Graduate MBA Program - Kozminski University

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Graduate MBA Program
BEST
BUSINESS
SCHOOL IN
SE EUROPE
Dedicated to Quality
In 2013, the Zagreb
School of Economics
and Management
became the first AACSB
accredited business
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school
in Croatia!
a message from the deans
A Message from the Deans
Dear Friends,
The importance of having a proper business education in these trying economic times cannot be
overstated. As organizations grow, develop, and operate across borders, they require a workforce that
is internationally mobile, able to adapt to rapidly changing market circumstances, and represent capable and responsible global citizens. Even if you don’t have a background in business administration
or economics, an MBA can mean the difference between advancing within an organization and not.
The Zagreb School of Economics and Management, Croatia’s leading business school according to
Eduniversal’s global ranking, can give you the education you need to make that decisive step forward
in your career. Our Graduate Program includes nine different specializations to choose from and a
General MBA program, it is taught by a combination of Croatian and foreign professors and experts,
and uses advanced teaching methods such as computer simulations. Our outstanding student to
professor ratio guarantees a personal approach to your education, where every professor knows your
name and is attuned to your weaknesses and strengths.
Our MBA program has also received international recognition for its quality, as our Management,
Marketing, Management of Information Systems, Finance and Banking, Accounting, Auditing and
Taxes specializations were all listed in Eduniversal’s top ten lists for Eastern Europe. In this ranking,
our Human Resource Management was named the top specialization of its kind for Eastern Europe,
and our Quantitative Finance specialization was named as one of the 100 best in the world for the
second consecutive year.
ZSEM can also offer you a truly international educational experience, as you can spend a semester
at more than 100 of our partner universities and institutions, for no additional tuition cost. Our
Career Center can provide you with counseling on how to nurture your career after you graduate,
and will provide assistance whenever you need it. Thanks in part to our Career Center, 73% of our
undergraduate students find employment within four months of graduation.
Thank you for considering the Zagreb School of Economics and Management for your graduate
education. If you have any further questions about our programs or the services we offer, feel free
to contact our friendly staff.
Maja Martinović, PhD
Associate Dean, Graduate MBA Program
Đuro Njavro, PhD
Dean
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About ZSEM
The Zagreb School of Economics and Management is
Croatia’s best business school according to Eduniversal’s
global ranking. For more than ten years, ZSEM has been
educating Croatia’s future economic and business experts,
and has become a center for thought and discussion on
contemporary economic and business issues in Croatia.
With more than 1100 undergraduate students, over 150
graduate students, and more than 1000 alumni, ZSEM’s
community is continuously growing. Every major corporation and institution in Croatia has employed ZSEM
graduates, while our alumni have also made their mark
on society by becoming entrepreneurs and researchers.
Located in Zagreb’s beautiful Jordanovac neighborhood,
ZSEM’s picturesque campus offers all the amenities students need: multiple computer labs, a well-stocked library,
comfortable lecture halls, a canteen, Wi-Fi network, and
much more.
ZSEM’s faculty includes renowned professors, researchers,
and experts from around the world. Often, our professors are featured in Croatia’s national media, and many
lecturers hold senior posts in Croatia’s top corporations
and public institutions (Croatian National Bank, Croatian
Telecom, Ericsson Nikola Tesla, etc.).
With more than 100 partner universities all over the world,
many ZSEM students, including our graduate students,
spend a semester abroad without paying additional tuition
fees. Also, ZSEM welcomes more and more international
exchange students every year, and hosts an annual International Summer School.
In 2013, ZSEM became the first AACSB accredited business school in Croatia, thus joining the elite group of 5%
of the world’s business schools that hold this prestigious
accreditation.
The mission of ZSEM is to transfer values,
knowledge, and skills that students need for
long-term success in a globalized business
world undergoing constant technological
and market transformations.
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graduate mba program
About ZSEM’s Graduate MBA Program
The Zagreb School of Economics and Management offers a Master’s level degree in general management – General MBA and a Master’s level degree in specialized programs. With nine different
specializations, as an aspiring business professional you will be able to find a specialization that
provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in your particular context.
Specializations offered include:
•Management
•Marketing
• Finance and Banking
• Accounting, Auditing, and Taxes
• Human Resource Management
• Quantitative Finance
• Management of Information Systems
• Finance and Accounting
• Supply Chain Management
Specialized MBA programs last for one year, and are aimed at providing in-depth knowledge in each
area of study. Not only are classes conducted by some of Croatia’s foremost experts in business
administration, but we have assembled an international faculty consisting of professors from Ross
Business School at the University of Michigan, St. Ambrose University, John Carroll University, St.
Gallen University, and others.
Our programs are designed for maximum flexibility, as all of our classes take place during the afternoon or on weekends, helping you balance your work obligations, education, and personal life. Also,
if you wish to spend a semester abroad on international exchange, you can do so at one of over 100
partner universities and institutions for no additional tuition cost.
In Eduniversal’s most recent ranking of MBA specializations and master programs, ZSEM’s MBA
programs in Management, Marketing, Finance and Banking, Accounting, Auditing and Taxes, and
Management of Information Systems were all included in top 10 lists for Eastern Europe, while our
Human Resource Management specialization was declared the best of its kind in Eastern Europe!
Also, our Quantitative Finance specialization was included in Eduniversal’s global top 100 MBA
specializations in its category.
Our General MBA program is aimed at acquiring an interdisciplinary education that combines courses
from other MBA specializations. Providing courses from our Management, Marketing, Finance and
Banking, and Accounting, Auditing and Taxes specializations, graduates of our General MBA will
acquire knowledge and skills in a broad area of business administration.
Best Business School
in SE Europe: HRM
specialization was
declared the best in
Eastern Europe.
http://www.eduniversal-ranking.com
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Learning Methods Adapted to You
At the Zagreb School of Economics and Management we pride ourselves on providing a personal
approach to our student’s education, along with the most modern educational tools, techniques,
and methods. Our students always work in small study groups, where they can communicate directly
with their professors and colleagues, and where lectures can be highly interactive and dynamic.
We aim to provide a bridge between theory and practice; our intensive use of computer simulations
and the case study method develops our students’ critical thinking and analytical skills. Business
theory isn’t very useful if one doesn’t know how to apply it in practice – and that’s what these
methods accomplish. The simulations utilized – Capstone, Markstrat, and HRManagement – put
students in the role of a virtual manager that must make business decisions in marketing, finances,
recruiting, product development, and in other areas. By analyzing the outcome of their decisions,
students learn how to utilize theory to adapt to changing market dynamics.
Our MBA students are also required to work on group and individual projects, developing their
teamwork skills, as well as their oral and written communication talents. Each specialization consists
of obligatory coursework and a graduate thesis. Students also have the option of taking specialized
elective courses, as well as courses offered by other graduate specializations at ZSEM.
Our program is perfectly suited to both recently graduated students and employed professionals that
are keen on developing their abilities and advancing within their organizations.
ZSEM’s Graduate MBA Program will help you:
• Plan and act more effectively in business circumstances, and help you grow as a leader and
manager.
• Develop your competitive advantages in order to successfully compete in the demanding international labor market.
• Develop a wide range of skills, as well as specialized and applicable business knowledge.
• Open up new possibilities for employment, even during your time in the program.
• Earn valuable experience by working on international business cases and diverse projects.
Our program is perfectly suited to both
recently graduated undergraduate students and employed professionals that
are keen on developing their abilities and
advancing within their organizations.
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additional services
Additional Services that Add Value
Career Center
The Zagreb School of Economics and Management offers all its students and alumni the services of
its Career Center, whose only job is to help you find a job. Through individual and group counseling,
workshops, and through Croatia’s leading career fair, Student Future Day, our Career Center helps
students find employment relatively easily, even in these trying economic times.
Thanks to our Career Center’s extensive database of job openings, students are always informed
about current opportunities on the labor market. This service can also assist students looking for
internships, and an increasing number of ZSEM students are completing their internships and finding employment in Western Europe.
Our Career Center provides a lifelong service. We will continually follow your career progress for
decades after you graduate. If you’re planning to change jobs, companies, or just looking for advice
on how to advance your career within your organization, our Career Center is always at your service,
free of charge. Through this Center, you will also be informed about additional seminars and workshops that could be beneficial for your professional development.
