International School for Social and Business Studies

Mednarodna fakulteta za družbene in poslovne študije

Basic information

  • Identifiers
    • DEQARINST2348
    • SI0013
    • Erasmus: SI CELJE03

      • Erasmus Institution Code

      Identifier assigned by the European Commission to higher education institutions participating in the Erasmus+ programme - data harvested from ETER/OrgReg

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    • SI-ETER.BAS.NATID: 106
    • SCHAC: mfdps.si

      • SCHema for Academia

      Internet domain (DNS)-based identifier of institutions, used in several European initiatives for data exchange in the education and research sector, e.g. Emrex - data acquired using the European University Foundation (EUF) HEI API

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    • Erasmus-Charter: E10161457

      • Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE)

      Application number related to the ECHE, required for higher education institutions participating in the Erasmus+ programme - data acquired using the European University Foundation (EUF) HEI API

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    • EU-PIC: 968823779

      • Participant Identification Code (PIC)

      A PIC is assigned to legal entities participating in EU-funded programmes - data acquired using the European University Foundation (EUF) HEI API

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    • EU-VAT: SI95628428

      • EU VAT number

      Identifier of economic operators for value-added tax (VAT) within the EU system, assigned by their national authority - data acquired using the EU participant register API

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    • WHED: IAU-011530

      • IAU World Higher Education Database (WHED)

      Identifier used in the world-wide WHED database of higher education institutions, managed by the International Association of Universities (IAU) - data harvested from ETER/OrgReg

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  • Provider type
    higher education institution
  • Legal seat(s)
    Celje, Slovenia
  • Website
    http://mfdps.si/en
  • Founding year
    2007
  • QF-EHEA levels
    third cycle, second cycle, first cycle
  • Permalink
    https://data.deqar.eu/institution/2348

National External Quality Assurance Requirements

  • Accreditation of a study programme
    is granted for an indefinite period or the application is denied.
  • Re-accreditation of a higher education institution
    is granted for a period of maximum five years (or less) or, if quality standards are not meet the accreditation is denied.
  • Initial accreditation of a higher education institutions
    is granted for a period of five years or, if quality standards are not meet, the application is denied.
  • Accreditation of changes of higher education institutions
    Changes to another type, merger by acquisition, merger by the formation of a new entity or division of higher education institutions, changing the location in Slovenia
  • Further information on external quality assurance in Slovenia

External Quality Assurance Reports and Decisions

Institutional level

This report is not currently valid but part of the historic record.
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Institutional re-accreditation
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Institutional re-accreditation
  • DEQAR Report ID
    89697
  • Agency
    Slovenian Quality Assurance Agency (SQAA)
  • Type
    Re-accreditation of higher education institutions
  • Status
    part of obligatory EQA system
  • Formal decision
    positive
  • Date
    21/04/2022
  • Valid until
    30/09/2027
  • Summary

    Report summary

    The International School for Social and Business Studies is an independent higher education institution that implements two study programs at the first cycle, namely the BA program Business in Contemporary Society and the BSc program Economics in Contemporary Society. At the second cycle, it implements two MA study programs, namely Knowledge Management and Leadership and Quality in Education. In the third level, it implements the doctoral program Knowledge Management. The group of experts is of the opinion that the higher education institution meets all quality standards. In the report, the group of experts pointed out some of the advantages of the higher education institution and also pointed out the opportunities for improvement. The institute demonstrates an appropriate formal organization and a functional human resources management system, as well as a stable personnel structure for the implementation of its teaching and research activities. The developmental strategy is of good quality and is based on information that is effectively transmitted, especially between internal stakeholders and the closest stakeholders from the regional environment. However, it is necessary to systematically establish stronger connections and a system of motivating external stakeholders. The focus of scientific research is clearly set and represents an appropriate and relevant contribution in the national and to some extent also in the international environment. The institution has a well-developed culture of quality assurance and a developed system of planning and support for career development of employees, but it would be necessary for greater efficiency of this system to further profile the research work of the institution and base on this the system of academic and administrative staff development. The institution should take a more active approach to the policy of prevention of discrimination against various groups, including the establishment of an appropriate formal framework.
    The International School for Social and Business Studies is an independent higher education institution that implements two study programs at the first cycle, namely the BA program Business in Contemporary Society and the BSc program Economics in Contemporary Society. At the second cycle, it implements two MA study programs, namely Knowledge Management and Leadership and Quality in Education. In t...
  • Report and decision
  • Permalink
    https://data.deqar.eu/report/89697
  • Agency's identifier
    6031-13/2020/11
  • Verifiable Credential

