UNIVERSITY “MEDITERRANEAN“ PODGORICA STUDENT’S GUIDE CONTENTS Page 3 ATLAS group Page 15 Faculty of Tourism Bar - MTS - “Montenegro Tourism School” Page 31 Faculty of Business Studies “Montenegro Business School” - MBS Page 49 Faculty of Information Technology - FIT Page 67 Faculty of Visual Art - FVA Page 81 Faculty of Law - FL Page 95 Faculty of Foreign Languages - FFL 2 GROUP “Mediterranean University” is a part of the Atlas Group which has rbia, Atlas Group actively contributes to social development within the grown into the one of the leading regional companies in Southea- fields of education, culture and sport. stern Europe. The past years of development, brave ideas and acco- mplished goals are the proof that a good vision, commitment, coope- Convinced that the prosperity of Montenegrin society lies in the affi- ration and good business ethics lead to success and pave the way rmation of young and well-educated people, in 2000 Atlas Group to the future with endless possibilities. Our good entrepreneurship, a started to award scholarships to the best Montenegrin graduates. prerequisite of fair competitiveness, has resulted from our business This project confirms the dedication of the Atlas Group to corporate philosophy “Always with the best”. This business credo is present in social responsibility, while providing permanent education and thus all members of the Atlas Group, since good partnerships and unified ultimately helping the economic and social empowerment of the so- approach are essential for gaining advantage over our competitors. ciety. Atlas Foundation identifies education as the key for success, believing that the future and progress of economy and entire society Atlas Group has over 25 member companies in Montenegro, Serbia, significantly depend on educated people. After eleven years, the Russia and Cyprus. The companies operate in a much diversified Atlas Scholarships project established its reputation while motivating spectrum of activities such as: investment banking, retail banking, young people during the whole period of their university education, brokerage services, manufacturing, pharmacy, trade, consulting, real with many of them receiving the support of the Atlas Group even later estate, construction, engineering, hotel management, tourism, radio on. Since the founding of Mediterranean University Podgorica many and television broadcasting, art, education and sport. of our students were awarded Atlas Scholarships. Some of them, upon getting their degree, became part of professional team of some Atlas Group is organized of a modern management group which of the Atlas Group member companies and in such manner gave aims at improving existing activities, investing in new projects and their contribution to the further development and prosperity of the creating synergy among Group members. In Montenegro and Se- enti-re Group. STUDENT'S GUIDE 3 Rector's note Dear future graduates, It is our honor and great pleasure that you decided to became part of academic community of Mediterranean University Podgorica. Our university offers you modern study programs founded on balance between theoretical and practical knowledge and completely adapted to current trends in the labor market. Professors, teaching assistants and teaching associates from our university will, with their knowledge, experience, enthusiasm and unreserved support, help you to gain specia- lized knowledge which will enable you to fully meet the challenges of modern business world. And not only that! With your decision you open numerous possibilities when it comes to you professional recruitment, not only within our university but within the entire Atlas Group, which we are a member of. In this way you acquire an opportunity to improve and perfect your knowledge, skills and competencies throughout your schooling and to give a personal contribution to the future development and prosperity of the entire Group. Use your opportunity well and gain knowledge for a new millennium! Rector Prof. Slobodan Backović, PhD STUDENT'S GUIDE 5 Address: Deputy Executive Director Vaka Ðurovića bb, 81 000 Podgorica Anđela Jakšić Stojanović, PhD Candidate [email protected] Telephone: +382 (0) 20 409 204 +382 (0) 20 409 200 Fax: +382 (0) 20 409 232 E-mail: [email protected] Secretary General Web: www.unimediteran.net Dragica Anđelić, MSc [email protected] Rector +382 (0) 20 409 231 Prof. Slobodan Backović, PhD [email protected] International Relations Office Milena Ðekić Executive Director [email protected] Manolina Bašović +382 (0) 20 409 218 [email protected] Business Secretary Vice rector Bojana Mladić Prof. Janko Radulović, PhD [email protected] [email protected] +382 (0) 20 409 204 6 KNOWLEDGE FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM UNIVERSITY MEDITERRANEAN