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1 HOME 5 OUR KEY INDICATORS 8 ABOUT US 10 MISSION AND VISION 11 WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT 12 OUR CAMPUS 14 ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD 15 CROATIA 16 ZAGREB 18 OUR RESOURCES 20 ACADEMIC PARTNERS/INITIATIVES 22 CAREER CENTER 22 ADMISSION OFFICE 23 ECONOMIC COUNCIL 24 PARTNERS ABOUT US 25 COMPANIES WHO EDUCATE THEIR EMPLOYEES AT OUR INSTITUTION 26 SPORTS AND LEASURE 28 INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION 32 MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN 33 ALUMNI 34 OUR STUDY PROGRAMS 80 ADMISSION PROCEDURE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 82 ALGEBRA LAB - THE CENTER OF OUR RESEARCH 83 STUDENT OFFICE 84 CONTACT 2 3
Creating digital future for 20 years 4 underg stu gra udy pro aduaate ograms speciializa atio e s/ ons s graduate pro ogra e stu udy ams// speciializa atio y ons s 6 hig gher edu uca atio on stu udents s 900+ 140 profe essorrs and asso ocia atee teachhers s 4 5
Ranked 1st as “Partner of the Year 2014” by MICROSOFT Microsoft in competition of 3200 organizations globally. Ranked 1st according to Croatian Our Research LAB scientists were ranked 1st in Agency for Science and Higher Education among all Universities of Applied Sciences in Republic AZVO 1. 2017 European Big Data Hackathon organized by European Commission, competing with data scientists representing other EU countries. of Croatia in respect to Quality Assurance system. 96% 96% of alumni employed 3 months after graduation. Ranked 1st according to Croatian Agency for Science and Higher Education among all AZVO Universities of Applied Sciences in Republic of Croatia in respect to overall quality of institution. The fastest growing! The average annual growth rate of the number The only Croatian higher educational institution awarded with “Meets NVAO 22% of enrolled students in our undergraduate studies over the the Quality Requirements of NVAO” past three years is 22% per annum. certificate. 1.100 computers and physical 1.100 servers is available in our classrooms an laboratories. 6 7
About us Algebbraa Unniveers sity y Co olllege is s th he fllag gshhip of larg gesst privaate educaation nal orgganiizaatiion in Repubblic of Croatia a and d the re egionn, preeseent tod dayy inn more th han 20 ciities acro osss Croatiia. Fo oundded in n 19 9988, we currently ha ave more e thhann 110 0 fuull--time e emplooyees s annd mo ore th han 400 assocciaated expert ts. An nnuallly, we edduc catte aroound d 15 5.0000 st tudeent ts throouggh varrio ous se eminnars and d shhort edu ucatioona al progrramms in adu ult educ cationn, while inn hig gheer eduuca atioon wee enrol more e th hann 3000 ne ew st tudeent ts eacch yea ar. O ur main campus is located in the heart Autodesk, EC-Council, IMC2 and others. We are services and solutions in areas of: of Croatian capital -Zagreb, while adult academic and/or educational partner of all the • Data science education and training programs are stated vendors, for most of them the only one • Application of information technology in conducted also in: Osijek, Pula, Rijeka, Zadar, in Croatia. education including: digital educational Split, Varaždin and Dubrovnik, as well as in more Most of educational programs for the content, distance learning systems and than ten other smaller cities. We currently acquisition of new qualifications, as well assessment systems offer almost a thousand shorter educational as all study programs in higher education, • Evidence based Labour market and programs (up to 2 weeks), 50 accredited adult are accredited by Ministry of Science and educational policy research and educational programs and 10 accredited higher Education and are thus linked to European development educational study programs. Many of our Qualifications Framework (EQF) through our programs are authorized by world software and National Qualifications Framework. In addition, equipment manufacturers such as: Microsoft, we are also dedicated to applied research. Cisco, Oracle, Red Hat, VMware, Adobe, Thus, our Research LAB provides research, 8 9
Mission What makes us different We are creating opportunities for Croatian and international students to acquire excellent skills and knowledge and build globally competitive careers in digital technologies. We be eliiev ve tha at throough We are aware of our responsibility within the community and we therefore actively th his public cat tio on youu mightt promote educational excellence in digital technologies in order to encourage economic re ecoggnize e th hre ee of our growth and development of Croatian economy. In our teaching and research, we strive to sp peciific featurres s worrth create value system coherent to values in which we strongly believe: consiideerinng whhenn de ecidingg I. high value received for the cost of service on yoourr caare eerr an nd when II. top quality of education choos sin ng insstit tutionn in whiich III. operational and organizational excellence you willl build d it t. IV. constant contribution to development of society in which we live 1 First of all, our students acquire knowledge necessary for fast growing industries based on digital technologies. This gives them a strong tailwind and enables them to during the following years by other Croatian choose a career for which the demand will institutions in accordance with the more increase significantly in the future. Even though diverse needs of employers and technological there are still jobs and careers in the “old” developments. economy, we are convinced that the path towards the digital era and the “new” economy Vision is the right path that will, in the long term, provide students with a platform for personal 3 Finally, our third specific feature is the development and high employability. Perhaps We aim to become the first choice for Croatian and orientation towards true quality. Our this is best illustrated by the fact that 96%* overall approach to education and our international students interested in building careers students start working within three months quality has been recognized within Croatia in digital technologies through development of after graduation. by our national higher education regulatory excellence in all areas of our work: infrastructure, agency (Agency for Science and Higher staff, applied research, cooperation with the Education) where we are ranked 1st between all Universities of Applied Sciences in respect 2 industry and internationalization. Our second competitive advantage is to quality assurance, as well as in respect to constant monitoring of technological the quality of overall educational process. developments as well as the real needs We are the only Croatian higher educational of employers, which results in academic institution awarded with “Meets the Quality program improvements. Recognizing the Requirements of NVAO” certificate by Dutch advancements in education worldwide, we Flemish accreditation agency NVAO. were the first institution in Croatia to apply modern qualification framework approach in design of our programs and have developed the implementation methodology for it. It is Furthermore, similar recognition on the global precisely this methodology that became a part level came in 2014 from Microsoft who awarded of the official guidelines which will be applied us “Learning Partner of the Year” in strong competition of 3200 partners worldwide. 10 11 * Of all students who want are actively seeking for a job.
