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Faculty of Economics an Engineering Management secures a prestigious position among the most renowned higher education institutions

April 05, 2013

Commisssion for Accreditation and Quality Assurance has accredited our new undregraduate study program, ECOLOGY, within the scientific field of natural sciences. Hence, with this accreditation certificate, our Faculty has officially proven to be in compliance with all accreditation standards for higher education institutions and study programs and has been granted the right to enroll its first generation of students into this new study program- Ecology.

This study program has been conceptualized using the latest body of knowledge in this field and is compatible with study programs of ecology at higher education institutions in Essex (Great Britain), Salamanca (Spain) and Plovdiv (Bulgaria). Furthermore, this study program will be taught in accordance with European recommendations and standards for higher education.

Prof. Marko Carić, PhD and Professor Dragan Soleša, PhD were in charge of the whole process of preparing for accreditation and have obviously successfully met all the requirements which were ahead of them.
With this certificate, our Faculty has officially broadened its educational domain and in very fierce competition with state faculties has managed to secure a prestigious position among the best higher education institutions.

Accreditation certificate – study program: Ecology

FIMEK gives awards for knowledge – Finals

April 22, 2013

On the day of finals, in our traditional competition “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge”, our faculty hosted high school students and their teachers from the Gymnasium “Stevan Puzić“ from Ruma, Secondary school of Electrical Engineering “Nikola Tesla“ from Pančevo, Zrenjanin Gymnasium from Zrenjan and Secondary school of Economics and Trade “Paja Marganović“ from Pančevo.

Prior to the beginning of competition, the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad organized for our finalists a visit to the Museum of Vojvodina. With Ms. Sandra Milošević, our teaching assistant at FIMEK as their tour guide, high school students could learn more about the history of Vojvodina in a very interesting way.

Upon arrival, high school students were welcomed by a team of our students, after which all participants in the competition and their supporters were comfortably seated in our big learning hall where the official program of competition started.

Our host, Ms. Tamara Krstić, PR manager of the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad expressed gratitude to all secondary schools and their students and teachers who took part in this year’s competition, as well as all professors and staff members at FIMEK who made this whole project possible

All attendees in the big learning hall were welcomed by Professor Marijana Carić, as President of the Council of the University Business Academy in Novi Sad, emphasizing the significance of this event, which was initiated by the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management. The very competition started when Mr. Zdravko Živković, a consultant in the Budget committee in the Government of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, gave the finalists a task to solve. The task was actually a brain challenging puzzle called “Doris” which was named the best mind puzzle for the year 2009 by one of the most prestigious American magazines for recreational mathematics and logic games- “Games”. The fastest group of students to solve this puzzle was a group from the Zrenjanin Gymnasium, which immediately scored some bonus points. After that, Mr. Zdravko Živković handed all the contestants his first brain game called “Cube Brick”. After the students scored their first points, Ms.Tamara Krstić, a PR manager of the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management read 30 general knowledge questions to the students. After having answered the general questions, the students were also given a specific business problem where they were supposed to demonstrate their entrepreneurial skills and competencies. The business problem was given to them by Mr. Srđan Vezmar, director of the Regional Development Agency of Bačka. The best idea for the solution of the business problem was given by high school students from the Zrenjanin Gymnasium


Mr. Zdravko Živković


Mr. Srđan Vezmar

While the judging panel was calculating the points, all attendees could enjoy the great music of a vocal group called “Muzika srca“ (eng. Music of the Heart). In the meantime, the judging panel reached the final decision in terms of the competition winners. President of the judging panel, Professor Marijana Carić announced the names of the winners. The first prize was given the Gymnasium “Stevan Puzić“ from Ruma, the second place was given to the Zrenjanin Gymnasium from Zrenjanin and the third place belongs to the Secondary school of electrical engineering “Nikola Tesla“ from Pančevo. The fourth place was given to the Secondary school of Economics and Trade “Paja Marganović“ from Pančevo.


Judging panel

Since our mission was to organize this competition for high school students to show their knowledge and get rewarded for that even before they get their university IDs, none of the schools that made it all the way to the finals left without a prize. The prizes were carefully selected and given with the intention to reward the students’ current knowledge, but also give them a huge incentive for further studying and development. Therefore, the winners from the Gymnasium “Stevan Puzić“ from Ruma got a trip to some of the European capitals of their choice , as well as a 40% discount on tuition fee for FIMEK/ Law Faculty for Business and Judicature in Novi Sad, also depending on their own choice. Besides all the previously mentioned, the winners also got books from a publishing house named ”Mate“, as well as books from the publisher “The English Book“. What is more, the winners got a free course of speed reading, as present of the educational center ”Memory”, as well as vouchers for a 20% discount on any of the 28 language courses in the Language center “Manhattan”. Another prize was season’s tickets for the city beach “Štrand“. The group that finished the competition in the second place, students from the Zrenjanin Gymnasium, also got a 30% discount on tuition fee for FIMEK or the Law Faculty for Business and Judicature, as well as Gepard sneakers of their own choice, 10% off vouchers for travel packages of the tourist agency called ”Oktopod travel”, 20% off discounts on language courses at the language center “Manhattan” and season’s tickets for “Štrand“. The third prize was a 20% discount on the amount of tuition fee at one of the mentioned faculties of their choice, books by “The English Book”, vouchers for the hair salon “Luminus”, 20% off vouchers for a language course at the language center “Manhattan” and season’s tickets for “Štrand“. The third place was won by high school graduates from the Secondary school of Electrical Engineering “Nikola Tesla“ from Pančevo. FIMEK also prepared a prize for the contestants who won the fourth place- School of Economics and Trade “Paja Marganović“ from Pančevo. They received books by FIMEK, books by “Čarobna knjiga“ and 20% off vouchers for a language course at the language center “Manhattan”. Apart from these prizes for the finalists, all students who took part in this competition, regardless of their results, got a free entrance examination at our faculties for the academic year 2013/2014 and some promotional materials as presents. President of the judging panel, Mr. Srđan Vezmar, director of the Regional Development Agency of Bačka, handed in the diplomas and vouchers to all finalists. The program ended with some nice music and free food for everyone.


