This document provides information about a Master of Electrical Engineering degree awarded to Goran Bastaic by The Polytechnic of Zagreb. It includes details about the program requirements, courses taken, grades received, and a description of the skills and career opportunities associated with the degree. The program was a part-time specialist graduate professional study program lasting four semesters and requiring 120 ECTS credits. Goran specialized in Telecommunication and Computing Technology and completed his graduation thesis on optimizing a transportation system using Six Sigma methodology.

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REPUBLIC OF CROATIA
THE POLYTECHNIC OF ZAGREB
POLYTECHNICUM ZAGRABIENSE
DIPLO_MA
SUPPLEMENT
This Diploma Supplement follows the model developed by the European Commission, Council of Europe and UNESCO/CEPES_ The purpose of this supplement
is to provide sufficient independent data that could contribute to international 'transparency' and fair academic and professional recof';nition ofqualifications (diplomas,
degrees, certillcates etcJ It is desif';ned to provide a description of the nature, level, context, content and status of the studies that were pursued and successfully
completed by the individual named on the original qualification to which this supplement is appended_ It should be free from any value judgments, equivalence
statements or suggestions about recognition. Infilrmation in all eight sections should be provided. Where information is not provided, an explanation should be f';iven.
INFORMATION IDENTIFYING THE HOLDER OFTHE QUALIFICATION
Surname
Bastaic
First Name (s)
Goran
Date (day/month/year), place and country ofbirth
12 February 1984, Zagreb, Republic of Croatia
Student identification number or code
2401025296
INFORMATION IDENTIFYING
THE QUALIFICATION
Name ofqualification and (ifapplicable) title conferred
(in English language)
Master of Electrical Engineering
(abbr: MEE or ME(EE))
Main field(s) ofstudy for the qualification
Technical sciences - Electrical engineering, study
programme: Specialist Graduate Professional Study
Programme in Electrical Engineering
Name and status ofawarding institution
The Polytechnic ofZagreb is a public higher education
institution (HEI) established by a Decree ofthe Croatian
Government on 21 May 1998. The accreditation for the
Specialist graduate professional study programme in Electrical
Engineering was issued by the Ministry ofScience, Education
and Sports on 16June 2005.
Name and status ofinstitution administering studies
(ifdifferent from 2.3)
Language(s) ofinstruction!examination
Croatian
INFORMATION ONTHE LEVEL OF
THE QUALIFICATION
Level ofqualification
Specialist graduate professional study programme
(second-cycle degree)
Official length ofprogramme
Four-semester study programme (thesis included),
120 ECTS credits
Access requirement(s)
At least one ofthe two conditions fulfilled: 1) a corresponding
three (or more) - year study completed, 2) a two-and-a
half-year study completed, with bridge courses enrolled,
according to the decision ofthe enrolment board
INFORMATION ON THE QUALIFICATION
CONTENTS AND RESULTS GAINED
Mode ofstudy
Part-time study
Programme requirements
The main objective of the study programme is to provide students
with professional knowledge and skills. Additonally, students are
trained to manage projects and develop the sense ofentrepreneurship
and ethics. The first semester common courses teach students how
to develop competences in the fields ofeconomy, law, management
and communication skills. The next two semesters offer a series of
professional subjects, divided into three specialist groups:
• Electrical power engineering
• Automation
• Telecommunications and computers
The Electrical power engineering group ofsubjects is oriented toward
the fields of application, protection, control and maintenance of
electrical machines and devices, electric power networks, plants and
electromotive drives.
The Automation group ofsubjects is oriented toward finding solutions
to engineering tasks in automated technical systems used in industry,
economy, transport, commerce, health services, etc.
The Telecommunications and computers group ofsubjects is oriented
toward the areas of telecommunications and radio-communications
systems and computer networks, the professional principles they are
based on, the most important fields they are applied in and the criteria
they interact and function on.
At the beginning of the study each student is assigned a mentor (by
choice), who helps the student decide on the group ofsubjects defining
the specialization to go for. During the third semester the student
is assigned a seminar paper, which is a preparation for the graduation
thesis. When choosing subjects, the student must take care of the
fact that approximately halfECTS credits nll"t be earned in a single
specialist group of subjects. During the fourth semester the student
works out the graduation thesis, under the guidance of the mentor.
The classes are organized in such a way as to develop students
competences t,)r both individual ,md team work. Working out the
graduation thesis, students enhance and demonstrate their competences
to develop andlor implement ideas, to solve problems in a new
environment, to integrate knowledf';c, to present conclusions and
ideas to specialists and non-specialists, to take responsibility for
making decisions, to recognize the importance of other tlelds of
expertise and their cooperation.

