Catalogue 2017 2018 by UARD

UNIVERSITY OF AGRIBUSINESS AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

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COURSE CATALOGUE 2017/2018 PLOVDIV, 2017

Contents WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF AGRIBUSINESS AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE CATALOGUE FOR 20172018.......................................................................................... 4 NOTE FROM THE RECTOR......................................................5

ECTS and student assessment in UARD...................................6 Distance learning......................................................................8 Central and Branch Campuses.................................................9 Admissions at UARD...............................................................11 International studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; admissions........................................13

Bachelor programs..................................................................15 Agricultural Economics..........................................................16 Finances................................................................................17 Accounting............................................................................. 18 Economics of Tourism............................................................20 Business Management...........................................................22 Management of Agribusiness..................................................24 Human Resources Management.............................................26 Information Systems Management..........................................28

Master programs.....................................................................30 Economics and Management of Agribusiness..........................31 Economics and Rural Management with specialization in Tourism.................................................................................33 Economics and Rural Management with specialization in Public Sector Marketing....................................................................36 Finance and Banking.............................................................39 Accounting and Auditing........................................................41 International Business...........................................................43 Business Management...........................................................46 Management of Municipalities with specialization in Rural Planning and Development.....................................................50 Project Management...............................................................53 Management of Rural Regions................................................55 Art Management..................................................................... 57 Administration and Information Management.........................58 Communication Systems Management...................................59 Human Resources Management.............................................60 Health Management...............................................................63

Course/unit description.........................................................65 Academic Calendar.................................................................66 University of agribusiness and rural development

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WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF AGRIBUSINESS AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE CATALOGUE FOR 2017- 2018

The Course Catalogue 2017-2018 allows you to find the individual undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered by UARD and the key components they include (e.g. academic courses or modules). Details

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NOTE FROM THE RECTOR Dear present and future students, It is widely accepted that higher education is a key factor for social and economic prosperity and cultural development of people and improves individual chances for employability. University of Agribusiness and Rural Development (UARD) is a modern, fast-growing institution of higher education and research, which gained credibility over 23 years since its establishment in 1992 as an independent private Agricultural management college. During that period 25,000 students have graduated and currently it is one of the largest higher education institutions in Bulgaria, occupying the 7th place with its 7200 students. After its transformation in 2011, the university witnessed rapid growth in the number of students and programmes of study. This reflects the institution’s policy for diversification of curricula and modes of study in response to the students and employers’ needs. The internationalization of teaching and content has opened new opportunities for students and staff mobility to a growing number of partner universities across Europe. UARD provides its students with opportunities for cooperation with 70 universities and training centers, farmer organizations and other institutions from countries such as Austria, Belgium, Germany, Greece, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, United Kingdom, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, France, the Netherlands, Czech Republic, as well as with universities in Kazakhstan, Moldova, Turkey, etc. Our students have access to internships, experiential learning and periods of study abroad and in the country. Student internships have grown dramatically in the recent years, with over 1000 students participating recently. Over 800 students received grants and scholarships with a large proportion of these provided from the European Social Fund. UARD graduates receive European Diploma Supplements in English. UARD is an accredited by the National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (NEAA) institution. The University quality management system is certified from ISO 9001:2008 standard and undergoes annual audits and monitoring by certified experts. In the National University Ranking for 2015 UARD was ranked in the first place according to the criterion “Student Satisfaction” and second place according to the criteria “satisfaction with the learning environment” and “satisfaction with the social and administrative services”. For its “Regional significance” UARD is ranked on the 7th place (http://rsvu.mon.bg). RECTOR, PROF. DR., ENG. D. DIMITROV University of agribusiness and rural development

ECTS and student assessment in UARD The University of Agribusiness and Rural Development operates a credit framework which is aligned to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). ECTS is a learner-centred system for credit accumulation and transfer, aiming to facilitate the planning, delivery and evaluation of study programmes and student mobility by recognizing learning achievements, qualifications and periods of learning.

ECTS credits express the volume of learning based on the defined learning outcomes and their associated workload. 60 ECTS credits are allocated to the learning outcomes and associated workload of a full-time academic year, which normally comprises a number of educational units to which credits are allocated. The correspondence of the full-time workload of an academic year of 60 credits according to the national legislation in Bulgaria ranges from 1500 to 1800 hours for one academic year as one credit corresponds to 25-30 hours of work. In UARD the typical workload is 30 hours of work per credit.

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Credits are allocated to entire qualifications or programmes, with reference to the National Qualifications Framework. A typical Bachelor degree programme in UARD at level 6 –B of the NQF is allocated 240 ECTS credits, while a Master degree programme at NQF level 7 is allocated 60 or 120 ECTS credits, depending on whether the programme is designed for graduates of Bachelor degrees in the same field of study, or in a different one. Students are formally granted ECTS credits assigned to a particular qualification and its units or components, if they achieve the defined learning outcomes. As an accredited institution, UARD has the legal right to award ECTS credits for programmes in the field of Social Sciences (Economics, Management and Administration). Credits are awarded to individual students after they have completed the requirements of the programme and achieved the intended learning outcomes, as evidenced by appropriate assessment. Students' achievements are assessed by a graded scale, containing the following grade levels: excellent, marked with (6); very good (5), good (4), fair (3) and fail (2). Mark 1 is not applied. The student must obtain at least satisfactory, i.e., “fair” (3) to believe that the exam is successfully taken. ECTS credit rating provide additional information to the assessment under the local system, as shown in the table below: Other European Grading National grading system Schemes Excellent

5.50 – 6.00

Very good

4.50 – 5.49

Good

3.50 – 4.49

Fair

3.00 – 3.49

Fail

2.00

The national grading scheme 5.75 – 6.00

А (10%)

95% -

5.00 – 5.50

В (25%)

100% 80% - 94%

4.25 – 4.75

С (30%)

61% - 79%

3.50 – 4.00

D (25%)

46% - 60%

3.00 – 3.25

E (10%)

40% - 45%

2.50 – 2.75

2.00 – 2.25

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Distance learning The Center for Distance Learning offers advanced online learning opportunities for students. Distance learning provision in UARD is accredited by the National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria. Distance learning at the University of Agribusiness and Rural Development features the following:  Students work in a high tech environment at a convenient time and place and learning becomes an active process;  Distance learning works on an Internet-based platform that allows access from anywhere in the world;  Alternatives are also provided with online lectures and course materials in paper and electronic form to support the learners;  During the learning process modern methods are used, that include interactive learning, animated presentations etc..;  The materials in the system are updated periodically and they are in line with the latest European trends;  There is an opportunity for consultation and a real-time contact via eforum or e-mail to teachers and students;  Exams are conducted in local centers for distance learning equipped with PC’s and Internet access with predefined criteria for assessment;  It is a way to save money, time and energy associated with travel, accommodation, etc.  Distance learning is a particularly appropriate form of training for people with limited mobility;  Students, who reside outside the country for a long time, have the opportunity to have their studies uninterrupted.

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Central and Branch Campuses

UARD’s central campus and Rectorate office is located in Plovdiv, on the northern part of the city centre, at “Dunav” boulevard, 78. Plovdiv is known as the City on Seven Hills, situated on the two banks of Maritsa River, 130 km southeast of the capital Sofia. It is the second largest city in Bulgaria. The city is nominated as the European capital of culture for 2018.

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UARD has also a campus in the industrial district of Veliko Tarnovo /http://www.vuarr.com/ with a Distance Learning Centre, situated in the city centre.

Ruse campus is situated in the city centre, at a close distance from the railway station. Ruse is situated on the southern bank of Danube river and is important industrial and communication centre of the North-Central region of Bulgaria, providing vital transportation links between Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s North and South via the bridge between Bulgaria and Romania. Further information is available on the campus Internet site at: http://www.uard-ruse.bg/

There are excellent facilities for work in auditoriums, laboratories and seminar rooms. All campuses offer full-time, part-time and distance learning opportunities to undergraduate and post-graduate students.

