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Enroll at Rochester Institute of Technology, GRADUATE PROGRAMS the prestigious American university, MS degrees awarded by RIT and study in Croatia! 3 Information Sciences and Technologies RIT Croatia: facts & figures 4 Service Leadership and Innovation 18
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) 6 Gain international experience – the world is in the palm of your hand! 20 High American education standards 8 Experience that makes a difference 22 Safety on our campuses 9 Our faculty: academic excellence meets Providing an individual approach professional experience 24 and support in learning 10 Student involvement, clubs and campus life 26 Earn two degrees: American and Croatian 11 Rolling admissions 28 RIT programs available in Croatia 11 Earn a valuable scholarship 30 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS BS degrees awarded by RIT and RIT Croatia Alumni success stories 32
Hospitality and Tourism Management 12 Our campuses 34
International Business 14 Become our student for a day 34
Web and Mobile Computing / Why choose RIT Croatia? 35 Information Technology 16 Enroll at Rochester Institute of Technology, the prestigious American university, and study in Croatia!
Programs and curriculum at RIT Croatia are aligned with the standards of the prominent private American university, Rochester Institute of Technology from Rochester, New York.
IT Croatia offers three undergraduate programs: Hospitality Using the individual approach, we will ensure a stimulating and and Tourism Management (Dubrovnik), International Business interactive environment to help you develop your potential. During your (Zagreb) and Information Technology/Web and Mobile Computing education, we will provide you with a unique opportunity to spend one or R(Dubrovnik and Zagreb). In addition, as part of RIT Croatia’s life-long two semesters studying abroad at RIT’s campuses in Rochester, New York learning initiatives, we are facilitating the opportunity for students to earn or Dubai, UAE or Kosovo, Europe. Through programs oriented towards Master of Science degrees from Rochester Institute of Technology, at RIT the practical application of knowledge, you will be prepared for the Croatia’s Zagreb campus: Master of Science degree in Service Leadership challenges of the business world. and Innovation and Master of Science degree in Information Sciences and Upon completion of your undergraduate studies, you will be granted Technologies. two diplomas, an American degree awarded by Rochester Institute of As an RIT Croatia student, you can expect contemporary American Technology and a Croatian degree from RIT Croatia; both diplomas will programs, classes in English, outstanding faculty with rich international help you compete in the job market in the EU and worldwide. academic and professional experience, and classrooms equipped with We invite you to explore all that RIT Croatia has to offer. state-of-the-art technology.
2 3 RIT CROATIA // Average class size: RIT Croatia 25-27 students (due to IN NUMBERS epidemiological measures related to COVID-19 // More than 850 students pandemic) started the academic - facts & figures year 2020/2021 on both // 45% female students, campuses 55% male students // Programs: Three Bachelor // We have been present in Croatia since 1997, which makes us a of Science programs Academic Advisors: help and assist students private institution of higher education with the longest tradition and two Master of Science // Two diplomas: STUDYING AT programs during their studies in providing undergraduate programs in Croatia. American (by RIT) RIT CROATIA and Croatian (by RIT // Two campuses: Dubrovnik Croatia) // One academic year // An opportunity to spend (1997) and Zagreb (2011) duration: 30 weeks one or two semesters // More than 2,500 alumni at RIT’s campuses in RIT Croatia was established in 1997 as a global campus of the prominent The Ministry of Science, Education and Sports of the Republic of Cro- // Scholarship fund: more // Official language: Rochester, USA, Kosovo, private American university, Rochester Institute of Technology. At that atia and RIT signed a cooperation agreement, making us the first and // time, the Ministry of Science, Education and Sports of the Republic of only private institution of higher education in Croatia that provides its than 350,000 EUR each year! 54 faculty members English Europe and Dubai, UAE Croatia initiated the establishment of private higher education institu- students dual degrees for undergraduate programs: an American degree tions and RIT was chosen as the best partner in these efforts. from RIT and a Croatian degree from RIT Croatia.
WE 1997 only educational institution institution to offer two degrees // Offer a service learning 2000 2011 2015 WERE THE // Open doors for private to do that. by studying in an American program as part of the studying // Organize the // Deliver AACSB // Offer a higher education // undergraduate program 100% experience. On an annual first career fair accredited program, structured FIRST IN Offer two degrees: both // Start delivering American an American and Croatian of the time in Croatia. basis our students volunteer aimed at its International Business; formal student CROATIA higher education programs. degree. To this date we // Introduce a mandatory internship and service our communities students the program received this peer mentor TO: To this date we remain the remain the only educational (cooperative education) for students via extracurricular activities. accreditation in 1988. network
UNIQUE EMPLOYERS A GLOBAL COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE SAY OUR OF OVER 2,500 EDUCATION STUDENTS SUCCESSFUL ALUMNI PROGRAM ARE // 90% of graduates found employment // within six months from graduation. Duration of a co-op: // Motivated 800 – 1,200 hours (RIT Croatia graduates, Class of 2019) (5-7 months during // Willing to learn the 4 years of study) // Most of them work in Croatia, but also // Teamwork oriented in countries such as Austria, Belgium, // Over 450 years of co-op // Innovative BiH, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, conducted since 1997, in Germany, Hungary, Italy, Montenegro, // Proactive over 4,000 companies all Netherlands, Qatar, Slovakia, Spain, over the world, with more // Good communicators Sweden, Switzerland, the UAE, the USA, than 5,500 mentors for and the UK. students
4 5 RIT is recognized for providing a unique blend of curricular, experiential, and research programs delivered within a student-centric culture.
RIT is a university with a long-standing tradition. Located in Rochester, New York, and founded in 1829, it has become one of the most respected and prominent universities in the U.S. and internationally.
With nearly 19,000 students from more than 100 for cooperative education and has one of the Rochester, NY in the USA; Dubai, UAE; Rochester countries and with more than 135,000 alumni oldest and biggest co-op programs in the world. Dubrovnik and Zagreb, Croatia, EU; Pristina, world-wide, RIT is one of the largest private It annually places more than 4,500 students with Kosovo, Europe; and Weihai, China. universities (based on full-time undergraduate nearly 2,200 employers across the United States RIT has also partnered with other top enrollment) in the United States of America. and abroad. educational institutions in more than 60 Its nine colleges include the College of Art and countries, including Sweden, Japan, India, Design; Saunders College of Business; Golisano RIT RANKED AMONG TOP NATIONAL Rwanda and Peru. College of Computing and Information Sciences; UNIVERSITIES More than 3,700 students from diverse racial Kate Gleason College of Engineering; College Institute of RIT has been recognized by respected world- and ethnic backgrounds are enrolled on the of Engineering Technology; College of Health known organizations and publications. The main campus along with more than 2,400 Sciences and Technology; College of Liberal university has been ranked 112th in the U.S. international students. An additional 2,400 Arts; National Technical Institute for the Deaf; in the “National Universities” category by U.S. students are enrolled at RIT’s international College of Science; all this in addition to other News & World Report. This has put RIT in the locations. degree-granting units such as the School of group with the universities such as Harvard, Individualized Study and Golisano Institute for Princeton, Stanford, Yale and MIT. Technology Sustainability. Did you know? Six RIT researchers are among RIT offers more than 230 programs. Many of the authors of a paper that confirms the them have earned a national and international GLOBAL UNIVERSITY existence of gravitational waves predicted in reputation for excellence. RIT is globallyR known RIT has six campuses across the world including Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity. 6 7 High American education standards
RIT Croatia is an excellent choice for ambitious and creative young individuals who want to learn in a dynamic international environment. Students are provided with contemporary American programs, professional and accessible faculty, classes in English, individual approach and professional support.