Our Campus Video Studios O We are e situ uateed in a hissto orical ur teaching activities are mostly based Computer Labs in superbly renovated and equipped Audio Studios un niverrsitty cam mpu us in n Za agreeb Lecture Rooms building built in 1903 by Austro- Lecture Halls ciity ce entre e, locat ted on thhe main Hungarian Empire to serve as University campus st treet t (IIlica a) connec ctin ng centra al and in a new building commissioned in late 2017, ciity sq quare e annd Zagrrebb’s s west where we have video / audio studios, student re esideenttial and d buusin nesss areas.. We e restaurant, research facilities, coworking & accellerator and huge lecture halls. Contrast arre weell con nneecte ed to oth her pa arts Algebra LAB between new technologies and old restored off the e city wit th few tra am lines and d buildings visible in our campus creates a ha ave pub blic c gaarag ge and d parking g lot t stimulating and dynamic environment. With Future withinn thhe cam mpuus foor students s/ more than 4000 of square meters currently available to our students in form of lecture Library Student Restaurant te each hers s us sing g caars.. rooms, classrooms, laboratories, teaching (2018) cabinets, lounges, library… we seek to raise the standards of resources, equipment and design of higher education institutions in Croatia. We expect to finish new and spacious university library in 2018 (currently under construction) and student dormitory (preparations for reconstruction) in the following years. Future Student Dormitory (2022) 1903 Completely refurbished and redecorated old building More than 4000 square meters of lecture halls, classrooms, laboratories and library New building 2017 New university library and student dormitory under construction. 12 13
Accommodation and food Croatia – your Re epub blic c off Cro oat tia sub bsiidizes live and learn it ts fulll tiime su ubsid dy app plie e stude ents es to in s an nd this nterrna ationa al destination an nd ex xch han nge stu udents s as welll. Croattia a is s on ne of the sunniest t Su ubsid diz zed foo od is av vaillab ble in sp potss in Euro ope e andd one off pu ublic c st tud dent t re esta aura ants, wh here th he saffesst cou untrie es in the e world d yo ou ca an hav ve 3 go ood d qu ualiity an nd qu uantit ty mea als perr day forr Croatia is EU member state with second highest growth in number of international ap ppro oxim mat tely y 10 00 to o 17 70 EUR / tourists in 2016 and the country with highest month h. percentage of touristic receipt to GDP in European Union. It is considered one of the safest countries in the world according to The Global Peace Index 2017 produced by Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP). S imilarly, public student dormitory accommodation in newly refurbished, good quality rooms for 2-3 students would cost each student around 100 EUR per month, but should be reserved as soon as you decide to enrol due to necessary in advance reservation. In following years, we will have such dormitory in our campus (currently in development), while now we use few well maintained public dormitories in relative vicinity Croatia is land of innovators and home of: of our campus (3-5 km), reachable by public tie, automatic pencil, alternating electrical tram transportation. Also, if the student currents, electrical transformers, powerlines, wish to stay in a private accommodation, we parachute and other inventions which have assist them to find private accommodation transformed human existence, several of which as we closely cooperate with Home In Zagreb are used in everyday life.… Croatia is also the agency https://www.homeinzagreb.com/, but birthplace of Marko Polo, Nikola Tesla, and many we could also provide helpful links to other more outstanding individuals. rental agencies that offer long and short More than 10 million people choose Croatia for term apartment rental. If the students want Croatiia - a sm mall cou untry y of Wo orld’’s their holidays. Why? Because of: to stay in a hostel, we could recommend Great test Te ech hnollogicall In nnovat tors modern & urban designed hostels, located in » Beautiful nature Aside from the beautiful coast and great the heart of Zagreb (near our campus) which » Spectacular beaches cultural and historical heritage, Croatia would cost them around 250-500€/per month, » Soaring mountains has been recognized for innovation, global depending on the season. Although prices of » Quirky museums reference projects, export of the best private accommodation in Zagreb may vary » Amazing historical sites business-technological practices, as well as depending of the city area, size and amenities » Incredible summer festivals great professionals recognized for their skills that apartments include, the University and expertise all over the world. College would be happy to assist you in finding 14 15 accommodation.