Winners of the competition	Vocal group - Muzika srca (eng. “Music of the heart“)

Besides all the previously mentioned sponsors, the traditional competition “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge” was also tremendously helped by the DAG Motion Studio and “Minakva a.d.”, and the special flavor to the whole atmosphere was added by a vocal group called “Muzika Srca“(eng. “Music of the heart“).

We would like to express special gratitude to Professor Marijana Carić as President of the Council of the University Business Academy and professor Marko Carić, as President of the Council of the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management for their full support in this project. Furthermore, we thank our Associate professor and Vice-dean for teaching Ms. Maja Ćirić, who actually conceptualized and developed this whole project from the very beginning. We cannot forget to mention our dear colleagues-Ms. Tamara Krstić and Ms. Sandra Milošević who were the main organizers and in charge if the whole event, then also our Dean, professor Dragomir Đorđević, Ass. professor Dragan Ilić, our teaching assistants Ms. Sandra Brkanlić and Ms. Tatjana Vučurević, our librarian- Ms. Mirela Šinik, and also students of FIMEK: Dejan Trifunović Kiš, Boris Mikulić, Danijela Đukić, Sanja Vejnović and Alen Mirić, as well as all other professors and staff members, dear guests and students who supported this wonderful project. Nonetheless, special thanks to Mr. Zdravko Živković and Mr. Srđan Vezmar.

FIMEK gives awards for knowledge –2nd day of semifinals

April 19, 2013

On the second day of semi-finals, in our traditional competition “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge”, our faculty hosted high school students and their teachers from the Secondary school of Electrical Engineering “Nikola Tesla“ from Pančevo, Secondary school for Economics and Trade “Vuk Karadžić“ from Stara Pazova, Secondary school of Electrical Engineering “Mihajlo Pupin“ from Novi Sad, Secondary school for Economics and Trade “Paja Marganović“ from Pančevo.


Secondary school of Electrical Engineering “Nikola Tesla“, Pančevo	Secondary school for Economics and Trade “Vuk Karadžić“, Stara Pazova


Secondary school of Electrical Engineering “Mihajlo Pupin“, Novi Sad	Secondary school for Economics and Trade “Paja Marganović“, Pančevo

Upon arrival, high school students were welcomed by a team of our students who took them for a tour of our faculty, student dorm and canteen. After that, all participants in the competition and their supporters were comfortably seated in our big learning hall where they were handed in the appropriate gifts

All attendees of this event were welcomed by Nenad Stefanović, our Teaching Assistant and also President of the judging panel. The competition was opened by Ms. Tamara Krstić, our PR manager and also the host of the competition program. Ms. Krstić read 30 questions to the contestants and they answered them afterwards. The atmosphere of the whole event was rated as extremely pleasant, while the judging panel was there to monitor the fairness and regulatory requirements of the competition


Teaching Assistant Nenad Stefanović	Judging panel

In the end, the judging panel decided that the two schools that showed exceptional knowledge and should go into the finals are: the Secondary school of Electrical Engineering “Nikola Tesla“ from Pančevo and the Secondary school for Economics and Trade “Paja Marganović“ from Pančevo. After the program, all participants were invited to join a small party, where they could socialize in a pleasant atmosphere, with some nice music and food for everyone.

FIMEK gives awards for knowledge –1st day of semifinals

April 19, 2013

On the 1st day of semi-finals, in our traditional competition “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge”, our faculty hosted high school students and their teachers from the Zrenjanin Gymnasium, Secondary school for Economics and Trade from Bečej, Gymnasium “Petro Kuzmjak“ from Ruski Krstur, Secondary School of Medicine from Senta and Gymnasium “Veljko Petrović“ from Sombor.


The Zrenjanin Gymnasium	Secondary school for Economics and Trade, Bečej


Gymnasium “Petro Kuzmjak“, Ruski Krstur	Secondary School of Medicine, Senta


Gymnasium “Veljko Petrović“ from Sombor

The competition was opened by Ms. Tamara Krstić, our PR manager and also the host of the competition program. Ms. Krstić read 20 questions to the contestants and they answered them afterwards. The atmosphere of the whole event was rated as extremely pleasant, while the judging panel was there to monitor the fairness and regulatory requirements of the competition.


	Judging panel

In the end, students from the Gymnasium “Petro Kuzmjak“, Ruski Krstur, had the same number of points as students from the Zrenjanin Gymnasium. Therefore, the judging panel required that students from both schools answer a few additional questions. Finally, the competition got its winners of the 1st day of semi-finals: students from the Zrenjanin Gymnasium. After the program, all participants were invited to join a small party, where they could socialize in a pleasant atmosphere, with some nice music and food for everyone

FIMEK gives awards for knowledge – 13th day of competition

April 18, 2013

On the 13th day of competition “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge”, our faculty hosted high school students and their teachers from the Gymnasium “Branko Radičević“ from Stara Pazova, Secondary School for Economics and Trade “Paja Marganović“ from Pančevo, Secondary educational center for Agriculture and Techniques “Besedeš Jožef“ from Kanjiža and Gymnasium from Inđija.


