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WELCOME GUIDE
2015/16
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WELCOME GUIDE ..................................................................................................................... 1
1. CONTACT INFORMATION ............................................................................................. 4
2. WELCOME TO FACULTY OF INFORMATION STUDIES IN NOVO MESTO .................... 5
Why study at FIS? .............................................................................................................. 5
Because we care about our students. .......................................................................... 5
Student-friendly ................................................................................................................. 5
Why study Computer Science? ...................................................................................... 6
Partners with industry ........................................................................................................ 6
Supercomputer Rudolf ..................................................................................................... 6
International conferences ............................................................................................... 6
Summer and winter school .............................................................................................. 6
Extracurricular events ....................................................................................................... 6
NOVO MESTO, SLOVENIA .................................................................................................... 7
How to get there............................................................................................................... 7
3. COURSES AND LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION ............................................................ 8
1st cycle study programmes - Informatics in Contemporary Society ...................... 8
1st cycle study programme - Computer Science and Web Technologies ........... 10
2st cycle study programme - Informatics in contemporary society....................... 12
3rd cycle study programme - Information Society ................................................... 14
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION ........................................................................................ 15
4. FIS GRADING SYSTEM .................................................................................................. 15
5. ACADEMIC CALENDAR .............................................................................................. 16
6. SLOVENE LANGUAGE COURSES ................................................................................ 16
7. LIBRARIES....................................................................................................................... 16
8. APPLICATION PROCEDURE ........................................................................................ 17
10. USEFUL INFORMATION .................................................................................................. 17
Pre-departure arrangements – residence permit ...................................................... 17
Telephone & postal services ......................................................................................... 17
Local transportation ....................................................................................................... 18
Novo mesto ..................................................................................................................... 18
Cost of living .................................................................................................................... 18
Work permit ..................................................................................................................... 19
Tax number ...................................................................................................................... 19
Bank account.................................................................................................................. 19
1. CONTACT INFORMATION
Long name PRS: Fakulteta za informacijske študije v Novem mestu
Short name PRS: FIŠ
Address: Ulica talcev 3 *
Postal number: 8000 Novo mesto
Community: Novo mesto
Telephone: +386 7 3737 884
E-mail: [email protected]
Registration number: 3375650000
Tax number: SI54608821
Transactional account: IBAN SI56 0110 0600 0026 989 (Bank of Slovenia)
PIC code: 985887728
Statistic region: South-eastern Slovenia
Legally organisational form: Public institution
Activities SKD: P85.422 – Higher education
Accreditation reference: 254360-EPP-1-2014-1-SI-EPPKA3-ECHE
Erasmus ID: SI NOVO-ME05
* The faculty building is located on Ljubljanska cesta 31A in Novo mesto. Map of
location.
2. WELCOME TO FACULTY OF INFORMATION STUDIES IN
NOVO MESTO
The Faculty of information studies in Novo mesto is the first public faculty independent
of any Slovene university and at the same time it is the first faculty in Novo mesto. The
National assembly of the Republic of Slovenia passed the act of establishing the
Faculty of information studies in Novo mesto on 24th June 2008. It is the first pillar of the
public higher educational system in the region.
The study programmes started taking place in the academic year 2008/09, when 122
students were registered. Since then we register 250 students each year in our five
study programmes from all three study programme cycles.
A good faculty is made by good professors, not by beautiful walls. Therefore, a big
attention has been put on employing lecturers and researchers, who not only they
have a PhD degree in the field they teach, but they have also gained experience
from the projects of the European Union and economy and are prepared to advance
their knowledge in a particular professional field.
Why study at FIS?
Because we care about our students.
Personal approach towards students, tutoring, highly qualified lecturers, use of high
tech and social networks, e-learning platform, adjustable timetable for employed
students, extracurricular activities and much more. That’s FIS.
Student-friendly
o A personal approach towards students, working in small groups, tutoring.
o A wide range of courses with "state-of-the-art" knowledge.
o Schedules adjusted to employed students who are enrolled in full-time study.
o E-classrooms supported study.
o Web office for students, notification via FB and Twitter.
o Qualified academic staff (young and professional lecturers and assistants).
o Exciting extracurricular activities (summer schools, excursion, visiting foreign
lecturers, sport events, social evenings, etc.).