Zagreb Zagreb, one of the oldest European cities, is not only administrative, but also economic, diplomatic and cultural capital of Croatia, with a population of almost one million. I t is also a university center with forty higher education institutions and over 80,000 students, a city that is proud of its long history of education: the first city school (primary) was built in the middle of the 14th century, the first secondary school was founded at the beginning of the 16th century and in the second half of the 16th century, Zagreb had its first university. Zagreb is a city of science and culture. The city has approximately fifty museums and galleries, as well as private art collections and about twenty theatres and music venues. Many open-air events and exhibitions are organized from spring to autumn. While walking down the streets of Zagreb, you can admire the architecture, which mostly dates back to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Even though Zagreb is a Central European city, in many ways, it has a Mediterranean way of life. Great atmosphere and friendly local people are the biggest values of Zagreb. During the Advent season, Zagreb offers a variety of events that will satisfy even the most demanding visitors. Plenty of fun, excellent food, unique events, art, but also a genuine Christmas atmosphere, await you on the streets of Croatia’s capital. 16 17
Our resources • Professional audio studio used for formal study programs. • 20 computer laboratories and T eaching and research resources often classrooms with different types of make part of the difference between equipment and software, used and good and excellent higher educational prepared specifically for different institutions. Following our dedication towards courses. excellence, we significantly invested in our resources, partially also from EU development • Complete networking laboratory with funds. As a result, our students, teachers and numerous routers, switches, next researchers can use: generation firewalls and other wired and wireless network equipment for System Engineers. • Photo and video equipment that can be used by students (free rent) for their projects. High availability private cloud with numerous • 3D printers, VR equipment and lab, physical servers, storages, firewalls, UPS’s… mostly used by Multimedia and Game Stated equipment allows Software Engineering / development students. Data Science students to use complex and high output virtual environments in our classrooms • IoT and robotics laboratory with and at home in order to finish their tasks and numerous equipment (robots, smart research projects. On the other hand, this home and smart city devices, many of equipment allows system-engineering students which are either laboratory based or to work with complex real life infrastructure. implemented within the campus, while some are also available on-line and are in real use throughout the city) used by Software Engineering and Data Science students. Two equipped video studios, one fully professional used for formal study programs and other (smaller) used for student projects and always available to students. This equipment is used mostly by multimedia students. 18 19
Academic partners / initiatives We e are memb dit add bers of the most ren tional vallue to o our st nowned tudents and te d acade emic IT initiiat estifying g qualit tives, provid ty off our work and ding d ded dic cation to oward ds excelllence. Microsoft Developer Network Academic Alliance (MSDN AA) Microsoft Imagine Academy Red Hat Academy In order to improve and simplify studying for our students, Microsoft Imagine Academy is a global IT educational program Fortinet Network Security Academy (FNSA) Red Hat® Academy turns academic institutions into centers we become involved with this program which offers designed to help schools in order to ensure the success of for enterprise-ready talent by outfitting them with Red Hat FNSA was created to address the international shortage numerous advantages through DreamSpark, such as free its students and teachers. Access to the latest resources in Training. This comes in the form of hands-on instruction, of cybersecurity experts and to build a workforce skilled official studying materials and latest software solutions. education through Microsoft technologies makes it easy for curriculum, labs, performance-based testing, and instructor in all aspects of network security platform who will be teachers to prepare students for the labor market with a large support. recognized in the industry among an elite group of security demand for Microsoft technologies. professionals. Using provided Fortinet technology we support our System engineering students and programs. CISCO Networking Academy IBM Academic Initiative Cisco Networking Academy is an innovative global initiative VMware Academic Program (WMAP) Within this program both we and our students get access to that provides students with knowledge and skills in the field advanced software and IBM development platforms as well WMware Academic Program (VMAP) is a comprehensive of information and communication technologies and was as to all educational materials offered by IBM as a part of software licensing program designed specifically for the launched and supported by Cisco Systems. this program. global higher education community. The VMware Academic SAP University Alliances Program supports the use of virtualization applications in teaching and research. The program provides both desktop Participation in the SAP programme enables our students to and infrastructure software for personal use, whether as work with cutting edge SAP technologies – SAP CRM and SAP part of STEM classes, in research projects, or for gaining Hybrids eCommerce. hands-on experience with VMware products. EMC2 Academic Alliance Oracle Academic Inititative Through this partnership, our students receive the We joined the program in its advanced version “Advanced opportunity to introduce themselves to new trends in the Computer Science” in order to provide our students access field of information infrastructure development, especially in to the latest Oracle software as well as implement a part areas such as Big Data, Cloud Computing, Information and of our curriculum through the use of official Oracle teaching Storage Management and virtualization using EMC teaching materials especially developed for academic instructions. materials. Palo Alto Authorized Academy Centers HubSpot Academy Palo Alto Networks Academy is a collaborative programme Algebra University College has a standing partnership with between Palo Alto Networks and academic partners who HubSpot Academy. Our students use HubSpot methodologies implement next generation technologies in their studies and and tools on several courses and have access to a large courses, making it available to students. The programme database of educational materials as well as the HubSpot allows students and professors to access Palo Alto certification programme. technologies which enables the partners to prepare their Tableau Academic Program students for exciting careers in rapidly advancing fields such as Cloud Computing or network and computer security. Our Data Science and Digital marketing students and teachers are supported to use Tableau Desktop for free. 20 21
