{"id":5525,"date":"2026-01-28T11:32:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T10:32:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/efri.uniri.hr\/?page_id=5525"},"modified":"2026-06-22T14:44:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T12:44:21","slug":"postgraduate-specialist-programme-in-public-sector-management","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/efri.uniri.hr\/en\/education\/study-programmes\/postgraduate-specialist-programmes\/postgraduate-specialist-programme-in-public-sector-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Postgraduate Specialist Programme in Public Sector Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The University Specialist Study Program Public Sector Management<\/em> is intended for anyone who wishes to enhance their knowledge and capabilities in the field of public governance. It offers an interdisciplinary perspective on a wide range of activities within the public sector, with a focus on a project-based approach. The program equips participants to successfully address today\u2019s complex practical challenges and enables understanding of the complexity of public procurement systems, financial management, and the absorption of EU funds and financial instruments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Program duration:<\/strong> 1 year
ECTS credits awarded:<\/strong> 60 ECTS
Language of instruction:<\/strong> Croatian
Location:<\/strong> EFRI \/ D\u0160JU
Mode of delivery:<\/strong> Hybrid (online and in-person lectures)
Academic title awarded:<\/strong> Specialist in Economics (spec. oec.<\/em>) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND CRITERIA<\/summary>\n

The university specialist study program may be enrolled by candidates who have: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • completed a graduate university study program leading to the academic title of Master (magistar) or equivalent. Candidates who have not completed a study program in the field of economics may enroll under the condition that they pass exams in Principles of Economics<\/em> and Management<\/em> <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • completed an undergraduate university study program and obtained a higher education degree in accordance with regulations in force prior to the Act on Scientific Activity and Higher Education <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • completed a professional graduate study program, with the obligation to pass additional (bridging) exams determined by the higher education institution, or have at least five years of work experience in the field of the study program <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
    ENROLLMENT INFORMATION (CALL FOR APPLICATIONS, ONLINE APPLICATION, AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION) <\/summary>\n

    Applications are submitted by completing the online application form<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In addition, for a successful application, candidates must submit the required documentation in person or by post: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • list of required application documents (DOC \/ PDF) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • curriculum vitae (CV) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • certified copy of the diploma (applicants who graduated from the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Rijeka, or those with a digital diploma are not required to certify the copy) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • transcript of grades from graduate\/undergraduate studies <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • certificate of personal identification number (OIB) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • applicant\u2019s statement or employer\u2019s statement (in written form) confirming payment of tuition fees <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • electronic employment record (e-work booklet) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • applicants who obtained their degree at a foreign university must, at their own expense, submit a decision from the competent authority on the academic recognition of their foreign higher education qualification <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      TUITION FEE:<\/strong> \u20ac3,981.68 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Application deadline:<\/strong> December 31, 2025 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Applications should be submitted to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS, UNIVERSITY OF RIJEKA<\/strong>
      Office for Postgraduate Studies
      (Application for admission to the Specialist Study Program Public Sector Management)
      Ivana Filipovi\u0107a 4
      51000 Rijeka <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Note: Upon enrollment, a Study Contract is signed with the student.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If an insufficient number of eligible applicants apply, the Faculty reserves the right not to run the program in the academic year 2025\/2026. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

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