The programs and curriculum for young people who wish to INTERNATIONAL recognized by the U.S. Secretary at RIT Croatia are fully aligned study in a dynamic, international ACCREDITATION of Education and the Council on with the high standards of environment. As a global campus RIT Croatia is a private higher Higher Education Accreditation. education from Rochester Institute of a prominent American education institution and its // The Association to Advance of Technology. All classes are university, RIT Croatia attracts programs are delivered in Collegiate Schools of Business. held in English and our faculty students from Croatia and around accordance with the national RIT’s business programs members have rich academic and the world. During an academic accreditations. The quality of our are accredited by AACSB professional experience. year, around 30 percent of students programs has been recognized by International, the longest that spend time studying on international accreditations of RIT, serving global association INNOVATIVE LEARNING such as: dedicated to advancing our campuses are international. management education RIT Croatia offers a stimulating They come from countries such // The Middle States Commission worldwide. and challenging environment as Australia, Austria, Bosnia on Higher Education, an for its students. Students actively institutional accrediting agency and Herzegovina, Canada, participate in class, they ask China, Germany, Macedonia, questions, participate in debates, and work on various projects. Montenegro, Norway, Peru, Our faculty encourages them to Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, develop critical and analytical South African Republic, thinking skills, independent Switzerland, Turkey, decision-making and to improve and the United their communication and States of leadership skills. Students gain America. valuable experience in the real business world through the co-op program which enables them to apply theory in practice. Safety on our campuses
INTERNATIONAL The COVID-19 pandemic has brought changes in people’s lives around the world. Using ENVIRONMENT RIT Croatia is an RIT’s network of global campuses, and its extensive experience in distance learning, we excellent choice continue working diligently to ensure a safe environment for our students and provide them with the same high quality of education that RIT Croatia is known for.
RIT as a university has close to TIGERS CARE the best possible and safest also introduced a COVID-19 alert 40 years of experience in distance Campus facilities have undergone environment for all our students level system that helps us monitor learning, which, along learning by changes and needed adaption: and employees, the success in the safety level on both of our doing and sharing best practices and classroom capacity has been keeping it safe will depend, among campuses. knowledge with other RIT campuses reduced by 30% – 50%, and all other factors, on each and every A team of RIT Croatia officials helped us prepare well for the students, faculty and staff, as well individual. evaluate and monitor internal and academic year 2020/2021. Adhering as any visitors need to wear masks external factors in determining to the competent authorities’ and at all times and keep the required the current level of safety on OUR SAFETY PLAN RIT’s directions and regulations, physical distance. We have a daily basis. In addition, we RIT Croatia started this academic provided masks to all our faculty, We have developed and have developed a dashboard on year by delivering courses on our staff and students, hand sanitizers distributed the Safety Plan our website that contains daily campuses, online (synchronously on campuses and increased for Academic Year 2020/2021 updates regarding the number and asynchronously) and blended cleaning and disinfection defining our behaviors and of possible positive and isolation (combining in-class and online protocols. Although we have operation standards during the cases of RIT Croatia campuses delivery). been working on providing COVID-19 pandemic. We have community.
8 9 Providing an Earn two individual approach degrees: and the support American in learning and Croatian
Alongside the delivery of high-quality Being a global campus of a prominent American education, RIT Croatia American university, RIT Croatia is the only provides its students with a support institution for higher education in Croatia system during their years of studying. that provides its students dual degrees for The individualized approach and the undergraduate programs: internationally type of support our students receive recognized American Bachelor of Science from the first day is one of the factors degree awarded by RIT and Croatian that make us stand out in comparison degree awarded by RIT Croatia. to other educational institutions. Good relations and support are extended in the RIT Croatia Alumni THE AMERICAN DEGREE internationally accredited Master of Association’s activities! Upon successful completion Science (MS) degree from RIT. of a four-year undergraduate program, students will receive an THE CROATIAN DEGREE internationally accredited Bachelor In addition to the American degree, of Science (BS) degree from all students who successfully Rochester Institute of Technology, FACULTY SUPPORT Croatia students who seek complete one of the four-year equal to the degree received by Our faculty is available to all confidential assistance with their programs will receive a degree of academic concerns. The College RIT’s students in the U.S. By Baccalaureus / Baccalaureate (by students in fostering an individual obtaining an American diploma, approach to each student. They can Ombudsperson is a neutral person earning 240 ECTS points). This is our students become members of guide students with subject matter students can contact for various a Croatian degree granted by RIT the global RIT Alumni Association inquiries, technical information, issues during their studies at RIT Croatia. Both an American diploma of more than 135,000 members undergraduate school processes, Croatia. and Croatian diploma represent worldwide. Upon successful and employment opportunities. an asset for graduates looking completion of RIT’s graduate for employment in the EU and Tutoring is available for various PEER MENTORING programs, students will receive an worldwide. courses, which is offered to all Peer mentoring is a very successful students who require additional support mechanism at RIT Croatia help with their studies, free of recognized and accepted by our charge. students. It is a system in which excellent students help first-year ACADEMIC ADVISOR students to adjust to the U.S. Bachelor os Science programs An Academic Advisor guides and educational system. The support supports students through their includes providing advice and // Hospitality and Tourism time at RIT Croatia in order to help assistance regarding college matters Management (Dubrovnik) them successfully complete their and student life in general. degree program. Academic Advisors // International Business (Zagreb) regularly meet with students and RIT CROATIA ALUMNI help them navigate through their COMMUNITY // Web and Mobile Computing / Information chosen area of study as well as Established in 2003, this association Technology (Dubrovnik, Zagreb) assist with course planning for each is very active in its work. Our RIT semester. Students are expected to alumni serve as guest lecturers, take initiative and capitalize on all of offer opportunities for co-ops and the available support mechanisms. Master of Science programs employment to our students, work programs as mentors for students, help with // Information Sciences OMBUDSPERSON their advice and organize many and Technologies (Zagreb) The College Ombudsperson events and activities intended for the available in is a resource available to RIT rest of our alumni. // Service Leadership Croatia and Innovation (Zagreb) 10 11 Undergraduate program
Hospitality andTourism
ManagementDubrovnik
