SUMMER SCHOOLS

The Erasmus+ BIP Organization, Management & Society, hosted by the Faculty of Organizational Sciences at the University of Maribor, brought together 21 students and 17 professors from 12 universities across 8 European countries. This hybrid event offered an engaging exploration of organization, management, and society.

Program Highlights:

• Dynamic Learning Opportunities: Through lectures and workshops, participants explored key pillars of organizational success—processes, people, and information systems. Topics included:
  • The importance of organizational vision and guidelines.
  • Human resource competencies for green and digital transitions.
  • Entrepreneurship and turning ideas into businesses.
  • Integrating engineering into sustainable and digital advancements.
  • Leveraging AI for the “Blue Economy.”
  • International marketing, gamification, and resilience-focused industry practices.
• Real-World Case Study: Students tackled a real-life challenge developed in collaboration with the Office for Development and Smart Communities of the Municipality of Kranj, gaining insights into smart solutions for improving urban living.

Cultural and Networking Experiences:
Participants visited landmarks in Ljubljana and Kranj, enriching their cultural understanding while forging professional and personal connections.

The summer school concluded with impressive student presentations, affirming the program’s success in fostering innovative thinking, practical knowledge, and international collaboration. Students and professors alike praised the experience as enriching and impactful for their academic and professional growth.