Economic Re ely on exp pert adv vice. Council Career Centre Th he maiin func ctio on of the Ec cono omic Cou unc cil is s to o repres sent T he primary task of our experts at employers through various activities, the Career Center is to provide lectures and mandatory as well as a link be etw wee en the ec con nomy students with career support and voluntary work placement. an nd edu uca atio on, thu us ensuring ga counseling during the study. This means that we are systematically working on You can contact the Career Center ba alan nce e on n th he labo or market and d strengthening competencies of our for help and support when your study th he de evelo opm men nt of the e entirre students, which are important in the results are not consistent with your labor market. Career Center also helps expectations as well as when you en nviro onm ment. Th he coo ope eratio on students in contacting prospective need to talk about various topics from Without such cooperation, we would quickly be etwe een Alge ebrra Univ versity academic to private spheres. lose our relevance and there would be in a Colleg ge an nd the e econo omy is not serious danger that the classes we teach He eadd off Caaree er Centre on nly a wish hful th hink king g. would cease to sufficiently provide knowledge Marttinaa Ma ateejić ć and skills necessary for the labor market. For Ph honee this reason, we have established our Economic 00 0 38 85 1 22 222 1880 Council with the specific aim to reflect upon E-maiil the development of our programs and to help The Economic Council is a body us continuously improve our quality and market ma art tina a.ma ate ejic@ @alggebra.h hr that consists of representatives of relevance. employers, public institutions, local authorities, academic communities Since the shortage of skilled IT professionals and professional associations, is very emphasized in Republic of Croatia, we know that companies with whom we have Admissions Office and its basic function is to provide our students and the institution established cooperation will be interested in a high quality link to the leading offering certain forms of student scholarships F ollowing the global trends in higher International office, not the Admissions employers and help determine the and employment oportunities. education, we established the office. strategic direction of our program In addition, with the support of Economic Admissions Office with the aim of development. Council we invite leading experts from introducing future students with the local partner companies and international many advantages of studying at the corporations as visiting lecturers in our courses. best rated professional higher education institution in Croatia. Admissions office is available to our students from the moment they start thinking about Ch heck out t the e meembers of ourr Econom mic the study. It will serve them as the Co ouncill an nd le earn morre: main point of information and support www.allgebra..univvers sity/e econ nommic-cou uncil// throughout the entire enrollment process. Our students will be in touch Heaad of Adm miss sionns Office e with the Admissions Office until they Miilan n Du ukićć begin the study. After that all further Ph hone e support is taken over by the Student 00 0 3885 1 22 222 1448 Office. International students interested E-maiil in enrolling should seek support of prijavni.u ured d@aalgebbra.hr 22 23
Partners about us Pla amenk ko Bariš šić, CE EO of KIN NG IC CT „Our current experience with employment of Algebra students is excellent. Everything they Co-op perration wit th le ead dinng stated during the employment phase related to their knowledge and skills they quickly co ompa anies is commpleetely bi- demonstrated in practice, which is nowadays dirrect tionnal.. On n th he one ha and, it t rare.” providdes s ou ur sttud dentts thee channce off getttin ng hireed by one off these co ompa anies,, wh hile e on thee other ha and the e co omp pannies ed duc cate their sp pecia alis sts / emmployeeess in n one of Zo oran Šiimu unić, PhD D ouur prrog gramms. Se enior Exec cutiv ve Offfice er Prriv vredn na bank ka Za agreb b „We have the best experience with students, prospective employees, when we involve them in business processes before and during graduation, because it allows us to provide them with additional specific knowledge in areas where they will work later.” As ssistan nt Profe esso or, Da arko Hulje enić,, PhD D Ma anage er fo or Te echno olog gical and Sc cie entific Ac ctivitie es - Eric csson Nikola Teslla „A number of collaborative programs involving various forms of practical work help students to gain valuable experience in the technology sector during their studies, working on concrete projects. Particularly important for students who have completed a study at the Algebra University College is that after graduation they already have valuable industrial certificates. “ 24 25
Sports & leasure It t is ge enera ally kno own n an nd sc cient tifiicallly dem mons strrat ted tha at la ack of phy ysica al activity y endangers s hu uman n heallth. Ins suffficie ent phys sica al ac ctivit ty and d re edu uced d st tim mulus to th he loc como otorr sy ystem negative ely re eflec ct the norrma al fu unc ctiioning of alll org gan ns. Phy ysic cal in nac ctiv vity is s the e fo ourth h le ead ding fac ctor in n mortaliity in n the wo orld d, while ph hys sic cally ac ctive e pers sons s ha ave a sig gnifica antly y re educe ed ris sk of illlnes ss fro om varrious s dis seas ses s*. Except programmed exercise in Kinesiological Culture classes, our students can join the W e invest a lot of effort in the quality organized sports sections and participate of life and health of our students. in the Zagreb University Sports Federation One of the most important goals Algebra University College competitions. For all of them, there is an in recent years was the introduction of a additional training period, as well as expert organizes Sports games mandatory course of Kinesiological Culture in guidance and supervision of the kinesiologist, year one of all our bachelor programs. The most for all its students, skiing in order to be the best prepared for the important objectives of the course are: competitions. and active excursions, • Creating habits of a healthy lifestyle with all for the purpose of For raising the quality and attractiveness of our the aim of preserving and improving health, study to a higher level, we organize and support socializing, entertaining the departure of our students to international • Meeting the basic human needs for and improving the quality university competitions such as: Elektrijada, movement, play and socialization, Tehnologijada, University Games etc. With of life of its students. competitions in sports and scientific disciplines, • Acquiring positive attitudes and habits of our students have opportunities at such sport and regular exercise, events to make valuable contacts, exchange experiences with students from other faculties • Student training for independent and and universities and have fun. lifelong physical exercise. Our sports director Tin Petračić, is responsible for organizing, implementing and controlling our sport recreational activities. 26 *World Health Organization, 2017. 27