For more information, please visit http://career.zsem.hr
International Student Exchange
With more than 100 partner universities and institutions spread over every continent, the Zagreb
School of Economics and Management is arguably Croatia’s most international business school.
ZSEM’s MBA students have the option of spending a semester on international exchange, without
having to pay additional tuition.
Our partner schools include some of the best business schools in the world, such as the University of
Michigan − Flint, EDHEC Business School in France, Frankfurt School of Finanace and Management,
Plekhanov Russian Academy of Economics Moscow, and many more. If you’ve ever aspired to have a
truly global education, spend some time studying in another country, or to learn your craft at some
of the best business schools in the world, the Zagreb School of Economics and Management can be
your door into the wider world.
Spending time on international exchange helps you:
• Make friends and build international contacts that will help your later in your career
• Master a foreign language
• Prove to employers your ability to adapt to new circumstances and work in diverse
environments
• Learn at some of the best business schools in the world – without paying additional tuition
• Have an experience you will cherish and remember.
For more information, please visit http://international-office.zsem.hr
ZSEM has partnerships
with more than 100
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ZSEM’s
graduate
MBA
program
general
mba
program
specialized
mba
programs
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MBA in Management
MBA in Marketing
MBA in Finance and Banking
MBA in Accounting, Auditing and Taxes
MBA in Human Resource Management
MBA in Quantitative Finance
MBA in Management of Information Systems
MBA in Finance and Accounting
MBA in Supply Chain Management
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vodne riječi
admission and tuition
Admission Requirements
ZSEM’s Graduate MBA Program is open to all candidates that have completed a four-year undergraduate program (240 ECTS) in any academic field (business administration, law, engineering, etc.).
Applicants that do not have a prior education in economics or business administration must complete a presemester, in which they will attend and pass exams in the following courses: Principles of
Economics, Marketing, Principles of Business Finance, Principles of Management, and Introduction
to Accounting.
Applicants who completed a three year undergraduate program must complete the fourth year of
ZSEM’s Undergraduate Program.
In order to apply for our Graduate MBA Program, you must submit the following documents:
• Your undergraduate diploma (original or notarized copy)
• Grade transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation
• Motivation letter
• Your CV or resume
• Birth certificate (original or notarized copy)
• For Croatian citizens, a certificate of citizenship (original or notarized copy)
• For international applicants, a passport copy
• For international applicants, document proving that you have a source of supporting
the study at ZSEM (most often ‘bank statement’)
• Two photos (4x6 cm)
• Proof of payment of application fee. Information about the fee is available at the
web page http://mba.zsem.hr
For international students, all documents for submission need to be prepared in English. When official
documents are translated into English, translation needs to be done by a certified court translator.
International students are obliged to consult Croatian authority for a Temporary Stay Permit (“Privremeni boravak”).
Application documents are to be submitted to the office of the Graduate MBA Program.
Admission to the MBA program will be judged according to the following scales:
• Success in undergraduate program – 30%
• Interview with candidate – 30%
• 2 recommendations on academic or professional qualifications – 25%
• Motivation letter – 15%
Application documents will be processed by the Graduate MBA Teaching Committee and candidates
who have successfully passed the screening procedure (mentioned above in 1, 3 and 4) will be called
for an interview as the last step for admission. Interviews will be held by the Graduate MBA Teaching
Committee with 2 members at the location of ZSEM or online via Skype. Please keep in mind that the
process is selective, and that the Zagreb School of Economics and Management reserves the right to
discretion in selecting the best candidates for admission to its Graduate MBA Program.
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application deadlines
Tuition
Tuition for ZSEM’s Graduate MBA program includes the following:
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All your classes, case studies, and access to our library.
Use of Blackboard, the innovative e-learning system in use at ZSEM.
Access to our international student exchange program.
Support from our Career Center.
For current tuition rates and discounts, please visit http://mba.zsem.hr
Tuition payment plans at ZSEM have been designed to be as flexible as possible. MBA students can
pay tuition in installments, using an American Express card in 6 installments interest-free, using consumer credit for up to 36 installments, or by using a Diners card in up to 12 installments interest-free.
In cooperation with Zagrebačka banka and Erste&Steiermärkische Bank, the Zagreb School of Economics and Management also offers the option of paying tuition using student loans. These loans allow
students to study at the best business school in Croatia, but also maintain their financial flexibility.
Students aren’t required to repay these loans until one year after they graduate, allowing them enough
time to find employment and become financially independent.
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application deadlines
Application Deadlines
Apply online at: http://mba.zsem.hr and www.zsem.hr.
Application deadlines will be posted for each academic year on the web site of the Graduate MBA
Program.
For all the other information on our Graduate program, please contact:
Associate Dean of the Graduate MBA program
Tel. +385 (1) 235 4147
E-mail: [email protected]
Petra Sušac, MBA
Coordinator of the Graduate MBA Program
Tel.: +385 (0) 1 235 4266
Mobile: +385 (0)98 240 448
Fax. +385 (0) 1 235 4269
Ivan Pemić, BA
Coordinator of the Graduate MBA Program
Tel.: +385 (0) 1 235 4266
Mobile: +385 (0)98 240 447
Fax: +385 (0) 1 235 4269
Elizabeta Ivančević, prof.
Project Manager, Executive Education/Graduate MBA Program
Tel.: +385 (0)1 235 4266
Mobile: +385 (0)98 274 901
Fax: +385 (0) 1 235 4269
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introductory semester
Many of the candidates find themselves wishing to enroll into MBA programs, due to professional or
private reasons, while they do not possess undergraduate degree in business or economics. Those
candidates can still enroll, however, before the commencement of their MBA classes, they must attend an introductory semester in which they must attend the courses from the areas of economics,
marketing, business and finance, management and accounting.
By attending the classes and passing exams in those fields, the candidates will get acquainted to the
field of economics, and will be ready to continue with their MBA courses afterwards.
The introductory semester starts in January every year and lasts until the end of February, at which
point the MBA classes start.
The introductory semester starts in January every year and lasts until end of February.
COURSE TITLE
ECTS
PROFESSORS
Principles of Economics
6
Ante Žigman, PhD
Marketing
6
Principles of Management
6
Kristina Šorić, PhD
Introduction to Accounting
6
Ana Šafran, PhD
Principles of Business Finance
6
Andrej Grubišić, PhD
For more information on our introductory semester, please contact:
Dina Vasić, MBA
Academic Secretary
Tel: +385 (0)1 235 4272
Mobile: +385 (0)99 243 3062
Fax: +385 (0)1 235 4269
Email: [email protected]
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General mba
ZSEM’s General MBA is a special interdisciplinary program
that provides students with a wide range of course options. The purpose of this program is to offer students
the possibility of choosing the most interesting graduate
courses that ZSEM offers. This way, students can mold
their own educational experience that meets their learning goals.
In this program, students will take core courses in marketing, management, finance, banking, accounting, auditing
and taxes. However, they will also be able to choose elective courses from other MBA specializations, creating a
combination of courses that suits their individual needs.
For those that wish to have a broader MBA experience in
terms of acquiring knowledge and competencies from
different areas of business administration, our General
MBA represents an ideal choice.
Courses included in this program in the Management
module include Strategy, and Business Ethics and CSR,
in order to help students develop a grasp of strategic
thinking and to recognize moral dilemmas in business,
as well as make ethical business decisions. The Marketing
Simulation offered puts students in the role of a Marketing
Manager, who must make decisions in a virtual firm and
develop a marketing strategy. The Financial Institutions
and Markets, Financial Statement Analysis, and Financial
Reporting courses all aim to make students literate in
analyzing accounting and financial reports. Students are
required to take four elective courses during the program,
which will culminate in the creation of a Graduate Thesis.
Because of the more broad approach provided in this program, our General MBA is perfectly suited to those that
are just being introduced to business administration for
the first time. In today’s dynamic business environment,
organization members without a business background
are being asked to take managerial positions, while not
possessing the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in
them. This General MBA Program bridges that gap – if you
want to advance within your organization and develop the
skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a managerial or
leadership position, this program is for you.