Why study Computer Science?
Because you will be trained for the profession of the future - a programmer is one of
the jobs with the brightest future, choosing to study Computer Science opens up many
avenues for your future career prospects.
Because you will be able to solve the most complex challenges in the fields of
information and web technologies.
Partners with industry
Our knowledge is the accelerator of the regional economy, since our students
participate in research projects of various enterprises. At the same time their experts
visit us, share their practical knowledge and good practice. Together we are looking
for comprehensive solutions of information technologies in concrete solutions.
Supercomputer Rudolf
Become a student and researcher who creates information technology. Participate in
projects of the faculty, where we use modern supercomputer Rudolf - fast and
efficient technology for calculations and simulations.
International conferences
Faculty of Information Studies organizes an annual international conference on
information technology and the information society (ITIS). The event represents a major
scientific and professional forum Sciences Informatics in Southeastern and Central
Europe. In cooperation with the Section for Information Technology within the
framework of the Chamber of Commerce Dolenjska and Bela Krajina FIS annually
participates in a conference of Dolenjska and Bela Krajina informatics.
Summer and winter school
For all those who want to further deepen their IT knowledge we organize summer and
winter schools. Some past topics were computer networks, databases, cloud
computing, apps and various computer programmes. These activities were financed
by European Funds.
Extracurricular events
At the start of each study year we organize Introduction week for all new students.
They can attend many workshops and presentations with some practical information
about study process, employment options and research activities at FIS. Students also
gather at evening event for all Novo mesto students. Each year we also take students
to educational trip, where they learn about IT practices from abroad and at the same
time visit some local sights. We have already been to Switzerland, Netherlands, Italy
and Belgium. We are also one of the organizers of Novo mesto students sports games,
that brings together students from all Novo mesto faculties to compete in football,
volleyball, basketball, chess and other games.
NOVO MESTO, SLOVENIA
NOVO MESTO - the metropolis of Dolenjska
Novo mesto is situated in the midst of the hilly landscape of Dolenjska, embraced by
the Krka River. Abundance of nature, tradition and culture can be a real experience
for everyone.
How to get there
AIR: Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport, 20 km from the centre of Ljubljana, has good
connections with other European airports. Airport shuttle buses take passengers to the
centre of town. There you can switch to bus or rail to Novo mesto.
http://www.lju-airport.si/eng/default.asp
RAIL: Ljubljana has good railway links with all large Europe-an cities. The railway station
is in the centre of Ljubljana. Organisations in your own country may be able to offer
discounts to students and others under age 26.
Train travel within Slovenia is convenient and inexpensive.
http://www.slo-zeleznice.si/en/
BUS: The bus is also one possible means of reaching Novo mesto. Organisations in your
own country may be able to offer discounts to students and others under age 26.
http://www.ap-ljubljana.si/eng/
3. COURSES AND LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
1st cycle study programmes - Informatics in Contemporary Society
o Professional and Academic study programme
o Duration: 3 years (6 semesters), 180 ECTS
o Bachelor degree, 1st cycle
o Form of study: full-time or part-time study in Novo mesto
o Course fees: the full-time study is free of charge (also for employed students)
STUDY PROGRAMME COURSES:
PROFESSIONAL STUDY PROGRAMME ACADEMIC STUDY PROGRAMME
1st year
The Structure of Slovenian Society The Structure of Slovenian Society
Methodology in Social Sciences Methodology in Social Sciences
Introduction to Informatics Introduction to Informatics
Mathematics 1 Mathematics 1
Statistics 1 Statistics 1
Theory of Organisation Theory of Organisation
Fundamentals of Economics Fundamentals of Economics
Mathematics 2 Mathematics 2
