Graduate profile:

The graduate is proficient in the current state of knowledge in the field of Economics and Management with an emphasis on public economics and policy theory in an international context. He/she has the ability to systematically understand the interrelationships and contexts of the functioning of the public, private and non-profit sectors in the economy (Macroeconomics, Microeconomics). Understands the rationale for government intervention, i.e.,the content of public sector industries (what?). Knows the methods of implementing state interventions, i.e., the economics and management of public sector industries (how?).Understands the distributional contexts of state interventions (for whom?),and the principles of decision-making about the implementation of state interventions (how are decisions made in the public sector?). He or she addresses the above basic questions of public economics scientifically in accordance with the current state of knowledge by mastering the skills and methods of scientific research (Methodology and Ethics of Scientific Work 1, 2, Quantitative Methods in Public Policy) and interdisciplinary contexts on the functioning of the public economy (Public Economics, Economics and Management of Public Services ), public policy making and implementation (Public policy, Evaluation of public policy programs, Civil society), public finance system(Public finance) at all levels of public administration (Local and regional economy and policy , Public administration and regional development).

The graduate is proficient in scientific methods of work, which he/she is able to use independently and creatively in scientific and research activities and in demanding practical conceptual work. He or she has in- depth knowledge, an understanding of broader relationships and a sophisticated knowledge of scientific and research methods and procedures that meet international criteria. The graduate demonstrates the ability to conceive, design, implement and adapt a large-scale research process with academic integrity , while being able to develop and offer his/her own solutions to problems in the field of public sector economics and public policy based on theoretical understanding of the problem (Active involvement in scientific research projects).

During his/her studies, he/she publishes the results of his/her scientific research activities, which are subjected to domestic and international review in scientific forums and journals (Contributions of top international quality, Publication outputs). During his/her studies, he/she will produce a comprehensive qualifying work (Dissertation Project for the Dissertation Examination, Dissertation), which will contribute to expanding and pushing the boundaries of knowledge of the problems of public economics and policy through original research.

The graduate is able to identify and critically analyze a problem , evaluate the results of his/her research and synthesize new and comprehensive solutions and ideas with application not only in the development of theory but also in social practice.

In the field of communication skills, the graduate is able to handle professional discussion at national and international scientific conferences (Active presentation at conferences). He/she is able to consult, argue and defend his/her methodological approach and proposed solutions in both internal and external environments (Foreign scientific mobility). During the PhD, the graduate actively develops cross-cutting skills such as analytical thinking, digital skills, communication and interpersonal skills, creativity and cognitive skills that will help him/her to find employment, both within and outside the academic sector.

The graduate will find employment in particular in scientific research workplaces, universities, and central offices of a conceptual nature in the creation of methodological, forecasting and decision-making materials, the application of which is desirable in the development of new products and systems in the public sector economy, the implementation of new public policies and schemes promoting knowledge-based social progress. Graduates will also find employment in multinational analytical consulting firms and supranational institutions.

Learning objectives:

The objectives (from 1 to 4) and learning outcomes (knowledge, skills and transferable competencies - letters a to b fulfilling the individual objectives) are based on the supporting themes of the core knowledge of the field of study Economics and Management and the Qualifications Framework for the European Higher Education Area for the third degree of higher education, which reflects the profile of the graduate and the recommended study plan of the Public Economics and Policy study program, with an emphasis on the profile subjects.

The graduate after completing the PhD degree of the Public Economics and Policy study program:

1.Understands the context of the functioning of public economics and public policy making in the context of the current international state of knowledge of public economics and public policy theory:

(a) Has a systematic knowledge of the macroeconomic and microeconomic contexts of the functioning of public economics as a platform for the implementation of state interventions and public policy making as a platform for decision-making on state interventions in a multi-sectoral economic platform (Public Economics, Public Policy, Public Finance, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics).

2.Knows and understands I) the reasons for state interventions - the content of the public sector, as a platform for the implementation of state interventions (what?), II) the ways of implementing state interventions - the economics and management of public sector industries (how?), III) distributional contexts of state interventions (for whom?), IV) principles of decision-making on state interventions by public choice (how are decisions made in the public sector?)and is able to scientifically address in accordance with the current state of knowledge (critically analyze and evaluate in interdisciplinary contexts) the above questions in the form of a synthesis of new and complex concepts applicable in the development of theory, but also in social practice:

(a) Has a systematic knowledge of the interdisciplinary contexts of the functioning of public economics (Public Economics, Economy and Management of Public Services, Local and Regional Economy and Policy), the development and implementation of public policy (Public Policy, Economy and Policy, Civil Society), public finance system (Public Finance, Evaluation of Public Policy Programs) and skills in identifying original research and practical problems, conceiving innovative methodologies for their solution with the added value of advancing knowledge of the problems and creating solutions relevant to economic practice.

3.Masters the methods of scientific research, independently and creatively use them in I) scientific research activities, especially in the conception, design, implementation and adaptation of a large-scale research process while maintaining academic integrity , II) in demanding practical conceptual activities in public economics, its management, in the creation and implementation of public policy with respect to socio- economic progress:

(a) Has systematic knowledge of research methodology and ethics corresponding to international criteria, skills and competencies to use methods of scientific research, to collect, process and evaluate quantitative and qualitative data, to formulate conclusions in relation to innovative and comprehensive solutions of theoretical and practical

problems of public economics, public policy (Public Economics, Public Policy, Local and Regional Economy and Policy , Methodology and Ethics of Scientific Work, Quantitative Methods in Public Policy).

4.Advances the current state of knowledge of public economic and policy issues by disseminating the results of one’s own original research at home and abroad,thus promoting the advancement of a knowledge- based society in both academic and professional contexts:

(a) Has skills and competencies in making available and communicating the findings of one’s own research to the wider scientific community and the general public through:

1. Professional discussion at national and international scientific conferences with the ability to consult, argue and defend their methodological approach and proposed solutions (Active presentation at conferences, International mobility),
2. publishing the results of their scientific research activities during the course of their studies in the form of independent research studies in peer-review journals and impacted journals registered in the WoS or SCOPUS databases (Contribution of top international quality,Publication outputs) and in the form of a comprehensive qualifying work (Dissertation project for the dissertation examination, Dissertation) at the end of their studies.
3. Possess the cross-cutting skills such as analytical thinking, digital skills, communication and interpersonal skills, creativity and cognitive skills and competencies needed to create and lead research project teams in the development of new products and systems in public economics and the implementation of new public policies and schemes that promote knowledge-based social progress (Active involvement in scientific research projects).

