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ENGLISH RIT Croatia is a global campus of the prominent American university, PLEASE Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), from Rochester, New York. RIT is known for contemporary American programs and career-oriented education. We are proud of our student and alumni, their stories, ideas and success. Two degrees; an internationally accredited All classes are in English Studying in an international American degree from RIT, New York and environment a Croatian degree from RIT Croatia Our traditional and virtual classrooms prepare students for challenging global careers. RIT Croatia provides its students with a support system during their years of studying which includes academic advisors, faculty and peer mentors, career advisors, ombudsperson, study abroad and Erasmus specialists and Internatonal Student Office.

We promote diversity, curiosity, innovativeness, integrity. We are an excellent choice for all who wish to study in an international and dynamic environment. We offer the following programs at our campuses:

BS DEGREES AWARDED BY RIT AND RIT Croatia // HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT An opportunity to spend one or two 800 – 1,200 hours of cooperative High American educational () semesters at RIT campuses in Rochester, education in companies in standards // INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (), New York and in Dubai, UAE Croatia and abroad AACSB ACCREDITED // WEB AND MOBILE COMPUTING (DUBROVNIK AND ZAGREB)

MS DEGREES AWARDED BY RIT // SERVICE LEADERSHIP AND RIT INNOVATION (ZAGREB) // // INFORMATION SCIENCES One of the biggest private AND TECHNOLOGIES universities in the US (ZAGREB) // Founded in 1829 Program quality is recognized by Valuable scolarships Career opportunities in the EU // Nearly 19,000 students relevant international accreditations* and worldwide // 230+ academic programs * RIT is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and its business programs are also accredited by AACSB International. RIT has been acknowledged as one of the world's top universities by many leading college guides, industry, and internationally respected publications. 2 RIT Croatia is a private higher education institution and its programs are delivered in accordance with the national accreditations. 3 At the end of sophomore year, students choose one of two concentrations: // ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY Hospitality // DESIGNING LUXURY EXPERIENCE During their studies, students can participate in various projects and work with industry partners. Puttin’ on the RITz was one such project. It was RIT’s gala and Tourism dinner fully prepared and organized by RIT students. Mentored by industry experts and their professors, students of Dubrovnik and Rochester campuses Management organized this event in Dubrovnik in 2017. In 2018, Dubrovnik campus students organized the Dinburger ChaRITy Event, which was even more successful. This enabled students to put all their knowledge to practice.

The four-year undergraduate Hospitality and COURSE EXAMPLES: HTM Fundamentals; Lodging Operations; Tourism Management (HTM) program is Meeting and Event Management multidisciplinary and prepares students for managerial positions in services, CO-OP PARTNERS: Cinestar, Direct Booker, Dorchester Collection, hospitality and tourism, one of Falkensteiner Hotels and Resorts, Hilton the biggest and fastest-growing Podgorica, Heritage Hotel San Rocco, HTP Korčula, La Bagnaia Golf & Spa Resort Siena- industries in the world. Curio Collection by Hilton, Maistra, Maslina Resort, Saint Ten Hotel, Valamar Riviera d.d.

A career in the hospitality industry has become highly COMPANIES HIRING specialized in today’s business world and RIT Croatia HTM GRADUATES: graduates are in demand. The Hospitality and Adriatic Luxury Hotels, Adris Grupa, Tourism Management curriculum ensures that Arenaturist, Booking.com, Croatian National students possess the requisite knowledge Tourist Board, Dorchester Collection, eBay, of HTM operations. By taking courses Falkensteiner Hotels and Residences, Hilton, ranging from finance, strategic J.P.Morgan, Le Meridien Lav, Medora Hotels, management and marketing to Park Hyatt, Radisson BLU, Ritz Carlton Dubrovnik lodging operations and event Students management, students can choose to POSITIONS HELD BY HTM ALUMNI: acquire a comprehensive combine their course requirements to obtain Consultant, Entrepreneurs / Business owners, campus understanding of the a minor in Antropology EU Project Manager, Event Manager, Events & industry as a whole. & Sociology Wedding Planner, F&B Consultant, F&B Manager, Restaurateur, Hotel General Manager, Managing Director, Operations Manager 4 5 In Business 1 course students learn how to plan, develop and launch a viable business idea. Throughout the whole semester students work on their ideas and business plans by putting theory into practice. The purpose is to have a better understanding of cultural and International contextual diversity. The project culminates with a full presen- tation of the entire idea concept, and a short, elevator pitch style presentation which is done in front of an expert jury comprising Business of entrepreneurs.