Gymnasium “Branko Radičević“, Stara Pazova	Secondary School for Economics and Trade “Paja Marganović“ from Pančevo


Secondary educational center for Agriculture and Techniques “Besedeš Jožef“ from Kanjiža	Gymnasium from Inđija

President of the jury and our Professor- Ms. Aleksandra Tešić, addressed the attendees on behalf of the whole faculty staff. The competition was opened by Ms. Tamara Krstić, our PR manager and also the host of the competition program. Ms. Krstić read 20 questions to the contestants and they answered them afterwards. The atmosphere of the whole event was rated as extremely pleasant, while the judging panel was there to monitor the fairness and regulatory requirements of the competition.


Professor Aleksandra Tešić	Judging panel

In the end, the competition got its winners and another group of semifinalists- students from the Secondary school for Economics and Trade "Paja Marganović“, from Pančevo. President of the Judging Panel, Professor Aleksandra Tešić, handed all the contestants waivers of entrance examination fee, as special gifts at this level of competition. After that, all participants were invited to join a small party, where they could socialize in a pleasant atmosphere, with some nice music and food for everyone

FIMEK gives awards for knowledge – 12th day of competition

April 17, 2013

On the 12th day of competition “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge”, our faculty hosted high school students and their teachers from the Secondary school for Chemistry and Medicine from Vršac, School of Electrical Engineering “Nikola Tesla“ from Pančevo, High School “Svetozar Miletić“ from Novi Sad, Technical school “May 9th“ from Bačka Palanka and High school “St. Sava“ from Sombor.


Secondary school for Chemistry and Medicine from Vršac	School of Electrical Engineering “Nikola Tesla“ from Pančevo


High School “Svetozar Miletić“ from Novi Sad	Technical school “May 9th“, Bačka Palanka


High school “St. Sava“ from Sombor

President of the jury and our Assistant Professor- Mr. Ivan Joksić, addressed the attendees on behalf of the whole faculty staff. The competition was opened by Ms. Tamara Krstić, our PR manager and also the host of the competition program. Ms. Krstić read 20 questions to the contestants and they answered them afterwards. The atmosphere of the whole event was rated as extremely pleasant, while the judging panel was there to monitor the fairness and regulatory requirements of the competition.


Ass. prof. Ivan Joksić	Judging panel

In the end, the competition got its winners and the fifth group of semifinalists- students from the School of Electrical Engineering “Nikola Tesla“, Pančevo. President of the Judging Panel, Assistant Professor Ivan Joksić, handed all the contestants waivers of entrance examination fee, as special gifts at this level of competition. After that, all participants were invited to join a small party, where they could socialize in a pleasant atmosphere, with some nice music and food for everyone

FIMEK representatives in a conference: “Think 2 Act Entrepreneurially Dubrovnik Camp"

April 16, 2013

FIMEK representatives: Ass. Prof. Dragan Ilić, PhD, TA Olivera Smieško, MSc and Milica Stojnić, MA, took part in a conference which was held in Dubrovnik between 9th and 12th April 2013. The conference was organized by SEECEL (South East European Center for Entrepreneurial Learning) wishing to encourage and foster entrepreneurship in Southeast Europe, with the support of the EU, Ministry of Entrepreneurship of Croatia and Croatian Chamber of Economy. Among the conference participants there were representatives of the pilot institutions, elementary schools (ISCED 2) and higher education institutions (ISCED 5/6) from eight Southeast European countries. Numerous presentations and workshops were held, aiming to strengthen and promote entrepreneurship.

Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad presented the pilot process of entrepreneurial learning and its results, within the fair which was organized for that purpose

Special Lecture Series "Right People in the Right Place"

April 13, 2013

As part of our traditional special lecture series, on the 12th April 2013, FIMEK hosted Ms. Zvezdana Stošljević, doctor of andragogy, who delivered a lecture entitled: “Wellbeing- healthy, fit and happy“.

Based on her rich professional experience and numerous scientific/research papers, doctor Zvezdana Stošljević gave our students a motivational speech, based on her book “Wellbeing- healthy, fit and happy“. She tried to explain to students in the course of her lecture that their happiness, success and satisfaction in life depend on them. A happy life is not a life without problems; it rather implies constant contemplation about the good and the bad, moral and immoral in the context of their own personal development. For a happy life it is necessary to possess the adequate knowledge which will enable us to bring the right decisions. Happiness is something that has to be learnt, like all else, it is not just a matter of someone’s destiny, emphasized Ms. Zvezdana Stošljević in her lecture. We hope that this lecture will help our students further develop their personalities and give them the motivation, strength and encouragement to pursue their dreams.

Yours,
--FIMEK

"Right People in the Right Place"

April 12, 2013

Dear fellow students,

With great pleasure we would like to invite you to attend our this week’s special lecture series “Right People in the Right Place”, with a new topic: “Current socio-economic situation with respect to labor law, on our way out of economic crisis- status, action and development of student ideas and their perspectives”. The lecture will be held on 15th April, 2013 at 12:00 in the lecture hall “Professor Slako Carić”. Our guest lecturer will be Mr. Nebojša Atanacković, President of the Serbian Union of Employers.