Statistics 2 Statistics 2
Introduction to Programming Introduction to Programming
2nd year
Social Theory Social Theory
Political Systems and Policy Analysis Political Systems and Policy Analysis
Information Systems Information Systems
Multivariate Analysis Multivariate Analysis
Data Bases and Data Analysis Data Bases and Data Analysis
Analysis of Networks Analysis of Networks
Theories of Information Society Theories of Information Society
Web Programming Web Programming
Elective course 1, 2 Elective course 1, 2
3rd year
Business Economics Research Practice
Informatisation of Business Processes Informatisation of Business Processes
Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship
eCommerce eCommerce
Project Management Project Management
Work Practice Elective course 3, 4, 5
Diploma Thesis Diploma Thesis
Elective courses
Evaluation Methods e Law
Quantitative Research Methods Web and Mobile Information Systems
Business Ethics User Interface Design
Introduction to Algorithms eEntrepreneurship
Organisational Communication Public Policy and Public Finances
Electronic Communication and Literacy User Experience
Career Management Creativity
Fundraising Media and Communication
Communication Skills Training Contemporary History
Economic Sociology Economic History
Non-profit Management Communication Networks
Business Process Modelling Informatisation of Small Companies
e-Business Technologies Open Source Solutions
Database Administration Fundamentals of Document Systems
Information Tecnology Management Mobile Platforms
Knowledge Discovery in Data Operation Systems
Introduction to Cryptography and
Spatial Geometry
Web and Mobile Application
Development Life-Cycle
Web Communications and Public
Relations Political Marketing and Communication
Project of Development of Online and
Mobile Solutions High Performance Computing Systems
Total Quality Management and Business
Excellence Operational Research
Organisation and Process
Management
Introduction to Modelling and Simulation
of Discrete and Continuous Systems
Web programming 2
1st cycle study programme - Computer Science and Web Technologies
o Professional study programme
o Duration: 3 years (6 semesters), 180 ECTS
o Bachelor degree, 1st cycle
o Form of study: part-time study in Novo mesto
o Course fees: tuition fees for the part-time study is 1,800 € per annum
STUDY PROGRAMME COURSES:
PROFESSIONAL STUDY PROGRAMME
1st year
Introduction to Informatics
Introduction to Programming
Introduction to Algorithms
Mathematics 1
Electronic Communication and Literacy
Web Programming 1
Computer Networks
Operation Systems
Statistics 1
Mathematics 2
2nd year
Information Systems
Data Bases and Data Modelling
Introduction to Criptography and Spatial Geometry
Web Programming 2
Web and Mobile Application Development Life-Cycle
Knowledge Discovery in Data
User Experience
eLaw
Elective Course 1, 2
3rd year
Research Practice
Informatisation of Business Processes
Web and Mobile Information Systems
User Interface Design
eEntrepreneurship
Elective Course 3
Work Practice
Diploma Thesis
Elective courses
Evaluation Methods Non-profit Management
Quantitative Research Methods Business Process Modelling
Business Ethics e-Business Technologies
Introduction to Algorithms Database Administration
Organisational Communication Economic Sociology
Electronic Communication and Literacy Knowledge Discovery in Data
Career Management Communication Skills Training
Fundraising Organisation and Process
Management
Introduction to Cryptography and Spatial
Geometry Information Tecnology Management
Web Communications and Public
Relations
Total Quality Management and
Business Excellence
Project of Development of Online and
Mobile Solutions
2st cycle study programme - Informatics in contemporary society
o Masters' study programme
o Duration: 2 years (4 semesters), 120 ECTS
o Professional title: Masters' professional degree, 2nd cycle
o Form of study: full-time or part-time study in Novo mesto
o Course fees: the full-time study is free of charge (also for employed students).
o Entry requirements for 1st year
o Finished a 1st cycle study programme and achieved 180 ECTS or finished a
Professional study programme that was accepted before 11th June 2004.
o In case the finished study programme of a student is not in the field of Computer
and Information Science, nor in the field of Social Science or Business
Informatics, he/she will have additional courses.