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Admissions at UARD

Bachelor programs Conditions for application Secondary education diploma is required for applicants to all undergraduate programmes. Typically, prospective students are admitted on the basis of their results from secondary education matriculation exams. Candidates who graduated before the introduction of matriculation in the school system have to sit on a 2hours’ written exam. Scoring The graded assessment score is formed by six-point scale as an average of three assessment grades:  Bulgarian language proficiency grade taken from the diploma of secondary education;  An average grade based on the grades of two secondary education core subjects from a list (mathematics, informatics, geography and economics, history and civilization, natural sciences, foreign language);  The result from the written exam, or from state matriculation exam or from competitive exam taken in another university, laid out in the year of application. Application process Applicants can fill in the application form available online, or visit one of the admission offices in Plovdiv, Veliko Tarnovo and Ruse. In addition, valid copies of the following documents are needed:  A sample “Letter to the rector”;  Diploma/s for completed education – original and copy. In applying the documents the original is compared to the copy and is returned to the candidate;  ID card – original and copy;  Document for paid fee for participation in the entrance exam. Enrollment: 1. Diploma/s for completed secondary education – original 2. ID card 3. Document for paid semester fee for the first semester 4. Package of documents for registration on sample (name list, contract for education – 2 pcs., student's book, student’s ID card, certificate and declaration of health insurance /for full-time students/) 5. Four photos – format 3,5/4,5 cm 6. Health Certificate 7. Certificates for foreign language, computer skills or acquired qualification (if available). University of agribusiness and rural development

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Master programs Conditions for application Candidates must be holders of Bachelor degree diploma. The length of education can be two, three or four semesters depending on the type of programme (professional or academic Bachelor) and field of qualification. Admission to different Master programmes  Applicants to 4 semesters programmes with 120 ECTS credits are required Professional Bachelor’s degree in the same professional field or after Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in a different professional field;  Applicants to 3 semesters programmes with 90 ECTS credits are required Bachelor’s degree in the same broad field of study;  Applicants to 2 semesters programmes with 60 ECTS credits are required Bachelor’s degree in the same narrow field. Classification of candidates is based on the individual result formed as the sum of the average grade of the study and the average grade from the state exams (or thesis defense) of the higher education diploma. The candidates must have minimum grade “good” in order to participate in the ranking. Application process  A sample Letter to the rector;  ID card – original and copy;  Higher education Diploma/s (Professional Bachelor, bachelor or Master’s degree) – original and copy. Enrollment: Successful students upon the receipt of written confirmation from the university admissions office should register within the deadline bringing with them the following: 1. Package of documents for registration on sample; 2. ID card; 3. Diploma/s for completed higher education (Professional Bachelor, bachelor or Master’s degree) – original and copy; 4. In case the receiving of the diploma lies ahead: certificate or transcript of records – original with noted average grade of study and average grade from state exams; 5. Diploma/s for completed secondary education – original and copy; 6. Four photos – format 3,5/4,5 cm 7. Document for paid semester fee for the first semester.

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International students’ admissions Application Procedure Eligible for application and training are foreign citizens having a secondary school diploma giving them the right to continue their education in higher education institutions in the country of acquired secondary education. Eligible applicants must: - have a status of a permanent resident on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria; or - have a status of a refugee; or - be a citizen of a member-state of the European Union or the European Economic Area. Conditions of Application: 1. Applicants for Bachelor programmes must have secondary education diplomas giving them the right to continue their education in the country of acquired secondary education. 2. Applicants must have their secondary education diploma recognized by the relevant Bulgarian authorities. The graduates of non-Bulgarian schools must provide a certificate from the Bulgarian Ministry of education and science for the acknowledgement of this secondary education with marks calculated according to the six point system. Documents: 1. Application Form with short biographical data and desired subjects for further education filled in; 2. Copy of the secondary education diploma and the annex with the grades – for applicants for a full period of study; 3. Certificate issued by a competent body stating that the applicant has the right to continue his/her education in higher education institutions in the country of the acquired secondary education; 4. Transcript of Records – when applying for a partial period of study; 5. Copy of а higher education diploma – if available (when applying in Master Degree Programs); 6. Declaration for the applicant’s financial capability to cover the expenses for the period of his/her study. Admission Criteria for admission: Minimum average grades of disciplines forming the application rates at 62 % of the maximum value according to the evaluation system in the country of acquired secondary education.

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Registration: Successful applicants, upon written notification, should submit at the registry office the following documents: 1. Bulgarian Language Certificate issued by a Bulgarian higher education institution – for applicants who have passed a Bulgarian language and specialized preparatory course. Those applicants who have command of Bulgarian and have the correspondent certificate are admitted to education without entering the first preparatory year of studying Bulgarian language. 2. Medical Certificate issued no more than a month prior to the enrolment date and authenticated by the competent bodies in the country of origin; 3. Copy of Citizenship’s Documents – for applicants having dual citizenship and the one is Bulgarian; 4. Four copies of photographs; 5. Printed Copy of the Identity Documents (cards or passports) stating the applicant’s names in Latin letters. 6.A document verifying that the tax for participation in the application competition was paid. The above set of documents can be delivered to the University of Agribusiness and Rural Development using one of the following options:  Personally;  Through registered mail to the address of the University of Agribusiness and Rural Development;  By authorized persons of University of Agribusiness and Rural Development on the territory of the applicant’s country or on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria. Language Support University of Agribusiness and Rural Development provides a preparatory Bulgarian language course specially designated for admitted foreign applicants. The language and specialized language training both has duration of one academic year. The language course finishes with both written and oral examination conducted by a panel of experts. Applicants who have command of Bulgarian language could pass the exams without entering the preparatory course.

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Bachelor programs 

Agricultural Economics

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Finances

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Accounting

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Economics of Tourism

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Business Management

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Management of Agribusiness

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Human Resources Management

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Information Systems Management

Duration of education: 8 semesters Forms of education: full-time, part-time and distance learning Graduated students gain Bachelor degree according to Art. 42, Para. 1, Item 1, Letter “B” of the Higher Education Law with 240 credits according to European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). The students receive a higher education diploma equivalent to the higher education qualification level 6 of the European Qualification Frameworks, along with European Diploma Supplement.

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Agricultural Economics Graduates can find job related to the business of enterprises and organizations in the agricultural sphere. They will be able to lead and participate in the marketing, production, innovation, investment, financial and brokering activities of the companies from the agricultural sector.

First year Microeconomics Mathematics Informatics Basics of Law Foreign Language Macroeconomics Basics of Management Marketing Statistics Foreign Language Second year Economic Theories Basics of Finances Theory of Accounting Information Systems and Technologies Plant Growing Technologies Agroecology Elective courses Economic History Trade Law Agro Marketing Regional Economics Family Farms Organic Farming Economics of Environment and Natural Resources Theory and History of Cooperation Geo Demography Optional courses Business Correspondence Standards and Systems of Management

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Third year Agrarian Economics Basics of Farming Investments Agrarian Management Livestock Breeding Technologies Banking Elective courses Business Communications Markets and Realization of Farm Production Financial Markets Financial Management of the Company Methods for Economic Analysis of Ecological Projects Economic Psychology Optional courses E-commerce Social Psychology Applied Software Products Protection of Population and Environment Fourth year Business Analysis of Economic Activity Investment Projectsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Management Accounting of the Enterprise Planning and Prognosis Plant Protection Exchange and Exchange Transactions Elective courses National and Regional Agricultural Policy Agrarian Institutions Biotechnologies Prices and Pricing Policy Rural and Ecological Tourism Rural Regions Development Planning of Investments in Financial Assets Optional courses Team Management Insurance and Reinsurance

Finances The programme is focused on public and corporate finances, taxes and tax system, budget and fiscal policy, organization and management of the banks and the banking system, financial markets and transactions, investments, transactions with securities, etc. Knowledge gained in the major forms competences oriented towards management of process and business structures. Graduates can find employment in the financial credit institutions, financial brokerage houses, small and medium-sized enterprises, companies from different sectors and spheres of the economy, financial departments of institutional investors (insurance companies, pension and health insurance funds), customs, tax offices, control authorities, local and regional administrations. First year Microeconomics Mathematics Informatics Basics of Law Foreign Language Macroeconomics Basics of Management Marketing Statistics Foreign Language Second year Economic Theories Basics of Finances Theory of Accounting Business Logistics Social Insurance Taxation and Customs Policies Elective courses Economic History Trade Law Regional Economics Sales Management Agroecology European Integration Optional courses Business Correspondence Standards and Systems of Management Third year Financial Markets Budget and Budgetary Policy Investments Banking University of agribusiness and rural development