Highly educated and professional managers who can meet the challenges of today’s modern and Sample courses evolving tourism industry are essential for the economic development of tourism-oriented countries. The four-year Hospitality and Tourism Management program offered at RIT Croatia, in Dubrovnik, Year 1 // HTM Fundamentals prepares students for professional and managerial positions in the field of business and tourism. Students can choose // Business 1 to combine their // Financial Accounting // course requirements College Algebra // Critical Reading and Writing The curriculum and program standards are fully Italian, Russian and Spanish. Our alumni have developed their careers as event to obtain a minor in aligned with RIT’s U.S.-based Hospitality and managers, F&B consultants, F&B managers, Anthropology and Year 2 // Franchising in the Service Sector Tourism Management program, allowing students CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION restaurateurs, EU project managers. In addition, “The RIT Croatia Hospitality Sociology // Financial Accounting to obtain both U.S. and Croatian degrees. Classes Students are required to complete a minimum of they assume managerial and leadership positions and Tourism Management (HTM) // are held in English. This is a multidisciplinary 1,200 hours of cooperative education or internship such as department heads (Marketing, MICE, program provides aspiring hospitality Food and Beverage Management program that provides an ideal balance of both placements. This hands-on experience provides Finance, HR), directors of strategic development, professionals with a unique blend of // Principles of Microeconomics hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge hard and soft skills, preparing them for students with valuable professional experience operations managers, general managers, chief // Foreign language in business, tourism, and hospitality, as well and gives them a competitive advantage in executive officers (CEO’s), entrepreneurs / business entry into one of the world’s largest and as hard and soft skills. The program promotes finding employment. In Croatia and around the owners, and positions in state administration fastest-growing industries. // understanding of all key elements of the tourism world, students conduct co-ops with companies (Mayor, Secretary of State). By providing HTM students Year 3 HTM Strategic Financial Analysis industry in an innovative way and is delivered with specialized contemporary // such as Cinestar, Direct Booker, Dorchester Companies they work for include Adriatic Luxury Human Resource Management in an international environment, Dubrovnik, knowledge pertaining to the tools and Collection, Falkensteiner Hotels and Resorts, Hotels, Adris Grupa, Arenaturist, Booking.com, // Service Management and Quality which is a globally renowned tourism destination. techniques associated with operations “If you are still thinking that college is Hilton Podgorica, Heritage Hotel San Rocco, HTP Assurance Students can adjust the program to their interests Bruketa&Žinić&Grey, Croatian National Tourist in the hospitality industry that is all about studying unnecessary stuff and Korčula, La Bagnaia Golf & Spa Resort Siena- // by choosing electives and program concentrations. Board, Dorchester Collection, eBay, Falkensteiner complemented with leadership and attending boring lectures, well, probably, Hospitality Entrepreneurship Curio Collection by Hilton, Maistra, Maslina Adding additional flexibility to their studies, Hotels and Residences, Fortenova group, Hilton, communication skills, the HTM you have not yet experienced RIT. The in the Global Economy Resort, Saint Ten Hotel, and Valamar Riviera d.d. students can choose to combine their course Infobip, J.P.Morgan, Mazars, Le Meridien Lav, program produces well-rounded educational program is designed in such // Customer Experience Management requirements to obtain a minor in Anthropology Medora Hotels, Park Hyatt, Radisson BLU, and the graduates who are optimally prepared THIS PROGRAM WILL ENABLE a way that all the students are constantly and Sociology. This program has been accredited Ritz Carlton. to join today’s evolving hospitality involved in lectures, different discussions, STUDENTS TO: // Leadership Innovation in Service in the U.S. by the reputable organization, The industry. projects and presentations. Not only Year 4 // Industry Middle States Commission on Higher Education. make strategic plans and manage destinations, DID YOU KNOW? Supplementing and reinforcing course does it make the academic journey // The quality of RIT’s Hospitality and Tourism resorts, hotels, and travel agencies During their studies, students can participate in learning, students are exposed to the entertaining, but it is also a great way International Risk Assessment & Law Management program has been recognized by // manage marketing, sales and communications various projects and work with industry partners. business community through various to connect theory with practice. What renowned media sources such as Forbes, Travel events. Moreover, HTM students, as // Luxury Service Excellence // organize events such as conferences, sports Puttin’ on the RITz was one such project. It was I like the most is the openness and Weekly and Corporate Travel. evidenced by alumni career choices and genuine interest the faculty have in their events, and meetings RIT’s gala dinner fully prepared and organized by // Senior Project RIT students. Mentored by industry experts and paths, acquire skills and competencies students` success. That is why I perceive CONCENTRATIONS // manage finances and accounting // Event and Project Managemen our faculty, Dubrovnik and Rochester campus that are broadly transferrable, RIT faculty like experienced mentors // Entrepreneurship in the Hospitality Industry // manage human resources students organized this event in Dubrovnik in enabling them to excel in careers not who are there to guide us, to inspire and only in hospitality but also in careers take pride in our first achievements. // Designing Luxury Experience // manage small and medium enterprises 2017. In 2018, Dubrovnik students organized ranging from consulting to EU Project Students choose a concentration upon completion the Dinburger ChaRITy Event, which was even So, if you are still puzzled with college // position a company or a tourist entity on the Management.” of their sophomore year. The courses listed on this FOREIGN LANGUAGES more successful, and a similar project, BreweRIT, choices, there is no need to be. The global market answer to your puzzle is just three page serve just as an example and can be subject to At RIT Croatia, all classes are delivered in English. is planned for this academic year. These events Kevin Walker, MBA, // letters… RIT. Join us!” change. The program brings 240 ECTS points. Additionally, students learn another foreign manage international quality standards empower students, allowing them to translate Hospitality and Tourism language choosing from among French, German, WHERE DO OUR ALUMNI WORK? classroom theoretic knowledge into practice. Management Area Head Tetiana Kulbaka, student
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International Business Zagreb Successful business professionals today have an understanding of the competitive conditions of a global market. The four-year undergraduate International Business program at RIT Croatia provides students with the knowledge and understanding of international business and strategic management.
Sample courses PROGRAM OVERVIEW and thus students’ preparation for future careers. leadership positions such as department heads // Students are required to gain professional (Marketing, Finance, HR), senior partners Year 1 Business 1: Ideas and Business The curriculum and program standards are Planning fully aligned with the U.S.-based International experience through a minimum of 800 hours of co- in consulting companies, senior recruiters, // Business program, allowing students to obtain op and internship placements which they conduct business development managers, directors Financial Accounting both U.S. and Croatian degrees. Classes are in companies such as: 404 Agency, A1 Hrvatska, of strategic development, entrepreneurs // Principles of Microeconomics Addiko Bank, Apsolon, British American Tobacco, held in English. Our faculty members have a / business owners, and chief executive // Principles of Macroeconomics Bruketa&Žinić&Grey, Foreo Adria, FIVE- Pet officers. Companies they work for include rich international academic and professional Students // Applied Calculus experience. Through theoretical knowledge minuta, Fortenova Grupa, Hrvatski Telekom, 3M, A1 Hrvatska, Addiko bank, Amazon, can choose and co-op and internship placements, students KPMG, L’Oreal Adria, MPG, Nestle Adria, Coca Cola, Erste Bank, EY, Foreo Adria, are prepared for the complexity of problem- Poliklinika Bagatin, and Spain Internship. Fortenova Grupa, Franck, Google, Hilton to combine Year 2 // Principles of Marketing solving in the dynamic global market. Students International LLC, Hrvatski telekom, IBM, // Financial Management THIS PROGRAM WILL ENABLE their course learn how to take local business globally and Infobip, Lidl, McKinsey&Company, Morgan STUDENTS TO: // Organizational Behavior develop business strategies that will work with Stanley, Procter&Gamble, Pliva, Philip Morris requirements to // the markets of different cultural, political and // successfully manage international projects International, Podravka, and Rimac automobili. obtain a minor Global Business Environment economic environments. Courses include Global // plan and execute business plans and strategies in Psychology. // Foreign Languages Business, Global Marketing, Global Entry and for the global market INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATIONS // manage finances and accounting on the global Competition Strategies, and Finance in a Global The International Business program has met high // Operations Management market “The International Business program is Year 3 Environment. Students can choose to combine international standards of education receiving // develop and design products and services, and tailored to equip aspiring students with // Global Marketing their course requirements to obtain a minor in accreditations from renowned organizations such initiate their launch to the global market the capabilities needed to excel in the // Psychology. as The Middle States Commission on Higher Exporting and Global Sourcing // develop and implement marketing plans for challenging world of regional and global Education. In 1988, the program received a // Business Ethics and Corporate the global market business. Through case study analysis MINORS prestigious accreditation by AACSB International, Social Responsibility // apply information technology in business and problem-based learning, students // Marketing The Association of Advanced Collegiate Schools // processes will actively engage in tackling real-life Communication // Finance // apply micro and macroeconomics principles in of Business. AACSB International is the oldest challenges using up-to-date analytical “My knowledge of marketing, finance, // Management accrediting organization for business education doing business techniques and data analysis tools. management and related areas has Year 4 // Internet Marketing // make decisions based on statistical data analysis and accounting; it is a globally recognized Whether you see yourself in a corporation exponentially increased since I enrolled // Human Resource Management MANAGERIAL AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS // understand global business problems, risks, organization that has accredited more than 840 or as an agile entrepreneur, this program at RIT Croatia. // DEVELOPMENT and challenges that companies in a global business schools around the world. will help you develop your ideas. Students Each course I took gave me infinite Finance in a Global Environment In addition to business management skills, market face work under the mentorship of our possibilities to apply acquired knowledge // Intermediate Investments DID YOU KNOW? in everyday and business life. Moreover, students develop their communication and faculty, who assist in the idea testing // Strategy and Innovation presentation skills, gain confidence in public WHERE DO OUR ALUMNI WORK? In Business 1 course, students learn how to and implementation. You will have at this college has helped me become your disposal the collaborative potential the person I have always wanted to speaking, and learn how to communicate fluently Our alumni have developed their careers plan, develop and launch a viable business idea. and wealth of know-how and experience be, helping me to further develop my in business English. They also learn how to make as specialists across different fields (Sales, Throughout the semester students work on Students choose a minor upon completion of their available from a large pool of students knowledge and skills. This led me to a independent decisions as well as how to solve Customer care, HR, Marketing, and Finance), their ideas and business plans by putting theory junior year. The courses listed on this page serve as an and faculty spread across RIT global position in which employers are looking problems in an innovative and creative manner. brand managers, business analysts, auditors, into practice. The project culminates with a full example and can be subject to change. The program campuses, which you will be a part of.” for me.” accountants, social media managers and presentation of the entire idea concept and a short, carries 240 ECTS points. READY FOR BUSINESS CHALLENGES specialists, project managers, and consultants. elevator pitch style presentation which is done in Dr. sc. Milivoj Marković, Eni Hoyka, alumna, The program focuses on practical knowledge In addition they assume managerial and front of an expert jury comprising of entrepreneurs. Degree Programs Chair Class of 2018
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Web and Mobile
DubrovnikComputing & Zagreb Students can choose Sample courses The four-year Web and Mobile Computing / Information Technology undergraduate to combine program offered at RIT Croatia in Dubrovnik and Zagreb prepares students for exciting their course Year 1 // Computational Problem Solving in the Information Domain I and sought-after professions in the areas of programming, web and mobile application requirements to // Computational Problem Solving design and database modeling. obtain a minor in the Information Domain II in Anthropology // Web & Mobile I and Sociology // Discrete Mathematics (Dubrovnik // Introduction to Database & Data Modeling campus) or A LEADER IN THE EDUCATION OF IT CONCENTRATIONS WHERE DO OUR ALUMNI WORK? // New Media Design Digital Survey PROFESSIONALS // Mobile Application Development The demand for IT specialists and managers has Psychology RIT is the third largest producer of undergraduate // Web Application Development been growing steadily in Croatia and around the (Zagreb campus) Year 2 // Designing the User Experience STEM degrees among all private universities world. // Client Programming in the U.S. The university has been a pioneer New IT jobs are outpacing the supply of IT CO-OP EDUCATION AND INTERNSHIP “Web and Mobile Computing explores // Networking Essentials for in technological education for decades, professionals, which means that our alumni can The program focuses on practical knowledge full stack application development while Developers teaching computing since the early 1970s, and expect excellent job opportunities in Croatia and and students’ preparation for professional paying attention to the visual design // had launched the first nationally recognized abroad. WMC alumni develop their careers as Software Design Principles success. Students in the program will complete a and to understanding user expectations. & Patterns information technology degree. RIT has Android Developer, Back-end Developer, Front- minimum of 800 hours of co-op or internships Nowadays all developers are expected remained a leader in the education of IT experts, end Developer, Full Stack Developer, Graphic // Database Connectivity and Access in companies such asAsync Labs, Bit4Bytes, to have at least an understanding of continually setting new standards in the industry. & Web Designer, iOS Developer, IT Security Cinnamon Agency, Croz, Enum Software, the whole stack, both back-end and “When it comes to thinking about a Specialist, Java Developer, Program Engineer, Ericsson Nikola Tesla, HR Cloud, Infoart, Laus front-end technologies, while specializing career and finding a job after graduation, Year 3 // Server Programming PROGRAM OVERVIEW QA Specialist, System Administrator, and Web CC, Megatrend, mStart, Perpetuum Mobile, in different parts of the application I have no fear, and I think that’s the // Content Manager. Companies they work for Application Development Practices The curriculum and program standards are fully PHOBS, Spark Mostar, t-matix, Verso Altima development process. goal of this kind of study program. The include AG04, Amazon, Bazzar, CloudSense, // Web Application Development aligned with the U.S.-based Web and Mobile Group, and ZIRA. Co-ops prepare students for Our program provides more. The mandatory internship gives us a unique Cinnamon Agency, Combis, Croz, Direct // Computing program, allowing students to obtain the real-world business environment. A wide students learn how to build and experience working in the most well- Web Server Development and Booker, ecx.io, Enum software, Ericsson Nikola both U.S. and Croatian degrees. Classes are held variety of class assignments and laboratory work with all the different layers of known and best-performing IT companies Administration Tesla, Hrvatski Telekom, Huawei Technologies, in English. exercises provide students with the practical application development which makes and gives us an edge over the competition. Infobip, IN2, Microblink KING ICT, NSoft, The curriculum is comprehensive. During their knowledge of working in MS Windows, Linux them incredibly valuable to employers. The process of seeking practice is distinctly // Oradian, PHOBS, SAP, Span, and Verso Altima Year 4 Mobile Application Development I studies, students develop skills in computer and Mac OS X environments. They also learn how to integrate the individual - although RIT Croatia group. // Mobile Application Development II programming, software development, mobile server-side code with the client-side provides us with many opportunities for // app and web development and learn how to THIS PROGRAM PREPARES STUDENTS UI to provide responsive applications, establishing contacts in IT companies, it is Senior Development Project I integrate the back-end code with the front-end FOR THE FOLLOWING: DID YOU KNOW? applications optimized for mobile up to us to make those contacts, to present // Senior Development Project II user experience across several languages and and desktop performance. In the ourselves in the best possible light and // web-application and database design and Fourth-year students work on their Senior platforms. process, students are presented with to secure a place for ourselves in a good development Capstone Project together with their colleagues different languages and technologies to Students can choose to combine their course from RIT campuses in the U.S. and Dubai. workplace. This process prepares us not Students take concentrations upon completion of // mobile app design and development accomplish the same tasks and goals requirements to obtain a minor in Anthropology Students learn about the importance of only for future job search but also enables their sophomore year. The courses listed on this // across different platforms.” and Sociology (Dubrovnik campus) or use of existing and creation of web services teamwork and experience how to work with us to use these experiences to find good page serve as just an example and can be subject student jobs in the profession and during Psychology (Zagreb campus). This program // planning, installing, configuring, developing, colleagues overseas which is a common Dr. sc. Kristina Marasović, to change. The program carries 240 ECTS points. our studies.” has been accredited in the U.S. by the reputable and maintaining web servers practice in companies operating in the global Web and Mobile Computing / organization The Middle States Commission on market. Most importantly, students work on // understanding issues of scalability, performance Information Technology Matko Piškor, Class of 2020 Higher Education. real business cases. and security in deploying a web presence