This lecture was initiated on behalf of second year students of the Law Faculty for Business and Judicature in Novi Sad, who have shown great interest in their course Labor Law, which is taught by Ass. Prof. Vladan S. Perišić. In this lecture, our students will have a chance to expand their existing knowledge and share experiences and thoughts with the respresentative of Serbian Union of Employers, Mr. Nebojša Atanacković, who thus represents 140 thousand employers of Serbia.

During this lecture, our guest lecturer will also deliver a special prize to the student who did the best practical assignment in the course Labor Law. The high relevance of this event opened a possibility for cooperation between the Serbian Union of Employers and the Law Faculty for Business and Judicature in Novi Sad.

The cooperation agreement between our two institutions is based on fair and equal participation on both sides. The expertise and skills that our students get while studying at our Law Faculty are much needed for the Republic of Serbia, including all state institutions, Serbian economy, various associations, employees and their unions etc. and this has been recongnized by the Serbian Union of Employers. This can certainly be seen as a good start of our future cooperation and improvement.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Yours,
-- Law Faculty for Business and Judicature in Novi Sad

FIMEK gives awards for knowledge – 11th day of competition

April 16, 2013

On the 11th day of competition “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge”, our faculty hosted high school students and their teachers from the Secondary vocational school “Miloš Crnjanski“ from Kikinda, Chemical – technical school from Subotica, the Zrenjanin Gymnasium, Secondary technical school “Mileva Marić“ from Titel and Gymnasium and School of Economics “Dositej Obradović“ from Bačka Topola.


Secondary vocational school “Miloš Crnjanski“ from Kikinda	Chemical – technical school from Subotica


the Zrenjanin Gymnasium, Zrenjanin	Secondary technical school “Mileva Marić“ from Titel


Gymnasium and School of Economics “Dositej Obradović“, from Bačka Topola

President of the jury and our Professor- Mr. Miloš Marković, addressed the attendees on behalf of the whole faculty staff. The competition was opened by Ms. Tamara Krstić, our PR manager and also the host of the competition program. Ms. Krstić read 20 questions to the contestants and they answered them afterwards. The atmosphere of the whole event was rated as extremely pleasant, while the judging panel was there to monitor the fairness and regulatory requirements of the competition.


Professor Miloš Marković, PhD	Judging panel

In the end, the competition got its winners and another group of semifinalists- students from the Zrenjanin Gymnasium, from Zrenjanin. President of the Judging Panel, Professor Miloš Marković, handed all the contestants waivers of entrance examination fee, as special gifts at this level of competition. After that, all participants were invited to join a small party, where they could socialize in a pleasant atmosphere, with some nice music and food for everyone.

FIMEK gives awards for knowledge – 10th day of competition

April 12, 2013

On the 10th day of competition “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge”, our faculty hosted high school students and their teachers from the Secondary technical school from Sombor, Secondary technical school “Šinković Jožef“ from Bačka Topola, Secondary medical school “Dr. Ružica Rip“ from Sombor, Gymnasium “Petro Kuzmjak“ from Ruski Krstur and Secondary school for Agriculture and Food Industry from Sombor.


Secondary technical school from Sombor	Secondary technical school “Šinković Jožef“, Bačka Topola


Secondary medical school “Dr. Ružica Rip“ from Sombor	Gymnasium “Petro Kuzmjak“ from Ruski Krstur


Secondary school for Agriculture and Food Industry from Sombor

President of the jury and our Teaching Assistant- Mr. Darko Golić, addressed the attendees on behalf of the whole faculty staff. The competition was opened by Ms. Tamara Krstić, our PR manager and also the host of the competition program. Ms. Krstić read 20 questions to the contestants and they answered them afterwards. The atmosphere of the whole event was rated as extremely pleasant, while the judging panel was there to monitor the fairness and regulatory requirements of the competition.


TA Darko Golić	Judging panel

In the end, the competition got its winners and another group of semifinalists- students from the Gymnasium “Petro Kuzmjak“ from Ruski Krstur. President of the Judging Panel, Teaching Assistant Darko Golić, handed all the contestants waivers of entrance examination fee, as special gifts at this level of competition. After that, all participants were invited to join a small party, where they could socialize in a pleasant atmosphere, with some nice music and food for everyone.

FIMEK gives awards for knowledge – 9th day of competition

April 11, 2013

On the 9th day of competition “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge”, our faculty hosted high school students and their teachers from the Secondary Technical School “Milenko Verkić- Neša“ from Pećinci, Secondary school of Electrical Engineering “Mihajlo Pupin“ from Novi Sad, Secondary Technical School “Milenko Brzak- Uča“ from Ruma, Gymnasium “Stevan Puzić“ from Ruma, Secondary Technical School “Nikola Tesla“ from Sremska Mitrovica and Technical school “Nikola Tesla“ from Šid.