Another special feature of this program is the possibility of
extending its duration without additional tuition charges,
i.e. the rescheduling of taking certain courses in the next
academic year.
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general mba curriculum
COURSE TITLE
MANAGEMENT
ECTS
Strategy
PROFESSORS
5
Dino Dogan, PhD
Prashant Kale, PhD
Markus Menz, PhD
Zlatko Mateša, PhD
3
Kristijan Krkač, PhD
Borna Jalšenjak, PhD
5
Mira Marušić, PhD
5
Jurica Vukas, PhD
Denis Alajbeg, PhD
Financial Statement Analysis
5
Hrvoje Volarević, PhD
Mario Varović, MSc
Financial Reporting
6
Paško Anić-Antić, PhD
Mario Varović, MSc
Graduate Thesis
8
Business Ethics and CSR
One (1) elective course
MARKETING
Marketing Simulation
Two (2) elective courses
FINANCE AND BANKING
Financial Institutions and Markets
One (1) elective course
ACCOUNTING, AUDITING
AND TAXES
For more information on our General MBA Program, please contact:
Siniša Krajnović, PhD
Program Director, General MBA
Tel.: +385 (0)1 235 4067
Ivija Bernatović, MBA
Academic Secretary
Tel: +385 (0)1 235 4067
Mobile: +385 (0)99 312 6601
Fax.: +385 (0)1 235 4155
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MBA in Management
Managers are the ones ultimately responsible for the successful and efficient operation of organizations. However,
in order to accomplish this, managers must have skills and
knowledge that will help them succeed in such a role. They
need to adequately manage human resources because,
as the saying goes, every manager with subordinates is a
human resource manager. They need to be adept in using
leadership techniques and in strategic thinking. A strong
moral compass is a prerequisite for any modern manager,
as is an ability to manage projects, read into accounting
reports, and use statistics to reduce uncertainty in business decision making.
The MBA in Management at the Zagreb School of Economics and Management aims to help potential students
strengthen their understanding of the philosophy of management, develop analytical capabilities, and to help them
become the managers they can be. If you’re currently pursuing or wish to embark on a career in human resource
management, project management, e-business, or if you
just want to develop your strategic and leadership skills,
this program was designed for you. As part of this program, students will also take part in business simulations
that aim to test their decision making abilities and to help
them understand the consequences of their decisions.
ZSEM’s MBA in Management includes courses in Strategy,
Management of Change, Business Ethics, Project Management, Managerial Accounting, and more. In order to
give our students a broader view of how managerial decisions affect organizations, students will also take a course
consisting of a human resource management simulation,
Strategies for Managing Human Resources. The Markstrat marketing simulation will also be administered in
an obligatory course. As marketing and maximization of
company value are inherently linked, this course provides
students with an opportunity to fill the role of a marketing
manager in a virtual firm.
This program consists of two semesters of compulsory
coursework, followed by the creation of a Graduate Thesis,
totaling 60 ECTS points. Lecturers in this program include
Randy Richards and Dan Ebener (St. Ambrose University,
United States), Renata Franc (Ivo Pilar Social Sciences
Institute), Zlatko Mateša (President, Croatian Olympic
Committee), and many others. Our faculty also includes
Prashant Kale (Rice University, Texas), who was recently
included in Bloomberg Businessweek’s list of the best 10
business professors in the world.
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The MBA in Management at the Zagreb School
of Economics and Management aims to help
potential students strengthen their understanding of the philosophy of management, develop analytical capabilities, and to help them
become the managers they can be.
mba in management curriculum
COURSE TITLE
ECTS
PROFESSORS
1st Semester
Management of Change and Human Resources
5
Randy Richards, PhD
Ivona Škreblin Kirbiš, PhD
Electronic Business Management
5
Hrvoje Jerković, PhD
Leadership
4
Dan Ebener, PhD
Strategy
5
Prashant Kale, PhD
Zlatko Mateša, PhD
Mato Njavro, PhD
Strategies for Managing Human Resources
5
Mirna Koričan Lajtman, MBA, MA
3
Managerial Accounting
3
Project Management
5
5
Quantitative Methods for Managers
4
Petra Posedel, PhD
Managerial Techniques
3
Andreja Brajša Žganec, PhD
Jagoda Poropat Darrer, MA
Maximization and Measurement of Company Value
5
Igor Gvozdanović, DBA
Graduate Thesis
8
2nd Semester
For more information about ZSEM’s MBA in Management, please contact:
Dino Dogan, PhD
Program Director, MBA in Management
Tel: +385 (0)1 235 4144
Ana Kuštrak Korper, MA, MBA
Academic Secretary
Tel: +385 (0)1 235 4147
Mobile: +385 (0)99 243 3355
Fax: +385 (0)1 235 4155
MBA in Marketing
Marketing is a central function in all successful modern
organizations, regardless if they’re corporations, small
or medium size businesses, charities, and even in some
government institutions. The importance of marketing
in today’s society cannot be overstated; as technological
advancements have made it easier for companies to find
customers and markets in different parts of the world,
marketing has become a complex activity that transcends
the 4P’s; successful marketing is the key to survival of
many organizations.
Career options in marketing can also be very diverse. If
you decide to make the leap and specialize your skills in
this field, you can work for companies that engage in marketing activities such as brand management, strategic
management, or new product development. Also, you can
work for organizations that provide marketing services
such as marketing research, advertising, public relations,
or consulting.
The goal of this program is to prepare students for senior
marketing positions in a variety of organizations by developing their skills and knowledge in marketing, while
also transferring ethical business values. This program
will expose students to knowledge of marketing concepts
and theories, and will also teach them how to apply these
marketing concepts and theories in various organizational
and industrial contexts.
This program provides an optimal combination of courses
in marketing theory, such as Consumer Behavior, Product
Management and Design, Services Marketing, International Marketing and more, along with more qualitative
courses such as Marketing Research, Marketing Metrics,
and Price Management. Students will have to take part in
a marketing simulation in which their theoretical knowledge is tested as they assume the role of a marketing
manager in a virtual company.
Lecturers in this program include John D. Branch (University of Michigan, United States), Paul R. Murphy (John
Carroll University, United States), Daniel Butler (Auburn
University, United States), Patricia Loubeau (Iona College, United States), Thomas Baker (Clemson University,
United States), Carlos Rodriguez (Delaware State University, United States), Tracy Tuten (East Carolina University,
United States), Dominik Mahr (Maastricht University, The
Netherlands), and others.
The goal of this program is to prepare
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students for senior marketing
positions in a variety of organizations.
mba in marketing curriculum
COURSE TITLE
ECTS
PROFESSORS
1st Semester
Marketing Research
5
Patricia Loubeau, PhD
Valentina Pirić, PhD
Services Marketing
5
Thomas Baker, PhD
Marketing Metrics
5
Tracy Tuten, PhD
Predrag Haramija, PhD
Distribution and Logistics Management
5
Paul R. Murphy, PhD
Gordi Sušić, MSc
Consumer Behavior
5
Daniel Butler, PhD
Hrvoje Maljak, PhD
Product Management and Design
5
Carlos M. Rodriguez, PhD
Hrvoje Maljak, PhD
International Marketing
4
John Branch, PhD
Đuro Njavro, PhD
Integrated Marketing Communications
5
Dominik Mahr, PhD
Olivera Jurković Majić, PhD
Price Management
5
Gordi Sušić, MSc
Marketing Strategy − Simulation
5
Mira Marušić, PhD
3
Graduate Thesis
8
2nd Semester
For more information on our MBA in Marketing, please contact:
John Branch, PhD
Program Director, MBA in Marketing
Lecturer of Marketing and Strategy, Ross School of Business
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Michigan, USA
Deputy Director, MBA in Marketing Program
Tel: +385 (0)1 235 4267
Fax: +385 (0)1 235 4155
Martina Čaić, MBA
Academic Secretary
Tel: +385 (0)1 235 4147
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Mobile: +385
(0)98 274 800
Fax: +385 (0)1 235 4155
MBA in Finance and
Banking
The ZSEM Graduate MBA Program in Finance and Banking, which is currently ranked among the 10 best programs
of its type in Eastern Europe, aims to prepare students for
a career in commercial banks, investment funds, insurance
companies, and other similar organizations. However, this
program is also perfectly suited for those that plan on
working in financial departments of companies operating
in other sectors, as well as for those that plan a career
in government institutions (the Croatian National Bank,
Ministry of Finance, Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency, etc).