Financial Accounting Corporate Finances Elective courses Financial Control Systems and Institutions Management Psychology Entrepreneurship Financial Intermediation Financial Risk Management Financial Engineering Optional courses Business Communications E-commerce Applied Software Products European Funds and Programs Fourth year Insurance and Reinsurance Accounting of the Enterprise Prices and Pricing Policy International Finances Local Budgets Main Forms of Financial Control Elective courses Economic Analysis and Diagnosis of Enterprise Business Strategies Investment Projectsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Management Exchange and Exchange Transactions Pension Reserve Fund Planning of Investments in Financial Assets Optional courses Information Systems and Technologies Managerial Information Systems

Accounting The students acquire theoretical and practical knowledge, skills and competencies for understanding the essence of accounting and accounting information, their relation with the main functions of the enterprise management, the methods and techniques of creating and using accounting information, the regulatory of accounting in Bulgaria as well as its organization in enterprises. The programme aims to provide students with knowledge and skills related to: current accounting of the business transactions and processes occurring in the enterprises; preparation of the annual financial report of the enterprise, based on the correct interpretation and application of the provisions laid down in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Accounting Standards (IAS) and National Accounting Standards (NAS); analysis of the financial situation of enterprises. Graduates have wide possibilities and career opportunities for the public and corporate sectors of the economy of Republic of Bulgaria: commercial, industrial, budgetary, banking, insurance and pension insurance enterprises, as well as companies with accounting and auditing activity, institutions for internal control, Bulgarian National Audit Office, tax and customs administrations, etc. First year Microeconomics Mathematics Informatics Basics of Law English Language â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Part 1 Macroeconomics Basics of Management Marketing Statistics English Language â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Part 2

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Second year Economic Theories Basics of Finances Theory of Accounting Financial Law National Accounting Standards Taxation and Customs Policies

Elective courses Economic History Trade Law Regional Economics Sales Management Auditing European Integration Optional courses Business Correspondence Standards and Systems of Management

Third year Book-Keeping of the Plans on Personnel and Insurers Budget and Budgetary Policy Financial and Control Systems and Institutions Organization and Technique of the Accounting Bank Accounting Corporate Finances

Elective courses Financial Markets Investments E-commerce Entrepreneurship Banking Financial Intermediation

Optional courses Business Communications Psychology of Management Applied Software Products European Funds and Programs

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Fourth year Accounting of the Enterprise Accounting in the Immaterial Sphere Budgetary Accounting International Finances Annual Financial Reports Controlling

Elective courses Economic Analysis and Diagnosis of the Enterprise Business Strategies Investment Projectsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Management Exchange and Exchange Transactions Local Budgets Planning of Investments in Financial Assets

Optional courses Information Systems and Technologies Managerial Information Systems

Economics of Tourism Students gain knowledge and skills about economic work in places of interest, tour operators, hotels, spa complexes and others. The programme provides graduates with opportunities to organize self-owned business in the field of attractive tourist services, primarily for foreign guests. In addition there are trainings in 5-star hotels in prestigious resorts in the country and abroad, as well as particular specializations. Graduates will be able to make a career in all spheres of tourism as economists, managers, consultants, self-own business, partners in companies, etc., for example as management and expert personnel in companies from tourist industry â&#x20AC;&#x201C; tour operators, tour agencies, hotel, restaurant and additional tourist services; taking positions in the institutional management of tourism on national, regional and local level and in non-governmental tourist organization; as consultants in the development and realization of international and national projects and programs in the field of tourism; as associates in tourist companies with participation of partners from foreign countries; as experts on tourism in state and local administration; organizers of self-own tourist business and others. First year Microeconomics Mathematics Informatics Basics of Law Foreign Language Macroeconomics Basics of Management Marketing Statistics Foreign Language

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Second year Economic Theories Basics of Finances Theory of Accounting Introduction in Tourism Economics of Tourism Geography of Tourism Elective courses Ethnology Corporate Strategies and Competitiveness Geo Economics Trade Law Agroecology On-line Reservationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Systems Tourism Animation Optional courses Business Correspondence Quality of Tourism Services English Language Second Foreign Language: German, Russian, Italian, Czech

Third year Tourist Resources Tourist Guiding Restaurant Industry Human Resources Management International Economics Banking Elective courses Financial Markets Tourism Resources of Bulgaria Spa Tourism Tourism Itineraries Financial Management of the Company Tourist Behavior Optional courses E-commerce Labour Law English Language Second Foreign Language: German, Russian, Italian, Czech Cultural and Historical Heritage English Language Second Foreign Language: German, Russian, Italian, Czech

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Fourth year Accounting of the Enterprise Hotel Industry Tour Operating, Agent and Transport Activities Tourism Policy of Bulgaria Tourism Markets Alternative Types Tourism Elective courses Technology of Restaurant Services Technology of Guide Services Rural and Ecological Tourism Planning and Prognosis Projectsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Management Optional courses Organizational Behavior Management Information Systems

Business Management Students mix motivation, knowledge and skills in the five lead functions of each system for management: marketing, innovations, finances, production and personnel, ensured with studying of general educational, management, economic and law disciplines. Graduates can realize themselves in state or private enterprises, institutions and organizations from all fields of the industry of executive and leading positions, which require higher education and professional training in the field of management and marketing, including management of small and medium-sized enterprises and self-owned business entrepreneurship, consultants services, etc., for example: managers in all productions; top managers; personnel managers; associates in companies with participation of partners from foreign countries; administrative managers; marketing managers; managers on innovations, etc. First year Microeconomics Mathematics Informatics Basics of Law Foreign Language Macroeconomics Basics of Management Marketing Statistics Foreign Language Second year Economic Theories Basics of Finances Theory of Accounting Information Systems and Technologies Plant Growing Technologies Agroecology Elective courses Economic History Trade Law Sales Management Regional Economics Organic Farming Business Logistic Business Strategies Information Management Optional subjects Business Correspondence Standards and Systems of Management

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Third year Management Psychology Entrepreneurship Investments Human Resources Management Livestock Breeding Technologies Banking Elective courses Business Communications Resource Management Use of Nature Management Financial Markets Financial Management of the Company International Economics Leadership and Management Optional subjects E-commerce Social Psychology Applied Software Products Protection of Population and Environment

Fourth year Business Analysis of Economic Activity Investment Projectsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Management Accounting of the Enterprise Planning and Prognosis Strategic Management Risk Management Elective courses Organizational Behavior

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Sustainable Consumption and Production Team Management Prices and Pricing Policy Exchange and Exchange Transactions Projects Management Planning of Investments in Financial Assets Optional subjects Management Information Systems Information Logistic

Management of Agribusiness Management of Agribusiness comprises activities and functions related to the organization and management of enterprises from agricultural sector in condition of market economy. These are functions related to the management of companies and organizations in overall aspect â&#x20AC;&#x201C; production, finances, innovations, personnel, etc. The graduates can realize themselves in state or private enterprises, institutes and organizations in the field of agribusiness, for example: production sphere as managers, economists of agricultural companies of sole proprietorship and of association, rental farm, agricultural cooperatives, etc.; sphere of manufacturing of agricultural products as experts on agribusiness; field of agricultural trade as experts in marketing and brokers of agricultural and food products; service area as managers of agricultural service enterprises; secondary education sphere as teachers in professional high schools; governmental, non-governmental, branch and regional organizations and units as experts on agribusiness management; specialized structures for administration and control on European Union programs, etc.; regional and municipal offices of Ministry of Agriculture and Food; sphere of research and consultant activity; sphere of financial and banking capital as experts on agribusiness, etc. First year Microeconomics Mathematics Informatics Basics of Law Foreign Language Macroeconomics Basics of Management Marketing Statistics Foreign Language

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Second year Economic Theories Basics of Finances Theory of Accounting Mechanization of Farming Plant Growing Technologies â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Part 1 Agroecolocy Elective courses Ecological Farming Family Farms Geo Economics Agro Marketing Trade Law Organic Farming Ecological Policy Theory and History of Cooperation Geo Demography Optional courses Business Correspondence Standards and Systems of Management