2. @ Programme details, grades and ECTS credits @: Grading scheme
Polytechnic graduate professional study programme, National grading scheme is applied, i.e.:
specialization in Electrical Engineering, course group: excellent (5), very good (4), good (3), sufficient (2),
Telecommunication and Computing Technology insufficient (1). Grades from 2-5 are considered
R.hr. Sifra Naziv prcdmeta sati ECTS datullJ ocjcna as passing grades, whereas the grade achieved by
hod. ispita students who have acquired less knowledge than it
1 56369 Environmental Management 45 4.0 09/07/10 3 was required by a course (less than or equal to 50%)
2 63913 Mathematics 60 6.0 16/07/10 5
is considered as a fail.3 63916 Project Management 45 5.0 15/07/10 5
4 63919 Quality Management 45 5.0 16/07/10 3
CfI Overall classification ofthe qualification:
5 63922 Asset Management 45 5.0 29/05/10 3
6 63925 Communication Skills 60 5.0 02/06/10 3 GPA (A):
7 22607 Industrial ComputerNetworks 108 5.0 04/05/11 4
3.9388 22609 Plant Control and Monitoring 30 5.0 09/09/11 3
The graduation thesis grade (B):Systems
9 22611 Electrical Materials 60 5.0 08/04/11 5 5
10 22612 Electrical Equipment Design 30 5.0 14/04/11 4 The thesis defense grade (C):Basics
11 63928 Economics and Management 45 5.0 20/05/11 4 5
12 63931 Bussiness Ethics and Law 45 5.0 04/05/11 4 The overall study success grade (2A+B+C)/4 :
13 22631 Mobile Communication Networks 60 6.0 24/02/12 3 4
14 22634 Geographic Information Systems 60 6.0 12/12/11 4
II15 22639 Seminar Paper 120 12.0 26/09/12 5 INFORMATION ONTHE FUNCTION OF
16 63186 Automation Systems in Building 60 6.0 23/02112 5 THE QUALIFICATION
Construction (II Access to further study
17 22640 GraduationThesis 1089 30.0 16/10/12 +
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CIT Professional status
After completing this study programme, the holder of
the qualification may use the legally protected
professional title (in English) Master of
Electrical Engineering (abbr: MEE or ME(EE».
The second-cycle graduates have the following
competences and skills:
• the ability to apply the knowledge of mathematics to
engineering problems
• the ability to identifY, formulate and solve engineering
problems
• the ability to design systems, components and processes
in order to meet defined and specified requirements
• the ability to use techniques, skills and modern
engineering tools needed in practice
• the ability to understand ethical and professional
responsability
• the ability to communicate effectively
• the ability to function effectively as a member of a
multidisciplinary or an international team
• the ability to recognize the need for life-long learning
• wide understanding of the impact of engineering
solutions in a societal, economical and global context
Upon completion ofthe specialist graduate professional
study programme, specialization in Electrical
Engineering, the graduates have the skills and
competences to perform the following jobs:
Total: 120 ECTS credits
• designing and building devices, plants and processes
Beginning ofthe study: 1 October 2009
• management, monitoring and controlling the work
End ofthe study: 14 February 2013
• testing products and putting plants in operation
• organizing, running and improving small-sized
Graduation thesis: OPTIMIZIRANJE manufacturing, construction and design business units
TRAt'lSPORTNOG SUSTAVA
METODOLOGIJOM SIX SIGMA • carrying out maintenance and diagnostics of devices,
processes and plants
Mentor: Dr. sc. Ljubivoj Cvitas, predavac
The skills and competences acquired can be further
divided, depending on a specialization chosen.
A specialist in Electrical Engineering, specialization
Defended on: 14 February2013 in Automation, may perform the following jobs:

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• carrying out research and development of automation
systems of plants and processes
• writing documentation for modernization and
automation of plants and processes
• designing automation projects of complex plant units
• making specifications and cost evaluations of the
automation of plants and processes
• carrying out technical supervision of purchasing,
mounting and testing the automation equipment
• testing and putting the automation systems ofplants
and processes in operation
• carrying out supervision and maintenance of
automation elements and systems
• repairing the elements of automation
• management and maintenance of larger units in
automated systems
A specialist in Electrical Engineering, specialization in
Electrical power engineering, may perform the following
jobs:
• design, construction and development of electric
machines and devices
• design of electric power plants
• testing, putting machines, devices and power plants
in operation and carrying out their maintenance
• design of electrical power installations
• organization and management of manufacturing,
construction and design business units
• monitoring the work on power plants and systems
and their modernization
• marketing the electric power devices.