The program consists of two semesters, and culminates
with the creation of a Graduate Thesis. The first semester
features introductory courses, such as Financial Mathematics 2 and Introduction into Financial Econometrics,
which both aim to transfer basic theoretical knowledge to
students in order for them to better understand modern
finance and financial data analysis. The first semester also
features Financial Management, in which students will
learn to analyze corporate securities in the primary and
secondary capital markets, as well as financial strategies.
The second semester then builds on the foundations laid
by courses in the first by going into further detail through
courses such as Financial Law, Financial Institutions and
Risk Management, Portfolio Management and Investments, and more. This program also includes a course in
Business Ethics and CSR, in which students will learn to
recognize moral dilemmas and create ways and processes
to solve them. Also, in the context of today’s global economic crisis and financial scandals, ethical behavior of
financial professionals has become more important than
ever before. The Zagreb School of Economics and Management is dedicated to producing not only world-class
financial experts, but also responsible global citizens.
A significant feature of this program is an optimal combination of basic theoretical knowledge of modern finance,
while connecting that theory with current practices which
are prevalent in today’s domestic and foreign financial institutions and markets. Lecturers in this program include
Hrvoje Volarević, Jurica Vukas, and Igor Jemrić (Croatian
National Bank), Dario Silić (Bina Istra), Andrej Grubišić
(Grubišić & partners), as well as other esteemed experts.
A significant feature of this program is an
optimal combination of basic theoretical
knowledge of modern finance,
while
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COURSE TITLE
ECTS
PROFESSORS
1st Semester
Financial Mathematics 2
2
Igor Jemrić, MSc
Introduction into Financial Econometrics
2
Petra Posedel, PhD
5
Mario Varović, MSc
Financial Management
9
Andrej Grubišić, DBA
Dario Silić, PhD
John A. Helmuth, PhD
Financial Law
2
Jelena Madir, PhD
Financial Institutions Risk Management
5
Ivan Šverko, PhD
Andrea Pavlović, PhD
Financial Derivatives
5
Iskra Kalođera Schmiedecke, PhD
International Financial Management
5
Jurica Vukas, PhD
Mirna Marović, MBA
5
Jurica Vukas, PhD
Denis Alajbeg, PhD
3
Portfolio Management and Investments
9
Denis Alajbeg, PhD
Graduate Thesis
8
2nd Semester
For more information on our MBA in Finance and Banking program, please contact:
Joint Program Director, MBA in Finance and Banking
Denis Alajbeg, PhD
Joint Program Director,
MBA in Finance and Banking
Dina Vasić, MBA
Academic Secretary
Tel: +385 (0)1 235 4272
Mobile: +385 (0)99 243 3062
Fax: +385 (0)1 235 4269
MBA in Accounting,
Auditing and Taxes
Accounting and auditing professions are dynamic, and
they demand continuous training, professional education,
and following of prevalent global trends. Because of the
demanding nature of these fields, the Zagreb School of
Economics and Management provides a solid foundation
for anyone wishing to embark on a career in the fields of
Accounting, Auditing or Tax Advising through this program.
This program enables students to acquire knowledge that
will form the basis for further development and eventual
acquisitions of relevant professional certifications in auditing, be it internal, external or forensic, or tax advising.
This program tracks current trends in accounting and
auditing practice, and pays special attention to areas of
accounting that are currently relevant, such as the detection of financial fraud within the forensic auditing and
financial instruments accounting.
This program was designed for accountants, auditors, and
tax professionals who wish to advance and continue their
professional development in these areas, as well as for
managers who wish to supplement their skills with those
from these areas. For those that wish to improve their
corporate governance and advance their fraud prevention
efforts, this program provides an outstanding theoretical
and practical foundation.
ZSEM’s MBA in Accounting, Auditing and Taxes lasts two
semesters and is completed with the defense of a Graduate
Thesis. Courses offered include Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, International and EU Tax Law,
Financial Fraud Detection, and many more. Students must
also take two elective courses in the second semester of
the program. Students will also be become familiarized
with the Croatian tax system through the Direct Taxes
in Croatia and Indirect Taxes in Croatia courses. As with
other programs, ZSEM’s MBA in Accounting, Auditing and
Taxes also includes the Business Ethics and CSR course, to
provide students with an insight in moral dilemmas and
how to solve them.
ZSEM’s MBA in Accounting, Auditing
and Taxes also includes the Business
Ethics and CSR course, to provide
students with an insight in moral
dilemmas and how to 26solve them.
mba in accounting, auditing and taxes curriculum
COURSE TITLE
ECTS
PROFESSORS
1st Semester
Financial Reporting
6
Ivan Čevizović, PhD
5
Mario Varović, MSc
Direct Taxes in Croatia
5
Financial Statement Audit
6
Ana Šafran, PhD
Financial Fraud Detection
6
Ana Šafran, PhD
Indirect Taxes in Croatia
5
Branka Remenarić, PhD
Accounting Information Systems
3
International and EU Tax Law
5
Marjeta Tomulić Vehovec, PhD
3
Elective Course 1
4
Elective Course 2
4
Graduate Thesis
8
2nd Semester
For more information on the MBA in Accounting, Auditing and Taxes program, please contact:
Ana Šafran, PhD
Program Director, MBA in Accounting, Auditing and Taxes
Ivana Beštak, BA
Academic Secretary
Tel.: +385 (0)1 235 4151
Mobile: +385 (0)99 807 1125
Fax: +385 (0)1 235 4155
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MBA in Human Resource
Management
Bill Gates once said: “Take our best 20 people away, and I
will tell you that Microsoft would become an unimportant
company”. As companies compete in the global marketplace with their products and services, they also compete with each other to attract the best and most talented
people. Bill Gates’ statement only rings truer today; as
global competition intensifies, companies are going to
greater lengths to attract and keep their best performers
and value creators. After all, great companies are made
by great people.
The MBA in Human Resource Management at the Zagreb
School of Economics and Management represents the
best step HRM managers can make in developing their
organization’s strongest competitive advantage; their
people. Our HRM MBA was recently placed at the top of
Eduniversal’s list of the best HRM MBAs in Eastern Europe. This program is designed for managers and future
business professionals that want to learn how to utilize
their people to achieve organizational objectives, who
wish to learn how to recruit star employees, how to manage change, create a HR strategy, and more.
Courses within this program include Recruitment and
Selection, Leadership, Management of Change and Human Resources, Performance Measurements and Reward
Systems, and others. Classes include examples of human
resource management in practice, video examples, case
studies, and are highly interactive. In this program, students will also take part in a computer simulation in which
they will assume the role of a Human Resource Manager,
and make decisions on recruitment, promotions, salary
increases, employee training, etc. Based on the outcomes
of their actions, they will learn how HRM theory relates
to practice. This program lasts for two semesters, in the
second of which students will have to create a Graduate
Thesis.
