in Croatia and abroad, and are fully prepared to continue their education at Master's level.

 

Program Structure

180 ECTS credits · 6 semesters · 3 years

Year 1

Semester 1 — Compulsory

Course ECTS
Principles of Economics 6
Digital Technologies for Business 6
European and International Business Law 6
Accounting 6
Business Communication 6

Semester 2 — Compulsory

Course ECTS
Academic Writing 6
Mathematics for Economics and Business 6
Management 6
E-Business & Digital Transformation 6
Managerial Accounting and Business Performance Measurement 6

Year 2

Semester 3 — Compulsory

Course ECTS
Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility 6
Essential Statistics 6
Managing Digital Markets and Social Networks 6
Marketing 6
Entrepreneurship 6

Semester 4 — Compulsory

Course ECTS
Corporate Finance 6
Microeconomics 6
Marketing Research 5
Project and Operations Management 5
Research Methods Skills 3

Semester 4 — Elective (choose 1 of 3)

Course ECTS
Financial Accounting 5
Digital Security in Business Environment 5
Operations Research Techniques 5

Year 3

Semester 5 — Compulsory

Course ECTS
Macroeconomics 6
Financial Institutions and Markets 6
Consumer Behaviour 6
International Business Environment 6

Semester 5 — Elective (choose 1 of 3)

Course ECTS
Global Financial Systems 6
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) – Integrated Project Management 6
Internal Control and Auditing 6

Semester 6 — Compulsory

Course ECTS
Organisational Behaviour 6
Brand Management 6
BSc Final Project 12

Semester 6 — Elective (choose 1 of 3)

Course ECTS
International Economics 6
Public Relations and Political Communication 6
Internship – On-site Practical Assignment 6

University Undergraduate Study Programme - in Business Studies

DURATION (IN YEARS)

3

ECTS POINTS

180

PROFESSIONAL TITLE

University Bachelor of Economics (univ. bacc. oec.)

Prerequisites for enrollment

01.
What are the general admission requirements?

Completed secondary education and a passed State Matura (or equivalent 12 years of schooling), plus any other requirements set out in a separate Faculty act. Graduates of EQF level 4 (CROQF 4.2) secondary programmes are eligible, subject to meeting admission requirements; graduates of three-year vocational programmes (CROQF 4.1) may access higher education only after fulfilling additional nationally prescribed requirements.

02.
Do I need to have taken the Croatian State Matura?

No — holding the Croatian State Matura is not required for English-taught programmes.

03.
Do I need an English language certificate?

Yes, a valid English language certificate at B2 level or higher is required.

04.
Is there an entrance interview?

Yes. A motivational interview is a compulsory part of the selection procedure, conducted in English (on-site or online). It focuses on your motivation and interest in management and business, and successfully passing it is a prerequisite for being placed on the official ranking list.

05.
I have a foreign diploma — is it recognised automatically?

No, foreign diplomas must go through the nostrification process for recognition of foreign qualifications through the Agency for Science and Higher Education (AZVO), via the "Postani student" system. EU applicants get an expedited procedure; non-EU applicants should allow more time, so early application is recommended.

06.
How and when do I apply?

Through the national system "Postani student". Applications open on 1 February each year. If you finished secondary school before the year of application, certified documents are due by the end of May; if you're graduating that same year, the deadline is 1 July.

07.
What if I miss the summer intake or I'm still waiting on my Matura results?

An autumn admission round opens if places remain unfilled after the summer round.