16 17 Master of Science programs
Service Leadership andInnovation Information Sciences and Technologies
Blended curriculum (onsite and online)*; adjusted to working The rapid technological progress over the past professionals years and decades has affected businesses and
organizations all over the world. Technology has not The programs include only enabled us to become citizens of the world, but 11 courses (SLI), i.e. MS Onsite classes take 9 courses (IST) and place in the afternoon it has also provided for new business models that a capstone research programs hours (5PM) and on disrupt entire industries. This means that now more project / thesis specifics: weekends* Sample courses than ever the world and the employers need well- // Analytical Thinking educated leaders, engineers, innovators, forward // Scholarship in Information Sciences thinkers, and we have the right programs for them. and Technologies // Knowledge Processing Technologies // Upon completion of their Data-Driven Knowledge Discovery The programs studies, students obtain an // last for 21 months Project Management internationally recognized As part of RIT Croatia’s life-long a 360-degree view of customers, and the (SLI), i.e. // Geographic Information Science American diploma 18 months (IST) and Technology learning initiatives, we are facilitating the ability to formulate and execute strategic awarded by RIT opportunity for students to earn Master initiatives. Service Leadership and // Data Warehousing of Science degrees in Service Leadership Innovation is a one-of-a-kind graduate and Innovation, and Information Sciences program that prepares professionals * Note: the class delivery mode is subject to change with respect to the Sample courses measures and actions taken against COVID-19 pandemic The courses listed here serve as an example; and Technologies, from one of the largest to transform their organizations by RIT reserves the right to change the courses. private American universities, Rochester using innovation to drive measurable // Breakthrough Thinking Institute of Technology, at RIT Croatia’s outcomes. Our graduates anticipate the // Service Design Thinking Zagreb campus. The curriculums and the future and see opportunities to position study plans are aligned with the standards their organizations—and themselves—to // Customer Centricity MS in INFORMATION SCIENCES AND students about data analytics on a global of education at RIT. Classes are in English reach new levels of success in a constantly // Project Management TECHNOLOGIES (IST) and enterprise scale. Theory and practice and combine both online and in-classroom changing world. // Research Methods With technology expanding along new are merged into real-world problem- For additional information sessions. Upon completion of their solving exercises, challenging students to The program is designed for a broad // Service Design Fundamentals paths every day, especially in the Big Data please contact our Graduate studies, students obtain an internationally array of professionals who aim to field, companies need professionals that integrate web systems, databases, analytics, // Admissions Office: recognized American degree awarded by acquire advanced knowledge and skills Service Scenarios and Strategy Development are able to facilitate the movement of and more. Rochester Institute of Technology. in leadership. During their studies, information between those paths. They The program addresses the web systems students gain an in-depth knowledge of The courses listed here serve as an example; need leaders that have an area of expertise, and integration technologies, and the Phone. + 385 (0)1 643 9100 MS in SERVICE LEADERSHIP AND different aspects of management, such RIT reserves the right to change the courses. and can also see the big picture; people information management and database E-mail. [email protected] INNOVATION (SLI) as organizational structures, leadership, who can understand and apply trending technology pillars, of the IT academic Success in today’s global economy requires data mining, project management, and tech to ultimately help the end user. discipline, along with the additional option organizations to have visionary leadership, innovation. The IST curriculum is designed to teach of discovery informatics.
18 19 FOR MORE INFORMATION please contact Gain international our International Student Office: experience - the [email protected] world is in the palm “My study abroad experience will be among one of the most memorable journeys of my life. The campus is of your hand! structured and organized very well so that everything is within walking distance. Students were also very friendly and were willing to help Each academic year, around 30 percent of international students spend time studying whenever necessary. The professors were open, communicative, knowledgeable on our campuses. Our students also have the opportunity to spend one or two and willing to socialize to help students USE A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY, STUDY IN VISIT AMAZING DUBAI succeed.” semesters at RIT campuses in the US, Kosovo and Dubai or visit universities in Europe THE USA! RIT Dubai is located in the center of Dubai through the Erasmus+ program. Students who decide to study at Rochester Institute Silicon Oasis, known as one of the leading global Aakash Devaraj, alum, Class of 2019 of Technology in Rochester, New York, have the centers for advanced electronic innovation and opportunity to live on an American campus, study design. In addition to studying in a dynamic in a dynamic and multicultural environment, and academic, business, and research environment, INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ERASMUS+ get involved in the academic and social life of RIT. students will also experience cultural diversity. As RIT’s global campus in Europe, RIT Croatia attracts student from In addition to co-operation with RIT’s global campuses, we have created It is also an opportunity to expand your knowledge In Dubai you can climb the world’s tallest all over the world – even from distant destinations like Bolivia! Our quality partnerships with universities all over the world. So far we have and improve your English skills. The city of building, Burj Khalifa; visit the world’s most International Student Office provides full support to all incoming developed partnerships with 16 universities from Austria, the Czech Rochester is located 350 miles from New York City luxurious hotel, Burj Al Arab; see the famous “RIT offers the amazing opportunity international students, helping them with their legal status in Croatia, Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Poland, and 180 miles from Toronto, Canada, enabling you Palm Islands; ski on an indoor ski slope; and to study on three continents and get housing and the overall integration into their new home during their Slovakia, Slovenia and Turkey. to visit other major U.S. cities. travel through the desert. one degree, which drove my decision to four years of study! enroll at RIT Croatia. I chose to study This opportunity will be available in line with RIT This opportunity will be available in line with RIT abroad at RIT Dubai since above all and RIT Croatia’s epidemiological measures related Dubai and RIT Croatia’s epidemiological measures I wanted to explore the culture of the to COVID-19 pandemic. related to COVID-19 pandemic. Middle East. I took exciting courses like Arabic language, East-West Encounters Countries our international students come from: and Islamic Culture. I made many interesting connections and visited a lot of places. The campus offers many extracurricular activities like sports, clubs and excursions, which makes it easier to integrate. Getting out of my comfort zone has prepared me for my Canada future career.” Russia Maja Utrobičić, alumna, Class of 2019 Kazakhstan USA EUROPE
EUROPE: Qatar Turkey Japan // Albania China // Austria Mexico // Bosnia and Herzegovina UAE India // Bulgaria // France // Germany Bolivia // Great Britain // Hungary // Macedonia South African Australia Peru // Moldova Republic // Montenegro // Norway // Poland // Serbia // Slovenia // Sweden // Switzerland
20 21 Our students put their knowledge into practice in destinations such as the Experience that USA Canada makes a difference China The demands of the modern business world are greater than ever before. This means that upon completion of your studies you must be prepared for real business Australia challenges. Our Career Services advisers will prepare you for a successful integration into the labor market and help you with your career plans.