Third year Agrarian Economics Basics of Farming Plant Growing Technologies – Part 2 Human Resources Management Livestock Breeding Technologies Banking Elective courses Biotechnologies Rural Regions Development Markets and Realization of Farm Production Financial Management of the Company European Funds and Programs European Standards and Certification in Agribusiness Biodiversity Optional courses Business Communications Social Psychology Labour Law Protection of Population and Environment

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Fourth year Business Analysis of Economic Activity Investment Projects’ Management Accounting of the Enterprise Planning and Prognosis Plant Protection Strategic Management Elective courses National and Regional Agricultural Policy Production Practices in Agribusiness Team Management Business Strategies Risk Management Projects’ Management Information Systems and Technologies Optional courses Green Marketing Insurance and Reinsurance

Human Resources Management The most valuable and sustainable competitive advantage of modern organization is its employees. For this reason the professionals who have the necessary skills to select, motivate and retain quality personnel, have a particularly high value and importance to the business. The aim of the Bachelor’s program “Human Resource Management” is to prepare professionals with in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical skills for development and rational utilization of human capital. The major offers a compilation of knowledge and skills in the field of economics and business, social sciences and psychology. Through general educational and specialized courses the students acquire necessary training and qualification for working with people and managing their behavior at work in economic sector as well as in non-profit. Bachelor graduates can work as managers in Human resources management, heads of HR departments, specialists in such departments, consultants, teachers, scientists/researchers in both public administration and private business. First year Microeconomics Mathematics Informatics Basics of Law English Language – Part 1 Macroeconomics Basics of Management Marketing Statistics English Language – Part 2 Elective courses Second year Economic Theories Basics of Finances Theory of Accounting Social Psychology Basics of Consultant’s Activity Labour Psychology and Health and Safety Conditions of Labour Elective courses Economic History Trade Law Sales Management Regional Economics Business Correspondence Business Strategies European Integration University of agribusiness and rural development

Optional courses Business Logistics Standards and Systems for Management Third year Psychology of Management Staff Motivating Accounting Report of Labour Resources Human Resources Management World Practices in Specialists’ Management Leadership, Team Building and Team Work Elective courses Communications’ Management and Public Relations Investments’ Management Financial Management of the Company International Economics Optional courses E-commerce Financial Markets Applied Software Products Banking

Fourth year Teams’ Management Organizational Behavior Labour Relations’ Management Human Resources Planning Franchising and Outsourcing in HR Management Conflicts’ Management Elective courses HR Training and Career’s Development

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Globalization and Regional Development Audit of Human Resources Risk Management Projects’ Management Organizational Development Optional courses Managerial Information Systems Information Logistics

Information Systems Management Students acquire: knowledge in the following areas: economics and management, hardware and software, design and use of business information systems, ebusiness, legislation in the field of e-government and e-administration; skills in: organizational processes and data modeling, statistical data analysis, business plan preparation, analysis of needs of information technology usage in business processes and organizations, modern information technologies usage in business, implementation and maintenance of software in business organizations, information resources management, etc. Graduates from the major gain qualification â&#x20AC;&#x153;managerâ&#x20AC;? and can realize themselves in all organizations (state, private, non-profit) where information technologies are applied: state administration, local administration, companies related to software development and implementation, banking sector, customs and tax authorities, industrial companies, commercial companies, etc. First year Economics Mathematics Information Technologies Basics of Law Programming Part 1 (Basics of Informatics and C#) Foreign Language Marketing Basics of Management Computer Architectures Statistics Programming Part 2 (programming with C#) Foreign Language

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Second year Operation Systems Finances Accounting Object Orientated Programming Data Basesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Design Programming by side of the Server Programming and Static Technologies for Web Software Practicum Cloud Technologies Elective courses Trade Law Sales Management Information Management Business Logistics Business Strategies Optional courses Information Society Standards and Systems of Management

Third year Management Psychology Algorithms and Structures of Data Entrepreneurship Software Practicum (Visual Programming, C#) Software Technologies Human Resources Management Management Systems in Business and Administration Software Practicum (Software Technologies) Elective courses Business Communications Organization and Management of the Information Resources Institutions and Tools of the European Union Applied Software Products Optional courses Investments Foreign Language Labour Law Leadership and Management

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Fourth year Programming for Mobile Systems Business Processesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Modelling and Management Business Analysis Software Practicum (Business Processes/Mobile Systems) Planning and Prognosis Information Security Business with Internet Risk Management Elective courses Programming of Java Team Management Information Logistics Innovational Programs and Projects Strategic Management Financial Analysis of Information Systems Optional courses Organizational Behavior Foreign Language

Master programs

Master programmes in the field of Economics Economics and Management of Agribusiness Economics and Rural Management with specialization in Tourism Economics and Rural Management with specialization in Public Sector Marketing Finances and Banking Accounting and Auditing International Business Master programmes in the field of Administration and Management 

Business Management

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Business Management with specialization in Management of Agribusiness

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Management of Municipalities with specialization in Rural Planning and Development

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Project Management

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Management of Rural Regions

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Art Management

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Administration and Information Management

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Communication Systems Management

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Human Resources Management

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Health Management

Graduated students get Master degree, and receive a higher education diploma along with an European Diploma Supplement according to the European Qualification Framework for mobility encouragement and life-long learning – LEVEL 7.

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Economics and Management of Agribusiness The Master program prepares highly qualified specialists with market thinking, with knowledge and skills, professional habits and qualities distinctive to modern expert in the field of agribusiness. Students acquire skills for conducting efficient agribusiness policy adequate to modern conditions in accordance with the terms of the ongoing globalization of business. Graduates can realize themselves in state or private enterprises, institutes and organizations in the field of agribusiness management and marketing, including management of small and medium-sized enterprises and self-own business entrepreneurship, consultant services and others. For example: consultants in the field of agribusiness; managers of farms, companies in the field of food, wine and tobacco industries, companies for delivery of rawmaterial and materials for growers; bank employees and insurance agents in agriculture; specialists in governmental and non-governmental organizations connected to farming, food, wine and tobacco industries, rural regions development and environmental protection; state employees and employees in national and international organizations in the field of regulation of production and distribution of agricultural raw-material and food. Economics and Management of Agribusiness â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 year National and Land Economy Basics of European Union Strategies in the Agribusiness Common Agricultural Policy of European Union International Trade Modern Economic Theories Elective courses Rural Development and Macroeconomic Policy European Funds and Programs Territorial Development Management Insurance in Business Economics and Management of Agribusiness â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 years First year General Economic Theory Basics of Management Statistics Finances Theory of Accounting Marketing Basics of Law Banking Financial Management of the Company University of agribusiness and rural development

Planning and Prognosis Elective courses Human Resources Management Strategic Management Second year National and Land Economy Basics of European Union Strategies in the Agribusiness Common Agricultural Policy of European Union International Trade Modern Economic Theories Elective courses Rural Development and Macroeconomic Policy European Funds and Programs Territorial Development Management Insurance in Business Economics and Management of Agribusiness â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 years for Professional Bachelors First year Regional Economics Financial Markets International Economics Business Analysis of Economic Activity Investments Entrepreneurship Risk Management Elective courses Business Strategies Economic Psychology Organizational Development Leadership and Management Organization and Management of Enterprise Sales Management Second year National and Land Economy Basics of European Union Strategies in the Agribusiness Common Agricultural Policy of European Union International Trade Modern Economic Theories Elective courses Rural Development and Macroeconomic Policy European Funds and Programs Territorial Development Management Insurance in Business

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Economics and Rural Management with specialization in Tourism Education aims at preparing highly qualified executive and management personnel in sector Tourism who have knowledge, skills and competences for work in the distinct sectors of Tourism branch of regions in accordance with the modern requirements of Bulgarian and foreign touristic practice Curriculum contains the expected from the business knowledge, skills and competences that the students will have after completing their training. The Master program provides the students with: improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field of economy and tourism management; gaining competences for effective usage and management of economic activity of enterprises in the field of tourism, of tourist resources for development of tourist sector and for regional development; deepening of knowledge, skills in the regional economy, government and policies, regional analysis, strategic planning of socio-economic development on local, regional and central level; practical competences to solve the problems of balanced and sustainable regional development, long-term regional socio-economic growth, operational management of regional projects, plans and strategies for regional development, analysis and evaluation of territorial systems. Economics and Rural Management with specialization in Tourism – 1.5 years First year Regional Policy Regional Planning Economic Zoning Regional Sustainable Development Municipal Investments’ Management Municipal Finances’ Management Geographic Information System and Landscape Maps in the Rural Management Regional and International Projects’ Management Elective courses Development of Rural Regions Management of Protected Areas under Nature 2000 Modelling of Business Processes European Funds for Rural Development Eco Monitoring Structural Funds and Operational Programs Second year Tourist Zoning and Rural Development Tourist Resources of Leading Destinations Health, SPA and Eco Tourism International Tourist Organizations

