Intercultural Business Communication

NAME OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME
Intercultural Business Communication

QUALIFICATION (PROFESSIONAL TITLE)
Magister/Magistrica medkulturnega managementa
(Master in Intercultural Management)

START OF THE PROGRAMME: October 2022

DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME: 2 years (120 ECTS)

ONLINE OPEN INFO DAYS: 

Location: Online

• April – Tuesday, 05. 04. at 3.00 pm 
• May – Tuesday, 10. 05. at 3.00 pm
• June – Wednesday, 21.06. at 3.00 pm
• July – Wednesday, 26. 07. at 3.00 pm 
• September – Wednesday, 06.09. at 3.00 pm 

For the next online IBC info day please register here. 

Application and enrolment deadline:

– First application period: 1 April – 3 July 2022.

The accepted candidates from the first application period will be requested to enroll by 23 July 2022. 

– Second application period: 25 July – 21 August 2022.

The accepted candidates from the second application period will be requested to enrol by 17 September 2022.

– Third application period: 12 – 18 September 2022.

The accepted candidates from the second application period will be requested to enrol by 30 September 2022.

MODE OF IMPLEMENTATION
Blended learning, a combination of face-to-face lectures (mainly in Piran, Slovenia) and e-learning. 

The programme is entirely implemented in English. Due to the Covid-19 crisis, the programme will be implemented online with a two week face-to-face period in April/May 2022. 

ACCREDITATION
Slovenian Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education

TOTAL PLACES: 30

TUITION FEE: 4.800 EUR per academic year

The Master’s Degree in Intercultural Business Communication is an interdisciplinary study programme offering knowledge and skills to support the communication of market actors (enterprises and non-profit organisations). Particular attention is paid to the command of languages, contemporary modes of business administration, including internet marketing and international strategies, and key soft skills of intercultural dialogue and intercultural relations. The objective is to provide robust knowledge of the specificities of conducting business in the Euro-Mediterranean region and beyond, as well as to develop communication and intra-personal skills of individuals, allowing them to assume managerial responsibilities with confidence.

Information on enrolment procedures in Slovenia can be found on the eVŠ portal, while other practical information about studying and student life are accessible on the StudyInSlovenia website.

IBC Call for Enrolment 2020-2021

EMUNI offers full and partial scholarships – see the scholarship section.

Goals

IBC programme aims to provide the principal competences to manage the process of business internationalization, especially intercultural communication skills, cultural knowledge and relevant economic topics.

General competences

Students will have high competences in written and spoken registers of two foreign languages. They will know the main cultural features of the respective countries and the most important economic topics relevant for business at international level. They will become aware of cultural differences and specific problems related to intercultural communication. Thanks to these interdisciplinary competences, the students will be able to act effectively in the field of international business.

Subject-specific competences

Students will attain the level of language proficiency in foreign languages corresponding to C2 in the Common European Framework of References for Languages (CEFR) for English, French, Spanish or German, and corresponding to B2 level for Russian or Chinese. All language courses will concentrate on lexical, syntactic and pragmatic structures of business registers. Students will learn to work in international and intercultural business contexts, to analyse communication processes, to foresee possible misunderstandings and to find solutions for communication problems. They will also be able to value and improve strategies for the internationalization of companies. 

To be able to enroll in the study programme Intercultural Business Communication, the candidates have to fulfil the following requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent;
2. Knowledge of English language at advanced level (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), level C1);
3. Knowledge of French or Arabic or Italian at intermediate level (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), level B1);
4. At least 16 ECTS or equivalent in courses related to economy, business, management or marketing.

 The candidates who graduated from the study programmes that do not meet the criteria mentioned above (item 4) must prove the knowledge through examination. The examinations will be performed in August and/or September 2022.

In the case of the limitation of enrolment, the students will be selected in accordance with the following criteria: 

• grade point average – 100% of the study programme, the degree of which serves as the basis for enrolment.

 The EMUNI University commission reserves the right to test the candidates’ language knowledge. Candidates, who are not English native speakers or did not do their previous degree in the English language, must prove their English language knowledge with a certificate of C1 level knowledge of the English language, according to the CEFR. The same applies for the Arabic, French and Italian language knowledge, which must be at the B1 level, according to CEFR. The students who do a part of their studies at University of Urbino have to prove their knowledge of Italian language (B1 level) according to the same provisions.

If needed, the authorized person conducting the procedure of recognition of foreign degree is allowed to require additional evidence of foreign education in question.

The programme is delivered as blended learning, in a combination of e-learning and face-to-face lectures held in Piran, Slovenia.  Field visits (Intercultural Laboratories – practical training) are also organised in Slovenia and Italy.

Due to Covid-19 crisis, the programme will be implemented online with a two week face-to-face period in April/May 2021.

Students are provided with membership at the University Library of the University of Primorska and at the Library of the Science and Research Centre Koper, which are members of the EMUNI University network. With this, students can physically borrow library materials as well as remotely access the library and its databases.