CAREER SERVICES OFFICE 2020, under challenging conditions Through various support and co-op of COVID-19 pandemic, 95% of programs, our Career Services all RIT Croatia students who were office helps students prepare for supposed to complete their co-ops, “Younger generations of RIT employment. Our advisers will successfully completed their co-op Croatia certainly stand out in help you choose and build your assignments through traditional the way they present themselves career, make contacts with potential co-op, remote co-op or a project to employers, as well as through employers, and assist in finding co- based co-op. the knowledge and skills they op placement. demonstrate during internships, Our students have countries around CAREER EDUCATION DAY especially presentation and conducted co-ops the world including almost CONSISTENT WITH RIT More than 20 years ago, RIT Croatia, communication skills. Internships in more than every country in the EU and work experience represent an All students participate in our at that time ACMT, was the first to organize a networking event for its added value for students as they co-op program, created and aligned learn to acquire responsibility and with RIT’s Cooperative Education students: Career Education Day, a professional business event which get the real picture of a business program, one of the oldest and environment.” widespread cooperative education includes representatives of some programs in the world. Students of the most renowned companies Vlado Dujić, Learning and 50 of Web and Mobile Computing from Croatia and the region. The Development Lead at Infobip; / Information Technology and event helps students establish alum, Class of 2006 International Business complete contacts with potential employers. This is an excellent opportunity to their co-op programs after their Examples of sophomore and junior years (a meet company representatives, be minimum of 800 hours), while interviewed and find co-op placement, co-op employers students of Hospitality and Tourism a seasonal or even a permanent job. STUDENT EXPERIENCE Management complete their co- 404 Agency, Addiko Dubrovnik, Hrvatski op programs in their freshman, CO-OP PROGRAMS AND Some have worked sophomore and junior years (a INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS IN bank, Cinnamon agency, Telekom, Infoart, Kempinski in countries like minimum of 1,200 hours). Co-op RESPECTED COMPANIES Cemex, Coca Cola HBC Hotel, King ICT, L’Oreal experiences include placement in RIT Croatia’s business network “I did my second internship in Croatia, Courtyard by Adria, Medora Hotels, companies in Croatia and world- helps students find jobs in various Japan in EY. I did my first internship Mariott, Croz, Dorchester Metro Cash & Carry, Nestlé wide and cover areas relevant to our industries all over the world. Our in a financial consortium, called Mexico students’ programs of study. students have conducted their co-ops JIAM, that helps source B2B solutions London, Dubrovnik Riviera Adriatic, Ocean Reef in numerous local and internationally for Japanese asset managers. I Hotels, Dubrovnik Airport, Club, USA, Philip Morris GET TO KNOW THE WORLD wanted to work in an international Ecuador corporation and gain experience EY, Enum Software, International, Phobs, Sense Some students spend at least one co- in areas of interest for my career op in the USA working for American Ericsson Nikola Tesla d.d., Consulting, Spark Mostar, development. Furthermore, an companies, while others spend their WHAT DO EMPLOYERS SAY? Erste&Steiermarkische Porto Montenegro, The Peru internship in Japan opens up doors co-op in Croatia and in the region. for future employment opportunities bank, Extension Engine, Broadmoor Hotel, Valamar This valuable experience gives our especially if you are in a company students insight into international Foreo Adria, Fortenova Riviera d.d., Verso Altima Indonesia such as EY, one of the global leaders business standards and the challenges “Experiences are largely positive in accountancy and consultancy. group, Hilton Imperial Group of a global market business from because RIT graduates are quicker It was striking to experience how a global perspective. During the to adapt and fit more easily into much of the college curriculum Sudan summer of 2019, most students the working environment and the is applicable in a real working spent their co-ops in Croatia, but corporate world. The higher level of environment. The acquired analytical more than 60 students opted for an confidence they develop during their methods, case studies and the international work experience in education definitely contributes.” financial vocabulary were essential countries such as Japan, Canada, for me to understand the projects Hungary, Germany, Norway, Spain, Leonardo Buzov Vulas, Director at work.” and others. During the summer of of Sales & Marketing, Dubrovnik Riviera Hotels; alum, Class of 2008 Lucija Hrastić, Class of 2020
22 23 RIT Croatia promotes and fosters
Quality T-shaped skills Creativeness Entrepreneurship Diversity Integrity Innovation Respect Technology Career Oriented Education Leadership Collaboration Individual Approach Academic Excellence Going Global Teamwork Development Jobs of the Future Critical Thinking Research
“All of us here at RIT Croatia want to see you 17% 66% other Faculty succeed – not just as professionals, but as a person as with Ph.D. well. For that reason, we offer various opportunities for broadening your horizons – from humanities courses that sharpen your critical thinking to studying abroad that develops your intercultural competence. 17% Our faculty: Faculty in Ph.D. RIT Croatia is a place that helps you grow.” program Dr. sc. Jakob Patekar, General Education Chair Faculty54 Academic excellence members
“RIT Croatia is a good environment for students because the classroom atmosphere is caring and meets professional respectful. The focus is on how topics introduced RIT Croatia faculty - academic in class are relevant to their professional and degree levels personal development. Course topics are discussed and debated rather than forced on students. We experience truly encourage learning, discovery and knowledge application.” 41% 59% Faculty teach Faculty teach Dr. sc. Besim Agušaj, Hospitality and Tourism general program Management education courses related courses (Mathematics, (Programming, Psychology, T-shaped Marketing, Foreign Languages, skills are Accounting, HR RIT Croatia faculty have rich international academic and professional experience. They Environmental developed through Development, are open, accessible and available to answer all student questions whether in class, Sciences, etc.) a combination etc.) “Studying at RIT Croatia is much more than getting of specialist and a cutting-edge business education – it’s about gaining during office hours, or in the hallways after class. general knowledge applicable knowledge and skills to meet challenges of tomorrow. While cherishing the culture of engagement and collaboration, we empower our students to build intellectual and social strength to become problem “Many things differentiate us from other educational “RIT Croatia is there for its students. Our primary goal solvers and carriers of new innovative ideas.” institutions. Of course, we are a global campus of is to adequately prepare students for the job market that Ratio of faculty teaching general education Dr. sc. Iva Čondić-Jurkić, Senior Lecturer / Research a top American university, but what stands out the awaits them after graduation. We teach students to think and program related courses most is our focus on career development, practical critically, to ask the right questions, and to know how to Associate, International Business knowledge and cooperative education. We are a cope when faced with challenges and obstacles – acting student-centered university, committed to creating with honesty and integrity. These values are the foundation excellent learning experiences for our students. RIT of our organization, and we set our own examples every Croatia is a demanding environment; our faculty day. We prepare students for jobs of the future - we “If you are a genuinely curious, hard-working and an “Our job is to prepare our students for the jobs of and staff work hard to provide what is best for our give them tools and knowledge that will help them face eager-to-learn individual looking for an education that the future, that is, the ones that emerge during their students, but we also expect only the best from them! unknown situations and even tasks that do not yet exist. will prepare you for the career of your choice (or will help studies or even after they have graduated. In that We expect academic excellence, professionalism and What distinguishes us from others is the combination you find out which career to pursue), look no further. regard, we are committed to teaching them how to ethical behavior from all our employees and students. of specialized and general knowledge that contributes to RIT Croatia has it all. On top of high-quality American think, but also broadening their horizons. This is where Through an individual approach, 360-degree support, students’ overall personal and professional development. education, you can expect long-lasting friendships, the development of T-shaped graduates comes in. Only and qualified, caring faculty and administration, we This is exactly what helps students to see problems as a memorable experiences and distinctive professional with such an approach will individuals, no matter create an environment that will help our students whole, looking at them from different angles, and working challenges woven into a dynamic multicultural learning their area of practical expertise, be able to perceive and become the best versions of themselves and easily with understanding and ease with experts from different environment. We are waiting for you!” adapt to the rapid transformations of the job market.” compete in a global job market.” profiles and from different disciplines.” Dr. sc. Domagoj Tolić, Web and Mobile Francis Brassard, Ph.D., Humanities, and Natural Don Hudspeth, President and Dean Dr. sc. Irena Guszak Cerovečki, Associate Dean Computing / Information Technology and Social Sciences Area Head
24 25 Student involvement, clubs & campus life
STUDENT GOVERNMENT // Business Environment Exploration Club EVENTS The Student Government is a self-governing organization of and for the // Book Club During the year our students actively participate in numerous college students of RIT Croatia working to improve the quality of student life. It is // Debate Club events that promote volunteering and helping others. This helps students to responsible for the establishment of Student Government long-range goals, develop into responsible adults. // Esports organizing various student events, managing the Student Government Even though we are organizing various events online this academic year, Extracurricular activities, funds, preparation of the budget and disbursement of funds to student // Eta Sigma Delta (ESD), an honorary society for students of the some of the events organized at RIT Croatia so far include: socializing and having fun are events and projects and dealing with suggestions raised by the students Hospitality and Tourism Management program, endorsed by the regarding programs, courses and classes. International Council on Hotel Restaurant and Institutional Education also an important part of studying (ICHRIE) Community // at RIT Croatia. Our students “For students, having a Student Government means that they always International Student Club Service Day have a place to go when they have an idea or a problem; they always have a // Investment Club volunteer, participate in student voice in things that matter and someone to give out candy during an exam // clubs, and are engaged in season. But for me personally, the best thing about the SG is the fact that it Robotics Club // Spring and Tiger Olympics Student Government. They have stands together with all the staff and faculty, working towards what I believe Volunteer Club Fall BBQ events (Sports Event) to be a common goal - making studying at RIT Croatia the best possible the opportunity to participate Some of experience a person can get. It consists of passionate people who put all “The Business Environment Exploration club has dedicated all of its efforts the events aspects of student life in one place and work very hard to make every one in research projects with our to the benefit of our students at RIT Croatia. The club gives its members organized at of them better - from events and academic experience to finding your way many opportunities to improve their creativity, communication, marketing, faculty, participate in rich student around!” leadership, and management skills through events and teamwork related Charity RIT Croatia each Career Auction Education Day life, form lasting friendships and Martina Perić, President of Student Government endeavors. The BEE Club also strives to expand its activities internationally year include: create unforgettable memories. by sending students abroad on international company visits in order to STUDENT CLUBS learn more about how firms run, their cultures, and potential future career opportunities.” Involvement and participation in student clubs allows students not only the opportunity for fun and socializing but also learning. Student clubs Mickael Assaf, BEE Club Dean’s List International include: Dinner Dinner
26 27 The admission system for undergraduate programs at RIT Croatia is open all year round. Students can start their studies in September or January, (fall or spring term). Applying for early admission brings numerous benefits including the possibility of obtaining a tuition Rolling discount. The application process is personalized and tailored to each candidate. All candidates are in contact with our Recruitment and Enrollment specialists who lead them admissions through the steps of the application process.