Mediterranean University Podgorica University "Mediterranean" is the first private university in Montene- is undoubtedly and fully committed to enhancing the quality of studi- gro. It was founded on 30th of May, 2006. Since its founding, the es in a systematic and organized manner in order to be modern, University “Mediterranean” Podgorica functions as a single legal flexible, comparable, competitive and efficient. In that sense and in entity in accordance with the Bologna Declaration. University consi- compliance with the Bologna process, there is a continuous work on sts of six faculties: increasing the quality level of all activities at the University - teaching, study programs, grading system based on the introduction of the Eu- • FACULTY OF TOURISM BAR -MTS- ropean Credit Transfer and Accumulation System - ECTS, textbooks “MONTENEGRO TOURISM SCHOOL” and literature, equipment of study rooms and other areas, informa- • FACULTY OF BUSINESS STUDIES tion system, scientific research, publishing, selection of teaching and “MONTENEGRO BUSINESS SCHOOL” administration staff, library, lifelong learning, international coopera- • FACULTY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY tion and other standards. • FACULTY OF VISUAL ARTS • FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION • FACULTY OF LAW “Mediterranean” University Podgorica continually works on establi- The quality of study programs at all faculties of the University was shing and improving cooperation with European and other universi- checked in 2008 by the expert committee of the Council for Higher ties. That implies realization of numerous activities such as: teacher Education. The University has been reaccredited for the following five and student exchange programs, common research projects, partici- years which is an indication of the high quality of our work. The report pation in seminars and other academic gatherings, professional trai- of the expert team, among other things, states: “The team was very ning programs and other activities promoting academic cooperation. surprised how much the University “Mediterranean” has developed Some of the most important academic institutions with which “Medite- and created a solid foundation for rapid future development with the rranean” University Podgorica signed bilateral agreements are: ambition to become a high quality regional university” The University STUDENT'S GUIDE 7 • Singidunum University, Belgrade, Serbia Trakya, Turkey • Faculty of Philology, University of Belgrade, Serbia • HISPAN - Instituto Superior de Estudieos Hispanicos, • University of Banja Luka, Serbian Republic Spain Siena Art Institute, Siena, Italia • Academy of Diplomacy and Security, Belgrade, Serbia • C.U.A.M. – Consorzio Universitario Africa a Mediterra- • Belgrade Banking Academy, Belgrade, Serbia neo, Benevento, Italy • UniAdrion Executive Secretariat, Ravenna, Italy • ALUm – Adriatic Linked Universities, Casamassima, Italy • University “Džemal Bijedić”, Mostar, Bosnia and Herze- • Istanbul Aydin University, Istanbul, Turkey govina • Hellenic American Union, Athens, Greece • Institute of Economic Sciences, Belgrade • NEXT International Business School, Madrid, Spain • Faculty of Administrative and European Studies, Po- • Izmir Katip Celebi Universitesi, Izmir, Turkey dgorica, Montenegro • West Coast University, Panama • University of Niš, Niš, Serbia • The University of Bari, Bari, Italy • University "Goce Delčev", Štip, Macedonia • University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia • The International Independent University of Environ- mental and Political Sciences, Moscow, Russia M.A.I - Moscow Aviation Institute, Moscow, Russia • Megatrend University, Belgrade, Serbia • University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary • Moscow State University of Arts and Industry “S.Stroganov“, Moscow, Russia • Russian State Humanitarian University, Moscow, Russia • EPOKA University, Tirana, Albania University actively participates in European cooperation programs • EMUNI University, Portorož, Slovenia such as: TEMPUS, ERASMUS MUNDUS, CEEPUS, UGRAD, • Center for Surface and Vacuum Research, Moscow, Ru- ERASMUS etc. International Relations Office regularly organizes ssia Info Days with the aim to promote these programs and mobility pro- • Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine, Kyiv, Russia Federal jects, informing students and staff regarding current scholarships, State Unitary Enterprise “Vneshtetehnika”, Moscow, Russia seminars, conferences and internships. Also at the Office, university • Federal State Research and Design Institute of Rare students and staff may get all other relevant information and profes- Metal Industry "Giredmet", Moscow, Russia University of sional aid regarding the application