Undergraduate Studies
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Mission Statement Vision Statement Why Choose UACS? International Accreditation General Information 10 STUDIES 10 Structure of the Programs 10 Teaching Excellence 11 Grading Structure 11 Evaluation 11 Library 12 UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES 15 15 16 16
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PART TIME STUDIES Advantages Grading Structure Testimonials
UACS Professors Student Life at UACS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Testimonials
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Mission Statement • The founding assumption of University American College Skopje is that all people are enriched by education.
• UACS considers itself as a Third Generation University: it mainly teaches in English and it is operational in a regional or global market;
• UACS operations are guided by the 3I principles: international faculty; international student's body; international curricula, textbooks and teaching supplements.
• UACS strives to provide excellence in higher education by combining the best of European and American educational Standards
• UACS strongly supports participant centered learning, learning through doing, internships,
visiting lecturers from the business community and other forms of teaching that link the students closer with real life situations. UACS believes that this is the best way to prepare the students for the challenges of the real world, especially on the graduate level.
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Vision Statement Ad destinatum persequor! UACS STRIVES TO:
• Become a leader of higher education in the region and promote good practice and cooperation amongst other educational institutions,
• Participate in the new European Higher Education Area (EHEA) and the European Research Area (ERA)
Value Statement Besides professional expertise, the University encourages its graduates to practice their profession to the fullest extent, but never to forget, their utmost responsibilities to their families, professions, and fellow men and women in their communities by becoming effective leaders and contributing citizens. UACS cherishes understanding and respect for the ideas and thoughts of others. UACS cherishes and embraces: Professional and personal development and growth of the members of the UACS family so that they can promulgate professional and personal development of our students and to breed better organizations and eventually create a better society.
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• UACS supports those in need, and supports its students and members to support them. • Quality education is our highest priority! 5
Why Choose UACS? There are many things which make us unique! • UACS is the only internationally accredited university in the Republic of Macedonia. We are proud to have international accreditations in the USA , EU and the Republic of Turkey . • UACS MBA program is ranked among TOP 5 IN EASTERN EUROPE . • 78% of UACS students have been employed after graduation. • UACS provides powerful network of its alumni. • Some UACS students have continued their education at international universities in Europe and US such as Vaselious College (Belgium), Schiller, Florida and many others. • UACS is supported by Business council which comprises more than 130 companies, organizations and institutions – which provide guest lecturers and internships for students. • UACS is a teaching & research facility. Its international conference on EU integration has been organized for seven years consecutively. • UACS has been awarded Corporate Social Responsible Company for relations with employees. • UACS is a member of RESITA network – association of South East European Entreprenurial 2
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Universities – sponsored by German Government. Currently RESITA network is working on development of joint EUROPEAN MASTERS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP. UACS collaborates with EFER – European Foundation of Entrepreneurial Research. So far more than 20 professors have passed training programs organized by EFER in association with Harvard Business School and Stanford University. UACS professors have been awarded the best researcher award in recent years, and won national recognitions. UACS permanently encourages its professors to engage in professional development.
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Selected programs Institutional accreditation 3 Link: http://www.uacs.edu.mk/userfiles/files/2011%20Global%20MBA%20Rankings.pdf 2
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UACS has cooperation with universities from Europe and USA:
• East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA • Virginia International University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA • John Cabot University , Rome, Italy • GEA College, Ljubljana, Slovenia • VSEM College of Economics and Management, Prague, Czech Republic • IEMI – European Institute of International Management, Paris, France • CMH – Center for International Hotel Management, Paris, France • Swiss Management Center, Zurich, Switzerland • Swiss Management Center, Vienna, Austria • Vesalius College, Brussels, Belgium • Horizons University, Paris, France • Dauphine University, Paris, France • ESIC Business and Marketing School, Valencia, Spain • Saint Louis Community College, St. Louis, USA • Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey • Institute Superieur de Gestion, Paris, France • Worms University of Applied Sciences, Worms, Germany • Technical University Vienna (TUWIEN) Institute for Urban Design, Vienna, Austria
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International Accreditation The Council of Higher Education
Why is international accreditation so important?
• First of all – it is a point of differentiation. No one else has got it in the Republic of Macedonia. • Second and by far much more important is that ACBSP / ECBE accreditation means that UACS is an institution that works on permanent self improvement.
• UACS is an institution capable of understanding its weaknesses and applying actions
to correct them in the future period.
• An institution where permanent improvement is a must • An institution that takes care about: 1. Leadership capacity 2. Strategic & annual planning 3. Relations with stakeholders 4. Teaching standards 5. Human resources, and 6. Educational and business process management.