1^st YEAR

2^nd YEAR

Assessment varies depending on the instructors and courses. It includes active participation in class and in online activities, and written and oral assignments. The students will be graded according to the ECTS grading system. For details see Rules on the Assessment of Knowledge at EMUNI University.

Features of the IBC Programme:

• Students will gain the ability to communicate and operate effectively in the Euro-Mediterranean region and beyond;
• An international and intercultural study environment that stimulates curiosity and tolerance;
• A mobility option, where students take part in a semester-long study abroad programme at the partner institution, the University of Urbino Carlo Bo or elsewhere in the EU through the ERASMUS+ Mobility Programme;
• Diverse international faculty from renowned EU and Mediterranean universities;
• Modern, active teaching methods and field work;
• Ample possibilities to organise and conduct internships;
• A blended type of learning – a combination of face-to-face and distance learning as a tool of significant growth, which offers possibilities to combine study and work;
• Small classes, allowing teamwork, close interaction with instructors, and the most effective acquisition of knowledge.

The students who will take part in the study mobility programme at the University of Urbino Carlo Bo over 1 semester, gaining a minimum of 24 ECTS. They will also receive a master’s degree certificate from the University of Urbino Carlo Bo. In order to participate, students are required to have at least B1 level knowledge of the Italian language , as the courses will be conducted in Italian.

EMUNI offers full and partial scholarships for outstanding students.
Only candidates who have applied to one or more EMUNI study programmes are eligible to apply and will be considered for full or partial scholarships that EMUNI is offering. All applications from candidates who have not applied for any of EMUNI study programmes are ineligible.

To apply for a scholarship, click here

Candidates must apply through the centralised online system for Slovenian higher education institutions (eVŠ):

CLICK HERE

If a candidate is applying with a qualified digital certificate, the application procedure is exclusively electronic.

How to Apply

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Candidates without a currently valid permit of residence in Slovenia are able to apply online, using their own username and password, but without a digital certificate. In this case (if a candidate is applying without a qualified digital certificate and only with username and password), the application is submitted electronically and it must be printed, signed and sent to the EMUNI address with the following documents:

1. Hand signed application form (the printed online version);
2. Cover letter (in English, max. 2 pages, that includes a short chronological description of education and motivation to continue studies for the applied program);
3. Certificate of degree (a copy of the degree);
4. Formal transcript of records (all completed courses/exams with grades, as certified and issued by the degree awarding institution and a translation in English, if applicable);
5. English language certificate (any evidence of advanced level of knowledge of English; this can be omitted if there is evidence of previous education/degree in English);
6. Certificates for French or Arabic or Italian Language (this can be omitted if there is evidence in transcript of records of courses or formal education in these languages);
7. A copy of a personal document (ID or Passport)*.
8. A hand signed Personal Information Consent [Click here to download the file] for storing and managing personal data according to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
9. Filled and hand signed N-FORM  [Click here to download a file]

Please include the reference number of the enrolment application in the printed submission.

*Candidates who are not citizens of the Republic of Slovenia and are citizens of an EU Member State, are required to enclose an identity card or passport (page with personal data of the candidate, which should show the name, surname, date and place of birth, and citizenship); citizens from a non-EU country are required to enclose a passport (page with the personal data of the candidate, showing the name, surname, date and place of birth, and citizenship). By enclosing this document, you agree that the higher education institution can use it for the purpose of enrolment procedures and must delete it after the completion of these procedures.

Only the necessary identification data should be visible on the sent document. Hide the data that are not required for identification (e.g. ID, signature, and photograph) with a photo processing program (e.g. Painter, Power Point or any other program or application on your smartphone) and make a scan with a watermark that clearly states that it is a copy and for what purpose it is used.

The documents should be sent to the following address:

EMUNI University
IBC Application
Kidricevo nabrezje 2
6330 PIRAN
SLOVENIA – EU

We recommend using registered post. Please ensure that the documents arrive no later than 14 days after the application deadline.

In addition to sending them by post, you will have to scan the above documents and email them to ibc@emuni.si

Application and enrolment deadline:

The first application period is between 1 April and 11 July 2021.

The accepted candidates from the first application period will be requested to enrol by 23 July 2021.

If the number of applicants/accepted candidates will be lower than the number of offered enrolment places, the second application period will be opened from 24 July to 5 September 2021.

The accepted candidates from the second application period will be requested to enrol by 17 September 2021.

If the number of applicants/accepted candidates will be lower than the number of offered enrolment places, the third application period will be opened from 18 September to 24 September 2021.

The accepted candidates from the second application period will be requested to enrol by 30 September 2021.

For queries, regarding the submission procedure, contact EMUNI Education at ibc@emuni.si or by phone +386 59 25 00 57.

For technical support, there are two options:

• If you encounter issues during the electronic application process using a digital certificate and electronic signature, contact the national administration call centre at ekc@gov.si or phone +386 80 2002, from 7:00h to 16:00h on weekdays.

• For other questions regarding the completion of the electronic application, contact eVŠ support at evs-prijava.mizs@gov.si or phone +386 1 478 46 59, from 9:00h to 16:00h on weekdays during the open application deadlines.