The study program prepares graduates to work as pedagogical and professional staff in education and learning or in administrative activities, especially in the field of strategy and development documents. Their knowledge, skills and abilities enable them to prospectively occupy management positions in the public sector focused on the production of development and strategy documents, and management positions in research and educational institutions. The learning outcomes and qualifications obtained by completing the study program meet the sector-specific professional expectations for the performance of these professions:

2310003 University assistant professor 2310004 University assistant teacher 1345003 Head of Department

1223001 Manager of a research institution

1112 Senior civil servants (1112001, 1112005, 1112005, 1112008, 1112009, 1112012, 1112013, 1112014, 1112999)

1113 Representatives of municipalities and higher territorial self- government units (1113001, 1113002, 1113003, 1113004, 1113999)

1114 Heads of political, trade union, interest and related organisations (1114002, 1114003, 1114004, 1114999)

Graduates of the Public Economics and Policy program will find employment mainly in research and scientific workplaces, universities, and central authorities of a conceptual nature in the creation of methodological, forecasting and decision-making materials, the application of which is desirable in the development of new products and systems in the public sector economy and the implementation of new public policies and schemes promoting knowledge-based social progress. Graduates will also find employment in multinational analytical consulting firms and supranational institutions.

Graduates of the program have been employed as research and teaching staff at universities at home (Faculty of Economics, MBU, Banská Bystrica; Police Academy in Bratislava, Technical University in Zvolen, University of Economics in Bratislava) and abroad (Faculty of Economics and Administration, Masaryk University in Brno). Graduates work as researchers (Research and Innovation Centre EF MBU Banská Bystrica, Institute of Economic and Social Analyses, Bratislava, Slovak Business Agency). A number of graduates work in leading positions in public administration organisations at national, regional and local level (Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic, Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic, Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic, Office of the Banská Bystrica Self-Governing Region,Financial Directorate of the Slovak Republic). Graduates also act as mayors and council leaders of towns and municipalities. Some of the graduates have found employment in leading managerial positions in public service organisations (e.g., F. D. Roosevelt University Hospital Banská Bystrica, Association of Slovak Hospitals), in non-governmental non-profit organisations (ZMOS - Public Administration Section), in project and development organisations (Open Society Foundation). Graduates have also found employment in the sphere of private enterprises (BONARD, SHP Slovakia,Železiarne Pobrezová, a.s., Hitli, TMF Group), or banking (Deloitte, Tatra banka).

Col. of General Staff Ing. Radoslav IVANČÍK, PhD. et PhD., MBA, MSc., Assistant Professor at the Department of Informatics and Management of the Police Academy

doc. Ing. Gabriela Vaceková,PhD., associate professor at the Department of Social Policy and Social Work, Faculty of Economics and Administration, Masaryk University in Brno

Ing. Róbert Chovanculiak, PhD., analyst at INESS - Institute of Economic and Social Analyses

Ing. Tomáš Virdzek, PhD., Research and Innovation Centre EF MBU Banská Bystrica,research area: retirement savings, investing and trading on world financial markets.

Ing. Peter Vlček, PhD., Head of the Methodology and Project Preparation Department, Ministry of the Interior of the Slovak Republic

Ing. Nikoleta Jakuš Muthová,PhD., Assistant Professor, Department of Public Economics and Regional Development, EF MBU Banská Bystrica

Ing. Maroš Malíček, PhD., Junior Analyst at Slovak Business Agency (SBA)

Ing. Zuzana Vozárová, PhD., Tax Controller, Financial Directorate of the Slovak Republic

Ing. Martina Kubišová, PhD., Council Leader of Kynceľová

Ing. Gabriel Mihályi, PhD.: Chairman of the Public Administration Section of ZMOS, Council Leader of the Municipality of Jesenské

Ing. Zuzana Sojaková, PhD., Project Manager (projects financed from EU, state funds for municipalities and budgetary and contributory organizations established by them).

Additional examples of successful graduates are published on the page: https://www.ef.umb.sk/en/alumni/stories-of-successful-graduates/.

The employers’ representative is a member of the Study Program Council Public Economics and Policy, which discusses and approves amendments to the study program. The employers’ representative is the City Office, Československej armády 26, 974 01 Banská Bystrica, Ing. Martin Majling, Deputy Mayor.

The rules for the creation of study plans within the study program are defined in the Study Regulations of UMB https://www.umb.sk/app/cmsFile.php?disposition=i&ID=7746.

In addition to the above-mentioned documents, we followed the following other rules when creating the recommended study plan:

• credit evaluation of courses is based on the time intensity of the student's work, usually in the range of 1,800 hours per academic year in the full-time form of study and usually 1,440 hours per academic year in the part-time form of study, including independent study and independent creative activity, which represents an average of 30 hours/1 credit.
• the credit allocation reflects the time burden of the student necessary for the acquisition of the prescribed learning outcomes
• the time and content sequence of the courses in the recommended study plan is determined so that by completing it the student achieves the required knowledge, skills and competencies.

E.g.:

• profile courses are defined only from the group compulsory courses and compulsory elective courses
• the credits of profile courses are generally higher than those of non- profile courses
• the proportion of credits for profile courses is at least ½ of the total number of credits for compulsory courses.

In order to respect trends in the understanding of professional issues in line with the orientation of the program in the academic sphere, international compatibility and comparability with the study programs of recognized foreign universities were taken into account in the development of the curriculum. With this aim, the findings of the Erasmus+ project No. 2018-1-SK01-KA203-046330 PAQUALITY (Public Administration Education Quality Enhancement) implemented in cooperation with EAPAA (European Association for Public Administration Accreditation) were used. The study program thus reflects the experience of internationally accredited study programs in the field of public administration and public policy. At the same time,with the intention of creating an internationally comparable and interdisciplinary study program, the standards and procedure for the development of study programs according to EAPAA (https://www.eapaa.eu/process) were reflected, thus creating the prerequisites for the existence of an internationally recognized and qualitatively comparable study program.

In order to reflect the requirements of practice in solving professional problems, in line with the orientation of the program, selected potential employers and graduates of the program who are active in the practice of related fields were approached during the preparation of the curriculum.

In order to take into account the requirements and practical problems of the students related to the completion of the duties in the study and scientific part of the plan, the students of the study program were also involved in the process of preparing the study plan.