University of agribusiness and rural development

Economics and Rural Management with specialization in Tourism – 2.5 years First year General Economic Theory Basics of Management Statistics Finances Theory of Accounting Marketing Basics of Law Banking Financial Management of the Company Planning and Prognosis Elective courses Human Resources Management Strategic Management Second year Regional Policy Regional Planning Economic Zoning Regional Sustainable Development Municipal Investments’ Management Municipal Finances’ Management Geographic Information System and Landscape Maps in the Rural Management Regional and International Projects’ Management Elective courses Development of Rural Regions Management of Protected Areas under Nature 2000 Modelling of Business Processes European Funds for Rural Development Eco Monitoring Structural Funds and Operational Programs Third year Tourist Zoning and Rural Development Tourist Resources of Leading Destinations Health, SPA and Eco Tourism International Tourist Organizations Economics and Rural Management with specialization in Tourism – 2.5 years for Professional Bachelors First year Regional Economics Financial Markets International Economics Business Analysis of Economic Activity Investments Entrepreneurship Risk Management Second year Regional Policy Regional Planning Economic Zoning Regional Sustainable Development Municipal Investments’ Management University of agribusiness and rural development

Municipal Financesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Management Geographic Information System and Landscape Maps in the Rural Management Regional and International Projectsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Management Elective courses Business Strategies Economic Psychology Organizational Development Leadership and Management Organization and Management of the Enterprise Sales Management Third year Tourist Zoning and Rural Development Tourist Resources of Leading Destinations Health, SPA and Eco Tourism International Tourist Organizations Elective courses Development of Rural Regions Management of Protected Areas under Nature 2000 Modelling of Business Processes European Funds for Rural Development Eco Monitoring Structural Funds and Operational Programs

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Economics and Rural Management with specialization in Public Sector Marketing The Master program is directed to acquiring skills for market analysis, planning and management of regional development and marketing activities, with aim fullest, timely and quality service of customers at maximum economy of resources. The acquiring of knowledge in the field of marketing is considered with specificities of the public sector which are determinate by the availability of goods and services to market and non-commercial nature and the lack of competition in regard to certain services. Training on Marketing in Public Sector is consistent with the qualification of public goods. The Master program is directed to acquiring knowledge and skills in the following fields: economics and management of rural areas; public sector marketing; regional economics and development, regional analysis and strategic rural planning on local, regional and central level; effective marketing policy in the public sector; finding a solution for problems connected to achievement of balanced and sustainable regional development and regional long-term socio-economic growth by implementing marketing performances, adapted to the public sector. Economics and Rural Management with specialization in Public Sector Marketing – 1.5 years First year Regional Policy Regional Planning Economic Zoning Regional Sustainable Development Municipal Investments’ Management Municipal Finances’ Management Geographic Information System and Landscape Maps in the Rural Management Regional and International Projects’ Management Elective courses Development of Rural Regions Management of Protected Areas under Nature 2000 Modelling of Business Processes European Funds for Rural Development Eco Monitoring Structural Funds and Operational Programs Second year Economics of the Public Sector Marketing of the Financial Services Public Sector Marketing Social Marketing in the Public Sector University of agribusiness and rural development

Economics and Rural Management with specialization in Public Sector Marketing – 2.5 years First year General Economic Theory Basics of Management Statistics Finances Theory of Accounting Marketing Basics of Law Banking Financial Management of the Company Planning and Prognosis Elective courses Human Resources Management Strategic Management Second year Regional Policy Regional Planning Economic Zoning Regional Sustainable Development Municipal Investments’ Management Municipal Finances’ Management Geographic Information System and Landscape Maps in the Rural Management Regional and International Projects’ Management Elective courses Development of Rural Regions Management of Protected Areas under Nature 2000 Modelling of Business Processes European Funds for Rural Development Eco Monitoring Structural Funds and Operational Programs Third year Economics of the Public Sector Marketing of the Financial Services Public Sector Marketing Social Marketing in the Public Sector Economics and Rural Management with specialization in Public Sector Marketing – 2.5 years for Professional Bachelors First year Regional Economics Financial Markets International Economics Business Analysis of Economic Activity Investments Entrepreneurship Risk Management Elective courses Business Strategies Economic Psychology Organizational Development Leadership and Management University of agribusiness and rural development

Organization and Management of the Enterprise Sales Management Second year Regional Policy Regional Planning Economic Zoning Regional Sustainable Development Municipal Investments’ Management Municipal Finances’ Management Geographic Information System and Landscape Maps in the Rural Management Regional and International Projects’ Management Elective courses Development of Rural Regions Management of Protected Areas under Nature 2000 Modelling of Business Processes European Funds for Rural Development Eco Monitoring Structural Funds and Operational Programs Third year Economics of the Public Sector Marketing of the Financial Services Public Sector Marketing Social Marketing in the Public Sector

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Finance and Banking The Master program aims the training of highly qualified specialists with established market thinking and the formation of knowledge and skills, professional habits and qualities distinctive for the modern financial expert. The training in Finances and Banking forms the most advanced knowledge of banking, organization of the banking in the context of globalization of banking. Experts acquire skills for conducting effective fiscal and monetary policy adequate to modern conditions. Graduates can work in the bank system, public administration, capital markets and insurance; experts in finance, social security, financial control and investment; in state and international financial institutions. Finances and Banking â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 year Bank Analysis Bank and Budget Accounting Stock Exchange Bank Management Financial Analysis Bank Marketing Elective courses Theory of Money and Credit Management of External Debt Management of the Bank Risk Capital Budgeting Regional Markets and International Trade Operations Management of Investment Portfolios Bank Transactions Finances and Banking â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 years First year General Economic Theory Basics of Management Statistics Finances Theory of Accounting Marketing Basics of Law Banking Financial Management of the Company Planning and Prognosis Elective courses Human Resources Management Strategic Management Second year Bank Analysis Bank and Budget Accounting Stock Exchange Bank Management Financial Analysis University of agribusiness and rural development

Bank Marketing Elective courses Theory of Money and Credit Management of External Debt Management of the Bank Risk Capital Budgeting Regional Markets and International Trade Operations Management of Investment Portfolios Bank Transactions Finances and Banking â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 years for Professional Bachelors First year Regional Economics Financial Markets International Economics Business Analysis of Economic Activity Investments Entrepreneurship Risk Management Elective courses Business Strategies Economic Psychology Organizational Development Leadership and Management Organization and Management of Enterprise Sales Management Second year Bank Analysis Bank and Budget Accounting Stock Exchange Bank Management Financial Analysis Bank Marketing Elective courses Theory of Money and Credit Management of External Debt Management of the Bank Risk Capital Budgeting Regional Markets and International Trade Operations Management of Investment Portfolios Bank Transactions

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Accounting and Auditing The Master program aims acquiring and expansion of knowledge and practical skills and competences in the field of accounting policy, financialaccounting analysis, international accounting standards, financial control and audit standards. It trains economist accountant and financial managers for the public and private and conducting research. The specialists on accounting and auditing receive special training on: execution of financial-accounting analysis, knowledge and application of standards for financial statements of small and medium-sized enterprises, knowledge of international accounting standards and auditing standards; knowledge of tax, social and labor legislation and controlling the financial discipline; knowledge of the structure and organization of the enterprise, the powers of competencies, corporate culture. Opportunities for professional realization of graduates include: different structures of financial-accounting and administrative management of producing and commercial enterprises, financial institutions, the institutions of financial administration and control, companies accomplishing accounting and auditing activities. Accounting and Auditing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 year Accounting Policy Theory of Control and Audit Concepts Management Accounting Financial Control and Audit Standards International Accounting Standards Financial and Accounting Analysis Audit of Financial Reports Elective courses Accounting Program Products Labour and Insurance Law Capital Budgeting Accounting for Insurance Undertakings Audit of Projects Legal and Accounting Experts' Report Accounting and Auditing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 years First year General Economic Theory Basics of Management Statistics Finances Theory of Accounting Marketing Basics of Law Banking Financial Management of the Company University of agribusiness and rural development