STUDY PROGRAMME COURSES
MASTERS' STUDY PROGRAMME
1st year
Contemporary Social Theories
Qualitative Research in the Social Sciences
Quantitative Analysis
Management Information Systems
Social Aspects of Information Technologies
Information Technology Projects
Security of Electronic Commerce
Informatisation of Organisation
Elective Course 1, 2
2nd year
Thesis Seminar
Management of Information and Communication Systems
Testing, Evaluation and Auditing of Information Systems
Elective Course 3, 4
Masters Thesis
Elective courses
Quality of Information Processes and Document Systems
Multimedia Systems Computer Forensics
Internet Research Biometrics
Survey Research Lobbying and Negotiations in EU
Knowledge Management Big Data Analysis
Intercultural Communication Basics of Information Security
Data Mining User Experience
eBusiness Systems B2C and B2B User Centered Design and Development
Decision Support Systems Agent Based Modelling
Intercultural Education and
Competences Advanced Statistical Methods
Management of Intercultural
Differences Constraint Management in Organizations
Strategies of European integration
process
Introduction to Modelling and Simulation
of Discrete and Continuous Systems
3rd cycle study programme - Information Society
o Doctoral study programme
o Duration: 3 years (6 semesters), 180 ECTS
o Academic title: Ph.D. in Information Society, 3nd cycle
o Form of study: full-time study in Novo mesto
o Course fees: tuition fees for the full-time study is 2,700 € per annum
o Entry requirements for 1st year
o Finished a 2nd cycle study programme or achieved at least 300 ECTS in the
uniform master's study.
o Finished a study programme for a university degree that was accepted before
11th June 2004.
o Finished a study programme for a specialization after previously acquired
professional study programme (with additional study obligations at the 2nd
cycle study programme Informatics in contemporary society).
STUDY PROGRAMME COURSES
DOCTORAL STUDY PROGRAMME
1st year
Selected topics from Scientific Methodology
(metodolgical course)
Elective theoretical course
Dissertation Proposal Seminar
Preparation of Dissertation Proposal
2nd year
Preparation of Dissertation
3rd year
Dissertation Seminar
Preparation of Dissertation
Elective courses
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
The Faculty offers instruction in the following languages: Slovenian and English. The
official language in all courses is Slovene, although in some courses the Erasmus
students can communicate and work individually with teachers in English. Mixed
groups of Erasmus and Slovene students are encouraged when group work is in
question.
FIS requires that the student has very good language skills (very good knowledge in
reading, writing and speaking of the language) in at least one of the two lan- guages
in order to be able to study here.
Please note that fluent language skills in Slovenian (or English) are vital for successful
studies at our faculty.
4. FIS GRADING SYSTEM
Each course is valued with ECTS - European Credit Transfer System. 1 ECTS credit is
equivalent of approx. 30 working hours. Credits are awarded only when the course
has been completed and all required examinations have been successfully taken.
Examinations are valued with the Slovenian national grading scale that consists of five
grades with numerical equivalents:
Modelling and Simulation of Logistics Systems
Interorganisational Business
Data Mining
Information Systems
Network Theory
Grade Grade
according to
ECTS
Grade
range in %
Definition
10 odlično A excellent 95,6 – 100 Outstanding
achievement with minor
mistakes only
9 prav
dobro
B very good 84,3 – 95,5 Above the average
standard but with some
shortcomings
8 prav
dobro
C good 70,8 – 84,2 Generally sound work with a
number of notable errors
5. ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Winter semester
Courses 1. 10. 2015 – 22. 1. 2016
Christmas and New Year holidays 25. 12. 2015 – 1. 1. 2016
Winter examination period 25. 1. 2016 – 12. 2. 2016
Summer semester
Courses 15. 2. 2016 – 3. 6. 2016
Holidays 27. 4. 2016 – 2. 5. 2016
Summer examination period 6. 6. 2016 – 1. 7. 2016
Fall examination period 22. 8. 2016 – 16. 9. 2016
6. SLOVENE LANGUAGE COURSES
o http://www.slovene.si/sl/
7. LIBRARIES
Registered students are entitled to use the library of the faculty.
7 dobro D good 59,6 – 70,7 Fair but with significant
shortcomings
6 zadostno E satisfactory 55 – 59,5 Performance meets the
minimum criteria only 5-1 nezadostno F fail Performance does not meet the
minimum criteria
Apart from information on its own holdings, faculty also provides information and
materials held by other libraries. The library provides interlibrary loans, as well as access
to international online databases.
8. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
If you wish to undertake a period of study at the Faculty of information studies in Novo
mesto, you should contact the International Relations Office ([email protected]) to
request the application information.