The recommended study plan is available in the Academic Information System AIS2 and is publicly accessible on the faculty’s website https://www.ef.umb.sk/student/akreditovane-studijne-programy/doktorandske-studijne-programy-phd/verejna-ekonomika-a-politika-aj-denna/.

The recommended study plan contains the names of compulsory courses, compulsory elective courses, the credit allocation for each course, the basic educational activities and their number of hours, the recommended semester, the student workload in hours, and the teachers of each course. In the study plan, profile courses are highlighted separately (in bold). The learning outcomes, rules for their assessment, educational activities, teaching methods, syllabus, and student workload are part of the course information sheets. The course information sheets are available in the Academic Information System AIS2 and are publicly accessible on the faculty’s website https://ais2.umb.sk/repo2/repository/default/ais/informacnelisty/2025-2026/EF_UMB/EN/dokVEPdAJ.pdf.

The state examination consists of the defense of the dissertation. The condition for admission to the state examination is the successful completion of all compulsory courses and a specified number of compulsory elective courses and elective courses from the study and scientific part, including the state examination - dissertation project. The conditions for proper completion of studies and other rules governing interruption of studies, individual study plan, change of study program are defined in the Study Regulations of the EF MBU https://www.umb.sk/en/study/degree-studies-full-time-student/study-regulations/

Number of credits for compulsory courses required for proper completion of studies/completion of a part of studies:126 (study part 36 + state exams 60 + contribution of top international quality JCR, SJR) 30) (of which 40 for Dissertation Project defense)

Number of credits for compulsory elective courses required for the proper completion of studies/completion of a part of studies:48 (study part 18 + scientific part 30)

Number of credits for optional courses required for the proper completion of studies/completion of a part of studies:6 (study part)

Number of credits of the final thesis and the defense of the final thesis required for the proper completion of studies: 40

The rules for verifying learning outcomes, assessing students, and the options for remedial procedures are defined in the UMB Study Regulations https://www.umb.sk/app/cmsFile.php?disposition=i&ID=7746

The methods of verification of the achievement of learning outcomes, criteria and conditions for passing the course are specified in the information sheets of the courses of the study program and communicated to students at the beginning of the semester. The results of verification and student assessment are published to the student in the academic information system. At the student's request, the teacher is obliged to provide the student with feedback on the result of the evaluation.

The options for remedial procedures against assessment are defined in the EF UMB Study Regulations, in the UMB Study Regulations https://www.umb.sk/app/cmsFile.php?disposition=i&ID=7746

In addition, students may contact the study advisor, the head of the department, or the Vice-Dean for Pedagogical Activities, the person responsible for the study program (Prof. Ing. Beáta Mikušová Meričková, PhD.), who are obliged to address every suggestion or concern.

The conditions for the recognition of study, or part of study, are defined in the UMB Study Regulations https://www.umb.sk/app/cmsFile.php?disposition=i&ID=7746.

The list of topics of final theses defended in the previous academic year is published on the website https://www.ef.umb.sk/student/akreditovane-studijne-programy/doktorandske-studijne-programy-phd/verejna-ekonomika-a-politika-aj-denna/ucitelia-studijneho-programu/.

Rules for the assignment, processing, opposition, defense and evaluation of final theses in the study program

The rules concerning final theses are defined in Directive No. S 03-23 — Regulation of Written University Works, Final Theses and Habilitation Theses and in the Study Regulations of the EF MBU https://www.umb.sk/en/study/degree-studies-full-time-student/study-regulations/.

The specific procedure instructions for the defense of the disertation are also published on the website https://www.ef.umb.sk/en/students/doctoral-study-phd/state-examinations/.

Opportunities and procedures for participation in student mobility 

Support for individual student mobilities is one of UMB’s strategic priorities in the area of internationalization. This priority is elaborated in the Internationalization Strategy available at https://www.umb.sk/en/international/strategy-principles-and-goals/ and in Directive No. 4/2025 on Erasmus+ mobilities at UMB https://www.umb.sk/en/erasmus/. Information on international mobility opportunities is currently published on the Faculty of Economics UMB website in Slovak and in English at https://www.ef.umb.sk/en/faculty/international-relations/ The PhD. study offers a compulsory elective course in both the winter and summer semesters: International Mobility 1 and International Mobility 2.

Individual student mobility within the given study program is mainly carried out at universities in France (University of Reims), in the Czech Republic (VŠE Prague, Masaryk University in Brno, MZLU Brno, University of Pardubice, Faculty of Business and Entrepreneurship in Karviná; University of European and Regional Studies, České Budějovice) in Slovenia (University of Ljubljana), in Germany (Technische Universitaet Kaiserslautern), in Norway (Western Norway University of Applied Sciences), in Poland (University of Lodz, Faculty of Economics and Sociology), in Romania (University of Oradea; National University of Political Studies and Public Administration, Faculty of Public Administration in Bucharest), in Hungary (Faculty of Political Sciences and Public Administration, National University of Public Service, Budapest), in Sweden (School of Public Administration at the University of Gothenburg), in Switzerland (University of Geneva) and in the Netherlands (Erasmus University Rotterdam).

Rules for adherence to academic ethics and rules for drawing consequences

The University of Matej Bel in Banská Bystrica has developed and published a Student Code of Ethics and the Faculty of Economics has also developed its own Student Code of Ethics.Both documents are publicly available in full on the umb.skand ef.umb.sk websites.

Students are continuously acquainted with the principles and rules of observing academic ethics. “According to the UMB Study Regulations, in cases of academic dishonesty or cheating during study activities, a request may be submitted to initiate disciplinary proceedings. Disciplinary offenses are handled by the UMB Disciplinary Committee, whose status and activities are governed by the Disciplinary and Procedural Rules of the UMB Disciplinary Committee. https://www.umb.sk/en/study/degree-studies-full-time-student/study-regulations/, https://www.umb.sk/student/know-how-pre-studenta/studijne-predpisy/disciplinarny-poriadok.html.

The Ethics Committee is established at MBU to address issues and problems related to the observance of academic ethics by both staff and students. Relevant information related to the Ethics Committee and its activities is published on the University's website https://www.umb.sk/en/university/, https://www.umb.sk/univerzita/univerzita/o-univerzite/akademicka-etika-umb/eticka-komisia/.

The student also learns the principles of academic ethics in the courses Methodology and Research Ethics 1, 2, which are compulsory courses of the study program.

At the same time, Matej Bel University has developed a Framework for the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence at UMB, the aim of which is to ensure that students and teachers use AI responsibly, ethically, and in line with the core values of UMB.

https://www.umb.sk/en/study/degree-studies-full-time-student/study-regulations/, https://www.umb.sk/student/know-how-pre-studenta/ramec-zodpovedneho-vyuzivania-umelej-inteligencie-na-umb.html.