Planning and Prognosis Elective courses Human Resources Management Strategic Management Second year Accounting Policy Theory of Control and Audit Concepts Management Accounting Financial Control and Audit Standards International Accounting Standards Financial and Accounting Analysis Audit of Financial Reports Elective courses Accounting Program Products Labour and Insurance Law Capital Budgeting Accounting for Insurance Undertakings Audit of Projects Legal and Accounting Experts' Report Accounting and Auditing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 years for Professional Bachelors First year Regional Economics Financial Markets International Economics Business Analysis of Economic Activity Investments Entrepreneurship Risk Management Elective courses Business Strategies Economic Psychology Organizational Development Leadership and Management Organization and Management of Enterprise Sales Management Second year Accounting Policy Theory of Control and Audit Concepts Management Accounting Financial Control and Audit Standards International Accounting Standards Financial and Accounting Analysis Audit of Financial Reports Elective courses Accounting Program Products Labour and Insurance Law Capital Budgeting Accounting for Insurance Undertakings Audit of Projects Legal and Accounting Experts' Report

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International Business The educational goal of the programme is to prepare highly qualified and competent specialists with basic wide profiled economic training and specialized functional expertise in the field of organization and management of external economic relations, international trade, international business and finances, analysis of the situation on international markets and international marketing, organization of international commodity and stock exchanges that gives the graduates successful intervention in solving the problems in that area. Graduates can occupy positions related to the operational management of international business on company level, including financial managers, production managers, marketing managers, innovation managers, etc., as specialists and experts in investment companies, markets and stock exchanges, trade brokers, operational managers in international retail chains; specialists and experts in the field of financial administration; specialists and experts in state institutions and departments, specialists and experts in international economic organizations, etc. International Business â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 year Innovations in the International Business International Financial Markets International Risk Management English Language Establish and Management of Joint Venture International Commodity Exchange International Business Statistics and Comparisons English Language Elective courses Management of External Debt Multicultural Aspects of the Business Institutions and Tools of the European Union Monetary and Custom Control International Stock Exchange International Projectsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Management Leadership and Strategic Management International Payments International Logistics International Business â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1.5 years First year International Economic Relations and Business in Europe International Economic Organizations International Trade Law Marketing in the International Business International Finances European Economic Integration University of agribusiness and rural development

English Language Innovations in the International Business International Financial Markets International Risk Management English Language Elective courses Management of External Debt Multicultural Aspects of the Business Institutions and Tools of the European Union Monetary and Custom Control International Stock Exchange Second year Establish and Management of Joint Venture International Commodity Exchange International Business Statistics and Comparisons English Language Elective courses International Projects’ Management Leadership and Strategic Management International Payments International Logistics International Business – 2 years First year Economics Finances Theory of Accounting Statistics Marketing Basics of Management English Language International Economic Relations International Economic Organizations International Trade Law Marketing in the International Business International Finances European Economic Integration English Language Second year Innovations in the International Business International Financial Markets International Risk Management English Language Establish and Management of Joint Venture International Commodity Exchange International Business Statistics and Comparisons English Language Elective courses Management of External Debt Multicultural Aspects of the Business Institutions and Tools of the European Union Monetary and Custom Control International Stock Exchange International Projects’ Management Leadership and Strategic Management University of agribusiness and rural development

International Payments International Logistics International Business â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 years for Professional Bachelors First year Entrepreneurship Investments Financial Markets Sales Management International Economics Business Strategies English Language International Economic Relations and Business in Europe International Economic Organizations International Trade Law Marketing in the International Business International Finances European Economic Integration English Language Second year Innovations in the International Business International Financial Markets International Risk Management English Language Establish and Management of Joint Venture International Commodity Exchange International Business Statistics and Comparisons English Language Elective courses Management of External Debt Multicultural Aspects of the Business Institutions and Tools of the European Union Monetary and Custom Control International Stock Exchange International Projectsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Management Leadership and Strategic Management International Payments International Logistics

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Business Management The Master program trains specialists for professional appearance as leaders, experts, consultants in all units of business and non-profit spheres, as well as researchers and specialists on management in universities, research institutes, development units and others. Graduates can realize themselves in state or private enterprises, institutes and organizations from all branches of industry on leading positions, for example: managers on highest levels of companies’ management; experts on management of production, non-production and scientific field; consultants on management and organizational development in specialized companies and scientific organizations; specialists on management and administration in local and state management structures. The programme in Business Management is offered with specialization in “Management of Agribusiness”. Business Management – 1 year Methods and Strategies in Management Quantity Methods for Risk Management Company Strategies Administrative Management Financial Management Franchising and Outsourcing Organizational Change Management Elective courses Basics of the European Union Intercultural Communication Management Accounting Electronic Administrative Services Regional Markets and International Trade Operations Bank Management Business Management – 2 years First year General Economic Theory Basics of Management Statistics Finances Theory of Accounting Marketing Basics of Law Banking Strategic Management University of agribusiness and rural development

Planning and Prognosis Elective courses Human Resources Management Financial Management of the Company Second year Methods and Strategies in Management Quantity Methods for Risk Management Company Strategies Administrative Management Financial Management Franchising and Outsourcing Organizational Change Management Elective courses Basics of the European Union Intercultural Communication Management Accounting Electronic Administrative Services Regional Markets and International Trade Operations Bank Management Business Management â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 years for Professional Bachelors First year Regional Economics Financial Markets International Economics Business Analysis of Economic Activity Investments Entrepreneurship Risk Management Elective courses Business Strategies Economic Psychology Organizational Development Leadership and Management Organization and Management of the Enterprise Sales Management Second year Methods and Strategies in Management Quantity Methods for Risk Management Company Strategies Administrative Management Financial Management Franchising and Outsourcing Organizational Change Management Elective courses Basics of the European Union Intercultural Communication Management Accounting Electronic Administrative Services Regional Markets and International Trade Operations Bank Management

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Business Management with specialization in Management of Agribusiness â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2.5 years First year General Economic Theory Basics of Management Statistics Finances Theory of Accounting Marketing Basics of Law Banking Strategic Management Planning and Prognosis Second year Methods and Strategies in Management Quantity Methods for Risk Management Company Strategies Administrative Management Financial Management Franchising and Outsourcing Organizational Change Management Elective courses Human Resources Management Financial Management of the Company Third year Agrarian Institutions Marketing Research in Agribusiness Small and Family Agribusiness International Trade with Agricultural Products Elective courses Basics of the European Union Intercultural Communication Management Accounting Electronic Administrative Services Regional Markets and International Trade Operations Bank Management Business Management with specialization in Management of Agribusiness â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2.5 years for Professional Bachelors First year Regional Economics Financial Markets International Economics Business Analysis of Economic Activity Investments Entrepreneurship Risk Management Second year Methods and Strategies in Management Quantity Methods for Risk Management Company Strategies Administrative Management Financial Management Franchising and Outsourcing University of agribusiness and rural development

Organizational Change Management Elective courses Business Strategies Economic Psychology Organizational Development Leadership and Management Organization and Management of the Enterprise Sales Management Third year Agrarian Institutions Marketing Research in Agribusiness Small and Family Agribusiness International Trade with Agricultural Products Elective courses Basics of the European Union Intercultural Communication Management Accounting Electronic Administrative Services Regional Markets and Institutional Trade Operations Bank Management

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Management of Municipalities with specialization in Rural Planning and Development Specialization on “Rural Planning and Development” is relatively new for Bulgaria unlike many other countries which have a long tradition. In UARD it completes the training of students in Master qualification degree in the field of management of municipalities. The specialization “Rural Planning and Development” has high degree of interdisciplinarity, expressed in studying economic, managerial, legal and political sciences in accordance with modern trends in development of education and socio-economic practice. The educational goal is toward receiving fundamental and specialized knowledge and skills in the field of regional planning and development, necessary for successful realization of the students. Graduates from this specialization acquire knowledge in the field of: theoretical basis of regional economics, management and policies; methodology and method of regional analysis and research; strategic regional planning; diagnostic and evaluation of regional system; making managerial decision for development of the systems on different territorial and hierarchical rank; programing and projecting socio-economic development at local, regional and central level; development of policies and strategies on national, regional and local level. Graduates can realize themselves as: specialists in managerial hierarch of administrative organizations and institutions; specialists/experts in administrative units of executive power; specialists and consultants in territorial institutions and administration; advisors and consultants of leading administrative institutions; specialists and experts on regional development in research organizations; consultants in the structures of non-governmental organizations and agencies for regional development; specialists on administration and management of state and local structures; specialists in institutions for regional development and policies of European Union.

