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QUALITY PROGRAMS FOR
SUCCESSFUL CAREERS
CONTENT
Enroll at Rochester Institute of Technology,
the Prestigious American University,
and Study in Croatia!
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A Brief History 4
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
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High American Education Standards
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Earn Two Degrees: American and Croatian
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State-of-the-art Technology
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Two Exciting Locations
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Information Technology
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International Business
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International Hospitality and Service Management 16
Digital Business Minor 18
Student Testimonials 19
Experience that Makes a Difference
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Outstanding International Faculty
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Student Involvement, Clubs
and Fun at RIT Croatia
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Study Abroad
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Rolling Admissions
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Earn a Valuable Scholarship
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Alumni Success Stories
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Using the individual approach, we will ensure a stimulating and interactive environment helping you develop your
potential. During your education, we will provide you with a unique opportunity to spend a semester studying
abroad at campuses of our parent institution, in Rochester, New York or Dubai, UAE. Through programs oriented
towards practical application of knowledge, you will be prepared for the challenges of the business world.
Service Leadership and Innovation
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Become Our Student for a Day
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Upon completion of your studies, you will be granted two diplomas, an international American degree awarded
by Rochester Institute of Technology and a Croatian degree from RIT Croatia. The American RIT degree will
offer you numerous business opportunities in the EU and worldwide.
Why Choose RIT Croatia?
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MASTER OF SCIENCE
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ENROLL AT ROCHESTER
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, THE
PRESTIGIOUS AMERICAN UNIVERSITY,
AND STUDY IN CROATIA!
PROGRAMS AND CURRICULUM AT ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CROATIA
ARE ALIGNED WITH THE STANDARDS OF ONE OF THE MOST PROMINENT PRIVATE
AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES IN THE U.S., ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (RIT)
FROM ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.
RIT Croatia offers three undergraduate programs: International Hospitality and Service Management
(Dubrovnik), International Business (Zagreb), Information Technology (Dubrovnik and Zagreb)
as well as a Master of Science program Service Leadership and Innovation (Zagreb).
As an RIT Croatia student, you can expect contemporary American programs, classes in English, outstanding
faculty with rich international academic and professional experience, and classrooms equipped with
state-of-the-art technology, including the most innovative Apple iMac computers and iPad devices.
We invite you to explore all that RIT Croatia has to offer.
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A BRIEF
HISTORY
RIT CROATIA, FORMERLY KNOWN
AS THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF
MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY,
WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1997 AS
A BRANCH OF THE PROMINENT
PRIVATE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY,
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY FROM
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.
The American College of Management
and Technology (ACMT) is established
in Croatia when the Ministry of Science,
Education and Sports of the Republic
of Croatia initiated the establishment of
private higher education institutions. One
of the largest private American universities,
Rochester Institute of Technology
(Rochester, New York) was chosen as the best
partner in these efforts.
ACMT establishes the Office of Co-op and
Career Services, which gives students professional support in planning and career development. All programs of study at RIT/ACMT
have a required cooperative education (co-op)
program, aligned with RIT’s Cooperative Education program, one of the oldest and largest
co-op programs in the world.
1995
1996
1997
1998
As part of its activities to
encourage lifelong learning,
RIT offers a Master of Science
program in Service Leadership
and Innovation at ACMT in
Zagreb.
1999
2000
Rochester Institute of Technology and the
Ministry of Science, Education and Sports
of the Republic of Croatia sign a cooperation
agreement making ACMT, a branch of the
prominent RIT, the first and only private
institution of higher education in Croatia granting
dual degrees for undergraduate programs: an
American degree from RIT and a Croatian degree
from ACMT. English is chosen as the official
language and all lectures are held in English.
ACMT starts offering a four-year undergraduate
program called International Hospitality and
Service Management.
2001
A new RIT / ACMT campus
opens in Ilica 242, in Zagreb,
the capital of the Republic of
Croatia, offering two undergraduate programs of study,
Information Technology and
International Business. In cooperation with Apcom Hrvatska,
Zagreb campus opens Apple
iMac computer labs as well as
Apple regional training center,
the biggest center of such kind
in the region.
RIT/ACMT’s Dubrovnik campus moves
to a new building at an impressive location
in the vicinity of the Old City center. Its new
address is Don Frana Bulića 6.
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2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
ACMT introduces a new four-year undergraduate study program, Information
Technology. The curriculum and program
are fully aligned with the Information
Technology program at RIT.
RIT / ACMT’s Dubrovnik campus opens the
first Apple regional training center.
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2010
2011
2012
2013
As a branch of the prominent American
university Rochester Institute of Technology, American College of Management and
Technology changes its name to RIT Croatia
(Rochester Institute of Technology Croatia).
RIT Croatia campus in Zagreb moves to a
newly opened Center Bundek, at Damira
Tomljanovića Gavrana 15. Students and
professors can enjoy more than 1,200 square
meters equipped with state-of-the-art
technology.
Today, with over 700 students, RIT Croatia has campuses on two exciting
locations, Dubrovnik and Zagreb. RIT Croatia offers three undergraduate
programs: International Hospitality and Service Management (Dubrovnik),
International Business (Zagreb) and Information Technology (Dubrovnik
and Zagreb); and one Master of Science program in Service Leadership and
Innovation (Zagreb).
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ROCHESTER INSTITUTE
OF TECHNOLOGY (RIT)
RIT CROATIA’S PARENT INSTITUTION, RIT, IS A UNIVERSITY WITH A LONG TRADITION.
LOCATED IN ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, RIT WAS FOUNDED IN 1829. IT REPRESENTS ONE
OF THE RESPECTED AND PROMINENT UNIVERSITIES IN THE U.S., AND IS INTERNATIONALLY
RECOGNIZED FOR PROVIDING INNOVATIVE, CAREER-ORIENTED EDUCATION.
With over 18,600 students from more than 100
countries, RIT is the 10th largest private university
in the United States of America with more than
114,000 alumni located around the world. Its nine
colleges include the colleges of Applied Science and
Technology, Business, Computing and Information
Sciences, Engineering, Health Sciences and Technology,
Imaging Arts and Sciences, Liberal Arts, Science, and
the federally funded National Technical Institute for
the Deaf. There are more than 230 programs offered
and many of them have a national and international
reputation of excellence.
PROMINENT UNIVERSITY
RIT’s quality has been recognized by respected worldknown organizations and media which have proclaimed
RIT as one of the most prominent world universities on
numerous occasions. They include US News and World
Report, Princeton Review, Business Insider, LinkedIn,
Forbes Magazine and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance.
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THE RIT CAMPUS
RIT’s modern 1,300-acre campus offers a dynamic and
multicultural studying environment with state-of-theart classrooms and laboratories, modern equipment
for student-based research, a comprehensive library,
residence halls and apartments, and recreational
facilities complete with wellness programs that meet
the interests and needs of a diverse student population.