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General Information STUDIES High Standards UACS is designed and operates according to the standards of the educational systems in USA and Europe. Course outlines and programs are in accordance with the US credit transfer system (ACTS) and the European credit transfer system (ECTS). By that, the international recognition of the diploma gained at UACS is possible.4
Structure of the Programs UACS combines best practices from US and European standards. Thus making its degrees recognized both in US and Europe. Graduation structure in terms of credit hours, expected time to graduate and titles earned
Expected years to graduate
Credits earned EU / US
European title
US title
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Associate
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186 / 93
Bachelor
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246 / 123
Specialist
Bachelor
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300 / 150
Master
Master
Teaching excellence Class size 6 – usual class size is 25. UACS incorporates excellence in teaching by constant improvement and includes: • Participant-centered teaching methods • Students work on various projects throughout the whole semester. Thus the learning experience is enriched with team work on assigned projects. • UACS uses textbooks from the top tier international publishers like Prentice Hall International and McGraw Hill. 4
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In general, when student makes transfer from UACS to a university abroad, recognition of credits depends on the policy of the university. In case of transfer, please contact our Study abroad office. 5 Some regulated professions for example in Architecture and Law – require minimum of Master's degree in order to get professional certifications and/or take professional examinations 6 UACS reserves the right to structure the group size for the courses delivered in Macedonian.
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Grading Structure 7, 8 Class activity and participation Projects Mid term Final exam
Percentage%
Grade
Description
GPA
96-100
A
Excellent
4.00
90-95
A-
Excellent
3.67
87-89
B+
Very Good
3.33
83-86
B
Very Good
3.00
80-82
B-
Very Good
2.67
77-79
C+
Good
2.33
73-76
C
Good
2.00
70-72
C-
Good
1.67
67-69
D+
Satisfactory
1.33
63-66
D
Satisfactory
1.00
60-62
D-
Satisfactory
0.67
0-59
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Failed
0.00
Evaluation UACS strongly believes in permanent evaluation as a part of the improvement process. Students evaluate their professors at the end of the course. Occasionally students are asked to evaluate the overall UACS performance including: library, cafeteria, student services, student council and others.
Library The UACS library has the most update and modern literature from Prentice Hall and McGraw Hill publishers, as well as literature from well acknowledged experts from Macedonia. The EBSCO database with more than 500.000 papers, magazines and topics from different areas is a great and unique opportunity for students to gain knowledge from different scientific fields, as well as an advantage in their early research development.
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UACS preserves the academic freedom. Specific grading structure depends on each and every professor. For every course, there's a course outline in which the grading structure is given. 8 NOTE: STUDENTS NEED TO EARN A MINIMUM OF C- (GPA 1,67 in order to earn a bachelor degree).
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UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES The six schools of UACS offer programs in English and/or in Macedonian. Undergraduate studies lead towards Bachelor’s degree in the following fields:
School of Business Economics and Management The School of Business Economics and Management offers degree in these three concentrations:
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MANAGEMENT
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MARKETING
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FINANCE
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By becoming student, you will be exposed to lectures by well known teachers, experts from the business community and guest speakers from abroad and you will learn and develop your conceptual, technical and most importantly soft skills.
School of Architecture and Design “All architecture is great architecture after sunset; perhaps architecture is really a nocturnal art, like the art of fireworks.” - G. K. Chesterton The aim of the School of Architecture and Design is to educate and train students to obtain a broader vision in the field of architecture and interior architecture. The School of Architecture and Design offers the following concentrations:
• ARCHITECTURE • INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE • VISUAL ARTS • ARCHITECTURE AND MANAGEMENT •
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School of Computer Science and Information Technology “Programmer Charley Kline sent the first computer-to-computer message in 1969; only the first two letters got through before the system crashed. Today, over 80 billion emails are sent a day worldwide.” - Michael Hauben The New Era of globalization is driven by Information Technologies. This school’s mission is to create IT professionals, tailored for the needs of the industry. If you want to become an IT expert, the School of Computer Science and Information Technology offers the following concentrations:
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SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
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IT MANAGEMENT (MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS)
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School of Political Science The mission of the School of Political Science is to create professionals, capable of coping with modern challenges: NATO, harmonization of the EU policies and legislation as well as to create modern diplomats, public administration and local self government professionals. The School of Political Science offers the following concentrations:
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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND DIPLOMACY WITH BUSINESS • INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND DIPLOMACY • HUMAN RIGHTS •
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School of Foreign Languages “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.” - Nelson Mandela The following concentrations are offered at the School of Foreign Languages:
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BUSINESS COMMUNICATION AND TRANSLATION IN ENGLISH • ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING WITH BUSINESS • ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING
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School of Law “Nobody has a more sacred obligation to obey the law than those who make the law ” - Sophocles The School of Law is an ambitious, forward-thinking, and innovative institution whose mission is to prepare students for responsible and productive lives in the legal profession. The School of Law offers students to choose from these concentrations:
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JUDICIAL STUDIES
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BUSINESS LAW
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PART TIME STUDIES Advantages
Our creative mixture of learning possibilities allows students to achieve academic, professional and personal goals. Students can follow lectures throughout the whole year and use the extraordinary technical possibilities and support which is available at UACS.