We hold the International Sp pend d a semes ste er ab bro oad d ERASMUS + University Charter Cooperation A lgebra University College is the holder for the period of the ERASMUS + University Charter. In order to enable our Erasmus + is the latest program of the 2014 – 2020. European Union for Education, Training, Youth O ur International Office, on one hand, students’ high quality and Sports for the period 2014-2020. which, supports international cooperation education and improvement, among other things, financially suports mobility through joint development projects and of students, teachers, researches and non active work within the framework of European as well as wellbeing of additional financial benefits for students who academic staff. and world initiatives that contribute to the decide to study abroad to experience studying wider social community, we development of economy and education. at foreign university. Erasmus + provides the possibility of student organize many activities exchange programs or work placement at a On the other hand it provides support for Besides universities with whome we partner for our students, teachers European (and many non-European) institution student and teacher exchanges and it through Erasmus + program, we currently host. Algebra University College has signed encourages the implementation of work and employees, but also for partner with additional more than 20 an Erasmus agreement with more than 60 placement (with employers) abroad. overseas universities in parts of the world international students and educational institutions, where our students We believe that through international not currently covered by Erasmus. Through can stay, including the oldest and largest cooperation and exchange of knowledge experts who share our values stated agreements, all our students (including universities across Europe, and has prepared and experience with top foreign institutions international) could also benefit from student and vision. as well as through constant building and exchange programs or work placement in some improvement of our internal resources, we can of our overseas university partners or with successfully build an internationally comparable overseas employers. educational institution that will truly represent a competitive advantage for the national economy on the European and global markets. Window into the world 28 29
Look at our academic trips as a marriage of convenience really. You get to see and talk to the experts, meet Dublin the locals, get to know a new culture and have a cold one in the process... Join us, see the World, they said… We certainly didn’t lie about it! Each year we take Nikoleta a fancy trip abroad. So far, we’ve stolen gold from the leprechauns in Dublin, missed the Oktoberfest in Munich by a second, observed how start-ups…well, Angelova, start up in the Silicon Valley and put the stay in What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas. Sylicon Valley Erasmus exchange student, Seriously, though, once each year you will have an Bulgaria opportunity to spend some time abroad and visit the best universities, development centers and companies. N ikoleta Angelova is a student from What did you studied in Bulgaria and what you Bulgaria who arrived at the Algebra are studying now in Algebra? Central offices of Google in Dublin, Ireland, German University College at the beginning I have been studying in Bulgaria for the first headquarters of Electric Global Research, legendary of the academic 2017/2018. with the aim of few years a combination of economics and Stanford and Berkeley universities. This is just a completing the winter semester in our course information technology, and at the end of my part of the location list our students could cross of program engineering, but as she enjoyed undergraduate study I studied programming in off of their bucket lists. A unique chance to get the her stay in Croatia and our study program, some specific programming languages as well. firsthand peek at the newest trends, listen to the she decided within Erasmus + to request an At the Algebra Unveristy College, I continued lectures of world renowned experts and return home extension of her stay for another semester. to learn programming languages and I noticed armed with new knowledge and skills. München Recently, also with support of Erasmus +, she that very innovative methods are used in Last year field studies took us to San Francisco, found a work placement, and soon after short- teaching and learning, so these two semesters Silicon Valley and CES in Las Vegas. This year we time training for new employees, she started in Zagreb were very interesting. plan to visit even more attractive locations and working in the company “Business Intelligence”. companies like MIT. Our career center helped Nikoleta to find this Apart from courses related to software work placement and hence her real employment engineering, during the two semesters here, Get inspired and join our International in Croatia. have you found other courses related to managerial and business skills also useful? Summer and Winter schools International Why did you descide to finish part of your Yes, they were particularly useful in dealing with Our International School program is more than study in Croatia? project management and modern management. Winter School lectures and workshops – you’ll have time to meet This decision came in a bit unusual way and I Teachers have given us a lot of knowledge outstanding and ambitious colleagues from all over made it at the last minute. I was about this matter. During the study I have the world as we share the magic of Croatia with choosing between Latvia, Lithuania and gained a broad perspective in the programming you. We want to introduce to you some of Croatia’s Croatia. The professors assured me that and got some insight also in the management world-renowned places and its rich cultural and everything would be fine, whatever the location area, mostly in ICT management. natural treasures. In addition, you will also have the was, but I saw that Zagreb was a great city, opportunity to experience unforgettable moments at close to the beautiful shore and I decided to go quirky museums, beautiful nature as well as incredible to Croatia. Soon after that, I found Algebra’s festivals and events. web, I was impressed with all the information I found there and how well organized they were We provide our students quality and efficiency and that assured me that it was the right of teaching, great programs, great teachers and decision for me. the best experience in Croatia during their stay. International and local students can participate in International winter or summer courses apart from studying at Algebra University College. Summer 30 Learn more at www.summer.algebra.university and School 311 3 join us!
Message from the Dean ALUMNI Allow me e to o int tro oduc ce you to „M Most of th he knowlledg ge ga ained d at the Alg gebra a ou ur st tud dy prog gram ms and d digitall Un niversiity Colle ege coulld be use ed diirectly in in ndust try y so o you can cho oose you ur prractice e an nd st tudy ying with worrk proved to be ŠIME ZAGORAC, an n ideall so olutio on. In n sho ort, I rec com mmend the ed duca atio ona al instit tutiion an nd carreer Norwegian Cruise Line, Norway – Un niversiity Colle ege Alge ebra to all the peop ple System Engineering ba ased d on re elev vant fa acts s, and th hus wh ho are e loo oking g forr qua ality edu uca ation.“ make a bet tterr de ecisiion. F irst of all, I would like to point out that Our study programs are focused on the digital technologies are one of the fastest acquisition of practical and applicable growing areas of industry, one that knowledge required by the industry. Acquired records a strong growth in revenue and number knowledge is in many of our study programs „T The stu udy y was s fulll of “currrent t” and actu ual of employees in Croatia and globally. In other additionally confirmed by international IT th hemes,, ind deed d, alm mos st eve eryt thin ng that was words, by choosing a career in a propulsive and certification, ensuring high visibility and do one, ta aug ght and pract ticed d we ere things that DANIJEL STUDEN, growing digital industry, you are sure to have employability to each alumni. We continually arre imm mediiatelly ap pplic cable in the e real world as s Amazon Data Services, Ireland – a strong initial tailwind. The same applies to improve our educational programs and teaching a knowle edg ge.