Technical School “Milenko Verkić- Neša“ from Pećinci	Secondary school of Electrical Engineering “Mihajlo Pupin“, Novi Sad


Technical School “Milenko Brzak - Uča“ from Ruma	Gymnasium “Stevan Puzić“ from Ruma


Secondary Technical School “Nikola Tesla“ from Sremska Mitrovica	Technical school “Nikola Tesla“ from Šid

As an introduction to the competition, the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad organized a day’s trip to the city of Novi Sad, so that all contestants and their teachers can see some interesting sights of Novi Sad. With Ms. Sandra Milošević, our teaching assistant at FIMEK as their tour guide, high school students could see some of the most important cultural and historical sights and enjoy their stay in Novi Sad.
Upon arrival, high school students were welcomed by a team of our students who took them for a tour of our faculty, student dorm and canteen. After that, all participants in the competition and their supporters were comfortably seated in our big learning hall where they were handed in the appropriate gifts.

President of the jury and our Professor- Mr. Nenad Avramović, Ph.D. addressed the attendees on behalf of the whole faculty staff. The competition was opened by Ms. Tamara Krstić, our PR manager and also the host of the competition program. Ms. Krstić read 20 questions to the contestants and they answered them afterwards. The atmosphere of the whole event was rated as extremely pleasant, while the judging panel was there to monitor the fairness and regulatory requirements of the competition.


Professor Nenad Avramović, PhD	Judging panel

In the end, the competition got its winners and another group of semifinalists- students from the Secondary Technical School “Milenko Brzak- Uča“- from Ruma. President of the Judging Panel, Professor Nenad Avramović, handed all the contestants waivers of entrance examination fee, as special gifts at this level of competition. After that, all participants were invited to join a small party, where they could socialize in a pleasant atmosphere, with some nice music and food for everyone.

FIMEK gives awards for knowledge – 8th day of competition

April 10, 2013

On the 8th day of competition “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge”, our faculty hosted high school students and their teachers from the Secondary School of Polytechnics from Subotica, Secondary School of Economics and Trade "Vuk Karadžić" from Stara Pazova, Secondary School from Novi Bečej and Secondary Technical school from Bečej.


Secondary School of Polytechnics from Subotica	Secondary School of Economics and Trade "Vuk Karadžić" from Stara Pazova


Secondary School from Novi Bečej	Secondary Technical school from Bečej

President of the jury and our Assistant Professor- Mr. Ivan Joksić, Ph.D. addressed the attendees on behalf of the whole faculty staff. The competition was opened by Ms. Tamara Krstić, our PR manager and also the host of the competition program. Ms. Krstić read 20 questions to the contestants and they answered them afterwards. The atmosphere of the whole event was rated as extremely pleasant, while the judging panel was there to monitor the fairness and regulatory requirements of the competition.


	Ass. Prof. Ivan Joksić

In the end, the competition got its winners and another group of semifinalists- students from the Secondary School of Economics and Trade "Vuk Karadžić" from Stara Pazova. President of the Judging Panel, Assistant Professor Ivan Joksić, handed all the contestants waivers of entrance examination fee, as special gifts at this level of competition. After that, all participants were invited to join a small party, where they could socialize in a pleasant atmosphere, with some nice music and food for everyone.

FIMEK gives awards for knowledge – 7th day of competition

April 9, 2013

On the 7th day of competition “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge”, our faculty hosted high school students and their teachers from the Technical school "May 23rd" from Pančevo, Secondary vocational school "Branko Radičević" from Ruma, Technical school "Milenko Verkić- Neša" from Pećinci, Secondary school for agriculture and food industry "Stevan Petrović- Brile" from Ruma and Secondary school of agriculture with students’ dorm from Futog.


Technical school "May 23rd" from Pančevo	Secondary vocational school "Branko Radičević" from Ruma


Technical school "Milenko Verkić- Neša" from Pećinci	Secondary school for agriculture and food industry "Stevan Petrović- Brile" from Ruma


Secondary school of agriculture with students’ dorm from Futog

President of the jury and our Assistant Professor- Mr. Vladan S. Perišić, addressed the attendees on behalf of the whole faculty staff. The competition was opened by Ms. Tamara Krstić, our PR manager and also the host of the competition program. Ms. Krstić read 20 questions to the contestants and they answered them afterwards. The atmosphere of the whole event was rated as extremely pleasant, while the judging panel was there to monitor the fairness and regulatory requirements of the competition


Judging panel	Ass. Professor Vladan S. Perišić

In the end, the competition got its winners and another group of semifinalists- students from the Secondary vocational school "Branko Radičević" from Ruma. President of the Judging Panel, Assistant Professor Vladan S. Perišić, handed all the contestants waivers of entrance examination fee, as special gifts at this level of competition. After that, all participants were invited to join a small party, where they could socialize in a pleasant atmosphere, with some nice music and food for everyone.

FIMEK gives awards for knowledge – 6th day of competition

April 9, 2013

On the 6th day of competition “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge”, our faculty hosted high school students and their teachers from the Secondary school of Electrical Engineering "Mihajlo Pupin" from Novi Sad, Secondary school "October 22nd" from Žabalj, Secondary school of Agriculture from Zrenjanin, Gymnasium "Svetozar Miletic" from Srbobran and Secondary school of Agriculture from Backa Topola.


Secondary school of Electrical Engineering "Mihajlo Pupin" from Novi Sad	Secondary school "October 22nd", Žabalj


Secondary school of Agriculture from Zrenjanin	Gymnasium "Svetozar Miletic", Srbobran


Secondary school of Agriculture from Zrenjanin

As an introduction to the competition, the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad organized a day’s trip to the city of Novi Sad, so that all contestants and their teachers can see some interesting sights of Novi Sad. With Ms. Sandra Miloševic, our teaching assistant at FIMEK as their tour guide, high school students could see some of the most important cultural and historical sights and enjoy their stay in Novi Sad.
Upon arrival, high school students were welcomed by a team of our students who took them for a tour of our faculty, student dorm and canteen. After that, all participants in the competition and their supporters were comfortably seated in our big learning hall where they were handed in the appropriate gifts.

