Management of sustainable development

Doctoral academic studies Management of sustainable development lasts three years and carries 180 ECTS. Of these, 150 ECTS are earned by taking exams in teaching subjects, 20 ECTS by passing the theoretical foundations of a doctoral dissertation, and 10 ECTS are earned by preparing and defending a doctoral dissertation. The value of the doctoral dissertation (drafting and defense) is 10 ESPB points.

Doctoral studies are based on the scientific and research work of participants during which they acquire competences and knowledge according to international standards, the needs of science, higher education and the economy. The study program consists of 2 compulsory subjects and 4 blocks of two elective subjects, of which the student chooses one.

Mandatory subjects are NIR Methodology and Sustainable Development, which are taken in the first year of the study program. The elective block in the first year consists of the following subjects: Strategic Financial Management, Ethics and Social Responsibility, Modeling of Development Processes, Risk Assessments and Management of Environmental Systems, Renewable Energy Sources, Energy Efficiency, Mathematical and Statistical Methods in Management, and Information Technology Management. In the second year of the study program, the compulsory subjects are: Development of an innovative organization, Development policy and strategy, Globalization and socio-economic development, Research and publication of papers - SIR and Doctoral dissertation - theoretical foundations - SIR. In the third year, the mandatory subjects are Doctoral Dissertation - Study Research Paper 1, Doctoral Dissertation - Study Research Paper 2 and Doctoral Dissertation - Preparation and Defense of Doctoral Dissertation.

Method of teaching: Features of the study are individual approach to doctoral students, emphasis on interdisciplinary knowledge needed for research and implementation of sustainable development, current and research topics of seminar papers, project assignments, workshops, case studies, etc. The student profiles his research interest by choosing the subjects he will study and take, which contribute to detailed knowledge and understanding of the field (topic) of his doctoral dissertation. Elective subjects are chosen from the groups of proposed subjects in the study program itself. Teaching subjects (compulsory or optional) are taught as a group or individual (mentoring). The decision on the type of teaching and optional subjects to be organized is made by the Head of Doctoral Studies on the proposal of the committee for the quality of the study program (study group).

Doctoral studies will ensure the creation of a strategic partnership between the Faculty, the University and the economy, and the inclusion of participants in doctoral studies will enable the gradual connection of research and development units in the economy, the establishment of joint research and education based on them between universities, scientific institutes and the private and public sector. which are the strategic goals of the development of science in the Republic of Serbia.

Studies are considered completed when the student fulfills all obligations prescribed by the study program, successfully defends the doctoral dissertation and collects 180 ESPB points. Doctoral studies cannot last longer than 10 years.

The purpose of the proposed study program is to educate highly scientific and research staff in the modern and complex scientific field of sustainable development management. This program incorporates and connects different disciplines and areas of human knowledge to provide students with the broad perspective necessary in the management of sustainable development. The goal is for future PhDs, who can engage in scientific research, to be in top management positions in companies, or in other important positions in society, to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and competences, focusing simultaneously on several dimensions: business (business prosperity) , social, environmental and other dimensions related to the management of sustainable development.

This study program is a response to contemporary trends in Europe and the world, and is in line with the aspirations of the highest European and world organizations. Thus, the United Nations has high expectations from the economy and society when it comes to the complex matter of sustainable development. Business must stop all practices that harm society and the environment. What's more, business should proactively cooperate with various social actors and institutions in order to achieve the goals of sustainable development through sustainable business operations, projects and innovations. Sustainable development can also represent a great opportunity for business, because successful management of sustainable development strengthens the environment for business functioning and market development. For example, responsible companies influence the development of local communities in the territories where they operate or systematically fight natural disasters resulting from climate change.

In Serbia, unlike many countries of the European Union and the world, the material related to this area is taught in a traditional way, mostly without taking into account the complexity of sustainable development. In order to acquire the necessary knowledge and competences in accordance with modern European and world trends and to establish quality connections between the university, the economy and the wider social community, the purpose of these studies is the education of flexible and highly professional personnel capable of management and scientific and innovative research and implementation in the field of Sustainable Development Management.

Upon completion of doctoral studies, the necessary knowledge and skills are acquired for independent scientific and research work in the field of social sciences. The study program provides participants with a deeper theoretical knowledge of the determinants of sustainable development, connection with other scientific fields, critical thinking and extension, as well as the ability to define relevant research problems. Also, students are provided with the use of the most modern research methods, tools and procedures. Students develop the ability to analyze, synthesize and use an interdisciplinary approach to problem solving, as well as the ability to work in research teams and an international environment.

The PhD study program entitled Management of Sustainable Development at the Faculty of Entrepreneurial Business and Real Estate Management aims to educate and improve personnel in the current and complex field of sustainable development, which is essential for the problems and challenges of the 21st century.

Such postgraduate courses are currently held in several countries of the European Union and in the wider world, they are in line with European and world aspirations, including the efforts of the United Nations and the fulfillment of the Millennium Development Goals and Sustainable Development Goals, and aim to provide staff from a complex scientific field Management of sustainable development.