The lecturers represent a combination of Croatian and
foreign experts in the area of Human Resource Management. Study groups are small, as they are in all programs
offered by the Zagreb School of Economics and Management, and communication between professors and students is direct. Lecturers in this program include Dino
Dogan, Li Choy Chong and Markus Menz (St. Gallen University, Switzerland), Julie Felker (University of Michigan,
United States), Herman Lassleben (Reutlingen University,
Germany), Randy Richards and Dan Ebener (St. Ambrose
University, United States), along with ZSEM’s experts.
mba in human resource management curriculum
COURSE TITLE
ECTS
PROFESSORS
1st Semester
Management of Change and Human Resources
5
Randy Richards, PhD
5
Leadership
4
Dan Ebener, PhD
Renata Franc, PhD
Strategy
5
Markus Menz, PhD
Dino Dogan, PhD
3
Recruitment and Selection
5
Herman Lassleben, PhD
Vera Čubranić, MSc
Strategies for Managing Human Resources
5
Project Management
5
Performance Measurements and Reward Systems
5
Julie Felker, PhD
Andrijana Mušura, PhD
Measurement Application in Human Resource Management
5
Intercultural Transformational Leadership
5
Li Choy Chong, PhD
Graduate Thesis
8
2nd Semester
For more information on the MBA in Human Resource Management program, please contact:
Sveto Marušić, PhD
Program Director, MBA in Human Resource Management
Tel.: +385 (0)1 235 4144
Academic Secretary
Tel.: +385 (0)1 235 4144
Mobile: +385 (0)98 240 445
Fax: +385 (0)1 235 4155
Ivija Bernatović, MBA
Academic Secretary
Tel: +385 (0)1 235 4067
Mobile: +385 (0)99 312 6601
Fax.: +385 (0)1 235 4155
MBA in Quantitative
Finance
ZSEM’s MBA in Quantitative Finance includes courses
which are also taught at the majority of the graduate programs in Europe and the United States related to the field
of Statistics and Finance. This program is adjusted to the
specific needs of the Croatian market, while also taking
into consideration suggestions, experience, interests, and
needs of students, as well as the needs of employers in the
Croatian business community.
This program has recently been included in Eduniversal’s
list of the top 100 programs in the world in the area of
Financial Markets. This is the second consecutive year in
which our MBA in Quantitative Finance has been included
in this list, and is placed ahead of similar programs in the
United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Australia,
and France.
This two semester program begins with courses in Financial Management and Financial Statement Analysis,
along with Selected Chapters of Financial Mathematics
that covers zero-coupon bonds, yield curves and hedging,
yield measurement and other topics. The second semester
includes courses such as Financial Derivatives, in which
students will analyze forwards, futures, and swaps; Quantitative Methods for Managers; and Applied Econometrics, through which students will receive an overview of
important statistical tests. However, these are just some
of the courses offered in this very advanced program.
Every lecture covers a specific practical problem from the
world of finance, which can be solved in Eviews or with
the advanced usage of Microsoft Excel, whose simplicity
and effectiveness makes it popular in problem-solving.
Students will also receive detailed instructions on how
to use these useful software packages, and will use real
economic and financial data in their analysis. Besides analyzing empirical data, students will use numerical simulations to generate data with properties that can be found
in empirical data.
Lecturers are both from Croatia and abroad, academic
environment and business practice, including top experts
from renowned financial institutions such as the Croatian
National Bank and from some of Croatia’s largest commercial banks.
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COURSE TITLE
ECTS
PROFESSORS
1st Semester
Selected chapters of Financial Mathematics
3
Igor Jemrić, MSc
Stochastic Processes in Financial Markets
3
Hrvoje Štefančić, PhD
5
Mario Varović, MSc
Financial Management
9
Dario Silić, PhD
5
Project Management
5
4
Petra Posedel, PhD
Applied Econometrics
3
Petra Posedel, PhD
Risk Management 1
3
Mladen Latković, MSc
3
Portfolio Management and Investments
9
Denis Alajbeg, PhD
Graduate Thesis
8
2nd Semester
For more information on the MBA in Quantitative Finance program, please contact:
Petra Posedel, PhD
Program Director, MBA in Quantitative Finance
Tel.: +385 (0)1 235 4022
Mobile: +385 (0)99 807 0952
Blaženka Sečkar, mag. math.
Mobile: +385 (0)99 242 4189
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MBA in Management of
Information Systems
You’ve probably heard the phrase that says information is
power. The development of information technology and
systems has become one of the hallmarks of the modern
global economy. While in the past natural and basic resources represented the greatest source of competitive
advantage, today those that manage information are usually the ones that prosper in the competitive global marketplace. Many organizations have recognized the need
for efficient information management, and are investing
considerable resources in their information systems to
stay successful.
Our MBA Program in Management of Information Systems offers exactly what today’s IT managers need. This
program will cover the question of how technology, social
structure and organizations together create the dynamics
of information exchange and development of learning at
different levels. Due to the international dimension of the
modern business environment, this program contains a
combination of lectures by Croatian and foreign experts.
The MBA MIS at the Zagreb School of Economics and
Management was recently included in Eduniversal’s list
of the top ten Information System Management MBA
programs in Eastern Europe!
Of the courses offered as part of this program, Information Security will cover topics such as information theft,
computer crime, internal or external fraud, and others.
Electronic Business Management will focus on e-business
technologies and e-business theories that are applicable in
today’s business environment, while Business Intelligence
Applications will cover technologies, applications, and
practices for the collection, integration, analysis, and presentation of business information. Students will also take
courses in System Analysis and Design, Project Management, SAP and Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Maximization
and Measurement of Company Value, as well as a Marketing Simulation course which will put the skills they learn
in MIS in an organizational context. A Business Ethics and
CSR course is also offered, and the program culminates
with the creation of a Graduate Thesis.
Professors that lecture as part of this program include
Ivica Crnković (Mälardalen University, Sweden), Igor
Gvozdanović (Platinum Invest), Siniša Krajnović (Ericsson - Nikola Tesla), Goran Radonić (T-Systems International GmbH, Germany) along with other experts such
as Karmela Aleksić - Maslać, Hrvoje Jerković, and others.
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The MBA MIS at the Zagreb School of
Economics and Management was
recently included in Eduniversal’s list of
the top ten Information System
Management MBA programs in Eastern
Europe!
mba in management of information systems curriculum
COURSE TITLE
ECTS
PROFESSORS
1st Semester
Information Security
5
Karmela Aleksić-Maslać, MSc
Suzana Stojaković-Čelustka, PhD
5
Business Intelligence Applications
5
Goran Radonić, MSc
SAP/MS Dynamics NAV
6
3
5
Project Management
5
System Analysis and Design
5
Ivica Crnković, PhD
EC Management
5
5
Mira Marušić, PhD
Managerial Techniques
3
Graduate Thesis
8
2nd Semester
For more information on the MBA in Management of Information Systems, please contact:
Joint Program Director, MBA in Management of Information Systems
Mälardalen University, Sweden
Joint Program Director, MBA in Management
of Information Systems
Tel.: +385 (0)1 235 4148
Mobile: +385 (0)98 274 911
Philip Vranešić, BA
Academic Secretary
Tel.: +385 (0)1 235 4148
Fax: +385 (0)1 235 4155
MBA in Finance and
Accounting
ZSEM’s MBA in Finance and Accounting is intended for
everyone that wishes to start a career in the private sector
in the area of corporate finance. The curriculum of this
program offers a broad and interdisciplinary education,
but also centers on specific and special knowledge in the
area of business administration, with a focus on quantitative courses in economics. This program is also well suited
for financial analysts, accounting experts, a well as managers that wish to expand their skills to include knowledge
in the areas of finance and accounting.
This program contains an optimal combination of courses
in both finance and accounting. In the financial courses,
students will learn about the financial management of
organizations, financial institutions and markets, financial
derivatives, and how to analyze financial reports. At the
conclusion of the financial part of the program, students
will have an opportunity to manage investments in a practical example.
The accounting part of this program will cover analysis of
international and Croatian standards of financial reporting, financial accounting instruments, the application of
accounting information systems, auditing of financial reports, and techniques of accounting management that are
used internally by company management. Besides courses
that fall into the categories of finance and accounting, students will also take a course in Business Ethics and CSR,
which is increasingly relevant for those that wish to occupy senior positions within modern organizations. Many
courses take place in one of ZSEM’s computer labs, and
will introduce students to software for creating and analyzing databases in the areas of finance and accounting.
The professors in this program include seasoned professionals and prolific researchers in the area of finance and
accounting. This program lasts for two semesters and
culminates with the creation of a Graduate Thesis.