President of the jury and our Professor- Mr. Zdravko Jež, addressed the attendees on behalf of the whole faculty staff. The competition was opened by Ms. Tamara Krstic, our PR manager and also the host of the competition program. Ms. Krstic read 20 questions to the contestants and they answered them afterwards. The atmosphere of the whole event was rated as extremely pleasant, while the judging panel was there to monitor the fairness and regulatory requirements of the competition.


Judging panel	Professor Zdravko Jež, Ph.D.

In the end, the competition got its winners and another group of semifinalists- students from the Secondary school of Agriculture "Mihajlo Pupin" from Novi Sad. President of the Judging Panel, Professor Zdravko Jež, handed all the contestants waivers of entrance examination fee, as special gifts at this level of competition. After that, all participants were invited to join a small party, where they could socialize in a pleasant atmosphere, with some nice music and food for everyone.

FIMEK gives awards for knowledge – 5th day of competition

April 5, 2013

On the 5th day of competition “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge”, our faculty hosted high school students and their teachers from the Gymnasium “Borislav Petrov Braca“ from Vršac, Gimnasium “Nikola Tesla“ from Apatin, Gimnasium “Veljko Petrovic“ from Sombor, Gimnasium “Uroš Predic“ from Pancevo and Gimnasium “Laza Kostic“ from Novi Sad.


Gimnasium “Nikola Tesla“ from Apatin


Gimnasium “Uroš Predic“ from Pancevo


Gimnasium “Laza Kostic“ from Novi Sad

President of the jury and our Assistant Professor- Mr. Lazar Ožegovic, addressed the attendees on behalf of the whole faculty staff. The competition was opened by Ms. Tamara Krstic, our PR manager and also the host of the competition program. Ms. Krstic read 20 questions to the contestants and they answered them afterwards. The atmosphere of the whole event was rated as extremely pleasant, while the judging panel was there to monitor the fairness and regulatory requirements of the competition.


	Judging panel

In the end, the competition got its winners and a fifth group of semifinalists- students from the Sombor Gymnasium “Veljko Petrovic“. President of the Judging Panel, Assistant Professor Lazar Ožegovic, handed all the contestants waivers of entrance examination fee, as special gifts at this level of competition. After that, all participants were invited to join a small party, where they could socialize in a pleasant atmosphere, with some nice music and food for everyone.

FIMEK gives awards for knowledge – 4th day of competition

April 5, 2013

On the 4th day of competition “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge”, our faculty hosted high school students and their teachers from the Secondary school of Agriculture from Bac, Secondary school for construction and wood processing from Apatin, Secondary school of Agriculture and Food Processing from Sombor, Secondary school of Economics and Trade from Becej and Technical school from Zrenjanin.


Secondary school for construction and wood processing from Apatin	Secondary school of Agriculture from Bac


Secondary school of Economics and Trade from Becej	Secondary school of Agriculture and Food Processing from Sombor


Technical school from Zrenjanin

President of the jury and our Professor- Ms. Aleksandra Tešic, addressed the attendees on behalf of the whole faculty staff. The competition was opened by Ms. Tamara Krstic, our PR manager and also the host of the competition program. Ms. Krstic read 20 questions to the contestants and they answered them afterwards. The atmosphere of the whole event was rated as extremely pleasant, while the judging panel was there to monitor the fairness and regulatory requirements of the competition.

In the end, the competition got its winners and another group of semifinalists- students from the Secondary school of Economics and Trade from Becej. President of the Judging Panel, Professor Aleksandra Tešic, PhD, handed all the contestants waivers of entrance examination fee, as special gifts at this level of competition. After that, all participants were invited to join a small party, where they could socialize in a pleasant atmosphere, with some nice music and food for everyone.

FIMEK gives awards for knowledge – 3rd day of competition

April 5, 2013

On the 3rd day of competition “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge”, our faculty hosted high school students and their teachers from the Secondary school of Economics and Trade from Senta, Gymnasium from Becej, Gymnasium and Scool of Economics “Jovan Jovanovic Zmaj“ from Odžaci, Gymnasium “October 20th“ from Backa Palanka and Secondary school of Economics from Sombor.


Secondary school of Economics and Trade from Senta	Gymnasium from Becej


Gymnasium and Scool of Economics “Jovan Jovanovic Zmaj“ from Odžaci	Gymnasium “October 20th“ from Backa Palanka


Secondary school of Economics from Sombor

President of the jury and our Assistant Professor- Mr. Dragan Ilic, addressed the attendees on behalf of the whole faculty staff. The competition was opened by Ms. Tamara Krstic, our PR manager and also the host of the competition program. Ms. Krstic read 20 questions to the contestants and they answered them afterwards. The atmosphere of the whole event was rated as extremely pleasant, while the judging panel was there to monitor the fairness and regulatory requirements of the competition


Judging panel- Announcement of the winners


Third semifinalist	Third semifinalist


Third semifinalist

FIMEK gives awards for knowledge – 2nd day of competition

March 27, 2013

On the 2nd day of competition “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge”, our faculty hosted high school students and their teachers from the Technical school from Ada, Secondary School of Medicine from Senta, Secondary educationl center “Nikola Tesla“ from Vršac, School of Mechanical Engineering “Pancevo“ from Pancevo and School of Chemical and Food Processing Industry and Textile from Zrenjanin.


