About HVC L.I.V.E.
The Higher Vocational College L.I.V.E.
The Higher Vocational College L.I.V.E. (HVC L.I.V.E.) is a tertiary institution, and part of the education centre Prometna šola Maribor, Slovenia.
It was established in 2002 as the first higher vocational college of transport and logistics in Slovenia. It currently offers short cycle study programmes Logistics Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology, Environmental Science, and Economics.
All study programmes are set up to meet the needs of the local, national and international economies, with approximately 40 % of the curricula devoted to the practical training in companies.
We endeavour to be the leading vocational college in the region and constantly develop the quality of our management and study processes and thus contribute to the economic development of the north-eastern Slovenia.
STUDY PROGRAMMES
1st year | |
Business Communication and Management | 5 ECTS |
English for Specific Purposes – Logistics | 5 ECTS |
Computer Science and Information Technology in Logistics | 5 ECTS |
Applied Mathematics in Logistics | 5 ECTS |
Basics of Economics in Logistics | 5 ECTS |
Basics of Logistics | 7 ECTS |
Means of Transport in Logistics | 5 ECTS |
Warehouse Technique and Technology | 5 ECTS |
Open Curriculum Course I | 5 ECTS |
Practical Training I (400 hours) | 13 ECTS |
2nd year | |
Supply Chains | 5 ECTS |
Digitization of Logistics Processes | 5 ECTS |
Entrepreneurship | 5 ECTS |
Logistics in Procurement and Sales | 5 ECTS |
MODULE DISTRIBUTION LOGISTICS (optional) | |
Transport Process Planning | 7 ECTS |
Last Mile Distribution | 5 ECTS |
Open Curriculum Course II | 5 ECTS |
Free Elective Course | 5 ECTS |
Practical Education II (400 hours) | 13 ECTS |
MODULE INTERNAL LOGISTICS (optional) | |
Internal Logistics | 7 ECTS |
Automation of Material Handling Processes | 5 ECTS |
Open Curriculum Couse II | 5 ECTS |
Free Elective Course | 5 ECTS |
Practical Training II (400 hours) | 13 ECTS |
Diploma | 5 ECTS |
1st year | |
English for Specific Purposes – Computer Science and Information Technology | 5 ECTS |
Business Communication and Management | 5 ECTS |
Information Technology in the Company | 5 ECTS |
Computer Systems and Maintenance | 7 ECTS |
Systems Software | 5 ECTS |
Computer Networks | 6 ECTS |
Programming I | 7 ECTS |
Databases I | 7 ECTS |
Practical Training I (400 hours) | 13 ECTS |
2nd Year (modular) | |
Business Economics and Entrepreneurship | 5 ECTS |
Planning and Development of IT Products | 5 ECTS |
Server Systems | 6 ECTS |
Advanced Computer Networks | 6 ECTS |
Programming II | 6 ECTS |
Databases II | 6 ECTS |
Virtual and Augmented Reality | 5 ECTS |
Development of Computer Games | 5 ECTS |
Artificial Intelligence in Informatics | 5 ECTS |
Internet of Things | 5 ECTS |
Development of Online Solutions | 5 ECTS |
Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking | 5 ECTS |
Electronic Mobile Business | 5 ECTS |
Multimedia | 5 ECTS |
Open Curriculum Course | 10 ECTS |
Free Elective Course | 5 ECTS |
Practical Training II (400 hours) | 13 ECTS |
Diploma | 5 ECTS |
1st year | |
Business Communication and Management | 5 ECTS |
English for Specific Purposes – Environmental Science | 5 ECTS |
Computer Science and Information Technology | 5 ECTS |
Environmental Systems | 6 ECTS |
Environmental Natural Science | 5 ECTS |
Environmental Processes | 5 ECTS |
Circular Waste Management | 6 ECTS |
Sustainability Reporting | 5 ECTS |
Open Curriculum Course I | 5 ECTS |
Practical Training I (400 hours) | 13 ECTS |
2nd Year (modular) | |
Circular Water Management | 6 ECTS |
Sustainable Space Management | 5 ECTS |
Efficient Use of Energy | 4 ECTS |
Environmental Economics | 4 ECTS |
Module: INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT (optional) | |
Industrial Pollution | 5 ECTS |
Sustainability Reporting in Industry | 4 ECTS |
Water in Industry | 4 ECTS |
Module: ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP (optional) | |
Sustainable Entrepreneurship | 5 ECTS |
Project Management | 4 ECTS |
Financing Environmental Projects | 4 ECTS |
Module: MUNICIPIAL SERVICES (optional) | |
Maintenance of Public Areas | 5 ECTS |
Drinking Water Supply | 4 ECTS |
Sewage and Wastewater Treatment | 4 ECTS |
Module: RURAL ENVIRONMENT (optional) | |
Rural Development and Management | 5 ECTS |
Agriculture Impacts on the Environment | 4 ECTS |
Soil Use and Protection | 4 ECTS |
Open Curriculum Course Subject II | 5 ECTS |
Free Elective Course | 5 ECTS |
Practical Training II (400 Hours) | 13 ECTS |
Diploma | 5 ECTS |
Business English | 6 ECTS |
Business Communication | 6 ECTS |
Information Technology | 5 ECTS |
Business Mathematics with Statistics | 6 ECTS |
Company Organization and Management | 6 ECTS |
Economics | 5 ECTS |
Basics of Business Finance | 6 ECTS |
Marketing | 6 ECTS |
Sales | 8 ECTS |
Procurement | 6 ECTS |
Business Law | 6 ECTS |
Quality Assurance and Assessment | 5 ECTS |
Product Design and Technological Processes | 6 ECTS |
Business Logistics | 5 ECTS |
Practical Training I and II (800 hours) | 14 ECTS |
Free Elective Course | 5 ECTS |
Diploma | 5 ECTS |
ERASMUS+
Erasmus policy Statement (EPS)
The modernization and internationalization strategy of the Higher Vocational College L.I.V.E. defines enhanced cooperation in the field of international mobility and projects (Student Mobility for Studies and/or for Traineeships, Staff Mobility for Teaching and for Training, and participation in international projects). We organize the Erasmus+ Week annually, actively participate at international conferences and organize them periodically. Thus, we strive for improvements of the quality and relevance of education at the HVC L.I.V.E., in order to offer the students a real-life education and training for their future employment and to enhance the recognition of the HVC L.I.V.E. in the European community.