“ System Engineering digital marketing, a new concept of business approach in line with the labour market that uses digital channels to present products changes, technological trends and the needs or services in a creative and mindful way. that the future will create. Digital marketing is the future of marketing and probably the most exciting and the most I invite you to recognize our specific strengths creative job in the field of economics that you in the material before you and learn how our can choose today. Finally, in our MBA study educational programs, teachers, experts from „T The tec chn nolog gical kno owled dge, I have gain ned program, lectured by teachers from the Kelley the industry and international certifications du uring my stud dies, is st till us sefu ul today, no o School of Business, the fifth best business have managed to form a top professional matter how w tec chno ology y cha ange es and deve elops s school in the U.S. which provides its MBA higher educational institution unsurpassed in ra apidly, som me progrramm ming and d thiinking MATIJA KOMORČEC, program for more than 100 years, you will find Croatian educational system. ba asics are the sam me an nd tra ansfferrable bet tween HCL Technologies, Germany – a unique blend of digital technology, business te echnolo ogy y and d lan ngua age.“ Multimedia Computing management and leadership. At the end of the day, it does make a difference which career you choose and where you create it. Allow us, therefore, to take you towards the digital future. „A A satis sfie ed us ser is s the e bes st prrod duct ad dvertis sem ment t, so I cannot t hide my pleas sure as s a stu udent at the e Alg gebra a Un nive ersity Co ollege e. Un ndoubt ted dly, I got wha at I misse ed as an up pgrade e. My kn nowle edge e and d ex xpe eriience have TOMISLAV LULIĆ, be een “s sharrpened” at the Unive ersit ty Colle ege Microsoft MVP for Office 365, Croatia - Mislav Balković, PhD be ecause e I got some e correct tions s in n approa aching g System engineering ca areer actiivitie es.“ University College Professor, Dean 32 33
Our study programs UND DER RGRADUAT TE GRAADUAATE O ur bachelor programs are organized To oday y we carry y out tota al of 10 in Croatian and English, depending on st tudy y prrogram ms / spe eciialliz zation ns the courses selected by exchange/ on n bac che elor orr ma aste er lev vel. Alll international students studying in Zagreb each PRO OFE ESSIO ONAL PROOFE ESSIOONAL semester. This means that in specific semester ou ur ma asterr lev vel prog gra ams are number of English courses may vary. Still all available bachelor level courses delivered PRO OGRAAMS S PROOGRAAMS organiize ed excllusiively y in n English and d in English are listed on our web for each ex xcha ang ge as well as int terrnation nal upcomeing semester. (B Bachelo or) (M Masterr) st tude ents s ca an enrrol in n an ny progrram / co ourse e. • Software • Software Engineering Engineering • System • System Engineering Engineering • Multimedia • Data Science Computing • Game • Digital Development Marketing • Digital Marketing • e-Leadership MBA 34 35
UNDERGRADUATE PROFESSIONAL Software Engineering PROGRAMS I f you are considering enrollment in higher education, you have already made the right decision. Choose one of four studies / specializations in the digital area and thus create a digital future for yourself. During the course of your studies we also provide you with work placement at some of the best employers System in Croatia or in the EU. Apart from being able Engineering to serve as a foundation for your final thesis, it is also a great opportunity to get to know the future working environment and gain valuable professional acquaintances. Multimedia Computing Digital Marketing 36 37
UNDERGRADUATE STUDY PROGRAM STUDY PROGRAM DURATION: TITLE: Bachelor of Computer 6 semesters (3 years) B..Comp En p.E nginee Eng. (Ba erin ache elor of Computerr ng, speciallizat tion in n Softw ware Engineering specialization in SEMESTER DURATION: En nginee erin ng) 15 weeks of active teaching + 5 examination weeks SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TOTAL NUMBER OF ECTS POINTS: 180 WHY STU UDY Y SO OFTW WARE E ENG GINEER RIN NG? WHAT ARE THE TAKEAW WAYS FRO OM THE managing decipher keys, access control, data PROJECT TEAM WORK The time has come to jump on the bandwagon SO OFTWA ARE E ENG GINEE ERIN NG ST TUDY Y PROGRAM M classification, monitoring databases and hiding With large and complex business applications of one of the most sought-after professions in The three-year undergraduate software data. being developped, there is usually larger computer engineering and become a key player engineering study program aims to equip you number of experts involved. We’ll teach you how COMPLEX DATABASES in the digital domain playground. with skills and knowledge to prepare you for a to be part of that team and how to maximize Gain understanding of learn methodology of career at home or abroad. Here is a snapshot efficien Our undergraduate study program stands development, programming and security on of what you’ll be studying: ready to offer you a program tailored and Microsoft and Oracle database technologies. EX XAMPL LES OF JOBS S WE E’RE PREP PAR RING YOU U FOR R suited to absolutely the latest industry trends BASIC CONCEPTS OF COMPUTING BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT and internationally recognized standards. You will get to know the basic concepts, DEVELOPMENT OF COMPLEX COMPUTER Learn how modern-day companies function in This means that with a diploma from Algebra, structure and principles of processors, APPLICATIONS FOR DESKTOP AND WEB a free-market economy and how to manage you’ll be ready to sail into corporate waters in computer systems, computer networks and You’ll be developing applications and turning human resources issues with application of Croatia and abroad almost immediately. their components. user requests into functionalities from market specific decision making techniques. analysis to product development. Upon receiving diploma, you’ll know everything WEB TECHNOLOGIES PROJECT MANAGEMENT there is to know about software engineering, You will learn the basics of HTML and CSS. DEVELOPMENT OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Discover tested and proven methods of you’ll master the dominant object-oriented .NET You will learn the JavaScript programming FOR MOBILE DEVICES managing project teams and how to lead and JAVA languages, learn how to programme, language and programme web apps in the .NET Thousands of new ideas for that perfect mobile projects from idea inception to overall develop and manage complex apps and framework. app are being developed each day. Be a part of execution with an emphasis on effective IT systems. Wherever you see your future, the new Instagram, WhatsApp or Twitter. MOBILE PROGRAMMING access to resources and systematic reporting. Agebra’s diploma is bound to put the wind in You will learn how to plan and develop DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF your sails. ADAPTABILITY interactive applications and mobile games, as INFORMATION SYSTEMS Develop a style of thought and focus on well as become proficient in designing adapted The perfect job awaits those who get how to best adapt to various situations and interfaces for Android devices. excitement from solving problems in a dynamic IN-DEMAND OCCUPATION challenges. Be ready to conquer the demands environment. You’ll oversee the installation and Did you know that over the past ten years INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER NETWORKS of the digital world. functioning of complex systems and take part software engineering jobs comprise 50% Understand the basic concepts, structure STANDARDS SUCH AS COBIT, MOF, ITIL in strategic planning and quality control. of total employment in Croatia? Choose a and principle of computer networks and their Understand development, planning and dynamic and interesting career for which components. MANAGE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS managing IT systems in line with modern demand will grow also in the future. You’ll manage development teams and make OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING technologies, paradigms, frameworks and sure that all pieces of these complex systems You’re worth the number of languages you protocols. NUMEROUS BENEFITS fall into place and in line with the client’s speak. This is especially important in the world During the study you will have the possibility WORK IN A DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT wishes. of programming and software engineering. to learn and obtain internationally recognized Forget monotonous and boring jobs. Projects Learn how to work with object-oriented DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS INFORMATION certificates and you’ll also get a Dreamspark often evolve and change on a daily basis. We’ll languages such as .NET, C#, C++, Phyton. SYSTEMS Premium subscription to over 160 Microsoft teach you how to maintain control over a fluid High quality information systems can greatly products. DATA PROTECTION AND SECURITY situation. enhance business competitiveness and their Learn all there is to know about key elements development requires specialist experts in the of data protection such as encryption, field of software engineering. 38 39
Lecture Plan Undergraduate Professional Program - Software Engineering Certiffic cation ns 1. YEAR FIRST YEAR, SEMESTER 1 FIRST YEAR, SEMESTER 2 Certifications available to students Courses Hours ECTS Courses Hours ECTS within the curriculum: English for IT 45 4 Basics of Business Economy 45 4 Mathematics I 60 6 Introduction to Databases 60 5 Computer Support for Office 45 4 Mathematics II 60 5 1. ECDL Standard Programming 75 6 Operating systems 60 5 Introduction to Computer Networks 60 5 Computer Architecture 60 5 Basics of Digital Electronics 60 5 Data Structures and Algorithms 60 6 2. Microsoft Certified Kinesiological culture 1 30 Kinesiological culture 2 30 DOMAGOJ KRPAN, Technical Specialist – MCTS: student in Multimedia Computing Microsoft .NET Framework 2. YEAR 4, Windows Applications SECOND YEAR, SEMESTER 3 SECOND YEAR, SEMESTER 4 Development Courses Hours ECTS Courses Hours ECTS D Probability and Statistics 60 5 Project Management Methodology 45 4 omagoj Krpan is a student at the Basics of Business Communication 60 5 Security of Information Systems 60 5 undergraduate study of multimedia 3. Microsoft Certified Authentication Systems and Databases 45 4 Object-Oriented Programming - lab in 60 5 computing, and also our student who Database Development 60 5 .NET environment Technical Specialist – MCTS: won a full scholarship for full-time study. When Standards in Internet Technology 60 5 Development of Web Applications 60 6 he enrolled as an excellent student he achieved Application Java Programming I 75 6 Microsoft .NET Framework 4, a brilliant result on the entrance exam, and he Object-Oriented Programming 75 6 Project Approach to Applications 45 4 Web Applications i Windows came to our university with excellent entrance Development exam results. Today, Domagoj, along with Applications completing his undergraduate studies, works as a software engineer in a very attractive area - 3. YEAR computer game industry. 4. Oracle Certified Associate THIRD YEAR, SEMESTER 5 THIRD YEAR, SEMESTER 6 – OCA „A A caree er in ga ame deve elopm ment t is s deman nding Courses Hours ECTS Courses Hours ECTS as s any othe er ca aree er in any othe er branch of the e Management of Information Systems 45 4 Information Systems in Business 45 4 Organization and Management 45 4 Administration ind dustry y, wheth her it t is IT or not t, alll depen nding Software Engineering 60 5 Interoperability of Information Systems 60 5 5. IT SMF – ITIL Foundation on n the goals we set t up p and wha at we want t Accessing Data from Program Code 60 5 Designing and Developing a Complete 60 6 to o achie eve.. Pro obablly th he mo ost important Elective V_1 60 6 Application Solution diifferen nce is th hat softw ware e eng gin neers and d Elective VI_1 60 5 Elective V_2 60 6 diigital artis sts often n req quire e high levels of Final Thesis 290 10 kn nowled dge e to make e a perso on as s productiv ve as s po ossible e, which h imp plies s suffficie ent t program mming g kn nowled dge e or suffic cien nt skiill in wo orking with ELECTIVE COURSES, SEMESTER 5 ELECTIVE COURSES, SEMESTER 6 Now is the best time to decide se elected d media a in the case of dig git tal artis sts. Courses Hours ECTS Courses Hours ECTS to study this exciting and highly Pe ersona ally,, I am m dellight ted with th he Java programming II 60 6 ICT Tools in Project Management 60 5 in-demand branch of computing inte erdisc cipllinarrity of th his ind dust try y, as welll as Decision-Making Suport Systems 60 6 Java Web Programming 60 5 and become a leader on the digital nu umerou us exam mples s of new wly-fo orm med stafff. Application Development for Mobile 60 6 playground. Devices Th he resu ult of in nterd disciplina arity is probablly co onnect ted to the team mwork k, whic ch is an dispen ind nsable part of work on pro oje ects off this 40 nd. “ kin 41
UNDERGRADUATE STUDY PROGRAM STUDY PROGRAM DURATION: TITLE: Bachelor of Computer 6 semesters (3 years) B..Comp En p.E nginee Eng. (Ba erin ache ng spec elor of Computerr c in Syst tem ms Enginee ering g) Engineering, specialization in SEMESTER DURATION: 15 weeks of active teaching + 5 examination weeks SYSTEMS ENGINEERING TOTAL NUMBER OF ECTS POINTS: 180 WHY STU UDY Y SY YSTEM M EN NGINE EERIN NG? WHAT ARE THE TAKEAW WAYS FRO OM THE SYS STEMS S projects from idea inception to overall execution ADVANCED NETWORKING The study program is a perfect choice if you EN NGINEE ERIN NG STUDY Y PR ROGR RAM? ? with an emphasis on effective access to You will master the implementation of love to think outside the box, come up with The three year undergraduate systems resources and systematic reporting. technologies required to work with LAN and solutions to complex problems or simply to engineering study program aims to equip you WAN networks. You will become proficient WORK IN A DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT create order out of chaos (or is it the other with the skills and knowledge to prepare you in RIP, EIGRP and OSPF protocols and VLAN Forget monotonous and boring jobs. Projects way around?). for a career in the real word, whether at home technology. You will know how to choose and often evolve and change on a daily basis. We’ll or abroad. Here is a snapshot of what you’ll be Upon receiving diploma, you’ll know everything setup appropriate technologies in medium- teach you how to maintain control over a fluid studying: there is to know about design and maintenance sized business environments. situation. of computer systems, complex computer BASIC CONCEPTS OF COMPUTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN BUSINESS PROJECT TEAM WORK networks and their security. You’re bound to You will get to know the basic concepts, ADMINISTRATION With large and complex business applications become an expert in computer security as well structure and principles of processors, Find out how ERP, CMS and CRM