A specialist in Electrical Engineering, specialization in
Telecommunications and computers, may perform the
following jobs:
• improvement and development of electronic and
telecommunications devices and systems, as well as
testing models and prototypes
• design and preparation of electronic schemas and
other documentation, according to the specifications
obtained
• making detailed evaluations of costs of materials and
work necessary for the production and installation of
electronic equipment in telecommunications and
computer systems and networks, according to the
specifications obtained
• carrying out technical supervision of the production,
use, maintenance and repair of the electronic equipment,
telecommunications and computer systems, in order to
provide a satisfactory performance, according to
specifications and regulations
• applying technical skills and knowledge in electronics,
telecommunications and computer technology, in order
to recognize and solve problems
• assisting computer users in installing the standard
software
• installing new operating systems and new software
• installing new peripheral units
• introducing minor modifications into the maintenance
and updating programs
• controlling and monitoring computer equipment and
peripherals
• organization and management of the computing
work
Nevertheless, the employment prospects are not
restricted to the area of Electrical Engineering.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional information about the student
Further information sources
Internet web site of the Polytechnic of Zagreb
http://www.tvz.hr
Internet web sites of the Ministry of Science,
Education and Sports
http://public.mzos.hr
CERTIFICATION OFTHE SUPPLEMENT
Place and date: Zagreb, 23 May 2013
Name and signature: Prof. Slavica Cosovic Bajic, PhD
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Capacity: Dean
Official stamp:
No.: 251-375-14-13-00238

4. INFORMATION ON THE NATIONAL HIGHER
EDUCATION SYSTEM IN CROATIA
Types ofinstitutions
UNIVERSITIES arc higher education institutions which offer university study
programmes in a large number of fields from at least two scientific, scholarly,
and/or artistic areas. Exceptionally, universities may also offer professional study
programmes. Universities may have constituent higher education institutions
which are legal entities and are called FACULTIES or ART ACADEMIES.
Universities and their constituents offer study programmes and conduct scientific
and scholarly research and other professional and artistic activities.
POLYTECHNICS and SCHOOLS OF PROFESSIONAL HIGHER
EDUCATION arc higher education institutions which offer professional study
programmes and carry out professional, scientific and artistic activities. Their
mission is to offer application-oriented programmes which arc professional in
character, and which often include practical work experience. Polytechnics deliver
professional study programmes in three or more scientific fields. Public universities
are established by a law, and public polytechnics and schools ofprofessional
higher education are established by a decree of the Croatian Government,
while private higher education institutions arc established by a resolution
of the founder.
Types ofprogrammes
UNIVERSITY STUDY PROGRAMMES prepare students to work in science
and higher education, private and public sectors, as well as in wider society.
Graduates from university study programmes are also educated to apply and
develop scientific and professional knowledge at the appropriate level.
PROFESSIONAL STUDY PROGRAMMES offer an optimal combination
of fundamental theoretical knowledge on one side, and professional skills on
the other, which trains students to start working as highly educated professionals
immediately after graduation.
Accreditation ofhighereducation institutions and studyprogranunes
Both higher education institutions (HEIS) and study programmes must undergo
an evaluation process in order to be accredited for operation in Croatia. A request
for accreditation is submitted to the ministry in charge ofhigher education, which
requests a recommendation ftom the National Council for Higher Education
(NCHE). The NCHE appoints en expert commitee which, in cooperation with
the Agency for Science and Higher Education, performs the evaluation and submits
a report. A draftreport is sent to the prospective HEI, which can provide comments
and submit further clarifications and additions. The National Council gives a final
evaluation ofthe proposed study programme or higher education institution and
recommends to the minister to issue or deny an accreditation.
Organization ofuniversity study programmes
Since 2005, all study programmes in Croatia have expressed student work load
in terms of ECTS credits. As such, a student can accumulate 60 ECTS credits
in one academic year. UNDERGRADUATE UNIVERSITY PROGRAMMES
- FIRST CYCLE normally last for three years, in which time students accumulate
180 ECTS credits. A minority ofundergraduate university programmes in
Croatia are offered as four-year programmes in which students accumulate
240 ECTS credits. Upon completion, students are awarded credentials and the
academic title ofUniversity Baccalaureus with a reference to the field of study.
Exceptionally, students graduating in technical sciences are awarded the academic
title University Baccalaureus Engineer with a reference to the field of study.
Students holding a first-cycle university degree can apply for admission to
graduate university programmes or specialist professional graduate programmes
or enter the labour market. GRADUATE UNIVERSITY PROGRAMMES
- SECOND CYCLE normally last for two years in which students accumulate
120 ECTS credits. A minority ofgraduate programmes in Croatia are offered
as one year programmes in which students accumulate 60 ECTS credits. Upon
completion, students are awarded a diploma and the academic title ofMaster
with a reference to the field ofstudy. Exceptionally, students graduating in
technical sciences are awarded the academic title Master of Engineering with
a reference to the field ofstudy. Students holding a second-cycle university degree
can continue their studies in postgraduate university programmes or entcr the
labour market. INTEGRATED UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE
UNIVERSITY PROGRAMMES - FIRST AND SECOND CYCLE normally
last either five or six years, in which time students accumulate a total ofeither
300 or 360 ECTS credits. Upon completion, students are awarded a diploma
and the academic title ofMaster with a reference to the field of study. Upon
completion of integrated first-cycle and second-cycle programmes in medicine,
dental medicine, or veterinary medicine students are awarded the academic title
of Doctor with a reference to the field of study. Students can continue their
studies in postgraduate university programmes or enter the labour market.