There are 250 clubs at the campus, and 1,300 events
held each year.
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
Rochester is the third largest city in New York State and
is home to more than one million people. It is located
in the central region of New York State, 350 miles from
New York City and 180 miles from Toronto, Canada.
The city is home to 11 colleges and universities. Known
as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, Rochester
is the base of operations for hundreds of high-tech and
many Fortune 500 companies.
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HIGH AMERICAN
EDUCATION STANDARDS
RIT CROATIA IS AN EXCELLENT CHOICE FOR AMBITIOUS AND CREATIVE YOUNG
INDIVIDUALS WHO WOULD LIKE TO STUDY IN A DYNAMIC INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT.
STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN PROGRAMS, PROFESSIONAL
AND ACCESSIBLE FACULTY, LECTURES IN ENGLISH, INDIVIDUAL APPROACH AND
PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT.
The programs and curriculum at RIT Croatia are fully
aligned with the high standards of education from
Rochester Institute of Technology. All classes are held in
English and our faculty members include American and
European professors with rich academic and
professional experience.
INNOVATIVE LEARNING
Based on RIT’s principle to offer project-based and
interactive learning models, RIT Croatia offers
a stimulating and challenging environment to its
students. Students actively participate in class, they
ask questions, participate in debates, and create and
present various projects. Our faculty encourages them
to develop critical and analytical thinking, independent
decision-making and to improve their communication
and leadership skills. Students gain valuable experience
in the real business world through the co-op program
which enables them to apply theory in practice.
INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
RIT Croatia is an excellent choice for young people who
wish to study in a dynamic, international environment. As
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a branch of a prominent American university, RIT Croatia
attracts students from Croatia and from around the world.
Currently, around 30 percent of our students come from
countries such as Australia, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, China, Germany, Macedonia, Montenegro,
Norway, Peru, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, South African Republic, Switzerland, Turkey, and the United States of America.
INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION
RIT Croatia is a private higher education institution and
its programs are delivered in accordance with the national accreditations. The quality of the college has been
confirmed by many international accreditations, such as:
•The Middle States Association
of Colleges and Schools
EARN TWO DEGREES:
AMERICAN AND CROATIAN
BEING A BRANCH OF A PROMINENT AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, RIT CROATIA IS THE ONLY
INSTITUTION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IN CROATIA THAT GRANTS TWO DIPLOMAS FOR
ITS UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS: INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AMERICAN DEGREE
AWARDED BY RIT AND CROATIAN DEGREE AWARDED BY RIT CROATIA.
THE AMERICAN DEGREE
Upon successful completion of a four-year
undergraduate program, students will receive an
internationally accredited Bachelor of Science (BS)
degree from Rochester Institute of Technology, equal
to the degree received by RIT’s students in the U.S.
THE CROATIAN DEGREE
In addition to the American degree, all students who
successfully complete one of the four-year programs
will receive a degree of Baccalaureus/Baccalaurea (by
earning 240 ECTS points). This is a Croatian degree
granted by RIT Croatia.
•The Middle States Commission
on Higher Education
•AACSB International
(The Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business)
TWO DIPLOMAS, AN AMERICAN DIPLOMA AND A CROATIAN DIPLOMA, PROVIDE
EU AND WORLDWIDE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO OUR GRADUATES.
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STATE-OF-THE-ART
TECHNOLOGY
TWO EXCITING
LOCATIONS
RIT CROATIA’S CAMPUSES IN DUBROVNIK AND ZAGREB ARE EQUIPPED WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART
TECHNOLOGY AND OFFER FACILITIES FOR MULTIMEDIA CONFERENCES, A LARGE AUDITORIUM
(ZAGREB), REGIONAL TRAINING CENTERS EQUIPPED WITH APPLE iMAC COMPUTERS AND iPAD
DEVICES, LIBRARIES AND READING ROOMS, AS WELL AS LOUNGE AREAS FOR SOCIALIZING.
RIT CROATIA HAS CAMPUSES IN TWO LOCATIONS. YOU MAY CHOOSE BETWEEN DUBROVNIK,
A WORLD FAMOUS TOURIST DESTINATION AND A HISTORICAL TOWN LOCATED BY THE
ADRIATIC SEA, OR ZAGREB, THE CAPITAL CITY AND THE BUSINESS CENTER OF CROATIA.
ZAGREB
Being the business and technological center of Croatia,
Zagreb will provide you with easy access to many
renowned companies that can offer co-op possibilities.
Zagreb campus is located in the newly opened, modern
business center in Bundek, at Damira Tomljanovića
Gavrana 15, within the public transportation zone.
Students and professors can enjoy more than 1,200
square meters equipped with cutting-edge technology.
LIBRARY
Library and Electronic Resources Center
RIT Croatia students have access to RIT’s awardwinning Wallace Library, a hub for resources and
information exchange. It offers more than 400,000
e-Books and more than 250 research databases from our
main campus in Rochester, New York. Libraries on our
campuses provide print and digital research material,
internet-access computers as well as study areas.
STATE-OF-THE-ART-TECHNOLOGY
Lecture halls and computer rooms at RIT Croatia
campuses in Dubrovnik and Zagreb are equipped
with the state-of-the-art technology including Apple
iMac computers, iPad devices and latest Dell and
Lenovo computers. All students have access to modern
technologies, including RIT’s online myCourses
system, which enables them to communicate with their
colleagues and professors. It also lets them access all
learning materials.
RIT PROGRAMS
AVAILABLE IN CROATIA
UNDERGRADUATE
PROGRAMS:
Information Technology
(Dubrovnik, Zagreb)
International Business
POLYCOM system
RIT Croatia equipped its multimedia classrooms at
the Zagreb and Dubrovnik campuses with POLYCOM
systems boasting top HD audio and video quality, thus
enabling students to attend online lectures held at RIT
campuses in Rochester and Dubai. The total value of
this investment exceeds € 160,000.00.
(Zagreb)
International Hospitality
and Service Management
(Dubrovnik)
MASTER OF
SCIENCE:
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DUBROVNIK
At the Dubrovnik campus, students have the opportunity
to study in a city that shares a unique history and beauty.
As a world famous tourist destination, you can apply your
knowledge and skills to exciting co-op opportunities with
some of Europe’s leading hotels and resorts. Located at an
impressive site in the vicinity of the old town, at Don Frana
Bulića 6, the Dubrovnik campus represents an exciting
center hosting a diverse and international student body.
