Faculty of Economics and Business
  1. About FEB
  2. Introduction
  3. Mission and Vision

Mission and Vision

The Faculty's strategic development documents for the period from 2022 to 2030 are based on global research and development trends in the field of economics, business and other sciences, as well as on the strategic development documents of the University of Maribor, which are based on the university's commitment to creative integration of research and education, to involvement in solving social challenges in the local and global environment, to care for mutual relations and a creative work environment.

The mission of the Faculty of Economics and Business, which is the starting point of the Development Strategy of the Faculty of Economics and Business for the period 2022-2030, considers the quality standards of the international professional accreditation and the commitment of the Faculty of Economics and Business to innovation, to the principles of sustainable development and to continuous quality improvement in all activities and processes.

In line with the mission of the FEB UM and the strategic development baseline of the UM, the Faculty's strategy consists of a set of ten strategic objectives aimed at fostering an inclusive, innovative and cohesive higher education space that will train active, critical and responsible individuals, ensure the quality of education and research, academic integrity and care for the sustainable development of society, thus following the guidelines of the Rome Ministerial Communiqué 2020 and the principles of the Magna Charta Universitatum 2020. In doing so, the FEB also follows the national strategic orientations in the field of higher education development, as defined in the Resolution on the National Programme for Higher Education in Slovenia until 2030, adopted in 2022.

The process of creating strategic documents lasted one year, starting in December 2021, when the Senat of the school established a working group for strategy development. After discussions with all groups of stakeholders, the Senate of the Faculty of Economics and Business of the UM discussed and approved the mission, vision, key values, strategic directions and the documents Strategy 2022-2030 and Action Plan 2022-2025, at its meeting on 18 November 2022.

Mission

The Faculty of Economics and Business contributes to the holistic development of individuals and the sustainable development of the economy and society in the national, broader European and global environment through innovative research and education in economics and business.

Vision

The Faculty of Economics and Business aspires to be renowned at the national and broader European level as an excellent research-oriented and globally connected school of economics and business. 

Values

  • Knowledge and critical thinking

We create, broaden and apply interdisciplinary and socially responsible knowledge, which we successfully disseminate to our students and to academic and business communities at both regional and international levels. 

We are aware that critical thinking is the foundation of the development of any society. Therefore, we encourage and develop it in our interpersonal relations, study programmes as well as within our research and professional work. 

  • Cooperation

Educational and research activities are based on multifaceted cooperation within our institution and on an open dialogue with the broader community. Successful cooperation is based on trust in the FEB as an independent and unbiased knowledge institution which builds on credibility and ethical action. In this way, we maintain a strong bridge of cooperation between the FEB and its students, the regional environment and numerous partners in Slovenia and abroad.

  • Personal and social responsibility

We encourage and reward the responsibility of each individual for the excellence in their teaching and research as well as for the excellence in their professional and voluntary work which is for the benefit of the students, the employees and the broader society. Our activities for personal and intellectual growth of all stakeholders encourage socially responsible decision-making with a global outlook.

  • Sustainability

In our activities related to education, research, professional and societal work, we consider economic, social and environmental viewpoints, aim to reduce negative environmental impacts, promote economic prosperity and encourage sustainable behavior and social responsibility, thereby contributing to the well-being of employees and students, and to a positive impact on the society at large.

  • Equality and democracy

We strive for everyone to work and study in the atmosphere of respect, dignity and inclusion. We promote cultural diversity and we actively support full inclusion of persons with special needs. We assure the spirit of open dialogue with all our stakeholders via democratic and transparent decision-making processes regarding key decisions.

  • Credibility and ethical behaviour

We embrace open communication, transparency of processes and clearly defined responsibilities, which encourages ethical action and helps build the credibility of the FEB. 

  • Innovativeness and entrepreneurship

We actively co-shape the university innovation ecosystem and thus contribute to the co-creation of conditions for creativity and for the implementation of innovative economic and business solutions of the employees and students. 

We encourage creativity, innovativeness and entrepreneurship and we educate individuals who can perceive and exploit business opportunities by prudent risk-taking. We implement these values in practice by being actively engaged in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Strategic orientations 2022-2030

  1. ORGANIZATION
    The Faculty's organization supports the mission of the Faculty and builds the reputation of the Faculty based on its achievements.  

  2. EDUCATION  
    Study programs and life-long education, based on quality and innovativeness, address the sustainable and socially responsible aspects, and are in line with changes in the business environment and the needs of the labor market.    

  3. RESEARCH  
    Achieving meaningful and impactful research results based on innovativeness and sustainable and socially responsible development of Faculty's research areas.      

  4. STIMULATING WORKING ENVIRONMENT  
    Providing ongoing support for the development of higher education teachers and professional staff and stimulating working environment.
        
  5. STUDENTS  
    Contributing to the holistic development of students and achieving Faculty's mission in partnership with students.    

  6. INTERNATIONALIZATION  
    Strengthening the visibility of the Faculty in the European and global environment, based on innovation and the implementation of the sustainability principles in research and education.  
      
  7. DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE QUALITY SYSTEM  
    Strengthening the culture of quality as the foundation of the long-term successful operation and development of the Faculty.    

  8. EMBEDDEDNESS IN THE ENVIRONMENT  
    Further contribution to the strengthening of the innovation ecosystem that is based on knowledge transfer to the environment and the socially responsible action of the Faculty, which contributes to the sustainable development of the economy and society at large.  

  9. FACULTY PREMISES DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE  
    Developing the Faculty's infrastructure in line with the needs of users and the principles of sustainability.    

  10. IT SUPPORT
    Increasing the digitalization of the Faculty and strengthening IT support for the Faculty's internal and external environment