We are continuously extending our partner network by actively participating at international events, through personal contacts and by organizing international events at the HVC L.I.V.E. The strategic partners are sought out and selected according to the relevance of the study programmes (logistics, computer science and information technology, environmental science, economics) and according to the benefits the HVC L.I.V.E. strives to gain in the quality of education for its students, professional growth of the academic staff and the institution as a whole.
By participating in the Erasmus+ programme we endeavour to increase the recognition of the HVC L.I.V.E. in the European community, enhance the quality of education and traineeships, in order to contribute to the integration of higher professional education, business excellence and development of the region.
The main objectives of the HVC L.I.V.E. in the Erasmus+ programme by 2027 is to increase the students outgoing mobilities, and number visiting lectures, to enable creative and innovative study opportunities, which will build the students’ professional, social and intercultural skills and employability. Staff mobilities are focused on creating inclusive higher education programmes.
Maribor, May 2024
DK Lillebaelt Academy of Professional Higher Education, Odense
CZ Czech Technical University of Prague, Faculty of Transportation Sciences
CZ College of Logistics, Prerov
CZ Higher Vocational School of Business and Trade, Prerov
HR Polytechnic of Rijeka
HR University of Split
HR Polytechnic of Međimurje in Čakovec
CZ Czech Technical University of Prague
HR Polytechnic of Rijeka
HR Polytechnic of Međimurje in Čakovec
LT Vilnius College of Technologies and Design
RS Akademija tehnickih strukovnih studija Beograd
RS Visoka Tehnicka Skola Strukovnih Studija u Novom Sadu
TR Izmir Kavram Vocational College of Higher Education
HR University of Dubrovnik
LT Vilnius University of Applied Engineering Sciences, Faculty of Technical Sciences
LT Kauno Kolegija / University of Applied Sciences
PL Silesian University of Technology, Faculty of Transport
TR Istanbul Kavram Vocational College of Higher Education
TR Beykent University, Istanbul
TR Sakarya University
Lectures in English are offered in the spring semester, from February to July. There is no tuition fee and you can get all study materials at the college.
For more information on the courses, placement and how to apply, or if you need more information about accommodation, please ask the contact person.
Application deadline for spring semester only: 20 December
If you are fluent in the Slovenian language, you can join any course from the lists here (Study Programmes).
Courses in English offered to the Erasmus+ incoming students by the HVC L.I.V.E.
Logistics only
- English for Specific Purposes (5 ECTS)
- Computer Science and Information Technology in Logistics (5 ECTS)
- Supply Chains (5 ECTS)
- Last Mile Distribution (5 ECTS)
- Basics of Logistics (7 ECTS)
- Digitalization of Logistics Processes (5 ECTS)
ECTS
HVC LIVE uses the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), which is used to compare higher education in the EU. A certain number of ECTS points are awarded for each completed course.
One academic year corresponds to 60 ECTS credits, equivalent to 1500-1800 hours of study in all countries regardless of standard or qualification type and is used to facilitate transfer and progression throughout the Union.
Please send your Learning Agreement (or in OLA app), your Europass CV and your Transcript of Records in English to Ziva Trstenjak, the HVC L.I.V.E. Erasmus coordinator: ziva.trstenjak@vpsmb.eu
The incoming Erasmus+ students can live in the HVC L.I.V.E. Students’ Dormitory.
Please send the Accommodation Application Form to: ziva.trstenjak@vpsmb.eu
EVENTS
Erasmus+ Week 2024
(11. – 15. 3. 2024)
The Higher Vocational College L.I.V.E. invites you to the Erasmus+ Week 2024, taking place in Maribor from 11 to 15 March 2024.
It will be an opportunity for the teachers to give visiting lectures at our college under Erasmus+ Mobility for Teaching and for other staff members (Mobility for Training) who would like to find out more about our college, the Slovenian language and culture etc.
More: Invitation >> CLICK
Erasmus+ Week 2022 (17. 10. – 21- 10. 2022)
Contact
Ms Ziva Trstenjak
Preradoviceva ulica 33
SI-2000 Maribor
Slovenia
tel.: +386 2 429 41 06
e-mail: ziva.trstenjak@vpsmb.eu