Service Leadership and Innovation
(Zagreb)
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INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY | Dubrovnik and Zagreb
THE FOUR-YEAR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM OFFERED
AT RIT CROATIA IN DUBROVNIK AND ZAGREB, PREPARES STUDENTS FOR PERSPECTIVE
AND SOUGHT-AFTER PROFESSIONS IN THE AREAS OF PROGRAMMING, WEB AND MOBILE
DEVELOPMENT AND DATABASE MODELLING.
LEADER IN THE EDUCATION OF
IT PROFESSIONALS
The curriculum and program standards are fully
aligned with the IT program at RIT, which was the first
university in the U.S. to create and establish an academic
program in information technology (1992) as a science
discipline and profession. RIT has remained the leader
in the education of IT experts, continually setting new
trends in the industry. A high number of RIT alumni get
employed in progressive and demanding IT companies
such as Apple and Microsoft. The largest business social
network, LinkedIn, also recognizes RIT as one of the
top universities by including it in its top rankings: Best
Schools for Software Developers at Startups (13) and the
Best Schools for Software Developers (25).
CO-OP ORIENTATION AND INTERNSHIP
The program focuses on practical knowledge and
students’ preparation for professional success. Students
in the program will complete a minimum of 800 hours
of co-op or internships. Co-ops prepare students for a
real world business environment. A wide variety of class
assignments and laboratory exercises provide students
with the practical knowledge of working in
MS Windows, Linux and Mac OS X environments.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The curriculum is comprehensive. Classes are held
in English and many of our faculty members are
American and European professors who have lived
and worked in the U.S. During your studies, you will
develop knowledge and skills in key areas of computing
including software development, web and mobile
application development and database development.
CHOOSE A PROMISING PROGRAM
The demand for IT specialists and managers has been
growing steadily in Croatia and around the world. New
IT jobs are outpacing the availability of IT professionals,
which means that our IT alumni can expect excellent job
opportunities in Croatia and abroad.
INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATIONS
The Information Technology program is fully
accredited in the U.S. by The Middle States Association
of Colleges and Schools and The Middle States
Commission on Higher Education.
CONCENTRATIONS:
• Web Application Development
• Mobile Application Development
SAMPLE COURSES
THIS PROGRAM PREPARES STUDENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING:
implementation of different software and database solutions
web application and database design and development
object-oriented programming
web design and development
computer network management
mobile application development and design
FIRST YEAR
SECOND YEAR
Programming I
Designing the User Experience
Programming II
Client Programming
Modern Info Processing
Web and Mobile Development II
Web I
Networking Essentials
Database and Data Modelling
THIRD YEAR
FOURTH YEAR
Software Design Principles and Templates
Senior Development Project I i II
Server Programming
Web Server Administration and Development
Mobile Application Development I
Mobile Application and Development II
Application Development Practices
Students choose a concentration upon completion of their sophomore year; depending on their interest, students may select their concentration from 2- 4 different courses of
study as stated on page 12. The courses listed on this page serve as just an example. The program brings 240 ECTS points.
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INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS | Zagreb
SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS TODAY HAVE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE
COMPETITIVE CONDITIONS OF A GLOBAL MARKET. THE FOUR-YEAR UNDERGRADUATE
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PROGRAM AT RIT CROATIA PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH
THE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
AND STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The curriculum and program standards are fully
aligned with the International Business program of
Rochester Institute of Technology, our parent institution.
Lectures are held in English and our faculty members
are American and European professors with rich
international academic and professional experience.
Through theoretical knowledge and co-op and internship
placements, students are prepared for the complexity of
problem solving in the dynamic global market.
CONCENTRATIONS:
• Marketing
• Finance
• Management
MANAGERIAL AND LEADERSHIP
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
In addition to business management skills, students
develop their communication and presentation skills,
gain confidence in public speaking, and learn how to
communicate fluently in business English. They also
learn how to make independent decisions as well as how
to solve problems in an innovative and creative manner.
PREPARATION FOR BUSINESS CHALLENGES
The program focuses on practical knowledge and thus
students’ preparation for future professions. Students are
required to gain professional experience through a minimum of 800 hours of co-op and internship placements, a
part of which must have an international component.
INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATIONS
The International Business program has met high international standards of education receiving accreditations
from renowned organizations such as The Middle States
Association of Colleges and Schools and The Middle
States Commission on Higher Education. In 1988, the
program received a prestigious accreditation by AACSB
International, The Association of Advanced Collegiate
Schools of Business. AACSB International is the oldest
accrediting organization for business education and accounting; it is a globally recognizable organization that has
accredited only 745 business schools around the world.
THIS PROGRAM WILL ENABLE STUDENTS TO:
plan and execute business plans and strategies
manage finances and accounting
develop and implement marketing plans
apply economic principles in doing business
understand global business problems, risks, and challenges
that companies in a global market face
apply information technology in business processes
SAMPLE COURSES
FIRST YEAR
SECOND YEAR
Business I, II
Principles of Marketing
Financial Accounting
Corporate Finance
Principles of Microeconomics
Organizational Behavior
Principles of Macroeconomics
Managerial Accounting
Applied Calculus I
Foreign Languages
THIRD YEAR
FOURTH YEAR
Operations Management
Advanced Internet Marketing
Global Marketing
Buyer Behavior
Cross-cultural Management
Finance: Advanced Corporate Planning
Regional Business Studies
Financial Analysis and Modeling
Global Entry and Competitive Strategy
Strategy and Innovation
Students choose a concentration upon completion of their sophomore year. The courses listed on this page serve as just an example. The program brings 240 ECTS points.
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INTERNATIONAL
HOSPITALITY AND SERVICE
MANAGEMENT | Dubrovnik
HIGHLY EDUCATED AND PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS WHO CAN LIVE UP TO THE CHALLENGES
OF MODERN TOURISM ARE AN ESSENTIAL ELEMENT FOR CROATIAN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT. THE FOUR-YEAR INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY AND SERVICE MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM OFFERED AT RIT CROATIA IN DUBROVNIK, PREPARES STUDENTS FOR
PROFESSIONAL AND MANAGERIAL POSITIONS IN THE FIELD OF ECONOMICS AND TOURISM.
The curriculum and program standards are fully aligned
with the International Hospitality and Service Management program of Rochester Institute of Technology, our
parent institution. This is a multidisciplinary program that
provides an ideal balance of hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge in economics, tourism, and hospitality.
CONCENTRATIONS:
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Entrepreneurship
•
International Hotel and Resort Management
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
At RIT Croatia all classes are delivered in English. In
addition to advanced business English, students learn
another foreign language and choosing from German,
Italian, Spanish, or French.
CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION
Students are required to complete a minimum of 1,200
hours of cooperative education or internship placements. This hands-on experience provides students
with a valuable professional experience and gives them
a competitive advantage in finding employment.