The aim of the study program is the identification of key contemporary topics and challenges in the management of sustainable development, the encouragement of students to research and develop new concepts in this complex discipline, the development of student expertise through analysis, application of the scientific method and multidisciplinary research. The study program ensures the education of young researchers and scientists for the needs of academia, business and local governments. Upon completion of the studies, participants will be qualified to conduct applied research at a high level. The participants will be provided with theoretical and methodological teaching and mentoring that will guide them to modern scientific achievements.

Responsible business is crucial for growth, productivity, innovation and job creation. Furthermore, every company has the potential to contribute to economic, social and environmental progress. On the other hand, companies have the benefits of operating in an advanced society, which has an effective infrastructure, a predictable political environment and a healthy environment, all of which are crucial for their long-term growth. The goal of the study program is to explore the unique potentials of business and how to manage these potentials for the prosperity of business and society, along with progress in the field of environmental protection and natural resources.

Sustainable development requires a multi-stakeholder partnership between governments, businesses and civil society organizations. One of the goals of the study program is to understand the importance of collaboration between different actors and the ways to achieve this collaboration to solve problems in the implementation of systemic changes as a response to the challenges of sustainable development in the 21st century.

The goal of the study program is also the education of experts in the field of teamwork, as well as the development of the ability to engage in scientific work and to communicate and present one's original results to the scientific public. One of the special goals is to develop students' awareness of the need for personal contribution to the development of society as a whole, taking into account economic, social and ecological aspects.

The aim of the program is to educate personnel who should provide answers to complex problems from various disciplines for which there are no known solutions. The program is intended for prospective postgraduates from various disciplines who want to conduct interdisciplinary research related to the challenges of Sustainable Development.

Students who complete doctoral academic studies in Sustainable Development Management at the Faculty of Entrepreneurial Business and Real Estate Management are competent to conduct research and solve real problems from practice. Competencies include, first of all, the development of critical thinking skills, problem analysis skills, solution synthesis and predicting the behavior of the chosen solution with a clear idea of its good and bad sides.

Qualifications that mark the completion of doctoral academic studies are acquired by students:

• who have demonstrated systematic knowledge and understanding in the field of Management of Sustainable Development in Business, which complements the knowledge acquired in graduate academic studies and represents the basis for developing critical thinking and application of knowledge;
• who have mastered the skills and methods of research in the field of Sustainable Development Management in business and real estate development;
• who demonstrated the ability to conceive, design and apply research results to concrete life problems;
• who have demonstrated the necessary degree of academic integrity and academic ethics;
• who, through original research and work, achieved an achievement that expands the boundaries of knowledge, which was verified by publication in the appropriate scientific journal and which is a reference at the national and international level;
• who are capable of critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas;
• who can transfer professional knowledge and ideas to colleagues, the wider academic community and society as a whole;
• who are able to promote economic, technological, social and cultural progress in an academic and professional environment.

The program of doctoral studies enables students to possess the knowledge, skills, developed abilities and competences to:

• independently solve practical and theoretical problems and organize and carry out development and scientific research;
• they can get involved in international scientific projects;
• they can implement the development of new technologies and procedures within their professions, and understand and use the most up-to-date knowledge in the field of business;
• think critically, act creatively and independently;
• respect the principles of the code of ethics and good scientific practice;
• they are able to communicate scientific research results at scientific conferences, publish them in scientific journals, and verify them through new scientific solutions applicable in companies, small and medium enterprises;
• contribute to the development of the scientific discipline and science in general.
• By mastering the study program, the student acquires the following subject-specific competencies:
• thorough knowledge and understanding of the area of Sustainable Development Management in business and real estate development;
• connecting knowledge from different areas related to the project management process and their application by solving problems using scientific methods and procedures;
• the ability to follow modern achievements in the field of sustainable development management in business;
• they have mastered the use of information and communication technologies;
• They are capable of evaluating the economic viability of newly proposed methods in the field of sustainable development in business;
• development of project-based multidisciplinary feasibility studies in the field of sustainable development in various economic areas, according to the needs of local/regional industry;
• advising business entities in the field of sustainable development in relation to partnership programs in knowledge transfer, continuous improvement strategies and multidisciplinary programs;
• management of quality problems of performed works, maintenance problems, quality control, indoor air quality, energy consumption and impact on environmental degradation.

During education, the student acquires the ability to independently perform experiments, statistical processing of results, as well as to formulate and draw appropriate conclusions.

Students who complete doctoral studies in Management of Sustainable Development in Business acquire knowledge of how to economically use the natural resources of the Republic of Serbia in accordance with the principles of sustainable development. Special attention is paid to the development of teamwork skills and the development of professional ethics. Acquired competences are also verified by scientific papers. Before receiving a diploma of completed studies, the candidate must publish (or prove that the works have been accepted for publication) at least two works of M51 rank (according to the categorization of the Ministry of Science and Technology of the Republic of Serbia).