Procedures applicable to students with special needs

The university and its components provide applicants and students with special needs with the appropriate adaptations and support services and create an environment for equaling out opportunities to study at MBU. Procedures for applicants and students with specific needs are set out in the Study Guide for Students with Specific Needs at MBU and other published guidance on the University's website https://www.umb.sk/en/study/degree-studies-full-time-student/. At EF MBU we have a coordinator who works with students with specific needs, and provides support to them in their adaptation to the university environment as well as in dealing with various situations related to their studies https://www.umb.sk/student/student-so-specifickymi-potrebami/informacie-pre-studentov-so-specifickymi-potrebami.html, https://www.ef.umb.sk/en/students/students-with-special-needs.html.

Procedures for filing complaints and appeals by students

Procedures for submitting suggestions and appeals by students are defined in the Directive on Handling Complaints https://www.umb.sk/univerzita/verejnost-a-media/podnety-peticie-a-staznosti/staznosti/, https://www.umb.sk/en/study/degree-studies-full-time-student/.

Students have the option to submit suggestions and complaints via an anonymous questionnaire on the faculty website https://www.ef.umb.sk/student/podnety-od-studentov/, https://www.ef.umb.sk/en/students/doctoral-study-phd/.

Suggestions are handled by the Vice‑Dean for Research Activities. https://www.ef.umb.sk/en/students/doctoral-study-phd/contacts-to-the-doctoral-study-department.html.

Course information sheets are available in the Academic Information System AIS2 and are publicly accessible on the faculty website https://ais2.umb.sk/repo2/repository/default/ais/informacnelisty/2025-2026/EF_UMB/EN/dokVEPdAJ.pdf.

The AR timetable is available on the Faculty's website: https://www.ef.umb.sk/en/students/doctoral-study-phd/schedule-of-the-academic-year.html.

Prof. Ing. Beáta Mikušová Meričková, PhD.; Department of Public Economics and Regional Development, Tel +421 48 446 23 17;

[email protected]; https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/11231

prof. Ing. Beáta Mikušová Meričková, PhD. | Ekonomická fakulta, Univerzita Mateja Bela (umb.sk)

Prof. Ing. Beáta MikušováMeričková, PhD.; Department of Public Economics and Regional Development, [email protected]; +42148 446 2317; https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/11231 Public Economics

Prof. Ing. Anna Vaňová,PhD.; Department of Public Economics and Regional Development, [email protected]; +421 48 446 2015; https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/11187 Local and Regional Economy and Policy

Doc. Ing. Mária MurraySvidroňová, PhD.; Department of Public Economics and Regional Development, [email protected]; +42148 446 2311; https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/18479 Public Finance

Doc. Ing. KatarínaVitálišová, PhD.; Department of Public Economics and Regional Development, [email protected] +42148 446 2017; https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/11637 Public Policy

Doc. Ing. Kamila Borseková, PhD.; Researchand Innovation Center; [email protected]k; +421 48 44 66217; https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/18476 Economy and Management of Public Services

The scientific‑pedagogical profiles of the staff responsible for profile courses (VUPCH) are maintained as documented information in the Academic Information System AIS2, and the information is also published on the website https://www.ef.umb.sk/student/akreditovane-studijne-programy/doktorandske-studijne-programy-phd/verejna-ekonomika-a-politika-aj-denna/ucitelia-studijneho-programu/.

The list of supervisors of final theses is published on the faculty website https://www.ef.umb.sk/student/akreditovane-studijne-programy/doktorandske-studijne-programy-phd/verejna-ekonomika-a-politika-aj-denna/ucitelia-studijneho-programu/.

The list of thesis supervisors with assignment to the topics is https://www.ef.umb.sk/en/applicants/doctoral-study-phd/topics-of-dissertations.html.

Published on: https://www.ef.umb.sk/en/students/doctoral-study-phd/supervisors.html, https://www.ef.umb.sk/student/doktorandske-studium/skolitelia-doktorandov.html.

https://www.ef.umb.sk/student/akreditovane-studijne-programy/doktorandske-studijne-programy-phd/verejna-ekonomika-a-politika-aj-denna/ucitelia-studijneho-programu/.

Ing. Janka Holíková, Public Economics and Policy, full-time study, [email protected]

prof. Ing. Zdenka Musová,PhD., Vice-Dean for Scientific Research Activities; [email protected] 048446 2140

Research and Doctoral Studies Officer: PhDr. Ingrid Balážová, [email protected], 048 446 2141

Social Affairs Officer: Jana Löbbová, [email protected], 048 446 1152

Coordinator for Applicants and Students with Special Needs: doc. Ing. Radoslav Kožiak,PhD., [email protected], 048 446 2014

International Cooperation Officer: Mgr. Jana Prašovská, [email protected], 048/446 2123

UMB ID Cards Office, helpdesk: Mgr. Terézia Petková, [email protected], [email protected], 048 446 6514

Head of AIS Administration / Helpdesk: Ivana Kapustíková, [email protected], 048 446 6213

Computing and Didactic Technology Department (email accounts, LMS Moodle, helpdesk):

Ing. Pavol Lupták, [email protected], 048 446 2165

Milan Lichý - správca IKT, helpdesk, [email protected], 048 446 2169

Michal Kindl - správcaIKT, helpdesk, [email protected], 048 4462166

Doctoral Student Development Centre: Ing. Kristína Murínová, [email protected], 048/446 2168

At EF MBU we are constantly trying to innovate and modernize the technical equipment in classrooms and lecture halls, as well as the equipment available to the staff.

Doctoral students at EF MBU attend the teaching part in a special seminar room, which is called "Center for Doctoral Student Development" (abbreviated CRD in Slovak).This room is equipped with 25 seats, an interactive 65" touchscreen with PC, video conferencing equipment, a projector and audio equipment, which is also used for workshops or other scientific and educational events for doctoral students, or implemented directly by doctoral students.

In total, the faculty currently has 410 desktop computers at its disposal. Classrooms, lecture or seminar rooms and meeting rooms used by teachers for teaching are equipped with 50 desktop computers. Students use 92 thin client PCs in the classrooms, through which they connect to the school servers,and 87 computers are used by students in the computer labs. The remaining number of desktop computers are used by staff in their offices.