THIS PROGRAM WILL ENABLE STUDENTS TO:
GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED
The International Hospitality and Service Management
program of RIT, our parent institution, is one of the
leading programs in tourism management. Its quality
has been recognized world-wide by reputable media
such as Forbes, Travel Weekly and Corporate Travel.
The Best Schools, a respected American organization
that evaluates the quality of colleges and universities in
the U.S., has declared it as one of the top 20 in that area.
LEADERS OF TOMORROW
RIT Croatia’s International Hospitality and Service
Management Alumni are well respected and in demand.
Many are employed as event managers, hotel managers, marketing and sales managers, finance managers,
project managers, and HR managers. As the tourism
industry expands, excellent business opportunities in
numerous areas of the economy and tourism will be
available to our graduates.
SAMPLE COURSES
make strategic plans and manage destinations, resorts, hotels,
and travel agencies
FIRST YEAR
SECOND YEAR
Principles of Food, Hotel and Tourism Operations
Meeting and Event Management
manage marketing, sales and communications
Communication Techniques in Hospitality
and Service Management
Service Management in Global Economy
organize events such as conferences, sports events, and
meetings
Hospitality Industry Sales and Marketing
Financial Accounting
College Algebra
Principles of Microeconomics
manage finances and accounting
Introduction to Statistics I
Technical Writing
manage human resources
THIRD YEAR
FOURTH YEAR
Technology in Service Systems
Leadership Innovation in Services Industry
Assessing and Improving Service Quality
Principles of Macroeconomics
Financial Concept for Hospitality Managers
Senior Project
Human Resources Development
Marketing for Entrepreneurs in the Hospitality Industry
Hospitality Entrepreneurship in the Global Economy
International Resort Management
manage small and medium enterprises
position a company or a tourist entity on the global market
manage international quality standards
Students choose a concentration upon completion of their sophomore year. The courses listed on this page serve as just an example. The program brings 240 ECTS points.
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DIGITAL
BUSINESS MINOR | Dubrovnik and Zagreb
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
DIGITAL BUSINESS REPRESENTS THE IMPACT OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES ON BUSINESS
PRACTICE, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. TODAY, SOCIAL COMPUTING AND MOBILE DEVICES ARE
DRAMATICALLY CHANGING THE BEHAVIORS AND CHARACTERISTICS THAT LEAD INDIVIDUALS
AND ORGANIZATIONS TO SUCCESS. THIS MINOR ALLOWS STUDENTS TO ENHANCE THEIR
MAJOR PROGRAM OF STUDY WITH A FOCUS ON THESE NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND THEIR
APPLICATION IN BUSINESS.
Digital Business minor is intended for students of RIT
Croatia’s all three undergraduate programs: International
Business, International Hospitality and Service
Management and Information Technology. Those who
opt for it will be able to take the Digital Business courses
starting in their sophomore year.
WHAT IS A MINOR?
A minor is a related set of academic courses consisting of
no fewer than 15 semester credit hours. The purpose of the
minor is both to broaden a student’s college education and
deepen it in an area outside the student’s major program.
A minor may be related to and complement a student’s
major, or it may be in a completely different
academic/professional area.
DIGITAL BUSINESS – THE COURSES
The Digital Business Minor consists of five courses.
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Building a Web Business
• Principles of Marketing
• Internet Marketing
• Search Engine Marketing and Analytics
• Managing Innovation and Technology
Irena Guszak Cerovečki, Ph.D.
MIRNA SORAJIĆ
INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY AND SERVICE MANAGEMENT (DUBROVNIK CAMPUS)
“
Area Head for the International
Business program and Marketing
lecturer at RIT Croatia
RIT Croatia was my first and only choice, not only because of the language, but also
because of the many job opportunities that are offered throughout the college years and
after graduation, scholarly awards for recognizing hard work and potential in students, as
well as many scholarships and financial assistance when it comes to tuition. All of that is
finally strengthened with the study abroad opportunities, not only at the main campus
in the U.S. but also at RIT Dubai campus, and our campus in Zagreb.
is, of course, no surprise that
“ Ittechnology
shapes and influences
UNA PAŠIĆ
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (ZAGREB CAMPUS)
“
Nikola Drašković, Ph.D.
International Business, Marketing
lecturer at RIT Croatia
digitalization of business
“ The
helped the transition of
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the way we live today. Ten to fifteen years ago we were
focused on the traditional or classic marketing tools
and channels. Today, on the verge of Web 2.0 to Web
3.0 technologies, the digital marketing has become
a vital component in the overall marketing efforts of
an organization. Getting sufficient knowledge about
the digital aspect of business is a great advantage for
young people and their future careers.
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First of all, I love speaking English, and all classes and daily communication at the college
are held in English, which has given me the opportunity to perfect my English speaking
proficiency. I had no doubt when deciding where to enroll.
mass marketing towards an
individualized consumer approach and enabled
a more efficient two way communication. Digital
marketing is no longer the future, it is the present
and it is the right time to start learning about it.
RIT Croatia has been an amazing experience, and I am proud to say it was the perfect
decision for me. While trying to choose a college and the general course my education
was going to take after high school, I found myself wanting to study business but with no
adequate school that could provide me with my subjects of interest and a high quality
education.RIT Croatia gave me the opportunity to not only study business, but every
aspect of it in detail, including: finance, marketing, management and economics.
Studying at RIT Croatia truly makes you a part of something much larger and it is
a completely unique experience you won’t find anywhere else.
”
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FRANO ČAVELIŠ
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DUBROVNIK CAMPUS)
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RIT Croatia offers the perfect combination of cutting-edge information technologies,
high international education standards, and classes in English. All the knowledge acquired
at the college is entirely applicable to real life. I still haven’t decided which area of IT
I would like to specialize in, but I am sure that RIT Croatia will thoroughly prepare me
for whichever area I choose to pursue. Studying here has been an incredible experience
for me. I have met many students who share my interests and hobbies. The faculty is very
professional and dedicated to what they do. I am confident that I chose a promising college.
There has been an increasing demand of IT specialists and managers in the world for
a longer period of time now. The current need for IT specialists exceeds the number
of available professionals which means that when I graduate excellent business
opportunities await me both in Croatia and abroad.
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EXPERIENCE THAT
MAKES A DIFFERENCE
RIT CROATIA PROVIDES TOP QUALITY EDUCATION. HOWEVER, THE DEMANDS OF THE MODERN
BUSINESS WORLD ARE GREATER THAN EVER BEFORE. THIS MEANS THAT UPON COMPLETION OF
YOUR STUDIES YOU MUST BE PREPARED FOR THE REAL BUSINESS CHALLENGES. OUR CO-OP AND
CAREER OFFICE TEAM WILL PREPARE YOU FOR A SUCCESSFUL INTEGRATION INTO THE LABOR
MARKET AND HELP YOU DEVELOP YOUR CAREER.