systems are that are implemented and maintained, there is as learn all about project and risk management. computer systems, computer networks and implemented and how they work to support usually larger number of experts involved. We’ll their components. business decision making. teach you how to be part of that team and how UNDERSTANDING COMPUTER NETWORKS to maximize efficiency. COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS Familiarize yourself with basic concepts, Familiarize yourself with systems and solutions structure and working principles of computer EX XAMPLE ES OF JOBS WE’’RE PREPA PAR RIN NG YOU U FOR R used in modern-day business (e-mail servers, IP networks and their components. Information Systems Security Administrator telephony, collaboration systems…) Take control of running security for the entire ADMINISTRING DATABASES DATA PROTECTION AND SECURITY system including planning, installation and IN-DEMAND OCCUPATION Database design is one of the most important Learn how to design, implement and maintain maintenance Did you know that over the past 10 years aspects of programming. It is a foundation for security protocols and control access to data Systems Engineers have been one of the installation of any data warehouse system. As DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF and information systems. most sought-after occupations amongst IT a system engineer, you will be in charge of their INFORMATION SYSTEMS professionals in Croatia? Choose a dynamic installation and management. Learn all there is COMPLEX MULTI-USER ENVIRONMENT This is an ideal role for those wishing to solve and interesting career for which demand is only to know about DB installation, maintenance and You will learn all, from design to implementation, problems in a dynamic environment. You’ll bound to grow in the future, boosted by Cloud security. together with maintaining and installation supervise installation and operation of complex Computing infrastructure and ever-increasing of server and client operating systems systems as well as take part in strategic OPERATING SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE focus on security. on MS Windows and Linux/Unix platforms. planning of quality control. Find out how Windows, Linux and MacOS were Stated systems will be installed on physical built. Learn everything there is to know about PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN IT NUMEROUS BENEFITS or virtualized infrastructure based on Cloud processes, threads, synchronization methods, Experts with thorough knowledge of project During the study you will have the possibility Computing paradigm. OS programming techniques as well as their methodology are an important factor in to learn and obtain internationally recognized implementation and technical design. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT managing a vast range of projects in field of IT. certificates and you’ll also get a Dreamspark Learn how modern-day companies function in Premium subscription to over 160 Microsoft OPERATING SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS INFORMATION a free-market economy and how to manage products. You will learn the functions and tasks related SYSTEMS human resources issues with application of to system administration (Microsoft, Linux), High quality information systems can greatly specific decision making techniques. both locally and remotely. You will know how enhance business competitiveness and their to manage basic network settings and join a PROJECT MANAGEMENT development requires specialist experts in the 42 computer to a domain or workgroup. Discover tried and tested methods of field of systems engineering. 43 managing project teams and how to lead
Lecture Plan Undergraduate Professional Program - System Engineering Certiffic cation ns 1. YEAR FIRST YEAR, SEMESTER 1 FIRST YEAR, SEMESTER 2 Certifications available to students Courses Hours ECTS Courses Hours ECTS within the curriculum: English for IT 45 4 Basics of Business Economy 45 4 DOMINIK ANTOLKOVIĆ (IBM) Mathematics I 60 6 Introduction to Databases 60 5 Studying at Algebra University College Computer Support for Office 45 4 Mathematics II 60 5 1. ECDL Standard has prepared me well for jobs in open Administration Operating systems 60 5 sources technologies. Computer Architecture 60 5 Programming 75 6 Introduction to Computer Networks 60 5 Computer Networks 2 60 6 2. Microsoft Certified Basics of Digital Electronics 60 5 Kinesiological culture 2 30 Kinesiological culture 1 30 Solutions Associate – MCSA D ominik Antolković is currently finishing the Systems Engineering study at 3. Red Hat Certified System Algebra University College. He only has 2. YEAR a few exams left, but he has already found Administrator – RHCSA a job in IBM’s Client Innovation Centre in Brno SECOND YEAR, SEMESTER 3 SECOND YEAR, SEMESTER 4 (Czech Republic). Before that, Dominik worked Courses Hours ECTS Courses Hours ECTS as a junior systems engineer for Linux in the Probability and Statistics 60 5 Project Management Methodology 45 4 4. Cisco Certified Network Zagreb-based company ProMDM which works Basics of Business Communication 60 5 Security of Information Systems I 60 5 on developing solutions for mobile device Authentication Systems and Databases 45 4 IT Networks Security 60 5 Administrator – CCNA Open Source Operating Systems 60 5 Operating Systems - Network 60 5 management. Administration of Operating Systems 60 5 Infrastructure and Services Computer Networks 3 75 6 Advanced Administration of Open Source 60 6 “T Today I mostly y wo ork with AIX, Un nix and 5. IT SMF – ITIL Foundation Operating Systems Miicrosofft tech hnolo ogies s and d ope era ating sys stems s. Virtualization of IT Infrastructure 1 60 5 Alll voca ational cours ses I had d at Alg gebra prrovided d me wiith an ex xcelle ent basiis for fu urther pro ofess siona al an nd ex xpert t developm ment. 3. YEAR Sp pecific cally y, in my case e, course es re elated to THIRD YEAR, SEMESTER 5 THIRD YEAR, SEMESTER 6 op pen so ourc ce te echno olog gies and sollutions had Courses Hours ECTS Courses Hours ECTS th he grea atest im mpac ct as s the ey he elp ped me develo op Systems Engineers are Management of Information Systems 45 4 Information Systems in Business 45 4 so olution ns in n the e fielld off ope en co ode e. Thank ks Organization and Management 45 4 Administration the second most sought- to o this, I ha ave succ cessffully reallise ed severral Advanced Infrastructure Planning 60 6 Wireless Computer Networks 60 5 prrojects s an nd ha ave got a job b in IBM M. My adv vice Collaboration Systems 60 6 after group of IT experts System Engineering - Practicum 60 6 to o furut tre stud dents s is to fin nd so omething they Elective V_1 60 5 Elective VI_1 60 5 in Croatia. Should you ke and be pers lik siste ent in achiev ving g that go oal. Elective V_2 60 5 Final Thesis 290 10 nce IT is very Sin y flex xible, cha angin ng your narrrow choose to embark on eld of inte fie eres st can be e ach hieve ed as fast as this career, there is a wit thin a co ouple e of days s. Try y eve ery ything yo ou fin nd inte erest ting g and d don n’t be afraid d off failure!!” ELECTIVE COURSES, SEMESTER 5 ELECTIVE COURSES, SEMESTER 6 demanding and challenging Courses Hours ECTS Courses Hours ECTS multidisciplinary Implementation of Information Systems 60 5 ICT Tools in Project Management 60 5 Virtualization of IT infrastructure 2 60 5 Implementation of Cloud Computing 60 5 profession waiting for you. Security of Information Systems 2 60 5 Industrial Computer Networks 60 5 Backup and Recovery of IT Systems 60 5 44 45
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