We invite you to contact us and get HOW TO APPLY? EARLY ADMISSION – Fall 2021 applicants Candidates may apply to RIT Croatia through the Postani student system (www.postani-student.hr). After receiving their State Exam to know us. We Steps of the admission process: Candidates who apply for enrollment and financial support by February 15, 2021, will have an advantage when considered for financial aid. results, students will be able to confirm their acceptance with the also wish to learn 1. Fill out the application form on our website: previously chosen RIT Croatia program. However, in order to qualify https://www.croatia.rit.edu/applicationform Candidates who apply by December 15, 2020, and confirm their more about your enrollment by January 15, 2021, can expect an additional discount if for scholarships and financial support, applicants need to apply earlier After you fill out the application form, you will be contacted by our Admissions goals, interests they are granted admission to RIT Croatia. Applications received after through our regular application for enrollment. Specialist. That person will be there for you all throughout the admission February 15, 2021, will be considered for financial aid if remaining and future plans! process, available on e-mail, phone, mobile phone, Zoom, Skype or in person. funds are available. The Admission Specialist will provide information and answer any questions TRANSFER FROM OTHER INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER you or your family members might have! We want to get to know you, and EDUCATION make this process a great experience for you, so take the first step and apply! SPRING ADMISSION Applicants who are currently enrolled at another institution of WHO CAN APPLY? 2. Send us your high school transcripts (if you are already enrolled at another To enroll in the spring semester, please contact our Admissions Office higher education can also submit an application for admission to RIT Candidates eligible for admission are those who: university, send us your university transcripts) as soon as possible and arrange for the necessary steps. The application Croatia. After we get candidate’s university or college transcripts as well as the course descriptions in English, we will send them to the // 3. Send us a motivational essay process is the same, and the sooner you apply, the higher is a chance of will graduate high school this year (even before taking the appropriate departments for review, and determine which courses National Exams, or completing the final year of high school) 4. Participate in an interview with an RIT Croatia Admissions Specialist being awarded with financial aid! could be transferred into the selected study program at RIT Croatia. If // have completed their secondary education in the previous years a candidate is transfering to a program similar to their current program // applicants who wish to transfer to RIT Croatia from another Note: some students might be asked to take an additional exam in English and/or Mathematics ADMISSIONS THROUGH THE POSTANI STUDENT SYSTEM of study, there is a chance that some courses might be transferred, which higher education institution in Croatia or abroad. (depending on the high school results, type of high school diploma etc.) (BECOME A STUDENT SYSTEM) will result with a shorter estimated time to graduation.
Take the first step and apply online – NOW! With the early admission you have A GREATER CHANCE TO QUALIFY FOR RIT CROATIA SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT!
28 29 Earn a valuable scholarship
In order to support qualified students in financing their studies, RIT Croatia has secured over € 350,000 for scholarships and financial aid for enrollment in the 2021/2022 academic year. Your education is a wise investment in your future. Through high-quality academic programs and the benefits of a prestigious American diploma, RIT Croatia offers an excellent return on that investment.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID students who wish to transfer from other universities RIT Croatia has secured over € 350,000 for scholarships (transfer students), and candidates who finished high “I was able to study at RIT and financial aid that will be awarded to new students school in the previous years. Croatia thanks to the scholarship in the 2021/2022 academic year. Scholarships and opportunities. There are many financial aid are nonrefundable monetary funds applied TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID YOU SHOULD: different ways to obtain a scholarship, towards the tuition cost of attending RIT Croatia over // complete the online application form available at which helps future students to four years of study, and can be applied to the following www.croatia.rit.edu/applicationform actually get it. I was surprised to undergraduate programs: Hospitality and Tourism see that the application process was Management, International Business, and Web and // mark or check “YES” in the application form when simple and easy – regardless of the Mobile Computing / Information Technology. Seventy asked: Are you applying for Financial Aid? fact which type of scholarship one percent of last year’s applicants who had applied for // submit documentation about the financial family applies for. Also, the college gives financial aid were awarded RIT Croatia financial status (upon request) you the opportunity to increase support; your chances of getting financial support are In order to be eligible for financial support, candidates your scholarship at the end of each high! academic year. This is definitely one must go through the enrollment process and be of the many reasons that motivated admitted to a study program at RIT Croatia. me to succeed at RIT Croatia.” FINANCIAL AID Financial aid is awarded in the amount of € 1,000 to Tea Franjić, Class of 2019 SCHOLARSHIPS € 10,000. The amount awarded is deducted from the Unlike financial aid, which is granted based primarily student’s total annual tuition amount into remaining on the financial needs of the candidates, scholarships years to regular completion of student’s study at RIT Croatia. The total amount of financial aid granted is are granted based on high school grades or on the “Growing up, knowing what divided into four years of full time study. Candidates level of success achieved in the scholarship contests you want out of life, and finding who apply by February 15, 2021, will be given priority organized by RIT Croatia. All candidates who yourself in that process is not easy consideration for financial aid. Applications received completed their first three years of high school with and you need the right environment after February 15 will be considered for financial aid if a GPA of 4.5 out of 5.0 (or 3.5 out of 4.0 or higher and support to do that. So, when remaining funds are available. according to the U.S. grading scale), will be offered I heard about RIT Croatia and its immediate scholarships in the amount of € 4,000 opportunities, I immediately knew I (€ 1,000 per year), after they are accepted to one of SELECTION CRITERIA SCHOLARSHIP FUND wanted to be a part of it and study the RIT Croatia programs. The award is conditional here. Aware of my financial situation, Financial aid is awarded to students according to the upon completing the fourth year with a GPA of 4.5 EXCEEDS € 350,000 I was happy to hear the college following criteria: financial need (estimated income or higher. Throughout the academic year, several offers financial aid and scholarships. of parents/guardians and the number of household scholarship contests are announced on our website. Your chances of getting Applying and receiving financial aid members), the motivation for studying at RIT Croatia Interested applicants can participate in the contest and gave me that boost and energy to keep (assessed through the motivational essay/motivational win valuable scholarships. a scholarship are high. going towards the fulfillment of my interview), and academic achievements during high dreams. When you want something school. Visit www.croatia.rit.edu in your life so badly, you’ll have to EXAMPLES OF PREVIOUS CONTESTS: and apply! fight for it even harder!” WHO CAN APPLY? // English Language Contest Antonia Stanković, student Eligible students are all senior high school students, // Entrance Exam Scholarship Contest