Students participating through the Erasmus + Programme must be nominated by their
home university. The student, sending institution and our faculty sign the learning
agreement prior to mobility.
All applicants for exchange at FIŠ are kindly requested to respect the APPLICATION
DEADLINES (to receive your application documents by post) which are as follows:
10 June for the winter semester / academic year
10 November for the summer semester
10. USEFUL INFORMATION
Pre-departure arrangements – residence permit
EU/EEA citizens can enter Slovenia with a valid ID card (or passport) and then need to
register at the Administrative unit if staying for more than 3 months to regulate the
residence permit. Citizens of other counties can enter Slovenia with a valid passport,
but before coming to Slovenia, they have to get a residence permit for studying in
their own country at Slovene or other authorised embassy.
All exchange students must have health insurance during their stay in Slovenia. We
advise you to arrange your health insurance in your home country.
Telephone & postal services
Useful telephone numbers:
Slovene country code 386
Slovene exit code 00
Police 113
Fire brigade 112
Emergency first aid 112
Novo mesto has quite some post offices. They are open Monday through Friday from
7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Saturdays until 1 p.m.
The Novo mesto postcode is: 8000
Local transportation
Novo mesto public transport consists of 5 bus lines that operate from Monday till
Saturday form 5am till 8pm. Monthly ticket costs only 9 €. Novo mesto is also connected
with other cities in Slovenia with bus and train lines.
Novo mesto
Novo mesto has two youth hostels:
o Youth Hostel Novo mesto (Šegova ulica 115, 8000 Novo mesto, 00 386 31 777
090, [email protected]),
o Hostel Situla (Dilančeva ulica 1, 8000 Novo mesto, 00 386 7 394 20 00,
If you prefer private accommodation and would like to live in a rented flat look for
private rental accommodation. You can always check the possibilities on this web
site: www.myflatshare.com.
Students can also enjoy the authentic cuisine that allows you to pay with student meal
vouchers.
Seize your free time at a variety of sports activities (sports park Loka and Portoval, sports
hall Marof and Leon Štukelj, Gorjanci, Krka River) or cultural events (Cultural Centre
Janez Trdina, Anton Podbevšek Theatre, Simulaker gallery, museum). For evening
entertainment you can visit cinema, youth centre LokalPatriot with various rock and
pop concerts, different bars and restaurants or attend one of the many international
festivals such as Fotopub, Jazzity, Summer evenings in Novo mesto, etc.
Cost of living
We suggest that you bring approximately 300 EUR per month to cover all your basic
living costs. Exactly how much you spend will depend on your lifestyle, but this figure
would take into account all costs including accommodation, food, public trans- port
and books.
Work permit
A work permit is obligatory for foreign students wishing to seek a long-term
employment in Slovenia. Exchange students, however, do not need a work permit.
The easiest way for foreign students to obtain part-time jobs is at socalled študentski
servis – a service providing information about part-time jobs for students.
This service is a mediator between companies and students and with the help of
študentski servis, you usually get less demanding, non-professional jobs (e.g.
teachers/instructors for for- eign languages or music, computer programmers,
translators, waiters..). It is definetely a good way to earn some extra money.
To get a job with the help of študentski servis you are required to obtain a Slovene tax
number and a bank account in one of the Slovene banks.
Tax number
Anyone who wants to open a bank account in Slovenia, has to obtain a Slovene tax
number. The beforementioned tax number is obligatory for all students who will work
and be paid through študentski servis and obtain a scholarship from a Slovene
institution.
You can get Slovene tax number at:
Novo mesto Financial Office
P. O. Box 380
SI - 8001 Novo mesto, Slovenia
Kandijska cesta 21, Novo mesto
P: +386 7 371 9600
F: +386 7 371 9602
nm.fu(at)gov.si
Office hours
Monday: 08:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 15:00
Tuesday: 08:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 15:00
Wednesday: 07:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 17:00
Friday: 08:00 – 13:00
Bank account
As a foreigner, you can open a bank account practically in any bank. You will be able to
open a residential or a non-residential bank account, depending on your residence
permit status.