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Management of Municipalities with specialization in Rural Planning and Development â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1.5 years First year Local Self-Government Basics of Public Administration Administrative Law and Process Local Budgets Management of Territorial Infrastructure State Regulation of Economics Geographic Information System and Landscape Maps in the Rural Management Elective courses Applied Geourbanism Nature Potential of Local and Regional Communities Electronic Administrative Services in the Public Administration European Funds and Programs Protected Areas of Bulgaria Taxes and Tax Policy Budget Accounting Second year Economic Zoning and Rural Development Strategic Planning of the Rural Development Competitiveness of the Regions Ecological Modelling and Expert Reports Management of Municipalities with specialization in Rural Planning and Development â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2.5 years First year General Economic Theory Basics of Management Statistics Finances Theory of Accounting Marketing Basics of Law Banking Strategic Management Planning and Prognosis Elective courses Human Resources Management Financial Management of the Company Second year Local Self-Government Basics of Public Administration Administrative Law and Process Local Budgets Management of Territorial Infrastructure State Regulation of Economics Geographic Information System and Landscape Maps in the Rural Management Elective courses Applied Geourbanism Nature Potential of Local and Regional Communities Electronic Administrative Services in the Public Administration European Funds and Programs Protected Areas of Bulgaria University of agribusiness and rural development

Taxes and Tax Policy Budget Accounting Third year Economic Zoning and Rural Development Strategic Planning of the Rural Development Competitiveness of the Regions Ecological Modelling and Expert Reports Management of Municipalities with specialization in Rural Planning and Development- 2.5 years for Professional Bachelors First year Regional Economics Financial Markets International Economics Business Analysis of Economic Activity Investments Entrepreneurship Risk Management Elective courses Business Strategies Economic Psychology Organizational Development Leadership and Management Organization and Management of the Enterprise Sales Management Second year Local Self-Government Basics of Public Administration Administrative Law and Process Local Budgets Management of Territorial Infrastructure State Regulation of Economics Geographic Information System and Landscape Maps in the Rural Management Third year Economic Zoning and Rural Development Strategic Planning of the Rural Development Competitiveness of the Regions Ecological Modelling and Expert Reports Elective courses Applied Geourbanism Nature Potential of Local and Regional Communities Electronic Administrative Services in the Public Administration European Funds and Programs Protected Areas of Bulgaria Taxes and Tax Policy Budget Accounting

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Project Management Education in “Project Management” aims acquiring wide theoretical knowledge for achievement of market analysis, planning and management of company practice and performing research work. Specialists on project management receive special training to systematize, analyse and use the possibilities for project implementation, financed from Bulgarian government and European funds. Graduates can work as experts and consultants on development and management of project; specialists and leaders of units on project management on all managerial levels in different institutions and organizations – institutions and organs of state and municipal governance, banks, investment companies and consultants firms; organizations in public and private sectors; non-governmental organizations, universities, research institutes, etc. Project Management – 1 year Methods and Processes in Project Management Project Funding and Techniques Electronic Project Management Analysis and Risk Assessment in the Project Funding Project Auditing Structural Funds and Operational Programs Elective courses Applied Software in Project Management European Funds and Programs Project Financing of Entrepreneurial Business Regional and International Projects Management Group Project Project Management – 2 years First year General Economic Theory Basics of Management Statistics Finances Theory of Accounting Marketing Basics of Law Banking Strategic Management Planning and Prognosis Elective courses Human Resources Management Financial Management of the Company Second year Methods and Processes in Project Management University of agribusiness and rural development

Project Funding and Techniques Electronic Project Management Analysis and Risk Assessment in the Project Funding Project Auditing Structural Funds and Operational Programs Elective courses Applied Software in Project Management European Funds and Programs Project Financing of Entrepreneurial Business Regional and International Projects Management Group Project Project Management â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 years for Professional Bachelors First year Regional Economics Financial Markets International Economics Business Analysis of Economic Activity Investments Entrepreneurship Risk Management Elective courses Business Strategies Economic Psychology Organizational Development Leadership and Management Organization and Management of Enterprise Sales Management Second year Methods and Processes in Project Management Project Funding and Techniques Electronic Project Management Analysis and Risk Assessment in the Project Funding Project Auditing Structural Funds and Operational Programs Elective courses Applied Software in Project Management European Funds and Programs Project Financing of Entrepreneurial Business Regional and International Projects Management Group Project

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Management of Rural Regions Accelerated socio-economic development of regions sets specific requirements for professionals who must have a general theoretical and specialized training as well as practical knowledge and skills for effective management and development of policies for economic and social cohesion with a view to eliminating disparities between regions nationwide . This requires an interdisciplinary approach and complex techniques of experts in a wide range of economic, social, environmental and political directions. The programme aims to prepare highly qualified and competitive managerial personnels and experts who on basis of acquired systematical knowledge and skills: to build professional career of active leaders, able to identify complex regional problems; to analyse, develop and evaluate alternatives and strategies for rural regions development; to develop and realize managerial plans and projects according to European regulations and standarts for regional development; to conduct regional policy of European Union with giving an account of specific characteristics and interests of rural regions in Bulgaria. Graduates can realize themselves as managers, experts on composing, accomplishment, monitoring and control of projects, financed by structural funds of European Union; as specialists in the field of development and management of rural regions in regional and municipal administrations, research institutes and firms, ministries and international organizations. Management of Rural Regions - 1 year Development of Rural Regions Regional Institutions and Administration Environmental Management Common Agricultural Policy of European Union Structural Funds and Operational Programs Strategic Management of Rural Areas Elective courses Protected Areas Biodiversity Organic Farming European Funds and Programs Rural and Ecological Tourism Regional and International Projects Management Management of Rural Regions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 years First year General Economic Theory Basics of Management Statistics Finances University of agribusiness and rural development

Theory of Accounting Marketing Basics of Law Banking Strategic Management Planning and Prognosis Elective courses Human Resources Management Financial Management of the Company Second year Development of Rural Regions Regional Institutions and Administration Environmental Management Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union Structural Funds and Operational Programs Strategic Management of Rural Areas Elective courses Protected Areas Biodiversity Organic Farming European Funds and Programs Rural and Ecological Tourism Regional and International Projects Management Management of Rural Regions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 years for Professional Bachelors First year Regional Economics Financial Markets International Economics Business Analysis of Economic Activity Investments Entrepreneurship Risk Management Elective courses Business Strategies Economic Psychology Organizational Development Leadership and Management Organization and Management of Enterprise Sales Management Second year Development of Rural Regions Regional Institutions and Administration Environmental Management Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union Structural Funds and Operational Programs Strategic Management of Rural Areas Elective courses Protected Areas Biodiversity Organic Farming European Funds and Programs Rural and Ecological Tourism Regional and International Projects Management University of agribusiness and rural development

Art Management The major is designed for experts who will lead the development of activities in the field of arts in the regions. The main mission of these activities will be continuing of good national traditions in community center work. The main goal is to study and develop Bulgarian cultural heritage, which is conserving in the rural regions.Curriculum includes science of art, folklore, ethnography, introduction to art, amateur art activities, basics of impresario, patron, production and publishing activities, gallery science and management of the media. Graduates from this major can realize themselves as artmanagers in all fields of culture, arts, media, performance business. First year History of Art Basics of Art Management Cultural Heritage, Ethnography, Cultural Clubs and Museum Activities Regulations in the Culture Study practice in a Museum Entrepreneurship and Production in Art Art Funding Introduction to Performing Art Marketing and Advertising in Art Study Practice in a Theater Elective courses Management of Art-Projects Antique Art Modern Culture Impresario Activities Second year Plastic Arts, Gallery and Curator Activities Investments and Collectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Activities Economics in Art-Management Media Management and Publishing Activities Study Practice in a Gallery Elective courses Organizational Behavior and Psychology of the Artist Aesthetics