• Structured schedule – leads students throughout the program and makes studying even easier. Students, who will choose this path, can get points from their participation and class activity. Lectures and consultancies are being organized in the afternoon.
• Flexible schedule – students who choose this option are not obliged to go to lectures. In this case, they can only get points from the exam and the projects.
• Monthly exams • Direct and on-time communication with the professors • Special lectures for part-time students only (on weekends and/or in afternoons) • Easy communication with professor • Support from the UACS Business Council in providing internship in top companies and institutions • Effective and efficient administration • Free transfer from accredited schools in Macedonia and abroad • E-library • Electronic exam submission
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Grading Structure
The grading process incorporates several elements: exam, project preparation, essay, homework or presentation, and/or class activity and participation. Graduation structure in terms of credit hours, expected time to graduate and titles earned
Expected years to graduate
Credits earned EU / US
European title
US title
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Associate
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186 / 93
Bachelor
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246 / 123
Specialist
Bachelor
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300 / 150
Master
Master
Testimonials I enrolled at UACS and that was an excellent choice for me. Soon after graduating I was promoted. Vladimir, ONE
I work in an international company for a longer period of time. The interactive program of UACS helped me in the development of my professional skills and knowledge. Lidija, Stopanska Banka, AD Skopje By graduating at UACS, I gained an opportunity to work in an international organization. Dejan, USAID Macedonia
The professor-student communication, on-time information, experienced faculty are the main reasons why I chose UACS! Radojka, DORA
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Some regulated professions such as Architecture and Law – require minimum of Master's degree in order to get professional certifications and/ or take professional examinations
UACS Professors UACS has a policy that its professors are: 1. Recognized practitioners who have earned academic degrees 2. With degrees from international universities 3. Visiting professors from abroad 4. Guest lecturers from the Business community – teaching “clinical” training Here is the list of some of the professors. For the full list please visit www.uacs.edu.mk •
Dr. Marjan Bojadziev
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former CEO in the finance industry
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Dr. Tome Nenovski former Vice Governor of the Central bank
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Dr. Zlat Milovanovic Vice-Rector
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Dr. Nikica Mojsoska Blazevski former chief of the department of macroeconomic policy at the Ministry of Finance
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Dr. Stevo Pendaroski former Assistant Minister for Public Relations and National Security Advisor to the Macedonian President
Dr. Marjana Vaneva Dean of the School of Foreign Languages
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Dr. Marjan Petreski
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Dr. Zvonimir Jankulovski former Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Representative of the R. of Macedonia to the Council of Europe
Dr. Jadranka Mrsik •
Dr. Ana Tomovska – Misoska Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland
Staffordshire University, UK
Dr. Ivan Dodovski
former finance director in the banking industry
Viktorija Eremeeva MA Dean of the School of Architecture and Design
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Dr. Zoran Sapurik ·former Minister of Environment and Physical Planning in the Government of the R. of Macedonia
·Dean of the School of Computer Science and Information Technology
University of Nottingham, UK
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Dr. Gjorgji Jovancevski
Dr. Kokan Grchev Vice-Dean of the School of Architecture and Design
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Dr. Ilijana Petrovska ·former Senior Consultant in the Marketing & Sale Department, Retail Banking Division
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Dr. Dimce Lazarevski former broker and investment funds officer
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Dr. Ninko Kostovski Head of the Management Department at the University American College Skopje
International Faculty • Vittorio De Pedys - PGDBF – ESCP Europe, Torino, Italy • Biro Gaspar, PhD - Eotvos Lorand University, Budapest, Hungary • Charalambos Tsaardanidis, PhD - Director, Institute of International Economic Relations, Athens Dessislava Boshnakova, PhD - New Bulgarian University, Sofia, Bulgaria David McGaffey, PhD – Holy Names University, Oakland, California Dushan Radonjic, PhD – University of Maribor, Slovenia El-hadj Мamadou Bah, PhD – The University of Auckland, New Zealand Ioannis Kantartzis, Msc - CITY College an Affiliated Institution of the University of Sheffield, Thessaloniki, Greece • Jaka Vadnjal, PhD – GEA College, Slovenia