CO-OP PROGRAMS AND INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS IN RESPECTED COMPANIES
RIT Croatia’s business network helps students find jobs in various industries all over the world. Our students have
conducted their co-op in renowned companies, including:
CO-OP AND CAREER OFFICE
Through various support and co-op programs, our Co-op
and career office helps students in preparing them for the
labor market. Our advisers will help you choose and build
your career, make contacts with potential employers, and
assist in finding co-op placement.
IN LINE WITH RIT
Our students are obliged to participate in our Co-op
program, created and aligned with RIT’s Cooperative
Education program, one of the oldest and widespread
cooperation education programs in the world. Students of
Information Technology and International Business do
their co-op programs after their sophomore and junior year
(a minimum of 800 hours), while students of International
Hospitality and Service Management do their co-op
programs in their freshman, sophomore and junior year
(a minimum of 1,200 hours). Co-op programs are carried
out in companies in Croatia and world-wide and cover
areas relevant to our students’ study programs. In addition
to gaining professional working experience and building a
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significant business network, co-op helps our students to
develop invaluable skills for successful career development.
GET TO KNOW THE WORLD
Some students do at least one co-op in the USA working
for American companies, while others do their co-op
in Croatia and in the region. This valuable experience
gives our students an insight into international business
standards, facing them with the challenges of the global
market and teaching them about business from a global
perspective.
CAREER EDUCATION DAY
Once a year, RIT Croatia organizes a professional event,
Career Education Day, which gathers representatives
of some of the most renowned companies from Croatia
and the region. The aim of the event is to help students
establish contacts with potential employers. This is an
excellent opportunity to meet company representatives,
have an interview and find co-op placement, a seasonal or
even a permanent job.
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Adriatic Luxury Hotels, Croatia
Adris Group, Croatia
Agrokor d.d., Croatia
Atlantic Grupa d.d., Croatia
BlueSun Hotels, Croatia
Carnival Cruise Line, USA
Centre of European diplomacy, Belgium
Coca-Cola HBC Hrvatska d.o.o., Croatia
Croz, Croatia
Degordian, Croatia
Drap, Croatia
European Travel Ventures, United Kingdom
Erste bank, Croatia and Montenegro
Fort Lauderdale Marina Marriott, USA
Henkel, Croatia and United Arab Emirates
Google Adriatics d.o.o., Croatia
Hotel Dubrovnik Palace, Croatia
Hrvatski Telekom d.d., Croatia
INA d.d., Croatia
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Kaufland d.d., Croatia
Level 7Consulting, Bali, Indonesia
Metro Cash & Carry Croatia, Croatia
Nestle Adriatics d.o.o., Croatia
Park Hyatt Beaver Creek, USA
Proctor & Gamble, Czech Republic, Croatia
Privredna banka Zagreb, Croatia
Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Croatia
RWE Dea, Egypt
Raiffeisen bank, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Splitska banka, Croatia
Styria Grupa, Croatia
The Sea Pines Resort, USA
Tam O’Shanter Club, USA
The Broadmoor Hotel, USA
Vail Marriott Mountain Resort & Spa, USA
Valamar Hotels & Resorts, Croatia
Zagrebačka pivovara, Croatia
Zwick, USA
STATISTICS SHOW THAT THE AVERAGE NET MONTHLY INCOME OF OUR
GRADUATES EXCEEDS THE CROATIAN STANDARD BY FAR.
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OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL
FACULTY
RIT CROATIA’S FACULTY CONSISTS OF AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PROFESSORS WITH
RICH INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE. AT RIT CROATIA THERE IS AN OUTSTANDING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PROFESSORS AND STUDENTS. OUR
PROFESSORS ARE OPEN, ACCESSIBLE AND AVAILABLE TO ANSWER ALL YOUR QUESTIONS
WHETHER IN CLASS, DURING OFFICE HOURS, OR IN THE HALLWAYS AFTER CLASS.
BESIM AGUŠAJ, M.S.
KRISTIJAN TABAK, Ph.D.
Besim Agušaj earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at the
Faculty of Economics (University of Zagreb) specializing in the
areas of financial markets and banking. He began his career in the
investment banking of Zagrebačka Banka, one of the top banks in
Croatia. His tenure at Zagrebačka Banka also included being Head
of the bank’s Education Center. Professor Agušaj continued his career
at Agrokor, the leading company in South Eastern Europe where he
worked as the Director of the Human Resources Development. He is a
frequent presenter at conferences and institutions of higher education
such as EuroCHRIE (European Educational Conference) and a guest
speaker for Stanford University’s Study Abroad students. Additionally
he was involved in a major management training project at T-Hrvatski
Telekom and Croatian Employers’ Association PUMA Training
Program, among others. Today, he teaches Human Resources,
International Human Resources, and Organization Development at
RIT Croatia’s Dubrovnik campus.
Kristijan Tabak received his Ph.D. in Mathematics from the Faculty
of Science in Zagreb. Since 2001, as a novice researcher and
assistant professor, he has been teaching Discrete Mathematics and
Mathematical Analysis at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and
Computer Science, and became an associate professor in 2009. At
RIT Croatia’s campus in Zagreb, he teaches Algebra, Computer
Data Analysis, and Applied Mathematics I and II. Professor Tabak
is often invited to various conferences and lectures at American and
European institutions of higher education such as The Bayreuth
University (Germany), The University of Houston (Texas), The
University of Dayton as well as the NATO sponsorship conference
in Honolulu, Hawaii. Currently he is working on the Combinatorial
Designs and Related Configurations project headed by M.O.
Pavčević, Ph.D.
INDIVIDUAL APPROACH
Our academic faculty motivates students to learn, research and progress. Working in small groups is an
advantage as well as an opportunity to take an individual approach towards each student. Professors encourage
students to work independently and to be proactive about their obligations. They teach them about standards
of professional behavior, team work, time management and managing changes. Most of all, they help them
develop self-confidence for critical thinking and clear expression of their ideas.
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REBECCA CHARRY ROJE, M.A.
PETER SCHMIDT, Ph.D.
KEVIN WALKER, MBA
Rebecca Charry Roje holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from
Haverford College and a Master of Arts in English literature and
writing from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Her
recent research includes a study of student satisfaction and teaching
methodologies in Croatia. Additionally, Charry Roje is co-author of a
forthcoming English language text book for use in Croatian academic
high schools (gimnazija), to be published by Profil. She is an active
member of the Croatian Association of Teachers of English (HUPE)
and a frequent presenter at the association’s annual conference. Her
career as a print journalist included positions at The Washington
Times and the Birmingham (Alabama) Post-Herald. She teaches
Writing Seminar, Literary and Cultural Theory, and Critical Reading
and Writing at RIT Croatia’s Dubrovnik campus, and serves as editorin-chief of the college newsletter.
