Web and Information Technologies

Web and Information Technologies connect programming, the development of web and mobile solutions, data, information security, web analytics, and an understanding of the business environment of digital technologies. The program is intended for candidates who are interested in how the web works, how digital solutions are created, and how technology can be used to solve specific user and business needs.

At Alma Mater Europaea University, we offer a three-year professional higher education study program in web and information technologies, consisting of six semesters or 180 ECTS credits. The program is delivered as part-time study and distance learning. After successfully completing all requirements, graduates obtain the professional title Bachelor Engineer of Web and Information Technologies (VS).

What does the study of web and information technologies include?

The study of web and information technologies is not focused only on creating websites. Students learn about programming, data, information systems, web analytics, security, and the development of digital solutions, as well as the entrepreneurial, legal, and social aspects of their use.

An important emphasis is placed on practical work. Students develop web and mobile solutions, analyze data, and apply the knowledge they acquire in projects related to the actual needs of companies and organizations.

Due to its online format, the program is also suitable for students who balance their study obligations with employment or other responsibilities. Despite its flexibility, however, it requires regular participation, as study obligations generally take place four to five times per week in blocks of three to five academic hours.

From programming and data to web solutions

The curriculum is designed progressively. In the first year, students acquire the foundations of information sciences, programming, and web technologies. They become familiar with web architecture, website design, data and web analytics, content management systems, and the basics of entrepreneurship.

Later on, web and information technologies are upgraded with more advanced technical and business content:

• information systems and databases, which enable understanding of the organization, storage, and use of data;
• web programming, where students learn the development of front-end and back-end solutions;
• cryptography and data security, important for protecting information and digital systems;
• web solution development, focused on designing useful solutions for specific needs;
• web economics and business models, where technological knowledge is connected with the business environment.

The third year also includes user experience, the integration of websites and services, web marketing, as well as cloud computing and mobile solutions. The program concludes with a diploma project.

Elective content for different fields of digital technologies

Part of the program can be adapted by the student to their interests. Elective content includes information security, mobile technologies, open source, networks and distributed systems, as well as artificial intelligence and robotics. Courses in digital photography, visual communication, cryptocurrencies, and internet policy are also available.

This structure enables the study of web and information technologies to combine technical, analytical, design, and business content, while allowing the student to further deepen the area that interests them most.

600 hours of practical training in the first two years

Practical training is an important part of the study of web and information technologies, as it enables students to transfer knowledge into a real working environment. In the first year, they complete 300 hours of practical training within Project 1, and in the second year, an additional 300 hours within Project 2.

Project 1 and Project 2 are included in the curriculum and are each worth 10 ECTS. During practical work, the student becomes involved in specific projects, builds on theoretical knowledge, and develops the competencies needed for work in the field of digital technologies.

Practical training takes place in cooperation with a mentor at the faculty and a mentor in the company or other organization. The student independently carries out the agreed tasks, prepares a project report and timeline, and also presents the completed work.

The university assists in organizing the practical training, while the student chooses the organization in which they will complete it. They may find a suitable company themselves or select one from Alma Mater’s partner organizations. This flexibility allows them to connect practical work with the area that particularly interests them.

If the student is already employed and performs tasks in their work that correspond to the required content of practical training, they may submit an application to the Committee for Academic Affairs for the recognition of prior learning or practice.

The study of web and information technologies takes place online

The study of web and information technologies is delivered as part-time study and distance learning. Lectures generally take place online in the afternoon between 16:00 and 20:00. Lectures are recorded, and the recordings are available to students in the Moodle online classroom throughout the academic year.

If a student does not attend a lecture in real time but watches the recording later, they must submit a lecture summary in Moodle within six days in order to secure 100% recorded attendance. If physical attendance is possible for a specific study obligation, attendance is recorded directly.

Exercises take place online and are not recorded. They are generally organized on weekdays between 16:00 and 20:15 and on Saturdays between 9:00 and 13:15, unless the course instructor decides otherwise.

Exercises are mandatory. Full-time students are required to attend 100% of exercises, while part-time students must attend at least 50% of exercises in each course. Since the Web and Information Technologies program is delivered as part-time study, the rule of at least 50% attendance is especially important for its students. Fulfilling the required scope of attendance and other obligations in exercises is a condition for taking the exam.