Technical school from Ada	Secondary School of Medicine from Senta


School of Mechanical Engineering “Pancevo“ from Pancevo	Secondary educationl center “Nikola Tesla“ from Vršac


School of Chemical and Food Processing Industry and Textile from Zrenjanin


Judging panel

In the end, the competition got its winners and another group of semifinalists- students from the Secondary School of Medicine from Senta. President of the Judging Panel, Assistant Professor Dragan Ilic, handed all the contestants waivers of entrance examination fee, as special gifts at this level of competition. After that, all participants were invited to join a small party, where they could socialize in a pleasant atmosphere, with some nice music and food for everyone.


Second group of semifinalists

FIMEK students paying a visit to the Customs free zone and Elektrovojvodina

March 27, 2013

Students of the Faculty of Economics and Egineering Management in Novi Sad payed a visit to the Customs free zone and “Elektrovojvodina”, accompanied by our Assistant professor Lazar Ožegovic and Teaching Assistant Tatjana Vucurevic, as part of their Management course.

The director of Customs free zone, Mr. Srdan Egic, welcomed our students and gave them a short lecture. Speaking from his own experience, Mr. Egic tried to explain to them what a leading managerial position implies, as well as the way Customs free zone operates.

During their visit to “Elektrovojvodina” (the Vojvodinian electric company), our students had a chance to take a tour of the main building and learn about all business processes at this company. The director of the Managerial department, Mr. Pavel Zima presented to our students in a very interesting way how “Elektrovojvodina” operates.

Faculty of Economics an Engineering Management secures a prestigious position among the most renowned higher education institutions FIMEK gives awards for knowledge- First day of competition

March 26, 2013

Today was the first day of the traditional competition that FIMEK organizes each year. The competition entitled “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge”, within the University Business Academy, is all about testing a level of general knowledge and awareness and this year it will gather students from 65 secondary schools from 27 towns of Vojvodina, who have been divided into 13 competition days.

On the first day of competition, FIMEK hosted secondary school students and their teachers from the Secondary school of Economics and Trade from Kikinda, Gymnasium from Sremska Mitrovica, E-Gymnasium from Novi Sad, Gymnasium “Sava Šumanović” from Šid and School of Economics “9th May” from Sremska Mitrovica.

As an introduction to the competition, the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad organized a day’s trip to the city of Novi Sad, so that all contestants and their teachers can see some interesting sights of Novi Sad. With Ms. Sandra Milošević, our teaching assistant at FIMEK as their tour guide, high school students could see some of the most important cultural and historical sights and enjoy their stay in Novi Sad.

Mr. Dragan Ilić, our Assistant Professor and Vice Dean for International Cooperation at the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad addressed the attendees on behalf of the whole faculty staff. The competition was opened by Ms. Tamara Krstić, our PR manager and also the host of the competition program. Ms. Krstić read 20 questions to the contestants and they answered them afterwards. The atmosphere of the whole event was rated as extremely pleasant, while the judging panel was there to monitor the fairness and regulatory requirements of the competition

In the end, the competition got its first winners and first semifinalists. They were students of the Secondary school of Economics “9th May” from Sremska Mitrovica. Mr. Dragan Ilić, as President of the Judging Panel, handed all the contestants waivers of entrance examination fee, as special gifts at this level of competition. After that, all participants were invited to join a small party, where they could socialize in a pleasant atmosphere, with some nice music and food for everyone

Promotion of a new book: “Kidnappings by the Zemun Clan"

March 21, 2013

In the full learning auditorium of the University Business Academy in Novi Sad, on March 21, 2013, as part of the regular special lecture series “The Right People in the Right Place”, we hosted the promotion of a new book by Mile Novaković “Kidnappings by the Zemun Clan”. Mr. Novaković is today a retired police colonel. Alongside with the author, the publishing editor- in- chief with “Novosti”, Mr. Milomir Kragović also talked about the book, as well as the retired police general, Mr. Boro Banjac, and the chief of the criminal police department in Novi Sad, Mr. Saša Barjaktarović.

This book represents a witness account of the police colonel about the death squad which spread fear in Serbia in the period between the years 2000 and 2003. The Zemun clan committed around thirty assassinations, dozens of other criminal acts, sold hundreds of tons of heroine and is know for especially cruel methods used in kidnappings of Miroslav Mišković, Milija Babović, Bojan Matijević, Suad Musić, Stefan Živojinović, Svetozar Obradović, Milenko Aleksić, Vuk Bajrušević, Dragoslav Vuković, Duško Krstović and after the assassination of Serbian Prime Minister, Mr. Zoran Đinđić tried to take over the rule over the country. According to the publisher of this book, this is a unique historical document which will help in writing the history.

In a great ambiance, with the presence of many media representatives, all our guests had an opportunity to hear the lecture about one of the most complex operations in the history of Serbian police called “Operation Saber”), which led to more than 10,000 arrests and was organized by police colonel Mile Novaković and Boro Banjac. The attendees could also see some exclusive video tapes taken during the operation, which were shown to the public for the first time. After the lecture, there was a discussion during which students an all attendees could pose questions related to the lecture. This lecture definitely attracted the largest number of attendees and broke all records in terms of its duration, which was a full three hours.

