The Council for Higher Education of the Republic of Slovenia gave its consent to the implementation of the two-year Second-Cycle Study Programme in System Logistics to the Faculty of Logistics of the University of Maribor at its fourth meeting on 20 May 2005. 29.09.2022- External evaluation of the Master's Degree Programme Logistics systems for a period of 5 years (until 2027).

Conditions for enrolment in the 2nd year: Students advance to the 2nd year if they collect a total of at least 38 ECTS with the completed obligations of the 1st year. They must complete the obligations in the subjects: M128-MANAGING SUPPLY CHAINS OF THE FUTURE M130- SMART AND SAFE MOBILITY M124-QUANTITATIVE METHODS AND MODELS IN LOGISTICS SYSTEMS

The study programme does not contain individual parts.

After successfully completing the second-cycle study programme, the candidates can opt to study for a doctorate.

The employability of FL UM graduates is at an extremely high and enviable level, as according to the Employment Service of the Republic of Slovenia, on average 97.2% of graduates are employed. Logistics covers a wide range of activities, so it requires a lot of flexibility from employees, focus on quick problem solving, the ability to coordinate work processes and use modern technologies and information systems, the ability to predict trends and analyse many databases. All this knowledge is expected from logistics engineers in both the public and private sectors. Of course, it is also possible to continue your career at the Faculty as an assistant, which is the basis for professional growth in the academic environment. Among others, our graduates hold the following positions: Sales Managing Director at Špica International d.o.o., Director of Transport at Nomago, Director of Procurement, Logistics and Planning at Steklarna Rogaška, Director of Logistics at Petrol d.d., Business Information Systems Consultant, Data Scientist at NLB d.d., Logistics Specialist at Odelo GmbH, Assistant Director at Ploj d.o.o. - services and transport and the like.

The study programme will also be conducted in English, if at least 10 candidates are enrolled for the implementation in English. The implementation of part-time study units will be adjusted to the actual number of enrolled candidates, which will be defined in the implementation plan. The part-time study of System Logistics at a dislocated unit in Ljubljana will be conducted if at least 10 candidates are enrolled. Study programmes at the Faculty of Logistics are internationally recognised and accredited by two international accreditation bodies: - ECBE - European Council for Business Education and - ACBSP - Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. https://fl.um.si/novica/vse-kar-moras-vedeti-o-magistrskem-studiju/

Assessment methods are defined in the syllabi of individual course units and include: completion of e-lecture and e-tutorial obligations as a prerequisite for taking the examination, written examinations, oral examinations, seminar papers, homework assignments, participation in tutorials, presentations of individual thematic units, active participation in lectures, oral presentations of individual thematic units, tutorial assignments, oral examinations (theoretical and practical knowledge), participation in tutorials, involvement in discussions and practical exercises, research/project assignments, assessment of practical training, a report on completed work and the defense of the final report on practical training, the diploma thesis, the defense of the diploma thesis, and the preparation and defense of the master’s thesis.

The main goal of the Second-Cycle Study Programme in System Logistics is the education and training of development and management staff in all structures of the economy, non-economy and state administration (logistics organisations and organisations with a strong logistics function, ministries, agencies, army, police, customs, etc.). These are staff who must constantly manage and resolve development issues in their field of work and be able to implement them in the optimal functioning of their organisation as a logistics system.

In the Second-Cycle Study Programme in System Logistics, students will acquire and master in particular the following general competencies: - Ability to master research methods, procedures and processes in logistics systems, processes and functions; - Emphasised and continuous development of critical and self-critical assessment in decision-making in the dynamics of logistics systems and logistics processes; - Developing communication skills, especially continuous communication in an international and multicultural environment; - Operating in global logistics chains; - Ethical reflection and deep commitment to professional ethics; - Ability to work and create in an international environment.

In the Second-Cycle Study Programme in System Logistics, students will acquire and master in particular the following specific competencies: - Ability to effectively solve problems in system logistics using modern scientific methods and procedures; - Ability to place new information and interpretations in the context of the basic discipline; - Knowledge and understanding of the justifications and history of the development of the basic discipline; - Understanding of the systems approach and thus understanding of the general structure of the basic discipline and the connection between its subdisciplines; - Understanding and applying methods of critical analysis and development of theories and their use in solving specific work problems; - Intensive and continuous use of information and communication technology and information management systems in their specific field of work etc.