Programme level

This report does not have a validity period, but it is older than 6 years and thus considered part of the historic record.
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Ekonomija v sodobni družbi (first cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Bachelor (univerzitetni)
  • Level
    first cycle (NQF 7. raven (7))
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Ekonomija v sodobni družbi (first cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Bachelor
  • Level
    first cycle (NQF 7)
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
  • DEQAR Report ID
    89820
  • Agency
    Slovenian Quality Assurance Agency (SQAA)
  • Type
    Extraordinary evaluation of study programmes
  • Status
    part of obligatory EQA system
  • Formal decision
    positive
  • Date
    21/04/2022
  • Valid until
    not applicable
  • Summary

    Report summary

    The institution regularly and appropriately evaluates and updates the content, composition and implementation of all study programs that have been the subject of external evaluation. In this way, it continuously develops programs and maintains their relevance. A large amount of data collected contributes to this, with a well-developed information infrastructure being of great help. Stakeholders are properly involved in the self-evaluation process and are informed about the results in an appropriate way, but an even more proactive stakeholder approach would be useful. All data collected indicate the existence and effective functioning of the quality circle. Despite the adaptations, the programs are complete in terms of content and composition, and the contents are connected along the horizontal and vertical axes. In all programs, the institution takes care of the compliance of the objectives and competencies of the syllabus with the basic objectives and competencies of the study program. However, greater differentiation is needed between the two study programs at the first level of study. The institution is implementing a number of projects, but more attention should be paid to more prestigious international research programs. Teaching methods are adapted to different groups of students and higher 54 education teachers. The number of contact hours performed is appropriate. The work and involvement of students in scientific, professional, research projects is appropriate and varies according to the level of study. Practical education is properly organized and implemented, to the satisfaction of both students and mentors. Informing of students is timely and effective. All higher education teachers involved in the implementation of the study programes have relevant references and habilitation. The programs are implemented within the appropriate infrastructure. However, we would suggest hiring a librarian with a library education who will be able to provide a more appropriate service to very different groups of users. The institution effectively ensures the protection of the rights of stakeholders in the study process. It enables employees to enjoy academic autonomy and develop their career path. Stakeholders are duly informed.
    The institution regularly and appropriately evaluates and updates the content, composition and implementation of all study programs that have been the subject of external evaluation. In this way, it continuously develops programs and maintains their relevance. A large amount of data collected contributes to this, with a well-developed information infrastructure being of great help. Stakeholders ar...
  • Report and decision
  • Permalink
    https://data.deqar.eu/report/89820
  • Agency's identifier
    6031-13/2020/11-programi
  • Verifiable Credential
This report does not have a validity period, but it is older than 6 years and thus considered part of the historic record.
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Management razvoja kadrov (second cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Master
  • Level
    second cycle (NQF 8. raven (8))
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
This report does not have a validity period, but it is older than 6 years and thus considered part of the historic record.
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Management znanja (second cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Master
  • Level
    second cycle (NQF 8. raven (8))
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
This report does not have a validity period, but it is older than 6 years and thus considered part of the historic record.
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Management znanja (third cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Phd
  • Level
    third cycle (NQF 10. raven (10))
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Management znanja (second cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Master
  • Level
    second cycle (NQF 8)
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
  • DEQAR Report ID
    89820
  • Agency
    Slovenian Quality Assurance Agency (SQAA)
  • Type
    Extraordinary evaluation of study programmes
  • Status
    part of obligatory EQA system
  • Formal decision
    positive
  • Date
    21/04/2022
  • Valid until
    not applicable
  • Summary

    Report summary

    The institution regularly and appropriately evaluates and updates the content, composition and implementation of all study programs that have been the subject of external evaluation. In this way, it continuously develops programs and maintains their relevance. A large amount of data collected contributes to this, with a well-developed information infrastructure being of great help. Stakeholders are properly involved in the self-evaluation process and are informed about the results in an appropriate way, but an even more proactive stakeholder approach would be useful. All data collected indicate the existence and effective functioning of the quality circle. Despite the adaptations, the programs are complete in terms of content and composition, and the contents are connected along the horizontal and vertical axes. In all programs, the institution takes care of the compliance of the objectives and competencies of the syllabus with the basic objectives and competencies of the study program. However, greater differentiation is needed between the two study programs at the first level of study. The institution is implementing a number of projects, but more attention should be paid to more prestigious international research programs. Teaching methods are adapted to different groups of students and higher 54 education teachers. The number of contact hours performed is appropriate. The work and involvement of students in scientific, professional, research projects is appropriate and varies according to the level of study. Practical education is properly organized and implemented, to the satisfaction of both students and mentors. Informing of students is timely and effective. All higher education teachers involved in the implementation of the study programes have relevant references and habilitation. The programs are implemented within the appropriate infrastructure. However, we would suggest hiring a librarian with a library education who will be able to provide a more appropriate service to very different groups of users. The institution effectively ensures the protection of the rights of stakeholders in the study process. It enables employees to enjoy academic autonomy and develop their career path. Stakeholders are duly informed.
    The institution regularly and appropriately evaluates and updates the content, composition and implementation of all study programs that have been the subject of external evaluation. In this way, it continuously develops programs and maintains their relevance. A large amount of data collected contributes to this, with a well-developed information infrastructure being of great help. Stakeholders ar...
  • Report and decision
  • Permalink
    https://data.deqar.eu/report/89820
  • Agency's identifier
    6031-13/2020/11-programi
  • Verifiable Credential
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Management znanja (third cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Doctorate
  • Level
    third cycle (NQF 10)
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
  • DEQAR Report ID
    89820
  • Agency
    Slovenian Quality Assurance Agency (SQAA)
  • Type
    Extraordinary evaluation of study programmes
  • Status
    part of obligatory EQA system
  • Formal decision
    positive
  • Date
    21/04/2022
  • Valid until
    not applicable
  • Summary