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COURSE TITLE
ECTS
PROFESSORS
1st Semester
5
Mario Varović, MSc
Financial Reporting
6
Financial Statement Audit
6
Ana Šafran, PhD
5
Jurica Vukas, PhD
Denis Alajbeg, PhD
Corporate Finance Management
5
Dario Silić, PhD,
Managerial Accounting Techniques
4
Mario Varović, MSc
5
Investment
6
Denis Alajbeg, PhD
3
Accounting Information Systems
3
Financial Instruments Accounting
4
Graduate Thesis
8
2nd Semester
For more information on the MBA in Finance and Accounting program, please contact:
Program Director, MBA in Finance and Accounting
Tel.: +385 (0)1 235 4151
Fax: +385 (0)1 235 4155
Ivana Beštak, BA
Academic Secretary
Tel.: +385 (0)1 235 4151
Mobile: +385 (0)99 807 1125
Fax: +385 (0)1 235 4155
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MBA in Supply Chain
Management
Supply chain management is the management of business activities starting from product or service design,
production, warehousing, distribution and logistics. At
the same time, planning and management integrate supply and demand, but also communication, facility location
and information exchange. All these activities have been
performed since the beginning of commercial activities,
but only in recent years have they been integrated and
considered as the opportunity to develop competitiveness
of the firm. Accordingly, a supply chain usually includes
suppliers, production, warehouses, distribution centers,
transportation system and customers. The success of a
supply chain depends on a good coordination of all this
elements. This is even more important taking into the
consideration the globalization and intense competition.
In these circumstances, the optimization of supply chain
processes is very complex. Adding to this the uncertainty
of demand, dynamic environment, investments in product
and process innovations, the supply chain story becomes
a great challenge and a good opportunity for experts interested in solving this kind of business problems.
MBA in Supply Chain Management covers both quantitative and qualitative issues needed to understand and
coordinate the whole supply chain system. The students
learn how to solve problems they can face such as the
tradeoff in making supply chain decisions, efficient supply
chain management, inventory control, demand forecasting and project management while combining the insights
and practical knowledge from management, managerial
accounting, financial management, logistics, software solution courses and quantitative and analytical methods
for solving the supply chain optimization problems. The
program was created by taking into account the most
recent global trends from the above-mentioned fields and
it also integrates the Croatian case studies.
MBA in Supply Chain Management lasts two semesters
and is completed with the defense of Graduation Thesis totaling in 60 ECTS. Lecturers are both from Croatia
and from abroad, academic environment and business
practice.
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COURSE TITLE
ECTS
PROFESSORS
1st Semester
Operations Management
6
Milenka Plavec, PhD
Strategy
5
Prashant Kale, PhD
Zlatko Mateša, PhD
Mato Njavro, PhD
4
Petra Posedel, PhD
Distribution and Logistics Management
5
Paul Murphy, PhD
Gordi Sušić, MSc
Corporate Finance Management
5
Dario Silić, PhD
5
Managerial Accounting
3
3
SAP/MS Dynamics NAV
6
Karmela Aleksić Maslać, MSc
Supply Chain Management
6
Elective course
4
Graduate Thesis
8
2nd Semester
For more information about MBA in Supply Chain Management, please contact:
Program Director, MBA in Supply Chain Management
Tel.: +385 (0)1 235 4069
Mobile: +385 (0)99 264 1145
Fax: +385 (0)1 235 4155
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lecturers
Denis Alajbeg, PhD
Dr. Alajbeg earned his PhD at the Economic University of Vienna at the Department of Financing and
Financial Markets in 1999. From 2007 he has been a professor at the Zagreb School of Economics and
Management, where he teaches courses related to financial institutions and markets, as well as portfolio
management. He was also an advisor to the Croatian Prime Minister from 2002 to 2004.
Professor Aleksić-Maslać is currently the head of ZSEM’s ICT Department, and has published more
than 50 articles and works at international conferences and in journals. Played an important role in
introducing e-learning systems at ZSEM, and founded ZSEM’s annual Management of Information
Systems Student Conference.
Earned his PhD at the Economic Faculty of the University of Split in the field of Accounting, and currently
heads the Accounting Department at the Zagreb School of Economics and Management. In 2012, Dr.
Anić-Antić started the first Croatian electronic magazine dedicated to accounting, taxes, and finance
entitled Računovodstvo danas, where he is also the Editor-in-Chief.
Thomas Baker, PhD
Obtained a doctoral degree in 1990 from Florida State University, and is currently a marketing professor
at the University of Alabama in the United States. He has published articles in the following journals:
Journal of Marketing, Journal of Retailing, Journal of Business Research, and more. From 2007 to 2008,
he served as the President of the Society for Marketing Advances.
Earned her PhD at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Zagreb in 2002.
She is currently a member of the Ivo Pilar Institute of Social Sciences, where she has worked since
1992, and currently teaches at the Center of Croatian Studies and at the Faculty of Teacher Education
of the University of Zagreb. She has been teaching at the Zagreb School of Economics and Management since 2008.
John Branch, PhD
Dr. Branch earned his PhD at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. He teaches Marketing
Strategy at the undergraduate, MBA, and Executive Education programs of the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. Has taught in Executive Education programs for Coca Cola, British
American Tobacco, Nestle, and more.
Daniel Butler, PhD
Dr. Butler holds a doctoral degree in Marketing and International Business from the University of South
Carolina. During his 20-year teaching career, he has received more than 20 awards for teaching excellence, including from his current university, Auburn. Dr. Butler has worked as a consultant for Sony,
Westinghouse, Bayer, Nanotek, Sprint, and other multinational corporations.
Li Choy Chong, PhD
After earning his Master’s degree at the University of Singapore, Dr. Chong completed his doctoral studies at the University of Bielefeld in Germany. His area of interest is international management with a focus
on Asia, and he currently teaches at St. Gallen University, where he also heads the Asia Research Center.
Professor Crnković obtained his PhD in computer science at the University of Zagreb in 1991. He is
currently the Leader of the Industrial Software Engineering Research Group at Mälardalen University,
Sweden. He has published more than 100 articles and works on computer program engineering.
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lecturers
Vera Čubranić, MSc
Professor Čubranić is currently Director of Human Resources for SBU Tobacco at TDR Ltd, part of Adris
Group, the largest regional producer of tobacco products. Prior to joining TDR, she was HR director at
Nova TV and Executive Director at Selectio, a human resource management company. She is a certified
MBTI trainer and an accredited Belbin consultant.Professor Čubranić earned her Master’s degree at the
University of Padua, Italy.
Dino Dogan, PhD
Dr. Dogan has been a lecturer at the Zagreb School of Economics and Management for a number of
years, and is currently the Head of ZSEM’s Management Department. He earned his PhD from the
University of Stuttgart, and has worked throughout his career for Alcatel and Vipnet, one of Croatia’s
largest mobile telecommunications providers. He is currently the CFO for Croatian Telecom, Croatia’s
largest telecommunications company.
Dan Ebener, PhD
Professor Ebener has been teaching for over 20 years in the area of management and leadership,
and currently teaches at St. Ambrose University in the United States, where he also earned his
PhD. He teaches courses related to organizational leadership, strategic planning, team-building and
leadership skills.
Julie Felker, PhD
Professor Felker is a faculty affiliate and senior organizational development consultant a tthe William
Davidson Institute, University of Michigan. In this role, she develops and delivers management education programs and provides technical assistance in developing countries, most recently in Algeria,
Bahrain, R
wanda, and the former Soviet Republics of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. Her research interests
include global mobility of early careerbprofessionals and international staffing,with special emphasis
on Central and Eastern Europe.
Professor Grubišić earned his Master’s degree in 2003 at Webster University in the United States, and
in 2007 earned his DBA at Business School Lausanne in Switzerland. He began his career in 2002 as a
financial analyst for Sodexho Inc. in the United States. After a successful career path which included
prestigious posts in Croatian Telecom, Platinum Invest, and the Erste Group, he founded Grubišić &
Partners in 2010.
Dejan Gostimir, MSc
His professional career includes experience as: CFO in several Pharmaceutical companies, consultant
for accounting, forensic accounting, finances, tax and XBRL, owner/co-founder of companies for accounting/internal auditing and organic cosmetic distribution. From 2008., he is working as an outside
associate and lecturer at ZSEM in several Accounting and Auditing courses. He is an author of numerous
articles from accounting, management, IT and XBRL field and a speaker at several domestic and foreign
conferences. He is a PhD candidate at the University of Rijeka, Faculty of Economics.