Peter Schmidt, a Master of Business Economics, earned his Ph.D.
in Germany, where he also published a book on tax consumption.
Upon graduation he became an assistant professor of business
economics at the University of Tübingen in Germany. Later he
became a professor of accounting at the Nürtingen Geislingen
University. From 2008 to 2012 he was a director and partner at
UBLI Consulting Ltd. in Croatia, a company that provides tax
consulting and accounting services. He is an editor of the German
translation of the Croatian Law on Value Added Tax and coauthor of educational publications on the Croatian tax system
with accompanying textbooks, which are used in Croatian public
administration. At the RIT Croatia campus in Zagreb, Professor
Schmidt teaches Financial Accounting, Management Accounting,
and Globalization.
Kevin Walker earned his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
from Stanford University and his MBA from the Haas School of
Business at the University of California at Berkeley, where he earned
concentrations in finance and marketing. After graduation he joined
O’Conner & Associates/Swiss Bank Corporation, where he embarked
on a fifteen year career in equity option trading in San Francisco, California. For a majority of those years, Professor Walker was a member of
the management board for an options trading firm he co-founded with
former O’Conner traders. Moving to Dubrovnik, Professor Walker has
changed career directions and is pursuing a teaching career in academia.
He is lecturing at RIT Croatia and concurrently pursing a Ph.D. in entrepreneurship and innovativeness at the University of Osijek. Professor
Walker also has published articles in the Journal of Entrepreneurship,
RIThink and Direktor magazine. At RIT Croatia, Professor Walker currently teaches courses in entrepreneurship, marketing, and accounting.
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STUDENT INVOLVEMENT,
CLUBS AND FUN AT RIT CROATIA
STUDY
ABROAD
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, SOCIALIZING AND HAVING FUN ARE ALSO AN IMPORTANT
PART OF STUDYING AT RIT CROATIA (ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CROATIA).
TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY AND ENRICH YOUR EXPERIENCE! PARTICIPATE IN A RICH
STUDENT LIFE AND MAKE A NUMBER OF FRIENDS AND UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES;
WORK AND STUDY ABROAD, JOIN SPORTS CLUBS, PARTICIPATE IN DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES,
EVENTS AND CLUBS.
STUDENTS AT RIT CROATIA HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEND A SEMESTER AT ONE
OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN THE U.S., AT ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY IN ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. STUDENTS MAY ALSO CHOOSE TO STUDY
AT RIT DUBAI, LOCATED IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. BY STUDYING ABROAD, YOU
WILL EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE, EXPLORE NEW AND EXCITING CULTURES, STUDY IN A
DYNAMIC AND MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT, AND FORM NEW FRIENDSHIPS.
Most of our students are involved in extracurricular
activities, ranging from playing individual and group
sports to participating in the Student Government
and volunteering in academic and charity projects.
Furthermore, students can join our academic faculty
and participate in research projects. They have an
excellent opportunity to attend one semester on our
main campus at RIT, in the state of New York or at
RIT’s campus in Dubai, UAE.
Some of the events organized at
RIT Croatia each year include:
• Career Education Day (CED)
• Students’ Sports Day (Fun Run)
• International Dinner
• Dean’s List
• Community Service Day
•Barbecue
USE A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY,
STUDY IN THE USA!
Students who decide to study at Rochester Institute
of Technology in Rochester, New York, have the
opportunity to live on an American campus, study in
a dynamic and multicultural environment, and get
involved in the academic and social life at a major
university. It is also an opportunity for you to expand
your knowledge and improve your English skills. The
city of Rochester is located 350 miles from New York
City and 180 miles from Toronto, Canada. Other majors
cities, including Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Boston and
other exciting locations are within travel distance,
enabling you to visit other major U.S. cities.
VISIT AMAZING DUBAI
RIT Dubai is located in the center of Dubai Silicon
Oasis, known as one of the leading global centers for
advanced electronic innovation and design. In addition
to studying in a dynamic academic, business, and
research environment, students will also experience
cultural diversity. In Dubai you can climb the world’s
tallest building, Burj Khalifa; visit the world’s most
luxurious hotel, Burj Al Arab; see the famous Palm
Islands; ski on an indoor ski slope; and travel through
the desert.
For more information please contact
our Study Abroad Department:
sa@croatia.rit.edu
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Students who decide to study abroad at RIT or RIT
Dubai pay tuition according to RIT Croatia tuition
rates. Travel costs and other costs of living during the
stay abroad are covered by students themselves.
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ROLLING
ADMISSIONS
THE ADMISSION SYSTEM FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS AT RIT CROATIA IS OPEN ALL
YEAR ROUND. STUDENTS CAN APPLY FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS OR INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY AND SERVICE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS AND
CAN START THEIR STUDIES IN SEPTEMBER OR JANUARY, THAT IS IN FALL OR SPRING TERM.
THE ADMISSIONS AT RIT CROATIA LAST
ALL YEAR ROUND AND CAN BE DONE IN
THE FOLLOWING WAYS:
• Early Admission
• Entrance Exam Admission
• Admission by State Exam Result
• Admission through Postani Student System
(Become a Student System)
• Transferring from Other Universities
EARLY ADMISSIONS
Candidates who apply in the period from September
15, 2015 until February 15, 2016 will be given priority
consideration for scholarships and financial aid.
Students who apply by December 15, 2015 will have an
additional discount opportunity if they get admitted and
confirm their enrollment by January 15, 2016. Applications
received after February 15, 2016 will be considered for
financial aid if remaining funds are available. RIT Croatia
application for admission is free of charge. Candidates
who still have not finished high-school (maturanti) are also
eligible for this type of admission.
USE THE BENEFITS OF EARLY ADMISSIONS!
TO APPLY YOU SHOULD:
ALL CANDIDATES
complete a non-binding application form for admission available
at croatia.rit.edu/applicationform/
FIRST YEAR ENROLLMENT
submit your high school transcripts
write and submit a motivational essay in English
participate in a motivational interview in English with one of our
faculty or staff
TRANSFER STUDENTS
ADMISSION THROUGH POSTANI STUDENT
SYSTEM (BECOME A STUDENT SYSTEM)
Candidates may apply to RIT Croatia through the Postani
student system (www.postani-student.hr). After
receiving their State Exam results, students will be able to
confirm their acceptance with the previously chosen RIT
Croatia program.
ADMISSION BY STATE GRADUATION EXAM
(DRŽAVNA MATURA)
Students writing the state graduation exam (matura i.e.