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Jean Francois Gagne, PhD – Institute Superieur Degestion, Paris , Fance Kevin O'Neill, PhD - SUNY College at Plattsburgh New York, USA Kokke Kees, MS - Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands Leonardus Hendrikus Johannes Verhoef, PhD - Eindhoven University of Тechnology, Netherlands Mehmet Zeki Ibrahimgil, PhD - GAZI University, Ankara, Turkey Morsch Jan, MSc - Nyenrode Business University Sandor Petho, PhD - Karoli Gaspar University of the Reformed Church, Budapest, Hungary Steven Ekovich, PhD - The American University of Paris, France 17
Student Life at UACS University American College Skopje strongly believes in its students and the quality that they posses. The University ensures them participation on seminars, conferences, summer school camps and contests. Above all, UACS also provides internship for the students. „As an intern in the Networking department, I gained experience in the field of professional photography and marketing“ – Vladimir, student at the School of Architecture and Design Besides studying, students can take part in the sports activities organized by the Student Council, to become members of the University choir, and after their graduation to become members of the unique and active Alumni network. By joining, students have the opportunity to bond with their University, to keep contact with their fellow students and to enjoy the benefits of the membership. Some of the most significant successes from UACS students are: • Best student at the Warsaw Summer School of Economics in 2011, • Second best Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) worldwide, • Winners for best business plan organized from the RESITA network in June, 2010, • Best student at the Ron Brown Apprentice Program, organized by the Macedonian Association of Ron Brown Alumni, • UACS students participants at the UNESCO Young Forum in Paris, 2011, • UACS student won a scholarship for graduate studies at the Webster University in Wien, 2011, • UACS students entered the finals in the Citizen Act contest (from a total of 591 teams from 80 countries worldwide) organized by Societe Generale Bank.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Q. How to choose a study program? A. Our academic counselors will offer you their help in the process of choosing an academic program. They will also help you browse and see the mandatory and elective courses you need to finish. Q. What if I want to study, but I am currently working? A. You can study part-time, which includes special class organization, consultancies, making different types of projects and homework, as well as taking exams. Q. Are courses from other schools in Macedonia and abroad being recognized at UACS? A. In a case when student makes transfer from another school or university, accredited by the Ministry of education and science, all documents should be submitted. A certain amount of credits is being given to the student, according to the compatibility of the studying program from the previous university. Also, grades below C- are not being taken into consideration.
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Q. Does UACS have cooperation with universities from the USA and Europe? A. Yes, UACS has cooperation with universities from the USA and Europe, where UACS students can have one and/or two semesters. The complete list of universities can be found on our web page: www.uacs.edu.mk. Q. Except for the tuition, are there any other costs (ex. for course registration and so on)? A. Except for the tuition and the library cost (one time fee), there are no other expenses. Q. Does UACS organize internship for its students? A. Because the internship is mandatory, UACS together with its Business Council organize internship for all students. The university's Career center helps and advises students in their internship. Great number of students who did internship in companies, soon after finishing the internship become their employees.
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Testimonials Guntug Okajgun (Turkey)
Martin Najdov
„I chose UACS because I have the possibility to study in English and to transfer to a University in USA and Europe “.
(Republic of South Africa)
Stefani Jordanovska (Belgium)
Carlos Castell (Spain)
„I decided to study at UACS because of the international accreditations. Here, the approach towards the students is excellent. I like this University because of its experienced professors, their expertise and their availability towards students. I strongly believe that by studying here, I will strengthen my skills and capabilities. I feel lucky to study here at UACS! “.
„As an exchange student, I chose UACS because it offers internationally accredited and recognized diploma“.
Aleksandra Lenovski (USA)
Ulsha Wenugopal (India)
„I came to study at the University American College Skopje because I knew that I will grow as a person, not just as a student by studying. I feel lucky to have this opportunity to study at UACS, because it has a lot to offer “.
„Wonderful experience. I am glad I had this opportunity. University American College Skopje is great because it has friendly environment, great professors and diversity in students!“
„UACS had given me a phenomenal opportunity to learn and taught me how to start my professional career. I enjoy studying and learning new things, and I recommend UACS to all future students!“
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LOCATION UACS is located in the Municipality Aerodrom, on the street Treta makedonska brigada br. 60. UACS Campus has 3.600 sq. meters of education facilites
University American College Skopje
Square "Macedonia"
Train station
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