The Faculty also has approximately 200 laptops, which are primarily used by staff for work at home or on business trips, or some meeting rooms are equipped with laptops.

All lecture theatres, classrooms and meeting rooms are equipped with video projection equipment in the form of projectors (45 pcs.), TVs (12 pcs.), 55" and 65" touchscreens (3 pcs.), interactive whiteboards (3 pcs.), touchscreen monitors for PCs in classrooms and lecture theatres (15 pcs.) Classrooms, lecture halls, meeting rooms and special seminar rooms also include video and audio equipment that enable seamless online or hybrid teaching- videoconferencing sets (7 pcs. in total),webcams (50 pcs.), omnidirectional microphones (50 pcs.).

At the same time,staff also have webcams, omnidirectional microphones or headset and microphone sets in their offices, graphic tablets with stylus or pen tablets.

The Faculty has 8 computer rooms (7 in Banská Bystrica and 1 at the IMS in Poprad), 3 of which are equipped with RDS clients (92 in total), through which students connect to the RDP Server,and 5 computer rooms equipped with desktop computers (87 computers in total).

All our students and staff can also use the possibility of remote access to the MBU servers from their private desktops or laptops using an encrypted VPN (via the RDP client on their PC they connect to our RDS server) and thus have the possibility to use the necessary software also during distance learning without restrictions.

The faculty has 10 large multifunctional centrally managed printers with scanner and copier at the disposal of all staff - in addition, staff have a total of 106 other printers and multifunctional devices(printer, scanner and copier) at their disposal.

All computers and laptops are connected to the Internet via cable. We have a total of 77 Wi-Fi AP devices deployed in the faculty, of which 32 are CISCO and 45 are Ubiquiti, which serve the needs of the educational process for both staff and students.

In the premises of our faculty, students have at their disposal a Copy Center, Self-education center for foreign language studies, a branch of the university library with a study room, which is complemented by 2 other study rooms.

All information about the study programme, including information sheets for individual courses, is available in the Academic Information System (AIS2). Basic information and the recommended study plan for each study programme is available on the faculty's website and in the study guide of our faculty. Course syllabi, credit eligibility criteria and qualitative assessments are included in the courses created for each course within the LMS Moodle e-learning portal (LMS). The LMS is on the Moodle platform, and is intended as the primary tool for managing distance learning (materials, lectures, scripts, assignments, tests, deadlines, assessments, etc.). Within the courses for each subject in the LMS, students have access to all the study materials needed to successfully complete and master the subject.

Access to study literature according to Course information sheets, access to information databases and other information sources

In addition to the traditional printed study materials available in the University Library, students can also access electronic book resources, scholarly articles and other publications through the University Library. Each campus PC can connect to 20 paid publication databases to which we have licensed university access (e.g., ProQuest eBook Central, Emerald, Science Direct, Wiley Online Library, and HST, among others). Students can also access the aforementioned online databases from the comfort of their home via a VPN connection. Scientific monographs, textbooks and scripts from the work of our teachers are being gradually digitized and made available to students through the Virtual Reading Room (https://digitalnakniznica.cvtisr.sk/page/umb-digitalna-kniznica) and the MBU Repository ( https://repo.umb.sk/) in accordance with the Open Access Policy of the University of Matej Bel in Banská Bystrica. The MBU University Library has 5 reading rooms, one self-education center, an absent borrowing office and the Matej Bel Education Center. The economics study room provides students with absentee and full-time loans,user registration, counseling and bibliographic information, reprographic services, the possibility of returning books via bibliobox, they have 32,292 book documents and 37 titles of periodicals in the form of scientific and professional journals,daily newspapers, weeklies and monthly magazines.

Access to information technologies

Students of EF MBU have rich and very flexible access to information technologies. In case of technical problems with information systems, students and staff can turn to the technical support website helpdesk.umb.sk (https://helpdesk.umb.sk/en), where they can find general information, guides and procedures for user accounts, Office 365 accounts, AiS2, LMS Moodle, internet and Wi-Fi connection in the faculty and dormitories, and student ID cards.

Students have access to timetables in AIS2, through which they register for final and midterm exams,receive midterm and final assessments. Teachers communicate with students through their student mailboxes or the possibility of sending mass mailings via AIS2 or the respective course in LMS Moodle.

Each student and instructor has access to five Office 365 licenses (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, OneDrive, PowerBI, Teams, Whiteboard, and others) based on their student or staff university account.

Each department operates departmental sections on the college website to inform students of important information, news, etc.

Part of the software equipment available to students for the needs of the educational process is, in addition to applications available in Office 365 or MS Office 2016/2019, R and R-Studio, statistical software IBM SPSS 28, SAP, Power BI, SQL, Inkscape, CorelDRAW, 7Zip, WinRAR, JAVA, Adobe Reader (in some cases Adobe Acrobat Pro), QGIS, Notepad++, web browsers Windows Explorer or Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Irfan View, VLC player, Total Commander, PC Translator, Abbyy Fine Reader or video recording software(in some classrooms it is Camtasia, in most cases Open Broadcaster Software) and others.

Distance education is mainly implemented through regular videoconferencing online meetings according to the schedule for the semester through the MS Team application, which also allows the use of audio lectures, document sharing, chatting, and the creation of independent study groups.

Each subject taught in a given semester has a separate team, whose members are teachers and students of the relevant subject. In parallel with MS Teams, LMS Moodle is used as a tool for providing study materials in the form of teaching texts, lectures, assignments, data files, solutions and video presentations. LMS Moodle is also used for continuous and final submission of student assignments and providing control in the form of tests and providing feedback to students. In addition to MS Teams, educators use Zoom or Google Meet or Cisco Webex in some cases.Our educators have the option to use the education license from Slido for increased student interaction when teaching online or getting feedback.

If special software is required and installed in the computer labs, students have secure remote access to these computers via an encrypted VPN (they connect to our RDS server via the RDP client on their PC) and thus have the ability to use the required software even when teaching remotely without restriction.

Access, manuals of e-learning portals

In the case of distance (and hybrid) learning, online learning is delivered via MS Teams.All students are gradually added to the subject team, with whom the teacher then conducts online lectures, exercises, seminars, consultations, etc.

Instructions for face-to-face teaching,including tutorials, are available to students and teachers at Helpdesk.umb.sk (both Slovak and English versions          of         the          support         are          available) (https://helpdesk.umb.sk/sk/23/zakladne-informacie-ms-teams.html) - the tutorials also include videos (which are also available for teachers and students partly in the IT Services course in the LMS https://lms.umb.sk/course/index.php?categoryid=183                  or                    also                    on YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist? list=PLxzjGZonsfzV7RTjvqlUizBMq8WeOR F_N). Students and staff can also contact the ICT administrators at EF UMB https://helpdesk.umb.sk/user/local_admins), who can also help them via remote access.

