Collaboration with top institutions and AI experts

The special track of the LJUBLJANA MBA program is a unique combination of excellent AI experts and researches from three top Slovenian institutions: the “Jožef Stefan” Institute, the International Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (IRCAI) under the auspices of UNESCO and the School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana.

Mitja Jermol, Head of the Program Committee for Artificial Intelligence and Circular Economy at IRCAI, Head of the Knowledge Transfer Department at IJS and one of the biggest experts on artificial intelligence in Slovenia: “Artificial intelligence has not been part of the research world for a long time. Education, the right attitude towards this type of technologies and building global competencies are the key for leaders, decision makers and managers who want to lead their teams and companies into the future. The Artificial Intelligence in Business program (LJUBLJANA MBA) provides participants with the knowledge and skills necessary for the successful integration and effective use of AI technologies at all levels of business.”

Proven quality

The School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana, has been maintaining a reputation of excellence and quality among economic and business schools in Slovenia and the region for years. This is also proven by the fact that it is the only school in the wider region that is part of the elite group of triple-accredited international schools – it has international accreditations of EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA. This achievement places the faculty among the top 1 percent of business and economics schools in the world. The inclusion of artificial intelligence in the prestigious LJUBLJANA MBA program further confirms the commitment of school providing relevant and advanced education. At the same time, the only school in the region is placed on the prestigious Financial Times ranking, and the LJUBLJANA MBA is thus among the 100 best programs in the region.

New technologies require new management skills

Mitja Kovač, an experienced law professor from the School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana and a lecturer of the program LJUBLJANA MBA, emphasized the importance of this course: “As Artificial Intelligence pushes the boundaries of the capabilities of smart devices, managers and executives are forced to understand the evolving technologies, recognize their practicality in their organizations, raise awareness of critical thinking, and learn how to resolve ethical dilemmas that will increase as AI enters all work processes. Slovenia has proven to be a center of technological innovation, and incorporating Artificial Intelligence into a program like LJUBLJANA MBA is a natural step.”

Partnership with a leading technology giant

The LJUBLJANA MBA Artificial Intelligence in business, brought another important partnership between the Slovenian educational environment and one of the largest technology companies in the world: Google.org. Metka Svetlin, Head of Google Adriatic, shared her thoughts on the collaboration, saying:  “We are pleased that Google.org can support the artificial intelligence ecosystem in Slovenia by funding projects that bring artificial intelligence closer to businesses, thus also helping to accelerate Slovenia’s digital transformation in an inclusive way.”

The Artificial Intelligence in Business in the LJUBLJANA MBA program thus provides an exceptional Google Scholarship opportunity for individuals who want to stand out in the business world by harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence. With selected experts and topics, and the opportunity to collaborate with key players from the world of AI, the program will have a significant impact on the Slovenian business environment and beyond. Together we will shape the future of the business environment based on innovation, progress and sustainable development.

LJUBLJANA MBA

The LJUBLJANA MBA program is designed for talented individuals who wish to broaden their knowledge in the field of business and management in order to raise their decision-making competencies. The two-year career and personal development program is designed to provide a holistic education that includes academic knowledge, peer learning, individual counseling, and case-based learning.