Online exams follow individual courses

Courses generally follow one after another. Therefore, the first exam date is scheduled immediately after the completed lectures and exercises in each individual course, so the student does not have to wait for a traditional examination period.

For each course, three exam dates are generally scheduled. Exams in the Web and Information Technologies program generally take place online and are usually organized at 16:00.

As knowledge assessment is mostly conducted remotely, taking the exam at another physical Alma Mater location is generally not necessary. For each course, the student must follow the delivery method and instructions specified for the specific exam date.

Web and Information Technologies is an accredited first-cycle professional higher education study program. The Council of the National Agency of the Republic of Slovenia for Quality in Higher Education granted the program accreditation on 23 November 2018 for an indefinite period.

Alma Mater Europaea University has established a quality management system in accordance with the ISO 9001:2015 standard, and its study programs are included in the national NAKVIS accreditation system.

Alma Mater also holds international accreditations for individual study programs. The international accreditation ECBE – European Council for Business Education applies to the undergraduate program Management of Business Systems and the master’s program European Business Studies. ECBE therefore represents an international mark of quality for Alma Mater, but it is not attributed directly to the Web and Information Technologies program.

Tutoring system and support in online study

During their studies, students have access to a tutoring system intended to facilitate easier integration into the study environment, provide support in organizing obligations, and resolve questions that arise during study.

The tutoring system includes student tutors and teacher tutors, and Alma Mater also provides an online tutor who assists students and teachers mainly with questions related to organizing studies via online platforms. In a program conducted remotely, such support is also important for effective integration into the online study process.

What competencies are developed through web and information technologies?

The program trains students to understand how the web, information systems, and digital solutions function. They develop the ability to connect technical knowledge with user and business needs.

During their studies, they acquire knowledge for:

• the development and design of web and mobile solutions;
• the use of programming in application development;
• working with databases and web analytics;
• understanding information security and data protection;
• designing user experience;
• understanding web marketing and digital business models;
• participating in the development of technology projects.

Web and information technologies are also connected with the entrepreneurial, legal, and ethical aspects of the digital environment.

Employment opportunities after completing the studies

The knowledge gained is useful in companies that develop software, web platforms, and other digital solutions, as well as in the IT sector, digital marketing, e-commerce, and organizations that manage digital services.

Graduates can participate in the development of applications, web services, data solutions, and digital projects, or use their knowledge to develop their own products. Specific employment opportunities depend on additional knowledge, experience, and the requirements of the individual position.

Who is the study of web and information technologies intended for?

The study of web and information technologies is suitable for candidates interested in the web, programming, data, application development, digital business, and new technologies. Useful qualities include logical and analytical thinking, a willingness to solve problems independently, and an interest in keeping up with changes in the digital environment.

The program is open to candidates who have completed the general matura, vocational matura, or any four-year secondary school program completed before 1 June 1995. Candidates with equivalent education completed abroad also meet the requirements.

Web and information technologies combine a technical understanding of the digital environment with the practical development of solutions and knowledge in the fields of data, business, and user experience. The program is suitable for candidates who want not only to use technology, but also to understand how it works and participate in the development of specific digital solutions.

1. How long does the study of web and information technologies last and how many ECTS credits does it include?

The undergraduate study of web and information technologies lasts three years, or six semesters, and comprises 180 ECTS credits. Each year comprises 60 ECTS, and the program includes compulsory and elective courses, project or practical work, and a diploma project.

2. What professional title do I obtain after completing the studies?

After successfully completing all requirements, the graduate obtains the professional title Bachelor Engineer of Web and Information Technologies (VS).

3. How does the study of web and information technologies take place?

The study of web and information technologies is delivered as part-time study and distance learning. Lectures take place online, generally between 16:00 and 20:00, and are recorded and remain accessible in Moodle throughout the academic year. Online exercises usually take place on weekdays between 16:00 and 20:15 and on Saturdays between 9:00 and 13:15 and are not recorded. Study obligations are generally scheduled four to five times per week in blocks of three to five academic hours.

4. Are lectures in the study of web and information technologies mandatory?

Yes. If a student does not attend an online lecture in real time and watches it later, they must submit a summary in Moodle within six days in order for 100% attendance at the lecture to be recorded. If physical attendance is possible for a specific study obligation, attendance is recorded directly.