After completing an MBA program at the International University in Germany, Professor Gvozdanović
earned his DBA at the Swiss Management Center, and teaches the Maximization and Measurement of
Company Value course at ZSEM’s Graduate MBA Program. He is currently the Chairman of Platinum
Invest.
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Dr. Haramija holds a PhD in Philosophy from The Faculty of Philosophy of the Society of Jesus in Zagreb.
He is a Deputy Director for the Graduate MBA program in Marketing and professor at undergraduate and
graduate level at ZSEM. He wrote several books about posters in Croatia and is author of many scientific articles. He has various research interests that cut across many different fields such as philosophy,
graphic and product design, environmental protection, anthropology, marketing communication, and
other selected areas in marketing.
Dr. John A. Helmuth is the former Dean of the School of Management at the University of Michigan-Flint
and a Professor of Finance. Professor Helmuth received his PhD in Economics from the University of
South Carolina. He did his post-doctoral work in Finance at the University of Rochester. His academic
administrative accomplishments are numerous, with innovative curriculum programs, international
initiatives, and building relationships with the business community as hallmarks of his work.
Earned his PhD at the University of Zagreb with the specialization in management and philosophy. At
Zagreb School of Economics and Management teaches Introduction to Philosophy, Business Ethics &
CSR and Leadership. He publishes in mentioned fields and he co-authored a textbook on CSR.
avedeni.
Dr. Jerković has been a member of the Zagreb School of Economics and Management since 2002, first
as a department assistant, and then as a lecturer. He earned his PhD from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing of the University of Zagreb in 2012. He also holds a diploma from the Croatian
Academic Research Network where he was a mentor for many electronic learning courses.
Igor Jemrić, MSc
As well as being the Director of the Statistics Department of the Croatian National Bank, Professor Jemrić
is a long-time lecturer at the Zagreb School of Economics and Management. He is a visiting scholar
at McGill University in Montreal, and his areas of interest include central banking, macroeconomic
statistics, financial mathematics, and operational research.
Olivera Jurković-Majić, PhD
Professor Jurković-Majić earned her PhD at the University of Zagreb in 2010. She has been a lecturer
at the Zagreb School of Economics and Management since its founding. She is author of numerous
books and articles from the field of business communications and marketing. In 1995, she published a
book entitled Poslovne komunikacije (Business Communications), and in 2004, her book saw its
second edition.
Prashant Kale, PhD
Dr. Kale received his PhD in 1999 in the area of management at the Wharton School of Business. He
currently teaches at the University of Michigan and Rice University, where he holds courses in Strategy
and International Business. In 2011, Prashant Kale was included in Bloomberg Businessweek’s list of
the top ten management professors in the world.
From 2004, Dr. Kalođera Schmiedecke has been a Project Manager for Equity Derivatives for Commerzbank in Frankfurt, where she is responsible for the creation of new financial products and their
successful introduction into the capital market. She also holds educational seminars for private clients
for Commerzbank. She earned her PhD from Goethe University in Frankfurt.
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After earning her Master’s degree in psychology from the Center of Croatian Studies at the University of
Zagreb, she completed her MBA in 2009 at the Zagreb School of Economics and Management. She is
currently a doctoral candidate at St. Gallen University in Switzerland, and completed the International
Faculty Development Program at IESE Business School in 2009.
Currently a Vice-President for Ericsson, Professor Krajnović earned his PhD at the Faculty of Electrical
Engineering in Zagreb, and completed his business administration education at the University of Zagreb and the University of Cranfield in the United Kingdom. He teaches Project Managements as part
of ZSEM’s MBA program.
Dr. Krkač earned his PhD at the Philosophical Faculty of the Society of Jesus. At the Zagreb School of
Economics and Management, he teaches Introduction to Philosophy, and Business Ethics and Corporate
Social Responsibility. He has authored numerous books as well as articles in the field of philosophy and
business ethics.
Hermann Lassleben, PhD
Professor Lassleben earned his PhD at the University of Konstanz on the theme of learning organizations. He has extensive private sector experience which he accumulated working for large multinational
corporations such as Intel. He currently teaches at Reutlingen University.
Mladen Latković, MSc
Currently the Director of Raiffeisen Bank’s Directorate for Investment Supervision, Professor Latković
is a theoretical physicist who earned his Master’s degree from the Theoretical Physics Department of
the Faculty of Science in Zagreb. He also serves as an Assistant Director for Hagena (Croatia’s agency
for monitoring pension funds), and he worked on the pension reform.
Patricia Loubeau, PhD
Earned her PhD at Columbia University in New York, and currently teaches courses at the graduate level
related to management and marketing at Iona College, Her areas of interest includes strategic planning, marketing of healthcare services, and market research. She has authored numerous articles, book
chapters and books on marketing and management issues. In 2014, Dr Loubeau served as a Fulbright
Scholar at the University of Maastricht.
Jelena Madir, JD
Dr. Madir graduated magna cum laude from Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, and earned her
JD from Columbia University in New York. She is currently employed at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, where she covers the legal aspects of financial transactions in countries in
Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and Turkey.
Dominik Mahr, PhD
Dr. Dominik Mahr is an Assistant Professor (tenured) at the Marketing & SCM department of Maastricht
University, the Netherlands. He obtained his PhD in 2010 at the University of Antwerp, Belgium and
has been a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, U.S. His scientific interest centers
on customer co-creation, technology adoption, marketing communication, digital media, and open
innovation. Prior to academia he has worked as a consultant for clients in the automotive, high-tech
and financial services industry.
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Hrvoje Maljak, PhD
Currently the Head of the Advertising Sales Department of Croatian Radio-television, Professor Maljak
has considerable private sector experience which he accumulated working for the marketing departments of companies such as the Panonian Brewery (today Carlsberg Croatia), Podravka, PIK Vrbovec,
and Agrokor. He earned his PhD at Leeds Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom.
Mirna Marović, MBA
Professor Marović was educated at the London School of Economics and London Business School,
and earned her MBA at INSEAD in France. She is the President and one of the founders of the Croatian
Private Equity and Venture Capital Association. She has considerable experience working for investment
banks such as Merrill Lynch and PNB Paribas.
The current Head of ZSEM’s Marketing and Communication Department and the Associate Dean of
ZSEM’s Graduate MBA Program, Professor Martinović earned her PhD from the Economic Faculty of
the University of Zagreb. She has published more than 30 research and professional articles in the area
of marketing, and has edited several marketing textbooks.
Mira Marušić, PhD
Professor Marušić completed her graduate studies at the University of Rhode Island (United States), and
earned her PhD at the University of Zagreb. A longtime professor with research interests that include
market research and marketing strategy, Dr. Marušić was one of the founders of the MBA program of
the Economic Faculty of the University of Zagreb.
Zlatko Mateša, PhD
A former Croatian Prime Minister and the current President of the Croatian Olympic Committee, Dr.
Mateša teaches Strategic Management at ZSEM’s undergraduate level. He earned his PhD at Beijing
Sport University, and completed the Executive Education for Leaders in Development at the John F.
Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
Markus Menz, PhD
Dr. Menz is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Management of St. Gallen University, where he
teaches Strategic Management. He spent a year as a visiting associate at Harvard University. He has
received numerous awards for his research, including an award from the EFMD for the best doctoral
research project.
Andrijana Mušura, PhD
Obtained a M.S. in Psychology from the Croatian Studies, University of Zagreb, and has enrolled postgraduate doctoral studies at the Faculty of Psychology, University of Zagreb. She is the author of many
papers and sub-editor of books on business economics. She teaches Social Psychology, Consumer
Behavior and Organizational Behavior at the ZSEM Graduate Program. In 2013 she earned her PhD from
the Philosophical Faculty of the University of Zagreb.
Paul Murphy, PhD
Professor Murphy earned his PhD in the area of business administration at the University of Maryland,
and teaches at John Carroll University (United States). He has worked as a consultant for many government agencies, companies, and non-profit organizations. A prolific author and researcher, his book
entitled Contemporary Logistics is currently in its 10th edition.