Procedures for the transition from contact teaching to distance learning

The transition from face-to-face to distance learning can be implemented de facto immediately, since, as mentioned in the sections above, all the classrooms and lecture halls in which the teaching takes place are equipped with the necessary technology that allows the transmission of audio and video via the Internet.

Courses are created in LMS Moodle for the subjects of the study programme. The use of the portal by students and staff is governed by Directive No.3/2016 on the use of e-learning at UMB, which is available at the beginning of the environment (https://lms.umb.sk/). Each student is instructed in detail at the beginning of their studies(1st year of study) in terms of the use of e-learning support and other necessary tools and systems at the induction meeting https://helpdesk.umb.sk/en/23/zakladne-informacie-ms-teams.html. In case of problems and questions, he/she benefits from further tutor consultation sessions. Each lecturer updates the course at the beginning of the semester and sends students access information (passwords). In addition to the syllabus and course prerequisites, the courses also contain links to online classes via MS Teams or ZOOM, videos of lectures with explanations, various assignments, support forums and discussions, polls,study materials, and other activities.

Student assessment can also be conducted through the courses.In case of need (e.g., current pandemic situation), we also switch seamlessly to distance learning in all courses of the study programme in the case of full-time teaching.

Collaboration is being developed in the provision of learning activities as part of the provision of the curriculum:

• within the framework of solving domestic and international scientific research projects - involvement of doctoral students in project activities and consultations in solving dissertations with domestic and foreign project partners (e.g., Agency for the Promotion of Science and Research, Slovak Business Agency, International Association for Management Development in Dynamic Societies, NISPAcee, National Agricultural and Food Centre - Research Institute of Soil Science and Conservation, SAV, DEVCO, European Commission and with representatives of a number of partner universities within the EU and outside the EU).
• In the framework of projects for practice and also in the elaboration of dissertations with representatives of state administration organisations, local and regional self-government, interest associations (e.g. Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic, Ministry of Education, Science Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic, Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs and Family of the Slovak Republic,Ministry of Transport and Construction of the Slovak Republic, Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic, Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Investment, Regional Development and Informatization of the Slovak Republic, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of the Slovak Republic, Supreme Audit Office, Self-governing Regions, City of Banská Bystrica, Zvolen, Žarnovica, ZMOS, Union of Towns of Slovakia, ZHK, SBA, BIC BB, Economic Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Cluster Horehronie, Cluster Liptov, Social Insurance Institution, public health insurance companies - Dôvera, Union, General Health Insurance Institution, ). On the basis of the cooperation with the Iron and Steel Works in Podbrezová within the engineering studies,the cooperation was extended to the doctoral studies, where the dissertation The use of sports marketing for the development of sport in the region was prepared within the framework of the cooperation for the needs of practice (J. Kuboš, 2016). Within the framework of the acquisition and implementation of the project Banská Bystrica - the capital city of sport, the dissertation The acquisition of the title of European City of Sport and its impact on the development of the city (K. Šulajová, 2019) was prepared for the needs of the city of Banská Bystrica,
• providing professional lectures for students with representatives of the Financial Directorate of the Slovak Republic,the Government Office, the Office of the Government Plenipotentiary for the Development of Civil Society, the Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic, the District Office in BB, with representatives of self-governing regions,Slovak ministries and their departments, regions, towns and municipalities, etc.,
• in supporting the publication and scientific achievements of PhD students and their pedagogical skills through expert lectures, workshops and seminars with the possibility of consultations with recognized experts,and with representatives of the Research and Innovation Center of MBU, as well as with representatives of the University Library of MBU and other events organized by the Center for the Development of Doctoral Students - CRD (e.g. Workshops and seminars organized by CRD: ABC for the budding researcher, Doctoral studies in the European context, Electronic resources for research, Evaluation of the academic impact of researchers, Categorization of academic outputs and quality assessment of scientific journals and scientometric databases, Ethics of scientific research and publishing, Small didactics for teachers and PhD students, Quantitative methods in R, How to publish research results in quality journals and why it is good to engage in research projects, A course in university didactics for PhD students, Options for assessing the academic impact of researchers and research organizations, ), etc., ScientaJuventa, a regularly organized conference for PhD students and young researchers at the Faculty of Economics, MBU.

UMB offers students a wide range of social sports, cultural, spiritual and social activities (https://www.umb.sk/studium/student/volny-cas/, https://www.umb.sk/en/study/). In the field of sports activities, it offers the opportunity to join several sports clubs (athletics, women's basketball team, gymnastics, university hockey team, horo-club, karate,judo). The Sport for All Club offers the following physical activities to the student body:swimming pool, sports activities - floorball, football, volleyball, fitness - gym, Power Zumba, country dancing,jumping, classic and sports massage.

In the field of artistic activities, three art ensembles operate directly at MBU: the University Choir Mladost' (https://youtu.be/aIUOyNNf24s), the University Folklore Ensemble Mladost' (https://youtu.be/fRZ9GYAj84k) and the Youth Chamber Orchestra Mladost' (https://youtu.be/75FPEJynxSk). Students also have the opportunity to participate in the activities of the UNIS student theatre ensemble; the ensemble is open to students who have a relationship with theatre and want to be part of it themselves. The University Dance Center offers a variety of dance classes for the student body (https://www.unidc.sk/mesto/banska-bystrica/).

MBU students can become participants in the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award programme (https://youtu.be/BSy4TKWuD1I).This is a comprehensive development programme that gives young people aged 14 to 24 the chance to develop their skills and character qualities for real life, to fulfill their potential and help them succeed in life. Students from our university can not only become DofE participants, they can also train in the methodology of the programme and become programme leaders.

For leisure time, EF MBU offers several suitable opportunities for students in its outdoor area (space for sitting on benches, in case of good weather directly on the grass). There are 2 cafes, a chill out and relaxation zone and 2 respiratory areas in the EF MBU buildings where students have access to PCs and Internet and use them for project meetings, studying, etc. There is also an Economics Study Room and a Self- education Center. Students and staff have a canteen and a cafeteria on the faculty premises, in addition we have a number of drink vending machines around the faculty.