Admission Requirements for the Second-Cycle Study Programme in Systems Logistics A candidate may enrol in the second-cycle study programme Systems Logistics if they have completed: 1. A first-cycle study programme in relevant fields: transport services (1088), engineering (07), information and communication technologies (06), natural sciences, mathematics and statistics (05), security services (103), economics (0311), business and administrative sciences (04), political science (0312), or any other study programmes comparable to the aforementioned fields. 2. A first-cycle study programme in fields other than those specified in Point 1, provided that prior to enrolment in the programme they have completed study requirements essential for continuing studies in the scope of 30 ECTS. These obligations can be completed during the first-cycle studies, in bridging programmes, or by passing differential exams before enrolment. The following subjects must be completed: Mathematical Methods 1, Mathematical Methods 2, Systems Theory, Transport Logistics, and Fundamentals of Logistics and Supply Chains. 3. A professional higher education study programme completed before 11 June 2004 in relevant fields: transport services (1088), engineering (07), information and communication technologies (06), natural sciences, mathematics and statistics (05), security services (103), economics (0311), business and administrative sciences (04), political science (0312), or any other study programmes comparable to the aforementioned fields. 4. A professional higher education study programme completed before 11 June 2004 in fields other than those specified in Point 3, provided that prior to enrolment in the programme they have completed study requirements essential for continuing studies in the scope of 30 ECTS. These obligations can be completed during the first-cycle studies, in bridging programmes, or by passing differential exams before enrolment. The following subjects must be completed: Mathematical Methods 1, Mathematical Methods 2, Systems Theory, Transport Logistics, and Fundamentals of Logistics and Supply Chains. 5. A university study programme completed before 11 June 2004 in relevant fields: transport services (1088), engineering (07), information and communication technologies (06), natural sciences, mathematics and statistics (05), security services (103), economics (0311), business and administrative sciences (04), political science (0312), or any other study programmes comparable to the aforementioned fields. Such a candidate is usually awarded 60 ECTS within the study programme and may enrol directly into the second year of study, provided that the recognised obligations meet the conditions for transition as defined by the accredited study programme. 6. A university study programme completed before 11 June 2004 in fields other than those specified in Point 5. Such a candidate is awarded 45 ECTS within the study programme and enrols in the appropriate year of study accordingly. 7. A professional higher education study programme completed before 11 June 2004 and a specialisation programme completed before 11 June 2004 in relevant fields: transport services (1088), engineering (07), information and communication technologies (06), natural sciences, mathematics and statistics (05), security services (103), economics (0311), business and administrative sciences (04), political science (0312), or any other study programmes comparable to the aforementioned fields. Such a candidate is usually awarded 60 ECTS within the study programme and may enrol directly into the second year of study, provided that the recognised obligations meet the conditions for transition as defined by the accredited study programme. 8. A professional higher education study programme completed before 11 June 2004 and a specialisation programme completed before 11 June 2004 in fields other than those specified in Point 7. Such a candidate is awarded 45 ECTS within the study programme and enrols in the appropriate year of study accordingly.

In the selection of candidates for admission to the second-cycle study program Logistics of Systems, the success of previous studies is taken into account: - Average grade of previous studies – 40% - Grade of the diploma thesis – 20% If the diploma thesis is not part of the previous studies, the average grade of previous studies is considered with a total weight of 60%. - Performance in course units from the subject areas of mathematics and computer science – 40%

In accordance with the transfer criteria, candidates may transfer to the Second-Cycle (Master's) Study Programme in System Logistics from study programmes in the field of transport services (1088), engineering and engineering trades (07), Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (06), natural sciences, mathematics and statistics (05), security services (103), economics (0311), business and administration (04), or political sciences and civics (0312), or from other similar study programmes provided they lead to the acquisition of comparable competencies and that at least half of the study obligations under the previous study programme relating to compulsory courses of the new study programme are recognised. Under the recognition procedure, fulfilled study obligations that may be recognised fully or partially are identified, and study obligations required for completion of the new study programme are determined. The Commission for Academic Affairs of the Senate of the Faculty of Logistics decides on the recognition of obligations. "

Students enrolling in the Master’s study program Systems Logistics who do not come from a direct vertical progression, but who have previously completed certain study obligations in other programs at other higher education institutions, may, upon request, be granted recognition by the faculty for all previously acquired knowledge, provided that such knowledge is compatible with the Systems Logistics program. The faculty shall recognize knowledge, competencies, and abilities acquired by applicants if, in terms of content and level of complexity, they fully or partially correspond to the general and/or subject-specific competencies defined by the study program. Within the Master’s study program Systems Logistics, knowledge, competencies, and abilities acquired through formal learning in other institutions (such as language courses, computer courses, and various other courses for acquiring functional knowledge) may also be recognized. In the recognition procedure at the Faculty of Logistics within the Master’s study program Systems Logistics, particular consideration shall be given to: • certificates and other official documents (such as transcripts of completed examinations, certificates of completed courses, and other forms of education), • the evaluation of students’ authored and other works, as well as the assessment and evaluation of knowledge acquired through self-study, which may allow students to complete study obligations without attending lectures, tutorials, or seminars. Recognized knowledge may also be taken into account as a condition for enrollment or as a selection criterion in the event of limited enrollment. When recognized as completed study obligations, such knowledge shall be evaluated with the appropriate number of ECTS credits. The Committee for Academic Affairs shall examine all such cases, while the Faculty Senate shall, upon the proposal of the committee and the course holder, decide on the extent of recognized prior knowledge. Each student who has previously studied at another faculty shall be required to submit course descriptions and certificates/transcripts of completed examinations from the institution where these obligations were fulfilled. Based on the applicant’s request and the decision of the Committee for Academic Affairs, the course holder shall recognize (or not recognize) specific acquired knowledge to the extent defined by the existing syllabus of the respective course. Knowledge and skills acquired through practical work experience shall not be recognized in the Master’s study program.

The study is completed by completing all the obligations determined by the study programme.