Državna matura) will be able to submit results for application
and enrollment at RIT Croatia. To apply you should:
• complete the online application form for admission
available at croatia.rit.edu/applicationform/
• submit the scores achieved at the state graduation
English language exam (lower or higher level)
• submit the scores achieved at the state graduation Math
exam (lower or higher level)
• participate in a motivational interview in English with
one of our faculty or staff
TRANSFER FROM OTHER HIGHER
EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Applicants who already attend a higher education
institution can submit an application for admission to RIT
Croatia. Applicants transferring from other institutions
will not have to take an entry exam. In order to start the
transfer process, the applicant must complete a nonbinding application form for admission available at
croatia.rit.edu/applicationform/. It is also necessary to
submit two copies of their university or college transcripts
(translated into English and notarized). Transcripts will be
taken into consideration when deciding which courses that
the student has already passed can be recognized as valid
and compatible with RIT Croatia programs.
submit the transcripts from the other higher education institution
participate in a motivational interview in English with one of our
faculty or staff
ENTRANCE EXAM ADMISSIONS
Applicants applying in the period from June 1, 2016 until
August 30, 2016 will have to take an entrance exam including:
taking a written Math exam, a written English exam, and
participating in a motivational interview in English. In order
to apply, complete a non-binding application form available at
croatia.rit.edu/applicationform/
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For further information on admissions
and applications contact the
Admissions/Enrollment office at
+ 385 (0)1 643 9100/(0)20 433 000
E-mail. admissions@croatia.rit.edu
or visit www.croatia.rit.edu
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EARN A
VALUABLE SCHOLARSHIP
IN ORDER TO SUPPORT QUALIFIED STUDENTS IN FINANCING THEIR STUDIES, RIT
CROATIA HAS SECURED OVER € 350,000.00 FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID
FOR ENROLLMENT IN THE 2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEAR. YOUR EDUCATION IS A WISE
INVESTMENT IN YOUR FUTURE. THROUGH HIGH QUALITY ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND THE
BENEFITS OF A PRESTIGIOUS AMERICAN DIPLOMA, RIT CROATIA OFFERS AN EXCELLENT
RETURN ON THAT INVESTMENT.
SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL AID
RIT Croatia has secured over € 350,000.00 for
scholarships and financial aid that will be awarded to
freshmen in the 2016/2017 academic year. Scholarships
and financial aid are nonrefundable monetary funds
applied towards the tuition cost of attending RIT Croatia
over four years of study. Scholarships can be applied to
the following undergraduate programs: International
Hospitality and Service Management, International
Business, and Information Technology. Over 65%
students enrolled in the academic year 2015/2016 with
the help of a scholarship or financial aid coming from RIT
Croatia. Your chances of getting a scholarship are high!
FINANICAL AID
Financial aid is awarded in the amount of € 1,000.00 to
€ 10,000.00. The amount awarded is deducted from the
student’s total annual tuition amount. The total amount
of financial aid granted is divided into four years of study.
Candidates who apply by February 15, 2016 will be given
priority consideration for financial aid. Applications
received after February 15 will be considered for financial
aid if remaining funds are available.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Financial aid is awarded to students according to the
following criteria: financial need (estimated income
of parents/guardians and the number of household
members), motivation for studying at RIT Croatia
(assessed through the motivational essay/motivational
interview) and academic achievements during high
school and/or entrance exam results.
TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP OR FINANCIAL
AID YOU SHOULD:
c omplete the online application form available at
croatia.rit.edu/applicationform/
t o apply for financial aid answer “YES” in the application form
when asked: Are you applying for Financial Aid?
submit your high school transcripts
rite and submit a motivational essay in English
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(before June 1, 2016) or take an entrance exam (after June 1, 2016)
articipate in a motivational interview in English with
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one of our faculty or staff
s ubmit transcripts from the other higher education institution
(transfer students)
SCHOLARSHIPS
Unlike other financial aid, which is granted based
on success and the financial needs of the candidates,
scholarships are granted exclusively based on the level
of success achieved in the scholarship contests organized
by RIT Croatia. All candidates who completed their
first 3 years of high school with a GPA of 4.5 out of 5.0
or 3.5 out of 4.0 (American grading scale) or higher, will
be offered immediate scholarships in the amount of €
4,000 after they get accepted to one of the RIT Croatia
programs. The award is conditional upon completing
the 4th year with a GPA of 4.5 or higher.
EXAMPLES OF PREVIOUS CONTESTS:
nglish Language Contest
•E
• Information Technology Challenge
• Entrance Exam Scholarship Contest
DANIJEL BEŠLIĆ
JOSIP ŠUTA
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(ZAGREB CAMPUS)
INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY AND
SERVICE MANAGEMENT (DUBROVNIK CAMPUS)
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I believe that education is an important part of one’s
life which is one of the reasons why I enrolled to RIT’s
program. Financing RIT Croatia became possible for
me thanks to the financial aid provided upon early
admission, and thanks to additional scholarships I’ve
earned during my studies. Learning atmosphere I find
here inspires me to strive for academic excellence and
to participate in different extracurricular activities.
I strongly believe that RIT Croatia is one of the best
places for creative young individuals.
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I always wanted to study at RIT Croatia. Thanks to
the financial support that the college offers, my wish
came true. The application process was very simple.
I completed the online application form, wrote a
motivational essay and submitted my high school
transcripts. Then I completed a pleasant motivational
interview with the college staff. I was so happy when I
found out that I had met all requirements and received
a scholarship. Shortly after, I was awarded additional
funds, which meant a lot to me as I’m financing college
with student loans.
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SCHOLARSHIP FUND EXCEEDS € 350,000.00
Your chances of getting a scholarship are high.
Visit www.croatia.rit.edu and apply!
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ALUMNI
SUCCESS STORIES
As an Information Technology graduate, I believe it is important
to choose an education program that has a curriculum tailored
to the needs of the modern business world and that promotes
practical application of the theoretical knowledge. RIT Croatia’s
IT program is really up-to-date and prepares students for the
opportunities and challenges in the IT world through its co-op
program. And that has, I believe, mostly contributed to the fast
development of my career. Namely, I got my current job through
the co-op that I did over the summer. I passed my final exam on
Wednesday and have signed a contract with PHOBS, my current
employer, on Thursday. I’m in love with my job and plan to stay a
part of the PHOBS team. I believe PHOBS will make a significant
influence on IT in tourism in the coming years.
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RIT Croatia really helped me gain insight into the business world.
Sure we had a lot of homework, projects and courses but the important thing is – we were taught to think strategically and find
solutions to problems presented to us. Furthermore, we were
taught by excellent professors. I have been working in different
countries and I’m sure it was RIT’s American diploma that opened
the door to the world of business for me. In addition, RIT Croatia’s
graduates work in countries all over the world. I am convinced that
the American education and American college that I attended
brings opportunities and possibilities one can only dream of!
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TONI NJIRIĆ
IT EXPERT
PHOBS D.O.O.