POSTGRADUATE UNIVERSITY PROGRAMMES - THIRD CYCLE
normally last for three years. Upon completion, students arc awarded a diploma
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and the academic degree ofDoctor ofScience or Doctor ofArts with a reference
to the field and branch of study. Universities autonomously determine whether
ECTS credits will be awarded in postgraduate study programmes.
POSTGRADUATE SPECIALIST PROGRAMMES normally last one to
two years. Upon completion, students arc awarded a diploma and the title of
University Specialist with a reference to the field ofstudy. Students ofpostgraduate
specialist programmes in medicine, dental medicine or veterinary medicine arc
awarded the title of University Master with a reference to the field ofstudy.
Titles conferred after completion ofgraduate study programmes can be used
together with the title received after completion of undergraduate study
programmes. Universities autonomously determine whether ECTS credits will
be awarded in postgraduate programmes.
Organization ofprofessional study programmes
Since 2005, all study programmes in Croatia have expressed student work load
in terms of ECTS credits. As such, a student can accumulate 60 ECTS credits
in one academic year. SHORT-CYCLE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES
normally last two or two-and-a-halfyears, in which time students accumulate
a total of 120 or 150 ECTS credits. Upon completion, students are awarded
credentials and the title ofProfessional Baccalaureus with a reference to the field
of study. Students holding a short-cycle professional degree can apply for
admission for completion of a first-cycle professional degree or enter the labour
market. PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES - FIRST CYCLE normally last
three years, in which time the students accumulate 180 ECTS credits. A minority
ofprofessional programmes in Croatia are offered as four-year programmes in
which students accumulate 240 ECTS credits. Upon completion, students are
awarded credentials and the professional title ofProfessional Baccalaureus, with
a reference to the field ofstudy. Exceptionally, students graduating from technical
sciences arc awarded the professional title Professional Baccalaureus Engineer
with a reference to the field ofstudy. Students holding a first-cycle professional
degree can apply for admission to specialist professional graduate programmes,
to second-cycle university programmes, or enter the labour market. SPECIALIST
GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES - SECOND CYCLE
normally last two years, in which time the students accumulate 120 ECTS
credits. A minority of specialist graduate professional programmes in Croatia
are offered as one-year programmes in which students accumulate 60 ECTS
credits. The total number ofcredits accumulated in first-cycle and second-cycle
programmes is at least 300. Upon completion of specialist graduate professional
programmes, students are awarded a diploma and the professional title ofMaster
with a reference to the field of study. Exceptionally, students graduating in
technical sciences are awarded the professional title Master ofEngineering with
a reference to the field ofstudy, and students graduating in the fields ofmedicine,
dental medicine, or veterinary medicine are awarded the professional title of
graduated with a reference to the field ofstudy. Students holding a second-cycle
professional degree can enter the labour market or apply for special admission,
under additional conditions, to a postgraduate university programme.
Educational requirements for admission into study programmes
The minimum educational requirements for admission to undergraduate university
programmes and professional programmes (first cycle) are set by higher education
institutions. Normally, the minimum requirement for admission to an
undergraduate university programme is the completion of a four-year secondary
school, while for enrolment into a professional programme (first cycle) the
minimum requirement is the completion of a three-year secondary school.
The admissions process for flrst-cycle programmes in Croatian universities
normally requires students to present their secondary school grades and take an
entrance examination. Each higher education institution puts together its own
entrance examination. The minimum educational requirement for enrolment in
specialist graduate professional programmes is the completion of an undergraduate
professional programme (first cycle). Polytechnics and schools ofprofessional
higher education may also allow students who have completed an undergraduate
university programme to enrol in specialist graduate professional programmes,
but they arc allowed to set special requirements in these cases.
The minimum educational requirement for enrolment in postgraduate programmes
is the completion ofan appropriate graduate programme. Normally, the
requirement for enrolment in a postgraduate university programme is the
completion of a graduate university programme. Students who have completed
a pre-Bologna undergraduate programme with a duration ofa minimum offour
academic years are allowed to apply for Bologna postgraduate programmes as
well.
Grading scheme
The Croatian national grading scheme consists of five grades with numerical
equivalents: excellent (5); very good (4); good (3); sufficient (2); insufficient (1).
The minimum passing grade is sufficient (2).
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