Corporate Vision May 2017

50 CORPORATE VISION / May 2017 , As an institution, the University of Belgrade’s Faculty of Mining and Geology’s educational and scientific mission statement has remained steadfast since its inception. This mission lasts 70 years in the field of mining and geology. In this special article, the Dean, Prof. dr Dusan Polomcic writes about the institution’s after their success in receiving theMost Renowned Academic Institution – Serbia award. Internationally Recognised Experts The Faculty of Mining and Geology is the primary institution of education offering mining and geology science at undergraduate, master, and academic doctoral studies, with high standards. This respected institution is the only college in the country that trains engineers in two different areas: geology and mining. For years, our academic programmes have been aligned with teaching programmes of the world’s most esteemed faculties and universities of the same or similar orientation. Our studies are multidisciplinary and specific – they prepare young students for a variety of tasks in practice and science. Today, the Faculty of Mining and Geology meets the standards of modern higher education and gives young people the opportunity to get a great education for different positions within the mining and geological engineering profession thanks to excellent teachers, internationally recognised experts and by means of modern equipment and literature. Attending any of our courses in either the mining or geology departments opens an ideal opportunity for those who love nature and the challenge to explore it. So far, 6,437 students graduated from Faculty of Mining and Geology and 590 have gained master’s degree, 17 have specialised and 448 have defended their doctoral dissertation. The Faculty of Mining and Geology is dedicated to educating students and professionals in mining and geology through the following studies programmes: Undergraduate and Master studies: • Mining engineering; • Petroleum engineering; • Environmental engineering; • Geology; • Hydrogeology; • Geotechnics and; • Geophysics. Doctoral studies: • Geology; • Hydrogeology; • Geotechnics and; • Mining engineering. The undergraduate study programme duration is four years (8 semesters), i.e. 240 ECTS, and it has a clear structure that consists of compulsory and elective courses. The master study programme duration is one year (2 semesters), i.e. 60 ECTS. Duration of the undergraduate study programme geology is three years (6 semesters), i.e. 120 ECTS, while master study programme is two years (4 semesters), i.e. 120 ECTS. Doctoral studies lasts three years (6 semesters), i.e. 180 ECTS for each study programme separately. The measure of the student workload for each subject is presented in accordance with the European credit transfer system (ECTS). The main objective of study programmes is the implementation of the educational process in a way that graduate students will acquire skills and competencies that match to the selected specialties in the field of mining and geology. Graduates are complementing fundamental engineering education with specific educational areas referring to the selected study programme. The study programme outcomes are: (a) a thorough and detailed knowledge in selected specialty in the field of geology and mining, (b) the ability to solve specific and complex problems in the selected specialty using modern scientific methods and techniques with multi- disciplinary approach, (c) developed sense for continuous monitoring and implementation of innovation in the practice, (d) the skills necessary for career development, and (e) the ability of using information and communication technologies in acquisition of knowledge in the relevant area. There are many student mobility programmes enabling students to meet their colleagues, get education, exchange ideas and experiences across the region of Europe. Students are welcome to join in the sports activities organised by faculty. Students can choose among different activities: basketball, handball, football, etc. The men’s handball team won the silver medal of the league of University of Belgrade in 2015. Every year, our students have the opportunity to be a part of sports competitions organised by all the faculties of mining and geology in the region. Professors has either direct or indirect industrial experience UK160044