    Report summary

    The institution regularly and appropriately evaluates and updates the content, composition and implementation of all study programs that have been the subject of external evaluation. In this way, it continuously develops programs and maintains their relevance. A large amount of data collected contributes to this, with a well-developed information infrastructure being of great help. Stakeholders are properly involved in the self-evaluation process and are informed about the results in an appropriate way, but an even more proactive stakeholder approach would be useful. All data collected indicate the existence and effective functioning of the quality circle. Despite the adaptations, the programs are complete in terms of content and composition, and the contents are connected along the horizontal and vertical axes. In all programs, the institution takes care of the compliance of the objectives and competencies of the syllabus with the basic objectives and competencies of the study program. However, greater differentiation is needed between the two study programs at the first level of study. The institution is implementing a number of projects, but more attention should be paid to more prestigious international research programs. Teaching methods are adapted to different groups of students and higher 54 education teachers. The number of contact hours performed is appropriate. The work and involvement of students in scientific, professional, research projects is appropriate and varies according to the level of study. Practical education is properly organized and implemented, to the satisfaction of both students and mentors. Informing of students is timely and effective. All higher education teachers involved in the implementation of the study programes have relevant references and habilitation. The programs are implemented within the appropriate infrastructure. However, we would suggest hiring a librarian with a library education who will be able to provide a more appropriate service to very different groups of users. The institution effectively ensures the protection of the rights of stakeholders in the study process. It enables employees to enjoy academic autonomy and develop their career path. Stakeholders are duly informed.
    The institution regularly and appropriately evaluates and updates the content, composition and implementation of all study programs that have been the subject of external evaluation. In this way, it continuously develops programs and maintains their relevance. A large amount of data collected contributes to this, with a well-developed information infrastructure being of great help. Stakeholders ar...
  • Report and decision
  • Permalink
    https://data.deqar.eu/report/89820
  • Agency's identifier
    6031-13/2020/11-programi
  • Verifiable Credential
This report does not have a validity period, but it is older than 6 years and thus considered part of the historic record.
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Poslovanje v sodobni družbi (first cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Bachelor (visokošolski)
  • Level
    first cycle (NQF 7. raven (7))
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Poslovanje v sodobni družbi (first cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Bachelor
  • Level
    first cycle (NQF 7)
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
  • DEQAR Report ID
    89820
  • Agency
    Slovenian Quality Assurance Agency (SQAA)
  • Type
    Extraordinary evaluation of study programmes
  • Status
    part of obligatory EQA system
  • Formal decision
    positive
  • Date
    21/04/2022
  • Valid until
    not applicable
  • Summary

