The study programme was confirmed by the Senate of the Faculty of Organizational Sciences at the University of Maribor, on September 20, 2005 and the Senate of the University on September 27, 2005. The Council for Higher Education of the Republic of Slovenia gave consent to the study programme on September 30, 2005. The study programme was in the course of the accreditation renewal procedure validated September 20, 2011, by the University of Maribor, Senate of the Faculty of Organizational Sciences Kranj, and, after that, September 30, 2011, by the Senate of the University of Maribor, the decision about the study programme accreditation renewal was granted by the Council of the Slovenian Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (SQAA) as of September 20, 2012.

The student progresses into the 2nd year, if, with the completed obligations of the 1st year, he has collected at least 45 ECTS.

At the moment, the 2nd-cycle (master’s) study programme does not include parts which can be completed singly.

After having successfully completed 2nd-cycle Master's study, the candidate may enrol to 3rd-cycle doctoral studies.

Graduates of the OMIS program will be able to find jobs in a wide range of sectors, including business, government, and public administration. Those with entrepreneurial ambition will be able to set up and run their own business.

Methods of testing knowledge are defined in the each individual course syllabus.

The aim of the Master's degree program is to train experts in organization and management of information systems. In the course of the study programme students develop research, technical, analytical, communication and management (managerial) competencies that enable them to lead effective groups and manage business activities through information and communication (ICT) technology. With acquired analytical and conceptual knowledge they can follow technological innovations, solve complex problems and develop new solutions and approaches in the field of information systems. Students develop the following competencies: ability to solve complex problems in the field of information systems, ability to lead an interdisciplinary team of experts, ability to apply sophisticated statistical and simulation methods in a business context, ability to develop software solutions independently and in groups, ability to make critical judgments in decision-making process, ability to assess the quality of software and guide the process of its development, ability to independently explore specific areas such as cybersecurity, software testing, the Internet of Things, data mining, and data science. (Upon successful completion of study, students acquire the academic title of Magister organizator informatik) Plenty of prospects for career development in this field, as experts in the field of information systems are highly sought after in Slovenia and beyond. The students have to acquire the skills for an effective interpersonal communication, ability to work in a team, and ethical principles of the profession. Moreover, the objective of the Organization and Management of Information Systems Master Study Programme is also to train the students for the design and implementation of solutions with the aid of the Information Technology in the way of improving the organization’s operation. Therefore, the graduate has to: Understand and model the organizational processes and data, define and implement the technical and procedural solutions, manage the projects, and integrate the systems, Master the techniques of data and information collection, conversion, transfer, and storage, Apply the Information Technology in order to help the individuals, groups, and organizations in achieving their goals. The information activity in organization systems operates both internally as well as externally, but it may also present a fundamental activity of an organization. The perspectives of personal development in the field are excellent, as the profession covers broad professional fields and is in constant contact with new knowledge and technologies. Additionally, it can be said that it is among the most sought after professions in the EU.

A Master’s degree in the Organization and Management of Information Systems is centred primarily on the creation, research, and management of information systems and technologies. The Programmes’ contents are designed so that the acquired knowledge, besides the theoretical foundations, is focused also on the practical use at different levels of organization and management of business systems. Thus, the Master of Science is also equipped with the knowledge necessary for the work with technologies, supporting the use of information systems in various fields of Industry, Finance, Insurance, State Administration, Health Care, Education, Science, and Research. The Master’s study is designed so as to enable the acquisition of knowledge from the fields of Information Systems, Information Technologies, Programme Engineering, and Computing. Moreover, the basic knowledge from the methodological subjects, Organization and Management, Economics, and Project Work enable a successful work in the multidisciplinary project groups, where the Master of Sciences can act creatively in a team, in a leading or other operational function. With the acquired knowledge and experience from the field of Information Technologies, the Masters of Science are ready to lead, direct, propose, and coordinate the cooperation among the colleagues from the professional fields – the clients and internal and external developers of information systems. The extensive theoretical basis, gained during the studies, allows a critical approach towards the problems and the ability to recognise the demands of the environment, time, and long-term effects. Due to the broad spectrum of knowledge, the Masters of Science are trained for the planning and development of strategic information systems (management information systems, decision-support systems, etc.). After the completed studies, the graduates are equipped with the tools necessary to solve even the most complex problems, and are able to solve the problems in a broad field of work. In addition to that, the graduates also master the managerial skills needed for an effective management of the organization.