Students regularly organize fun quizzes for fellow students as well as the ‘Beánie’ (student ball). In addition to the activities offered directly by the faculty and the university, the city of Banská Bystrica,with which MBU actively cooperates, also provides a wealth of activities and regularly informs students about the opportunities through social networks, the faculty's website,e-mails and information boards in the faculty premises.

Participation in mobilities and internships are governed by the Directive No.4/2025 on Erasmus+mobilities at UMB and are published in a separate section of the EF UMB website https://www.ef.umb.sk/en/students/student-mobilities/ . Specifically, this concerns mobility within the Erasmus+ programme, as well as mobility under other schemes(e.g., through SAIA). The call for mobility applications is published every year in the first half of the winter semester. Interested mobility applicants submit an application form, a motivation letter, a CV and proof of foreign language level. Participants are then pre-selected, consisting of an evaluation of the submitted documents and a personal interview (face- to-face or online). The results of the pre-selection are communicated to the students once the grant has been awarded by the Erasmus+ National Agency.

Upon completion of the mobility, the Vice-Dean for Educational Activities will confirm the recognition of the ECTS credits obtained during the mobility on the basis of a certified Transcript of Records. In addition to the possibility of studying, students of the Public Sector Economics study programme are also offered the opportunity to participate in an internship in Slovakia or abroad. Within the framework of the Erasmus+ internship programme, in which Matej Bel University is involved, the student has the opportunity to choose from a wide range of organizations on the website of the Faculty of Economics or to approach a selected company or organization within the EU countries. The current offer of internships is published on the Faculty's website: https://www.ef.umb.sk/en/students/student-mobilities/.

The person interested in study programme Public Economics and Policy is an intelligent personality with an excellent general overview of the current situation in society and interdisciplinary in the issues of public economy, public sector and public policy.She/he is fluent in at least one foreign language professionally. She/he applies the principles of ethics in own behavior, has adequate legal awareness and social feeling. He has adequate communication skills and is interested in scientific research of economic and managerial context in the main research topics of the study program. She/he is a flexible and independent thinking personality with an open mind to new knowledge. She/he can think critically and analytically what she/he applies in solving standard economic and managerial tasks. Based on them, she/he is able to design and apply original solutions to identified problems and draw adequate conclusions. The applicant must meet the requirements of the Slovak Classification Framework - SKKR at level 7. It is suitable to be an author or a co-author of some publishing outputs, to be involved in project activities and to participate at the Student scientific activity.

The condition of admission to study is the completion of the study programme of the 2nd degree and successful completion of the entrance examination.

The content of the PhD entrance examination is an assessment of the applicant's knowledge of public economics and policy issues that are the subject of the dissertation topic based on the presentation of the dissertation project. The dissertation project should, at a minimum,argue the relevance of the topic/urgency of the problem to be addressed in the context of: the development of a theory that will form the basis of a solution to the research problem given by the topic of the thesis and a solution to the problem in economic practice - i.e., a gap in knowledge of the problem and an original object of investigation with an indication of the methodology of investigation.

In addition, knowledge of the English language is required. The entrance examination, the presentation of the dissertation project and the discussion of the dissertation project are conducted in English, given that it is possible to assess the communicative competence of the candidate in a foreign language.

Detailed admission requirements for the 3rd degree of studies can be found at https://www.ef.umb.sk/en/applicants/doctoral-study-phd/.

The admission conditions are the same for all study programmes of the third degree at the Faculty of Economics of MBU in Banská Bystrica.

The basic condition for admission to doctoral studies is the completion of the second degree of higher education.

Applicants for studies who have completed a previous degree abroad are obliged under Act No.422/2015 on the recognition of evidence of education and on the recognition of professional qualifications and on the amendment and supplementation of certain acts, as amended, to submit the recognition of evidence of education obtained outside the Slovak Republic The decision on the recognition of educational qualifications.

Another condition is the successful completion of the entrance examination.

The procedure for the admission process and the conditions for admission are specified in the document ‘Possibilities and Conditions for Admission to Study and Planned Numbers of Admitted Applicants for Doctoral Studies https://www.ef.umb.sk/en/applicants/doctoral-study-phd/conditions-for-admission-to-study.html, https://www.ef.umb.sk/uchadzac/bakalarske-studium/moznosti-a-podmienky-prijatia-na-studium-a-planovane-pocty-prijatych-uchadzacov-na-akademicky-rok-2026-2027.html, Before the start of the admission process for doctoral studies, the faculty announces the topics of dissertation theses that applicants can apply for as part of the admission process. For each announced topic, a supervisor is assigned. Applicants for doctoral studies must apply for one of the announced topics https://www.ef.umb.sk/en/applicants/doctoral-study-phd/topics-of-dissertations.html

The admission examination for full-time applicants is combined and comprises three components: presentation of a written dissertation project by the applicant in English, an assessment of the applicant's previous activity in scientific research (publications and research activities), and the average grade achieved during the second degree of higher education. The maximum number of points that can be obtained by a full-time applicant is 100.

The admission examination of a candidate for a part-time form of study comprises two components: presentation of a written dissertation project in English, assessment of the candidate's previous activity in scientific activity (publications and research activities). The maximum number of points that can be achieved by an applicant for the external form of study is 90.

Parts of the admission examination for full-time and part-time applicants shall be held before the examination board in person or by distance learning.

The composition of the examination board for all study programmes shall be determined by the Dean of the faculty on the basis of the proposals of the chairpersons of the departmental subcommittees of the individual doctoral study programmes. The examination board shall be composed of at least three members. The supervisor whose topic the candidate has applied for may be invited to join the committee with the consent of the chair of the committee.

The results are published on the faculty's website on the day of the entrance examination. The admission of the applicant is decided by the Faculty Admissions Committee.

The composition of the admissions board consists of at least two members of the faculty management, the faculty secretary and at least two members of the examination board. The result of the admission examination shall be recorded in the minutes. The admissions board shall determine the threshold for admission and submit a proposal for admission of successful candidates to the Dean.

Applicants will be admitted to study in the order of the total number of points achieved in the admission procedure within the planned capacity of the study programmes in the individual forms of study.

The results of the admission procedure are recorded in the academic information system. Applicants who have fulfilled the conditions for admission are sent an admission decision with other relevant documents.

