Entries by Academia Maribor

Increase productivity by using selected lean production methods

In this diploma work, it was investigated whether if is possible to increase productivity in a production plant with the help of selected methods of lean production. Production, which is divided into individual, mass and process is described in detail, and a comparison between individual, mass and lean production is shown. The history and development […]

Business plan for establishing a company for the performance of accounting services

The economic situation in Slovenia is forcing individuals to find their own source of income. They decide to start their own business. Individuals who decide to set up an accounting service can register a company as a sole proprietor or a limited liability company. The thesis presents the profession of an accountant and the problems […]

Aleksandra Lepenik on operational management

Aleksandra Lepenik gave a guest lecture for students of the Economist programme on her practical experience with operational management, where she presented in detail the implementation of theoretical knowledge into practice, with practical examples from the Lepenik company.

Sašo Turnšek on the planning and construction of transport facilities

Mr. Sašo Turnšek prepared a guest lecture for the students of the study programme Construction & Civil Engineering. He presented the processes of designing and constructing transport facilities and used practical examples to demonstrate how to implement design solutions and how to measure transport performance.

Security system implementation in residential housing

In my diploma thesis, I was dealing with the establishment of security systems in a residential building (house). The purpose was to present different types of security, types of housing in which Slovenes live, and the reasons why it is wise to decide to set up a security system, as it happens all too often […]

Simona Lobnik Ambrožič on organisation and communication within a company

Mrs Simona Lobnik Ambrožič held a guest lecture on advanced methods of organisation and communication within a company for students of the Economist study programme. The lecture was followed by an open discussion with the students, focusing on the importance of regular training and education for an effective personal and career development.

The first finalist of the Oxford University World Competition has been announced

Lucija Pretner will represent Academia in the finals of the prestigious Map the System competition at the University of Oxford. This is a global competition and the winners are chosen by independent judges who will select three cutting-edge solutions that solve problems in an original and creative way, using the method of systems thinking. Lucija […]

The challenges of an Erasmus + international exchange during the pandemic

We arrived from El Salvador in the last cold winter days in some dark times because of COVID, we had to stay in quarantine and being so far away from home made me really depressed and I kept repeating to myself the first days: “I just want to go back home.” After the classes started […]

Zdravko Mele on the work of the Police and Security Directorate and about other jurisdictions as per the Private Security Act ZZasV-1

Zdravko Mele prepared a guest lecture on the work of the Police and Security Directorate of the Republic of Slovenia and about other jurisdictions as per the Private Security Act (ZZasV-1) for the students of the study programme Security Engineering.  Mr. Mele also presented the activities of the Private Security and Municipal Policing Division (SZVOR), as the […]