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Administration and Information Management The Master program is with marked applied focus in the field of planning, organization, directing, controlling and using information as strategic resource of the organizational unit. It gives opportunity for effective link between acquired knowledge and skills in previous Bachelor or Master degree, and specifics of the application of the information technologies in administrative and business environment. Students receive specialized knowledge and skills in the field of management; modern information technologies; planning, report and control in the field of information systems; forming of organizational structures; using and exploitation of information resources; creating and accomplishing innovation programs and projects; provision of complex protection of information resources, etc. Graduates from this program acquire knowledge and experience in the field of three technologies: resource, instrumental and managerial, which gives them opportunity for successful realization in different organizations in the public and private sectors. First year Organizational Management Normative and Legal Regulation in Information Systems Information Management Information Systems for Administrative Service Administrative Management Information Processes and Systems for Decision Making Techniques for Management Decision Making Elective courses Information Society E-commerce Information Resources Management Electronic Management of Projects Information Security Information Policy of the European Union Assessment of Administrative Activities Second year Nature and Design of Business Information Systems System for Data Base Management Elective courses Statistical Methods for Business Analysis Information Analytical Systems Systems for Management and Planning of Resources

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Communication Systems Management The Master program offers in-depth studying of theory and practice of communications and documentation inside organizations and between organizations, studying electronic communication systems in the context of global use of communication and information technologies in management and administration. Graduates have knowledge and skills for design, constructing, organization and management of communication and information systems in organizations in terms of diverse and constantly changing environment. Students acquire competencies in management and skills for self-resolving problems situations and use of advanced-guard technologies in management which provides them big opportunities for realization in all spheres of public and economic life. First year Information Society Sociology of Communications Normative and Legal Regulation in Information Systems Information and Communication Technologies and Their Application Communication Systems and Services Information Systems Management Information Security Elective courses Electronic Administrative Systems Intercultural Communication Organizational Development Assessment of Administrative Activities and Administrative Capacity Second year Organizational Management Information Management Elective courses Management of Business Effectiveness Information Analytical Systems

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Human Resources Management The aim of the Master program is to secure complex and in-depth training of highly qualified specialists, corresponding to international standards of professionalism in the field of human resources management (HRM). The main task of the training is to submit knowledge and to form practical skills for personnel management in terms of global, dynamic and highly competitive market environment. The content of the program is oriented towards building competencies in all fundamental aspects of HRM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; mechanisms for design of effective HRM systems and their synchronization with the business strategy of the organization; legal framework of labor relations (incl. anti-discrimination legislation); specifics of external and internal labor market; modern methods of attracting, selecting and mobilizing the talents of the workforce; principles for building equitable and motivating remuneration systems; using of information systems to facilitate the activities of professionals; psychological environment of HRM and methods for its study; tools of management consulting. The program has universal aplicability and graduates masters can realize themselves successfully in all economic and non-profit sectors as: managers of HRM; associates in departments of HRM; specialists in consultant firms and agencies; managers on all levels in the organizational hierarchy; leaders of teams; teachers and instructors; researchers and others. Human Resources Management â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 year Strategic Human Resources Management Labour and Insurance Law Methods and Techniques for Election, Assessment and Development of the Staff Management Consulting Labour Market Management of Remunerations Information Systems in the HRM Elective courses Institutions and Tools of the European Union Intercultural Management Motivational Models in Staff Management Systems of Human Resources Management Research Methods in Labour Organization Professional Standards in HRM HRM in Project Surroundings Psychological Aspects of HRM Leadership and Management of Differences

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Human Resources Management â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 years First year General Economic Theory Basics of Management Statistics Finances Theory of Accounting Marketing Basics of Law Banking Strategic Management Planning and Prognosis Elective courses Human Resources Management Financial Management of the Company Second year Strategic Human Resources Management Labour and Insurance Law Methods and Techniques for Election, Assessment and Development of the Staff Management Consulting Labour Market Management of Remunerations Information Systems in the HRM Elective courses Institutions and Tools of the European Union Intercultural Management Motivational Models in Staff Management Systems of Human Resources Management Research Methods in Labour Organization Professional Standards in HRM HRM in Project Surroundings Psychological Aspects of HRM Leadership and Management of Differences Human Resources Management â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 years for Professional Bachelors First year Regional Economics Financial Markets International Economics Business Analysis of Economic Activity Investments Entrepreneurship Risk Management Elective courses Business Strategies Economic Psychology Organizational Development Leadership and Management Organization and Management of Enterprise Sales Management Second year Strategic Human Resources Management Labour and Insurance Law Methods and Techniques for Election, Assessment and Development of the Staff University of agribusiness and rural development

Management Consulting Labour Market Management of Remunerations Information Systems in the HRM Elective courses Institutions and Tools of the European Union Intercultural Management Motivational Models in Staff Management Systems of Human Resources Management Research Methods in Labour Organization Professional Standards in HRM HRM in Project Surroundings Psychological Aspects of HRM Leadership and Management of Differences

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Health Management The Master's program in Health Management aims to provide knowledge and skills to manage healthcare organizations and projects in the field of health through:  Providing a variety of theoretical and specific knowledge of the nature and content of the organization and management of health system.  Acquiring practical skills for implementation of various types of technology in healthcare management and organization and management problems solving.  Creating innovative and analytical thinking skills of graduate students by extensive use of various interactive methods. The Master degree in Health Management gives specific knowledge and skills in the key areas of the health system and its management. The Master in "Health Management" should demonstrate knowledge of:  Organization of health care system;  The nature and content of the management;  The combination of modern technology-based management;  Methods for decision- making;  Healthcare information systems;  Ensuring the quality of health services, good medical practice and medical standards. The Master in "Health Management" should be able to:  To pinpoint problems of the health system and to find methods and technologies for their solving;  To apply quantitative and qualitative methods in health care management;  To have skills for proper use of the management communications methods;  To develop different types of documents for management level (orders, regulations, instructions, plans, instructions, etc.);  • To be able to create health activities reports and to apply methods of evaluating the health outcomes achieved;  To organize and hold meetings at management level;  To respect the fundamental ethical rules in carrying out management activities;  To draw up plans for conducting research in the field of healthcare management. The course duration of Masters program in Health Management is three semesters. The postgraduate course is available to study part-time for Bachelors or Masters of all subject fields. The course curriculum includes compulsory University of agribusiness and rural development

and optional courses. The training finishes with a state exam or thesis defense. First year Health Management Normative and Legal Regulation in the Healthcare Methodology of the Health Management Managerial Psychology Health Policy and Strategies Organization and Ergonomics of Labour in the Health Facility Elective courses Basics of Organization of the Healthcare Time Management Labour Law Motivational Models in the Staff Management Managerial Sociology Business Ethics Projectsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Management Leadership and Management of Differences Administrative Law Second year Economics and Funding of the Healthcare Human Resources Management in the Healthcare Management of Quality and Effectiveness in Healthcare Elective courses Quantity Methods in the Health Management Marketing in the Healthcare International Health Tourism

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Course/unit description

For each component of the programme (course, unit, module, etc.) the university provides detailed information structured in the form below:

Course Description Course title in Bulgarian …………………………………. Course title in English ……………………………………. (please, indicate course title according to the curriculum) Course type and и ECTS

Compulsory/ optional

ECTS

points: Course aims: Intended learning outcomes: Teaching and Learning methods (to achieve expected results): Criteria of learning achievement evaluation: The type of information described above is available for each course on http://uard.bg (in Bulgarian language).

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Academic Calendar

Academic year 2017/ 2018, full-time education Winter semester September/October, 2017 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; January, 2018 (Exam period follows in January) Summer semester February, 2018 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May, 2018 (Exams period follows in June)

University of agribusiness and rural development

UNIVERSITY OF AGRIBUSINESS AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT Bulgaria

http://uard.bg