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Đuro Njavro, PhD
A former advisor on economic policy to the President of Croatia, Dr. Đuro Njavro is the current Dean
of the Zagreb School of Economics and Management, Croatia’s leading business school, of which he is
also a cofounder. He earned his PhD at the Economic Faculty of the University of Zagreb. He was also
a Member of Croatia’s Parliament, and introduced bills which facilitated the introduction of building
societies in Croatia.
Mato Njavro, PhD
Dr. Mato Njavro is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Zagreb School of Economics and
Management. He is also a research associate and visiting lecturer at the University of St. Gallen, in Switzerland. Prior to obtaining his PhD in economics and finance at the University of St. Gallen in 2012, Mato
worked for Lehman Brothers and Nomura investment banking divisions in London. Mato completed
his bachelor’s degree in international economics and management at the University Bocconi in Milan,
Italy. He received his masters degree in corporate finance from the SDA Bocconi.
Currently the Director of the Sector for Risk Management for Privredna banka, one of Croatia’s largest
commercial banks, Andrea Pavlović teaches Risk Management of Financial Institutions at ZSEM’s Graduate MBA Program. She earned her PhD from the Economic Faculty of the University of Zagreb in 2004.
Valentina Pirić, PhD
Dr. Pirić earned her PhD at the Economic Faculty of the University of Zagreb. From 1999 to 2013, she has
been a marketing and PR manager for Tomić&Co, the licensed importer of BMW and MINI automobiles
for Croatia, where she was also a Board Member for Sales and Marketing. In 2013 she started working
at the Sberbank d.d. as a personal assistant to the President of the Board.
Milenka Plavec, PhD
She earned her PhD degree at the Faculty of Economics Zagreb where she had the position at the Department of Organization and Management. After moving to Germany she got the position at ESB Business
School, Hochschule Reutlingen. She is also the external lecturer at Zagreb School of Economics. Her
scientific interest is in the field of strategy and operations and lean management.
Jagoda Poropat Darrer completed a Phonetics and Italian Studies undergraduate program at the University of Zagreb. She is enrolled in a post-graduate doctoral program of linguistics in Zagreb. She
translated many books in the area of marketing (including books by Philip Kotler), as well as books in
the area of communication and information communication, and management. She is a member of
the Croatian Philological Society.
Petra Posedel, PhD
Dr. Posedel is the program director of ZSEM’s Quantitative Finance MBA, which has been included in
Eduniversal’s top 100 for the past two years in the category of Financial Institution MBAs. She completed her PhD in Statistics at Luigi Bocconi University in Milan, and won the Mijo Mirković Award for
her scientific contributions in 2006.
Goran Radonić, MSc
Earned his Master’s degree in computer science at the University of Houston in 1992, and is currently the
Coordinator for Business Intelligence at the Croatian Institute of Technology. He has extensive experience in introducing ERP systems and BI portals for a variety of clients. He is also currently a doctoral
student at the Faculty of Organization and Informatics of the University of Zagreb.
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Branka Remenarić earned her PhD at the Economics Faculty of the University of Osijek, on the subject:
“Interdependence of pension plans and financial stability of business entities in Croatia”. She graduated
and earned her Master of Science at the Faculty of Economics of the University of Zagreb (postgraduate
study in accounting, auditing and finance). She currently teaches courses related to accounting and
taxes at the Zagreb School of Economics and Management.
Randy Richards, PhD
Currently a lecturer at St. Ambrose University, where he participates in the Human Resource Management, Organizational Theory, Leadership through People Skills, and Business Ethics courses, Professor
Richards earned his PhD at the University of Iowa. He has extensive international teaching experience.
Carlos M. Rodriguez, PhD
Professor Rodriguez earned his PhD in Marketing and MSc.in Marketing and Quantitative Methods
at the Pennsylvania State University, and currently teaches Product Design, Marketing Research and
Marketing Strategy in the College of Business at Delaware State University (United States). His research
areas are relationship marketing, product design, product innovation and development, and international marketing.
Dario Silić, PhD
Dr. Silić is currently the Financial Director of Bina Istra, and he teaches Business Finance as part of
ZSEM’s undergraduate and graduate programs. He earned his PhD at Lumiere University Lyon 2 in
France. His research interests include corporate finance, financial engineering, management, and the
European Union.
Suzana Stojaković-Čelustka, PhD
Professor Stojaković-Čelustka earned her doctorate in the field of information security at the Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering of Czech Technical University in Prague. She is
an expert on issues of information security and a business consultant for this specific area.
Gordi Sušić, MSc
Currently the Director of the Research Department of the Croatian National Bank, Professor Sušić
teaches at the undergraduate and graduate levels at ZSEM. He earned his Master’s degree at the London
School of Economics, and also completed a two-year graduate program at Central European University.
Ana Šafran, PhD
Professor Šafran currently teaches courses related to accounting and auditing at ZSEM. She earned her
PhD at the University of Zagreb in 2011, and won an award for her thesis from the Croatian Society of
Accountants and Financial Professionals. In 2007, she completed the International Faculty Development
Program at IESE Business School in Barcelona.
Dr. Škreblin Kirbiš is an alumna of the University of Trieste in Italy, where she earned her PhD in social
psychology, as well as of the IESE Business School in Barcelona, where she completed the International
Faculty Development Program. Her research has been presented at conferences in Slovenia, Italy,
Norway, and the U.S.
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Currently the Head of ZSEM’s Management Department, she earned her PhD at the Department of Pure
and Applied Mathematics, University of Padua, Italy. Her research interests are in the field of operations
research, decision making, optimization and supply chain management. She published many scientific
papers in journals cited in the relevant basis, developed many innovative curriculum programs, was the
scientific leader of two scientific projects financed by Croatian Ministry of Science, Education and Sport,
was the president of Croatian Operational Research Society (2000 – 2004) and is in charge of leading
Engineering Section of Croatian Mathematical Society.
Hrvoje Štefančić, PhD
A member of the Ruđer Bošković Institute since 1997, Professor Štefančić earned his PhD in theoretical
physics from the Faculty of Science of the University of Zagreb in 2002. His research interests include
econometrics, econophysics, theoretical physics of elementary particles, and others.
Ivan Šverko, PhD
Dr. Šverko completed his PhD at the University of Zagreb in 2006, and completed his graduate studies
at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. He is the Director of the Department of Risk Management
at Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank. He has been a lecturer at the Zagreb School of Economics and Management
since 2005.
Marjeta Tomulić Vehovec, PhD
Marjeta is currently a director of the Founder Institute chapter in Rijeka and Zagreb, the largest global
startup accelerator. She is also the Head of the Legal Department in a startup company, kompare.hr,
and a lecturer at ZSEM in International and EU tax law. After practicing law for a few years and passing
the bar exam, she went into academia. She holds a bachelors degree in Law, a Master’s degree in European and International Economics Law, and a PhD in EU law. She also speaks several foreign languages.
Tracy Tuten, PhD
Currently a professor at East Carolina University, Professor Tuten’s research interests include social media
marketing, online surveying, and branding. She has published articles in many prestigious journals such
as the Journal of Marketing Communications, Journal of Business Research, Psychology & Marketing,
and others. She has also worked as a consultant and a professor in Korea, Germany, Argentina, and
France.
Mario Varović, MSc
A member of the Accounting Department of the Croatian National bank since 1997, where he is the Head
of the Central Accounting Division, Professor Varović has been an associate of the Zagreb School of
Economics and Management for the past seven years. He earned his Master’s degree at the Economic
Faculty of the University of Zagreb.
Dr. Volarević is currently the deputy head of the Mathematics and Statistics Department and Accounting
department of the Zagreb School of Economics and Management. He earned his PhD from the Economic
Faculty of the University of Split. He has been employed at the Croatian National Bank since 1997, and
has participated in many domestic and international conferences. He has also published numerous
professional and scientific articles.
Jurica Vukas, PhD
Currently a member of the Monetary and Foreign Exchange Policy Measures Implementation Supervision Division of the Croatian National Bank, Dr. Vukas earned his PhD at the Economic Faculty of the
University of Split. He earned his Master’s degree at Cass Business School in London. He has been a
lecturer at the Zagreb School of Economics and Management since 2005.
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Author: Zagreb School of Economics and Management
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