Alma Mater Europaea – European Center Maribor (ECM)

Alma Mater Europaea is an international university initiated by the European Academy of Sciences and Arts in Salzburg, Austria. The Academy unites about 2,000 top scientists, including 34 Nobel Prize winners. Over 2,000 students from 30+ countries study at Alma Mater’s doctoral, master, and bachelor programs in humanities, project management, artificial intelligence, sustainable development, business, strategic communication, social gerontology, physical therapy and nursing.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS: 

PhD in Project Management 

The Alma Mater Europaea PhD in Project Management (PM) is focused on project, program, and portfolio management. The study is designed for professionals and researchers who wish to improve their creative leadership competencies. It is also aimed at managers and executives implementing project models, and is suitable for public agency staff, consultants, academics, entrepreneurs, and young professionals who have decided to develop their professional capacities further. The program prepares students to think and act strategically while contributing to the profession and the environment. The EU recognizes the program, staff, and learning outcomes, and it is therefore acknowledged worldwide. At Alma Mater you will work with scholars, leading academics, and practitioners as you contemplate the complexities of project management. Your education and research will contribute directly to thinking and acting strategically, contributing to the world of projects. 

MA in Sustainable Development 

The MA in Sustainable Development (SD) is the first program of its kind in Central and Eastern Europe. It encourages you to pursue your interests as you explore the sustainability of human societies, the economy, and the natural environment. At Alma Mater you will work with scholars, leading academics, and practitioners as you contemplate the complex challenges of sustainable development. Your education and research will contribute directly to understanding social responsibility, economic prosperity, and environmental sustainability. Whether you intend to continue your studies or to take advantage of the growing demand for highly qualified personnel in the public and private sectors, you will be preparing to contribute. You will connect with organizations striving to minimize environmental harm while contributing to the economic and social advancement of the communities in which they operate. You will also be preparing yourself for a career at the frontiers of the green economy and social enterprise. As a dedicated sustainability studies student committed to enacting change, you can pursue interdisciplinary inquiry and solve problems through coursework, research, and experiential learning. With the support of leading academics and practitioners, your research will contribute directly to existing scholarship and professional practice related to social responsibility, economic prosperity, and environmental sustainability. 

PhD in Applied Artificial Intelligence 

The Alma Mater’s PhD in Applied AI is deeply research-oriented and aims to shape the next generation of innovators, researchers, and thought leaders who will drive the future of AI technology. Doctoral candidates will get an opportunity to work on a variety of projects under the mentorship of our distinguished faculty. Doctoral supervisors include members of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, which unites two thousand leading scholars, 34 of whom are Nobel Prize winners. The program is suitable for both fulltime students and those who work. You can study from any time zone or study while working in one of our partner corporations and research labs throughout the European Union. The Applied AI PhD study is open to citizens or residents of any country who have previously completed bachelor’s or master’s degree studies or equivalent in any discipline, which is typically received after four or five years of higher education. The candidates who do not have a background in Computer Sciences, AI or related fields take introductory training in computer science and applications of AI in areas such as management, economics, public policy, medicine, or others, in the first few months of their studies.