5. Are online exercises mandatory and how much attendance is required?

Yes. Exercises in the study of web and information technologies are mandatory and are not recorded. Full-time students are required to have 100% attendance, while part-time students must attend at least 50% of all exercises in each course. Since the program is delivered as part-time study, the requirement of at least 50% attendance applies to its students. Fulfilling the required extent of attendance and other exercise obligations is a condition for taking the exam.

6. How do exams take place in the study of web and information technologies?

Courses generally follow one another sequentially, so the first exam date is announced immediately after the completed lectures and exercises in each individual course. Three exam dates are generally available for each course. Exams take place online and are usually organized at 16:00.

7. Do I have to come to another Alma Mater location for exams?

Generally not. Since exams in the Web and Information Technologies program mostly take place online, the student takes them remotely. Therefore, the question of choosing Maribor, Ljubljana, or another physical location is not relevant for most exams. However, the instructions for the specific exam date must always be checked.

8. How much practical training is included in the study of web and information technologies?

The program includes a total of 600 hours of practical training. In the first year, the student completes 300 hours within Project 1, and in the second year an additional 300 hours within Project 2. Both courses are worth 10 ECTS. Practical training enables the application of acquired knowledge in specific projects in companies and other organizations.

9. How does the internship take place and who chooses the company?

Practical training takes place in cooperation with a mentor at the faculty and a mentor in the company. The student independently carries out the agreed tasks, prepares a project report and timeline, and also presents the results of their work. The university assists in organizing the practical training, while the student may find a company themselves or choose one from Alma Mater’s partner organizations.

10. Can my internship be recognized if I am already employed?

Yes. If a student is already acquiring knowledge and experience through their work that are substantively comparable to the requirements of practical training, they may submit an application for the recognition of prior learning or practice. Recognition is decided by the competent Committee for Academic Affairs.

11. What is the tuition fee for the study of web and information technologies?

The tuition fee for an individual year of the study of web and information technologies in the 2026/27 academic year amounts to EUR 3,500. Payment is possible in one, two, five, or eight installments. Since the price list and payment conditions may change between academic years, the current price list of Alma Mater Europaea University should be checked before enrollment.

12. Is the Web and Information Technologies program accredited?

Yes. Web and Information Technologies is an accredited first-cycle professional higher education study program. The Council of the National Agency of the Republic of Slovenia for Quality in Higher Education granted the program accreditation on 23 November 2018 for an indefinite period.

13. What opportunities for group learning and support does Alma Mater offer?

Students have access to a tutoring system that complements the regular study process. It includes student tutors and teacher tutors, and an online tutor is also available to help with organizing studies via online platforms. Tutors help students integrate into their studies, navigate their obligations, and solve various study-related challenges.

14. Does Alma Mater Europaea University have an ISO standard and international accreditations?

Yes. Alma Mater has established a quality management system in accordance with the ISO 9001:2015 standard, and its study programs are accredited within the NAKVIS system. The university also holds international accreditations for individual programs.

15. Does the Web and Information Technologies program have ECBE international accreditation?

The international ECBE accreditation does not apply directly to the Web and Information Technologies program. Alma Mater holds it for the undergraduate program Management of Business Systems and the master’s program European Business Studies. For the Web and Information Technologies program, it is therefore correct to highlight its NAKVIS accreditation and the university’s quality system, rather than attributing ECBE to the program itself.

16. Do I receive a diploma after successfully completing the studies?

Yes. After successfully completing all study requirements, the graduate receives a diploma certificate. It is also accompanied by a Diploma Supplement in Slovene and English, and the diploma certificate is awarded to the graduate at the ceremonial conferral of final works.

17. Will I still have access to materials in Moodle after completing my studies?

No. When a student completes their studies or graduates, they lose study access to Alma Mater materials. It is therefore sensible to properly organize any materials that may be kept for personal study needs before completing the studies.

18. What competencies do I acquire during the study of web and information technologies?

During the study of web and information technologies, the student develops knowledge of programming, working with databases, developing web and mobile solutions, web analytics, and information security. The program also includes user experience, digital business, entrepreneurial and legal content, and practical project work in a real environment.

19. Where can a Bachelor Engineer of Web and Information Technologies find employment?

Graduates can apply their knowledge in the development of web and mobile applications, information systems, web platforms, and other digital solutions. Employment opportunities also exist in the IT sector, digital marketing, e-commerce, data projects, and organizations that develop or manage digital services. The specific job position depends on additional knowledge, experience, and the employer’s requirements.