Candidates who completed the following may apply for the 2nd-cycle (master’s) study programme in Organization and Management of Information Systems: 1. A 1st-cycle (bachelor’s) study programme in one of the following fields: education (01), humanities (excluding languages; 022), languages (023), inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving arts and humanities (028), social sciences, journalism and information (03), business, administration and law (04), natural sciences, mathematics and statistics (05), Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (06), engineering, manufacturing and construction (07) health and welfare (09), or services (10). 2. A 1st-cycle (bachelor’s) study programme in one of the following fields: arts (021) or agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary (08). Prior to enrolment, candidates shall pass the following courses corresponding to 13 ECTS credits under the 1st-cycle (bachelor’s) study programme or by taking bridging exams: Business Model Innovation (6 ECTS) and Databases (7 ECTS). 3. An undergraduate professional study programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in one of the following fields: education (01), humanities (excluding languages; 022), languages (023), inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving arts and humanities (028), social sciences, journalism and information (03), business, administration and law (04), natural sciences, mathematics and statistics (05), Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (06), engineering, manufacturing and construction (07) health and welfare (09), or services (10). 4. An undergraduate professional study programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in one of the following fields: arts (021) or agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary (08). Prior to enrolment, candidates shall pass the following courses corresponding to 13 ECTS credits under the 1st-cycle (bachelor’s) study programme or by taking bridging exams: Business Model Innovation (6 ECTS) and Databases (7 ECTS). 5. An undergraduate academic study programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in one of the following fields: education (01), humanities (excluding languages; 022), languages (023), inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving arts and humanities (028), social sciences, journalism and information (03), business, administration and law (04), natural sciences, mathematics and statistics (05), Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (06), engineering, manufacturing and construction (07) health and welfare (09), or services (10). Candidates are typically awarded 60 ECTS credits and may enrol in the second year of study provided they satisfy the transfer criteria laid down in the accredited study programme. 6. An undergraduate academic study programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in one of the following fields: arts (021) or agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary (08). Candidates are awarded up to 30 ECTS credits and may enrol in the first year of study. 7. A specialisation following an undergraduate professional study programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in one of the following fields: education (01), humanities (excluding languages; 022), languages (023), inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving arts and humanities (028), social sciences, journalism and information (03), business, administration and law (04), natural sciences, mathematics and statistics (05), Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (06), engineering, manufacturing and construction (07) health and welfare (09), or services (10). Candidates are typically awarded 60 ECTS credits and may enrol in the second year of study provided they satisfy the transfer criteria laid down in the accredited study programme. 8. A specialisation following an undergraduate professional study programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in one of the following fields: arts (021) or agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary (08). Candidates are awarded up to 30 ECTS credits and may enrol in the first year of study.