30 31 We take pride in our graduates and their business and personal achievements. Their studying experience, as well as career success, are true indicators of the quality offered Alumni by RIT Croatia. Relationships with students do not stop after graduation. Alumni gather around the RIT Croatia Alumni Association, which has been operating since 2003 and success organizes a number of activities and events for them each year. stories
“The main goal of the association is to establish and strengthen “Studying at RIT Croatia really cooperation with our graduates and brought good things into my life; students but also with the business I was a part of the MS in Service community and other key partners. Leadership and Innovation cohort Our community plans and executes that graduated in 2016. numerous useful projects and events Once I learned more about the each year and the RIT Croatia program structure I got really Alumni Office has been a great interested in it. Given my more partner in that effort.” technical background, I thought I could really benefit from this Nina Mimica program and develop some other Studenac market skills. Surrounded by a great team Director of Marketing of wonderful U.S. professors and RIT Croatia, Class of 2007 colleagues, I developed an interest in social sciences; motivated by RIT professors (thank you!), I continue to build my education further by pursuing a Ph.D. and an MBA.” Ivan Slade Šilović Shimadzu Product Specialist Informatics RIT Croatia, Class of 2016
“An advantage of studying at RIT “RIT is an amazing stepping stone Croatia is how the curriculum is into the world of business because organized so that students get a students are being taught about lot of hands-on experience with professional work habits and practical in-class projects and through the experience in innovative and creative co-op program. They are given a ways. The job offers that I received great foundation that allows them before the end of my studies from to develop themselves and careers in three different industries show the any direction of their choice. scope of the program and the value “During my studies at RIT Croatia, During my senior year at RIT of the practical knowledge we gain we had a lot of projects, case studies, Croatia, I started a company and before graduating. At RIT, I learned team works, etc., and it helped became a co-founder of Enum the value of transferring knowledge me learn to think critically and Software; since then we have and experience from one industry to improve my problem-solving skills, been working on many interesting another – isn’t it great how you can Industries they Companies they communication skills, and analytical smart city projects such as use a 7-star hotel user experience and More than work in include: work for include: skills. That approach has also instilled Dubrovnik Card, Smart Parking replicate it in the telecom business in me a strong work ethic, which is Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik Eye, and or even in an innovative mobile banking, education, entrepreneurship, Adriatic Luxury Hotels, Booking.com, Coca crucial in my career development.” application?!” event management, FMCG, Cola Hellenic, Dorchester Collection, eBay, LibertasApp.” 2,500 Matea Grbešić alumni live insurance, IT, marketing and PR, Ericsson Nikola Tesla, EY, Falkensteiner Hotels Andrej Šarić Izet Ždralović countries Zagrebačka banka 40 media, non-profit and NGO sector, & Residences, Google, Hilton Hotels, IKEA, Senior Anti-Money Laundering ENUM MicroBlink Ltd. and work in Cofounder Cofounder over worldwide public administration, sales, service Maistra, Nestle Adriatics, P&G, Phillip Morris Specialist RIT Croatia, Class of 2016 Alum, Class of 2003 sector, and real estate International, PHOBS, PWC, Valamar Riviera RIT Croatia, Class of 2017
32 33 Our campuses
RIT Croatia has campuses in two locations. You may choose between Dubrovnik, a world- famous tourist destination and a historical town located by the Adriatic Sea, or Zagreb, the capital city and the business center of Croatia. Our campuses are equipped with state-of- the-art technology and offer facilities for multimedia conferences, computer labs, libraries and reading rooms, as well as lounge areas for socializing.
STATE-OF-THE-ART-TECHNOLOGY IN CLASSROOMS RIT CROATIA GYMS Classrooms and computer rooms at RIT Croatia are equipped with state- Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body! We have our own of-the-art technology including the latest Apple and Lenovo computers. gyms in both Dubrovnik and Zagreb, free of charge and intended Students have access to modern technologies, including RIT’s online exclusively for students, and employees. The facilities include various myCourses system, which enables them to communicate with their exercise equipment, each extending over 250 m2. The use of our gyms is colleagues and our faculty. It also lets them access all learning materials. limited and subject to COVID-19 related epidemiological measures.
MULTIMEDIA CLASSROOMS RIT WALLACE LIBRARY RIT Croatia equipped its multimedia classrooms at the Zagreb and Dubrovnik campuses with POLYCOM and CISCO video conferencing Students have access to RIT’s award-winning Wallace Library, a hub for systems boasting top HD audio and video quality. Communication and resources and information exchange. It offers access to more than 80,000 collaboration via this technology enable students to attend online lectures and electronic journals, more than 500,000 e-Books and more than 230 help them adjust to the requirements of working in the globalized world. databases from our main campus in Rochester, New York. Why choose Become our student RIT for a day! Croatia? ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT ENROLLING AT RIT CROATIA? // American higher education is considered to be among the best in the // We’re all about the hands-on experience in class and outside the world. Programs delivered on our campuses are fully aligned with the classroom: through our cooperative education program, we prepare our high education standards of RIT, one of the largest private universities in students for successful integration on the job market. Each student is the U.S. (based on full-time undergraduate enrollment) required to complete 800 – 1,200 hours of mandatory internship during their studies. The best way to get a feel for RIT Croatia is to contact // Earn two degrees for undergraduate programs: a globally recognized us and visit us - in person or online! Find out what // American degree from RIT and a Croatian degree from RIT Croatia. RIT has almost 40 years of experience in long distance teaching, which makes RIT Croatia different from other higher helps us prepare well to deliver classes in both classic and virtual // education institutions in Croatia. Experience Study in English and improve your English knowledge up to an advanced classrooms. the American way of studying in Croatia. See business level. // We’re here to provide financial support! Seventy percent of last year’s for yourself the quality of the programs // We are a student-centered organization and foster an individual applicants that have applied for financial aid were awarded RIT Croatia and experience a unique and individual approach to each student. Your studying experience includes top-quality scholarships and financial aid. approach to each student. Gather education as well as a support network of faculty members, academic // program information, meet with Global or local career – you choose! Over 2,500 of our graduates have and career advisors, alumni and your peers! a Recruitment & Enrollment developed successful careers in various industries, in Croatia and all specialist, attend a class and // At RIT, you are a student of a truly global university! Immerse into other over the world. meet our faculty and cultures and grow both professionally and personally - spend one or two // Ready from day one! 90% of our graduates found employment within six students! semesters at RIT campuses in the U.S., Kosovo and Dubai. months from graduation *(RIT Croatia graduates, Class of 2019)
34 35 Dubrovnik campus Don Frana Bulića 6, 20000 Dubrovnik T +385 20 433 000, F +385 (0) 20 433 001
Zagreb campus Damira Tomljanovića Gavrana 15, 10000 Zagreb T +385 01 643 9100, F +385 (0) 1 643 9103
www.croatia.rit.edu [email protected]
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT As part of an American university, Rochester Institute of Technology, RIT Croatia does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity within its workforce and provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, or disability.