    Report summary

    The institution regularly and appropriately evaluates and updates the content, composition and implementation of all study programs that have been the subject of external evaluation. In this way, it continuously develops programs and maintains their relevance. A large amount of data collected contributes to this, with a well-developed information infrastructure being of great help. Stakeholders are properly involved in the self-evaluation process and are informed about the results in an appropriate way, but an even more proactive stakeholder approach would be useful. All data collected indicate the existence and effective functioning of the quality circle. Despite the adaptations, the programs are complete in terms of content and composition, and the contents are connected along the horizontal and vertical axes. In all programs, the institution takes care of the compliance of the objectives and competencies of the syllabus with the basic objectives and competencies of the study program. However, greater differentiation is needed between the two study programs at the first level of study. The institution is implementing a number of projects, but more attention should be paid to more prestigious international research programs. Teaching methods are adapted to different groups of students and higher 54 education teachers. The number of contact hours performed is appropriate. The work and involvement of students in scientific, professional, research projects is appropriate and varies according to the level of study. Practical education is properly organized and implemented, to the satisfaction of both students and mentors. Informing of students is timely and effective. All higher education teachers involved in the implementation of the study programes have relevant references and habilitation. The programs are implemented within the appropriate infrastructure. However, we would suggest hiring a librarian with a library education who will be able to provide a more appropriate service to very different groups of users. The institution effectively ensures the protection of the rights of stakeholders in the study process. It enables employees to enjoy academic autonomy and develop their career path. Stakeholders are duly informed.
    The institution regularly and appropriately evaluates and updates the content, composition and implementation of all study programs that have been the subject of external evaluation. In this way, it continuously develops programs and maintains their relevance. A large amount of data collected contributes to this, with a well-developed information infrastructure being of great help. Stakeholders ar...
  • Report and decision
  • Permalink
    https://data.deqar.eu/report/89820
  • Agency's identifier
    6031-13/2020/11-programi
  • Verifiable Credential
This report does not have a validity period, but it is older than 6 years and thus considered part of the historic record.
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Vodenje in kakovost v izobraževanju (second cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Master
  • Level
    second cycle (NQF 8. raven (8))
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Vodenje in kakovost v izobraževanju (second cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Master
  • Level
    second cycle (NQF 8)
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
  • DEQAR Report ID
    89820
  • Agency
    Slovenian Quality Assurance Agency (SQAA)
  • Type
    Extraordinary evaluation of study programmes
  • Status
    part of obligatory EQA system
  • Formal decision
    positive
  • Date
    21/04/2022
  • Valid until
    not applicable
  • Summary

    Report summary

    The institution regularly and appropriately evaluates and updates the content, composition and implementation of all study programs that have been the subject of external evaluation. In this way, it continuously develops programs and maintains their relevance. A large amount of data collected contributes to this, with a well-developed information infrastructure being of great help. Stakeholders are properly involved in the self-evaluation process and are informed about the results in an appropriate way, but an even more proactive stakeholder approach would be useful. All data collected indicate the existence and effective functioning of the quality circle. Despite the adaptations, the programs are complete in terms of content and composition, and the contents are connected along the horizontal and vertical axes. In all programs, the institution takes care of the compliance of the objectives and competencies of the syllabus with the basic objectives and competencies of the study program. However, greater differentiation is needed between the two study programs at the first level of study. The institution is implementing a number of projects, but more attention should be paid to more prestigious international research programs. Teaching methods are adapted to different groups of students and higher 54 education teachers. The number of contact hours performed is appropriate. The work and involvement of students in scientific, professional, research projects is appropriate and varies according to the level of study. Practical education is properly organized and implemented, to the satisfaction of both students and mentors. Informing of students is timely and effective. All higher education teachers involved in the implementation of the study programes have relevant references and habilitation. The programs are implemented within the appropriate infrastructure. However, we would suggest hiring a librarian with a library education who will be able to provide a more appropriate service to very different groups of users. The institution effectively ensures the protection of the rights of stakeholders in the study process. It enables employees to enjoy academic autonomy and develop their career path. Stakeholders are duly informed.
    The institution regularly and appropriately evaluates and updates the content, composition and implementation of all study programs that have been the subject of external evaluation. In this way, it continuously develops programs and maintains their relevance. A large amount of data collected contributes to this, with a well-developed information infrastructure being of great help. Stakeholders ar...
  • Report and decision
  • Permalink
    https://data.deqar.eu/report/89820
  • Agency's identifier
    6031-13/2020/11-programi
  • Verifiable Credential

Verifiable Credentials

A Verifiable Credential (VC) is a digitally-signed and thus tamper-evident document containing information on a subject (e.g. personal information, entitlements of an individual, degrees held by an individual or accreditation of a higher education institution). Quality assurance results recorded in DEQAR can be downloaded as W3C-compatible Verifiable Credentials.

Currently, two types of credentials can be issued:

EBSI Verifiable Accreditations (VA) can be used by a higher education institution in the context of the EBSI Early Adopters programme.

  • The VA allows the institution to prove its external quality assurance on the Trusted Issuer Registry (TIR). EBSI VAs are only issued for external quality assurance results with an official status in a national system (“part of obligatory EQA system”).
  • At present, the higher education institution’s EBSI DID needs to be communicated to EQAR and recorded in DEQAR manually at the moment. If you are a higher education institution participating in EBSI, please contact us to register your DID.
  • EBSI VAs are issued by EQAR under its DID did:ebsi:zk4bhCepWSYp9RhZkRPiwUL.

DEQAR Format Verifiable Credentials primarily serve as a proof of concept and public demonstrator currently.

  • DEQAR Format VCs are based on the plain W3C Recommendation and our own data model. While they closely follow the EBSI Schema, no EBSI-specific or EU-specific elements or data types are used.
  • The higher education institution is identified by its DEQAR URI in this case.
  • DEQAR Format VCs are issued by EQAR under its DID did:web:data.deqar.eu.

Please note: this is an experimental feature.