Valid for enrolment from the 2025/26 academic year:
Candidates who completed the following may apply for the 2nd-cycle (master’s) study programme in Organization and Management of Information Systems: 1. A 1st-cycle (bachelor’s) study programme in one of the following fields: education (01), humanities (excluding languages; 022), languages (023), inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving arts and humanities (028), social sciences, journalism and information (03), business, administration and law (04), natural sciences, mathematics and statistics (05), Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (06), engineering, manufacturing and construction (07) health and welfare (09), or services (10). 2. A 1st-cycle (bachelor’s) study programme in one of the following fields: arts (021) or agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary (08). Prior to enrolment, candidates shall pass the following courses corresponding to 13 ECTS credits under the 1st-cycle (bachelor’s) study programme or by taking bridging exams: Digital Business (6 ECTS) and Databases (7 ECTS). 3. An undergraduate professional study programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in one of the following fields: education (01), humanities (excluding languages; 022), languages (023), inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving arts and humanities (028), social sciences, journalism and information (03), business, administration and law (04), natural sciences, mathematics and statistics (05), Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (06), engineering, manufacturing and construction (07) health and welfare (09), or services (10). 4. An undergraduate professional study programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in one of the following fields: arts (021) or agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary (08). Prior to enrolment, candidates shall pass the following courses corresponding to 13 ECTS credits under the 1st-cycle (bachelor’s) study programme or by taking bridging exams: Digital Business (6 ECTS) and Databases (7 ECTS). 5. An undergraduate academic study programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in one of the following fields: education (01), humanities (excluding languages; 022), languages (023), inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving arts and humanities (028), social sciences, journalism and information (03), business, administration and law (04), natural sciences, mathematics and statistics (05), Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (06), engineering, manufacturing and construction (07) health and welfare (09), or services (10). Candidates are typically awarded 60 ECTS credits and may enrol in the second year of study provided they satisfy the transfer criteria laid down in the accredited study programme. 6. An undergraduate academic study programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in one of the following fields: arts (021) or agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary (08). Candidates are awarded up to 30 ECTS credits and may enrol in the first year of study. 7. A specialisation following an undergraduate professional study programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in one of the following fields: education (01), humanities (excluding languages; 022), languages (023), inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving arts and humanities (028), social sciences, journalism and information (03), business, administration and law (04), natural sciences, mathematics and statistics (05), Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (06), engineering, manufacturing and construction (07) health and welfare (09), or services (10). Candidates are typically awarded 60 ECTS credits and may enrol in the second year of study provided they satisfy the transfer criteria laid down in the accredited study programme. 8. A specialisation following an undergraduate professional study programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in one of the following fields: arts (021) or agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary (08). Candidates are awarded up to 30 ECTS credits and may enrol in the first year of study.

If the number of applications exceeds the number of available enrolment places, candidates applying for the 2nd-cycle (master’s) study programme in Organization and Management of Information Systems shall be ranked according to: – grade point average (80%) and – grade awarded for the thesis (20%). If the thesis is not required for completion of the study programme, only the grade point average shall be considered (100%).

In accordance with the transfer criteria, candidates may transfer to the 2nd-cycle (master’s) study programme in Organization and Management of Information Systems from study programmes in the field of social and behavioural sciences (031) or business, administration and law (04) provided they lead to the acquisition of comparable competences 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. A competent committee may allow enrolment in the second year of study if at least as many ECTS credits are recognised as are required for enrolment in the second year of study of the first programme. The committee also determines study obligations the candidate shall satisfy in order to earn the degree under the new study programme. The candidate shall file the application via the eVŠ e-enrolment system in accordance with the call of enrolment and submit a certificate of passed exams and an official printout of course syllabi of the first study programme. Selection criteria in the event of limited enrolment: In the event of limited enrolment, the grade point average under the previous study programme shall be considered.

Valid for enrolment from the 2025/26 academic year:
In accordance with the transfer criteria, candidates may transfer to the 2nd-cycle (master’s) study programme in Organization and Management of Information Systems from study programmes in the field of social and behavioural sciences (031) or business, administration and law (04) provided they lead to the acquisition of comparable competences 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. The candidate has to fulfil the conditions for admission to the first year of the second cycle of the master study programme Organization and Management of Information Systems; A competent committee may allow enrolment in the upper year of study if at least as many ECTS credits are recognised as are required for enrolment in the upper year of study of other study programme and determines the missing requirements that must be fulfilled in order to graduate from the other study programme. The candidate shall file the application via the eVŠ e-enrolment system in accordance with the call for enrolment and submit a certificate of passed exams and an official printout of course syllabi of the first study programme to the Faculty.

Criteria for recognition of knowledge and skills are regulated by Regulations on knowledge and skill recognition in study programmes of the University of Maribor.

A student completes the study programme when all obligations of the programme are fulfilled, when the master’s thesis is successfully defended and when at least 120 ECTS are collected altogether.