RIT CROATIA, CLASS OF 2013
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HELENA ROSANDIĆ
MANAGING DIRECTOR
BRUKETA&ŽINIĆ, VIENNA, AUSTRIA
RIT CROATIA, CLASS OF 2002
After four years of working for Phillip Morris International, I
decided to change my career. Today, I am a co-founder and an
Executive Director of Prati me d.o.o. company. Looking back, it
all comes down to making decisions at the right time, being at the
right place. And then there’s a decision regarding the education. A
broad education, adapted to today’s market needs, which I gained
at RIT Croatia formerly known as AMCT, has, in a way, made its
mark. During my college years, I did my two-year co-op in the first
American Conference Center, in NY. Then I returned to Croatia
and wanted to get a job as soon as possible. At that time RIT
Croatia organized a Career Education Day so I decided to use the
opportunity and apply. After a few days, 14 companies asked me for
a job interview, and what’s even more astonishing, I left all those
interviews with job offers. I was 23 and had the opportunity to
choose. It was then that I realized how valuable my experience is.
My career is developing nicely today and I hope it will
continue that way in the future.
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RIT is an amazing stepping stone into the world of business
because students are being taught about professional work habits
and practical experience in innovative and creative ways. The
job offers that I received before the end of my studies from three
different industries show the scope of the program and the value
of the practical knowledge we gain before graduating . At RIT I
learned the value of transferring knowledge and experience from
one industry to another – isn’t it great how you can use the 7 *
hotel user experience and replicate it in a telecom business
or even innovative mobile application?!
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TANA ZIMMERMANN
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CO-FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PRATI ME D.O.O.
RIT CROATIA, CLASS OF 2007
IZET ŽDRALOVIĆ
COFOUNDER
MICROBLINK LTD.
RIT CROATIA, CLASS OF 2003
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Master of Science
SERVICE LEADERSHIP
AND INNOVATION
IN THE MODERN WORLD, INNOVATION IS A CRUCIAL COMPONENT IN DOING SUCCESSFUL
AND SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS. AS PART OF ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY’S
LIFE LONG LEARNING ACTIVITIES, RIT CROATIA IN ZAGREB OFFERS A MASTER OF SCIENCE
DEGREE IN SERVICE LEADERSHIP AND INNOVATION. STUDENTS CAN ALSO CHOOSE TO
TAKE A CONCENTRATION IN THE FIELD OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT.
CONCENTRATION
IN HUMAN
RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT
AVAILABLE!
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The program is designed for professionals of different
profiles who wish to acquire advanced knowledge and
skills in the areas of economics and management. The
curriculum and the study plan are aligned with the
standards of business education at RIT Croatia’s main
campus, Rochester Institute of Technology. Having a
permanent job and studying at the same time is an option.
Lectures are held in the evening hours and during the
weekends, and are available both online and on campus.
It takes 21 months to complete the program and during
that time students take 12 courses including the major
research project/thesis. Professors have rich international
academic experience and come from Rochester Institute
of Technology, located in Rochester, New York.
INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED DEGREE
Upon completion of their studies, students obtain an
internationally recognized American degree – a Master
of Science in Service Leadership and Innovation –
awarded by Rochester Institute of Technology.
DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS
During their studies, students gain in-depth knowledge
of economics and management, including business
processes, business strategy, corporate management,
leadership, strategic HR management, change
management, customer relationship management, and
innovation. Applying real life experience from business
practices will help students to think critically and
creatively in implementing insightful and innovative
changes in business practices.
apply the highest managerial achievements in business practices
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GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED
According to U.S. News & World Report, RIT’s master’s
degree programs are ranked among the best master’s
degree programs in the United States of America.
SAMPLE
COURSES
Research Methods
Service Analytics
Data Mining
Learning and Knowledge Management
Change Leadership Development
Talent Development
Breakthrough Thinking and Innovation
The courses listed here serve as just an example; RIT Croatia reserves the right to change courses.
THE PROGRAM ENABLES STUDENTS TO:
design complex business strategies aimed at increasing
organizational productivity
achieve success in strategic management
implement innovation and transform companies with success
WHAT IS A MASTER’S DEGREE?
Master of Science degree is an academically advanced discipline awarded to students upon their completion of the
Master of Science program. It is a specific, research based degree program that is granted to individuals who have
undergone study demonstrating a high level of mastery of a specific field of study or area of professional practice.
Within the area studied, graduates possess advanced knowledge of a specialized body of theoretical and applied
topics; high order skills in analysis, critical evaluation or professional application; and the ability to solve complex
problems and think rigorously and independently.
making business decisions based on a company’s financial
statements and reports
raise the quality of customer service to the highest possible
international standards
increase human resource efficiency
For additional information about MS program please contact our Graduate Admissions Office:
Phone. + 385 (0)1 643 9100 Cell. + 385 (0)99 731 36 47
E-mail. ms@croatia.rit.edu
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WHY CHOOSE
RIT CROATIA?
Choose RIT, one of the prominent and biggest private universities in the US,
and study in one of its campuses in Croatia
American higher education is considered to be the best in the world
Two degrees; a globally recognized American degree from the Rochester Institute
of Technology and a Croatian degree from RIT Croatia
RIT Croatia’s programs and curriculum are fully aligned with the high education
standards of Rochester Institute of Technology, a prominent American university
Our faculty consists of American and European professors with rich international
academic and professional experience
Study in English and improve your English knowledge up to an advanced business level
Have an opportunity to attend a semester at the RIT campuses in the US and in Dubai
BECOME OUR STUDENT
FOR A DAY!
ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT ENROLLING AT RIT CROATIA?
The best way to get a feel for RIT Croatia is to come and visit us. Find out what makes RIT
Croatia different from other higher education institutions in Croatia. Experience the American
way of studying in Croatia. See for yourself the quality of the programs and experience a unique
and individual approach to each student. By visiting the campus, you will be able to experience
the international and dynamic studying environment. Gather program information, meet with an
admission specialist, attend a class and meet our professors and students.
Make an arrangement and visit one of our campuses in Dubrovnik or Zagreb.
Become our student for a day!
Contact us at + 385 (0) 20 433 000 + 385 (0) 1 643 9100
E-mail. admissions@croatia.rit.edu.
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Through our Cooperative Education programs we prepare our students
for successful integration on the labor market
A high number of students receive valuable RIT Croatia scholarships
Over 1,800 of our graduates are successful in their careers. Most of them work in managerial
positions, and the research we have conducted shows that the average net salary of our graduates
exceeds the Croatian standard by far!
Classrooms are equipped with cutting edge computer equipment,
including state-of-the-art Apple iMac computers and iPad devices.
admissions@croatia.rit.edu
www.croatia.rit.edu
Fax: +385 (0) 20 433 001
Fax: +385 (0) 634 9103
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