The four-year undergraduate International COURSE EXAMPLES: Business (IB) program provides students Financial Management; Global Business with knowledge and understanding of Environment; Global Marketing business practices and international CO-OP PARTNERS: 404 Agency, A1 Hrvatska, Addiko Bank, strategic management with a focus Apsolon, British American Tobacco, Bruketa&Žinić&Grey, Foreo Adria, FIVE- Pet on marketing and finance. minuta, Fortenova Grupa, , KPMG, L’Oreal Adria, MPG, Nestle Adria, Poliklinika Bagatin, Spain Internship Through theory and more importantly – practice, students are being prepared for business in a dynamic global environment. COMPANIES HIRING They learn how to take local business global. Along with IB GRADUATES: the core business classes, students also take related 3M, Amazon, Coca Cola, Erste Bank, EY, classes oriented toward the global environment, Foreo Adria, Fortenova Grupa, Franck, including Global Business Environment, Global Google, Hilton International LLC, IBM, Marketing, Global Entry and Competition Infobip, Lidl, McKinsey&Company, Morgan Strategies, and Finance in Global Environ- Stanley, Procter&Gamble, Philip Morris ment. Following their third year, stu- International, , TDA dents can choose from the following Zagreb minors: POSITIONS HELD BY IB ALUMNI: Account Manager, Brand Manager, Business // MARKETING Students Development Manager, Chief Executive Officer // can choose to campus FINANCE (CEO), Director of Strategic Development, // combine their course MANAGEMENT requirements to Department Head (Marketing, Finance, HR), obtain a minor in Entrepreneurs / Business owners, Project Psychology Manager, Senior Partner in consulting companies, Administration (Mayor 6 position, State Secretary position) 7 Following their sophomore year, students will complete two concentrations:

// MOBILE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT Web and Mobile // WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT Fourth-year students work on their Senior Project together with their colleagues from RIT campuses in the U.S. and Dubai. Students learn Computing about the importance of teamwork, and experience how to work with someone overseas which is a common practice in companies operating on a global market. Most importantly, students work on real life cases which end up being implemented.

The four-year Web and Mobile Computing COURSE EXAMPLES: Designing the User Experience; / Information Technology (WMC / IT) Software Design Principles & Patterns; undergraduate program prepares students Web & Mobile I, II for perspective and sought-after professions CO-OP PARTNERS: in the areas of programming and web and Async Labs, Bit4Bytes, Cinnamon Agency, Croz, Enum Software, , mobile application design. HR Cloud, Infoart, Laus CC, Megatrend, mStart, Perpetuum Mobile, PHOBS, Spark , t-matix, Verso Altima Group, ZIRA The program explores full stack application development while paying attention to the visual design and COMPANIES HIRING understanding user expectations. The students learn WMC / IT GRADUATES: how to build and work with all the different layers AG04, Bazzar, CloudSense, Combis, Croz, of application development which makes them Direct Booker, ecx.io, Enum software, Ericsson incredibly valuable to employers seeking Nikola Tesla, Hrvatski Telekom, Huawei today’s application developers. They Technologies, Infobip, IN2, KING ICT, NSoft, learn how to integrate the server Oradian, PHOBS, Span, Ticket Monster, -side code with the client-side Wiener Osiguranje Dubrovnik Students UI to provide responsive can choose to combine applications, applications POSITIONS HELD their course requirements BY WMC / IT ALUMNI: & Zagreb optimized for mobile to obtain a minor in Android Developer, Back-end Developer, and desktop Anthropology & Sociology Front-end Developer, Full Stack Developer, performance. (Dubrovnik campus) Graphic & Web Designer, iOS Developer, campus or Psychology (Zagreb campus) IT Security Specialist, Java Developer, Program Engineer, QA Specialist, System 8 Administrator, Web Content Manager 9 Become a student of a reputable American university; earn an internationally recognized degree and achieve great employment opportunities in the European Union and worldwide! Earn a valuable APPLY BY DECEMBER 15TH AND FIND OUT HOW TO GET AN scholarship! ADDITIONAL TUITION DISCOUNT!

Apply at www.croatia.rit.edu/applicationform In order to support qualified students in financing their studies, we have secured over € 350,000 for scholarships and financial aid for enrollment Application process: easy and in the 2021/2022 academic year. customized to each candidate

Scholarships and financial aid are monetary funds applied towards the The admission system for undergraduate programs at RIT Croatia is open tuition cost of attending the college over the four years of study at all year round. Students can start their studies in September or January, RIT Croatia for undergraduate programs: (fall or spring term). Applying for early admission brings numerous benefits including possibility of obtaining a tuition discount. // HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT // INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, AACSB ACCREDITED TO APPLY EARLY YOU SHOULD: // WEB AND MOBILE COMPUTING Complete a non-binding Submit your high school application form or university transcripts 70% of last year’s applicants who applied for (www.croatia.rit.edu/ (by e-mail, fax or mailed financial aid were awarded scholarships applicationform). to our address). and financial aid from RIT Croatia. Your 1. 2. chances of attaining a scholarship are high! Candidates who apply by February 15, 2021 will Write and submit a Participate in a motivational essay in motivational interview have priority consideration. English (min. 400 words) (on campus or via Take advantage of this and explain why you wish Skype). excellent opportunity! 3. to study at RIT Croatia. 4.

The application process is personalized and tailored to each candidate. All candidates are in contact with our Recruitment and 10 Enrollment specialists who lead them through the steps of the 11 application process. Experience an American education in Croatia!

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