Admission procedure for Academic Year 2025/2026 Number of applicants: 2; Admitted: 2

Admission procedure for Academic Year 2024/2025 Number of applicants: 2; Admitted: 1

Admission procedure for Academic Year 2023/2024 Number of applicants: 3; Admitted: 3

In an effort to continuously improve the quality of doctoral study programmes at the Faculty of Economics of UMB in Banská Bystrica (hereinafter referred to as the Faculty of Economics UMB), the collection of feedback from students is carried out in two ways: at the faculty level through a questionnaire survey administered by the Office for Science and Doctoral Studies under the authority of the Vice-Dean for Science, and at the level of the person responsible for the quality of the programme through personal meetings with students.

The questionnaire survey of doctoral studies at the Faculty of Economics UMB in Banská Bystrica is conducted regularly in September and October in the form of an anonymous online questionnaire. Students evaluate individual assessed areas: social integration within the department, awareness of publication ethics and academic integrity, awareness of opportunities for participation in research projects, and awareness of opportunities for publishing in high-quality journals. Students also had the opportunity to comment on open-ended questions: 1.What enriched students the most professionally and/or personally. 2. What disappointed them the most. 3. The biggest challenges of doctoral studies. 4. Suggestions for improving the quality of doctoral studies. 5. Discrimination and personal experiences. 6. Final opinions.

The results of the questionnaire survey are supplemented by feedback on the quality of studies obtained through personal meetings between students and the person responsible for the quality of the study programme. These meetings focus on feedback related to the content of studies, the quality of teaching, and the organisation of studies. The conclusions of the evaluation are included in the Report on the Periodic Evaluation of the Study Programme.

Feedback from employers is crucial for meeting their expectations regarding the quality of study programmes. It helps to identify strengths as well as areas for improvement in the preparation of graduates for the labour market. The collection of feedback from employers focuses on determining the level of their satisfaction with the skills and competencies of graduates.

In the process of aligning the study programme, a set of required key competencies of graduates was developed through discussions with employers as stakeholders, taking into account the graduate profile and the defined educational objectives and learning outcomes. This set includes subject-specific and transferable competencies that are important for the successful performance of graduates in the indicated occupations:

• General knowledge and broad perspective: Knowledge of the interdisciplinary relationships in the functioning of the public economy and public policy-making, and the ability to apply this knowledge in practice.

• Ability to identify and solve problems: Skills in identifying original research and practical problems of the public economy and policy, and in designing innovative methodologies for their solution. Competencies for developing methodological, forecasting, and decision-making materials, the application of which is desirable in the development of new products and systems in the public sector economy and in the implementation of new public policies and schemes supporting knowledge-based social progress.

• Organisation and management, ability to lead teams, ability to make independent decisions and assume responsibility: Skills and competencies for performing managerial functions in state administration and self-government bodies, in organisations providing public services established by the state or territorial self-government, as well as in non-governmental non-profit organisations.

• Ability to work in an intercultural/international environment, teamwork skills: Skills and competencies for creating and managing project teams involved in research and development of new products and systems in the public economy and in the implementation of new public policies and schemes supporting knowledge-based social progress.

• Creative thinking and information-handling skills: Skills and competencies in scientific research methods, data collection, processing, and both quantitative and qualitative analysis, formulation of conclusions related to innovative and comprehensive solutions to theoretical and practical problems of the public economy and public policy, as well as skills and competencies in disseminating these conclusions to the scientific community and the professional public.

• Communication skills, written expression skills, presentation skills, foreign language proficiency: Skills and competencies in communication, the use of presentation techniques and tools supported by knowledge of world languages and information technologies.

• Ability for lifelong learning: Knowledge and skills enabling further development in professional practice or continued education.

Employers consider all subject-specific and transferable competencies, the acquisition of which constitutes the objectives and learning outcomes of the PEP study programme, to be important, and according to employers, the substantial majority of these competencies are possessed by our graduates. Any modifications to the PEP study programme that may affect these defined subject-specific and transferable competencies are subject to assessment and approval by the VEP Study Programme Council, which includes a representative of employers among its members.

The person responsible for the study programme quality ensures the evaluation of feedback, which primarily includes data analysis, identification of problem areas, and the formulation of conclusions and recommendations. The conclusions resulting from the evaluation of data obtained from feedback are discussed by the Study Programme Council if they include proposed measures to modify the study programme or any of its comprehensive parts.

The conclusions of the feedback evaluation within the Study Programme Council may also be discussed with the participation of other students of the study programme. If relevant for improving the quality of the study programme, the person responsible for the study programme may also propose additional measures to enhance quality. The conclusions of the evaluation are included in the Report on the Periodic Evaluation of the Study Programme.

The evaluation of the quality of education by graduates is carried out through a survey focused on the performance of work related to the completed study programme, the suitability of recommending the study programme, the interest of teachers of the study programme in cooperation with graduates, and follow-up educational activities provided by the faculty that further expand knowledge in the given study programme. The results form part of the Report on the Periodic Evaluation of the Study Programme.

Study Regulations: https://www.umb.sk/app/cmsFile.php?disposition=i&ID=7746

Disciplinary and Procedural Rules: https://www.umb.sk/en/study/degree-studies-full-time-student/study-regulations/

Study Guide: https://www.ef.umb.sk/en/students/doctoral-study-phd/

Accessible Academic Environment for Students with Special Needs: https://www.ef.umb.sk/en/students/students-with-special-needs.html

Tuition and Study-related Fees: https://www.umb.sk/en/study/degree-studies-full-time-student/

Scholarships and Loans: https://www.umb.sk/en/study/degree-studies-full-time-student/

Job Offers and Part-time Work: https://www.umb.sk/en/study/degree-studies-full-time-student/

Accommodation: https://www.umb.sk/en/study/degree-studies-full-time-student/

Sports Activities: https://www.umb.sk/en/study/degree-studies-full-time-student/

Support and Advisory Centre: https://www.umb.sk/en/study/degree-studies-full-time-student/

Student Organizations: https://www.umb.sk/en/study/degree-studies-full-time-student/

Young scientist: https://www.ef.umb.sk/en/science-research/young-scientist/

Student ID: [email protected]

Information for applicants: https://www.ef.umb.sk/en/applicants/doctoral-study-phd/

Alumni Club: Alumni Univerzity Mateja Bela v Banskej Bystrici | Absolvent | Univerzita Mateja Bela v Banskej Bystrici

Quality Policy: Vnútorný systém zabezpečovania kvality | Usmernenia a základné vnútorné predpisy VSK UMB | Univerzita Mateja Bela v Banskej Bystrici, [email protected]

Student Scientific Activities: Scientia Iuventa EF UMB | Scientia Iuventa - si.umb.sk

Scientific journals: https://www.ef.umb.sk/en/science-research/scientific-journals/