Special lecture series: “Kidnappings by the Zemun Clan"

March 21, 2013

Dear fellow students,

As part of our regular lecture series, we would like to invite you to attend our special book promotion, which will be held on March 21, 2013, starting at 15:00 in the learning auditorium “Professor Slavko Carić“. The book we will present to you is entitled “Kidnappings by the Zemun Clan”, by Mile Novaković who is today a retired police colonel.

Our guests will have a unique opportunity to hear the lecture about one of the most complex operations in the history of Serbian police called “Operation Saber”) and ask questions related to it, while also seeing some video tapes taken during the operation, which will be presented in public for the first time

This book represents a witness account of the police colonel about the death squad which spread fear in Serbia in the period between the years 2000 and 2003. The Zemun clan committed around thirty assassinations, dozens of other criminal acts, sold hundreds of tons of heroine and is know for especially cruel methods used in kidnappings of Miroslav Mišković, Milija Babović, Bojan Matijević, Suad Musić, Stefan Živojinović, Svetozar Obradović, Milenko Aleksić, Vuk Bajrušević, Dragoslav Vuković, Duško Krstović and after the assassination of Serbian Prime Minister, Mr. Zoran Đinđić tried to take over the rule over the country. According to the publisher of this book, this is a unique historical document which will help in writing the history.

We look forward to seeing you there!

-- Your marketing team

Certificate giving ceremony for attendees of a specialist course “Corporate governance as a tool to achieve business efficiency"

March 14, 2013

On 9th March, 2013 at the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad, certificates were awarded to all attendees who completed a specialist course entitled ”Corporate governance as a tool to achieve business efficiency”.

After a short opening speech, Dean of the faculty congratulated all of the attendees on successful completion of the course, after which he awarded then certificates in English and Serbia, as well as a CD containing all authorized lectures which were given during the course

Agro-economic and rural policy of the European Union

March 12, 2013

Dear fellow students,

With great pleasure we would like to present to you a book written by our professor, Mr. Jovan Babović and his co-author Ms. Slavka Tasić, MSEc. In their book, the authors deal with a common agrarian, agro-ecological and rural policy of the European Union, as well as the policy of extension and accession of Serbia into the EU, sustainable development and sustainable organic agriculture, processing fundamentals, quality standards and certification, multifunctional development and the development of agro-eco-tourism

Agro-economic and rural policy have a priority in the overall development policy of the EU. Agriculture is crucial for all EU member countries. Around 56% of population lives in rural areas on 91% of the total territory. The European Union has chosen an all-encompassing agricultural and rural development through modernization of agricultural production and processing in order to produce more products, of higher quality, more efficiently, to increase competitiveness and diversify production and assortments, while developing organic production and promoting multifunctional and integral development of rural communities. This all implies the process of protecting living environment and natural resources at the same time. Common agro-economic, agro-ecological and rural policy brought significant positive effects in terms of production stability, market stability, increase in the producers’ income, security in supply processes, independence from import and export increase, overall rural development and environment protection. Common agricultural policy is an integral, all-encompassing system of legal acts, supported by budget and direct interventions in agriculture and rural areas of the EU. The process of EU development shows subtlety in planning and setting goals for agrarian and rural development and concrete economic and ecological measures for their fulfillment.

Multifunctional agrarian and all-encompassing rural development, as well as agricultural policy and incentives for the development of organic production represent a new thing and future development trends. This is at the same time a development path for our villages, especially in terms of organic production development, while preserving natural resources and protecting the environment. Processes related to the Serbia’s integration into the common agricultural policy of the EU implies the process of harmonizing legislature as well as institutional building and strengthening and reforms of economic policy.

Serbian agriculture faces a big challenge as part of the accession process which requires numerous changes, in terms of structure of production and processing, organization of farm estates, managing resources, quality control systems, access to markets, attitude towards environment preservation and protection, rural development and implementation of EU standards. Modern rural development policy aims at improvement of agricultural competitiveness, food industry and forestry, adequate land management and improvement of living conditions and standards, while stimulating economic diversification in rural areas.

The authors addressed the following topics in their book: the common agrarian, agro-ecological and rural policy of the European Union, as well as the policy of extension and accession of Serbia into the EU, sustainable development and sustainable organic agriculture, processing fundamentals, quality standards and certification, multifunctional development and the development of agro-eco-tourism. Finally, they also provided an overview of goals, principles and policy for strategic development- Europe 2020.

The authors used all the available literature, EU documents and legal acts, as well as numerous strategic documents on accession, EU policy and process of integration of Serbia into the European Union. The book is intended for all those who wish to learn more about the agro-economic and rural policy of the EU, as well as undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students who are interested in or study this contemporary subject area.

Reviewers and editors: Academician Mr. Ratko Lazarević, Professor Milutin Đorović PhD and Professor Miroslav Malešević PhD.

Authors: Professor Jovan Babović, PhD and Ms. Slavka Tasić, MSEc (2013). Agro-economic and rural policy of the European Union, ISBN 978-86-87619-46-3, Pages 296, Novi Sad, Faculty of Economics and Engineering

Management.

Second International Scientific Conference- Post Crisis Recovery

March 11, 2013

An international scientific conference "Post Crisis Recovery" was opened at the National Bank of Serbia on 5th March. Conference was organized by the Belgrade Banking Academy and Institute of Economic Sciences.
The following topics were addresses and discussed in the Second International Conference (Presentation - Timetable.pdf):

• State role in financial systems

• Differentiated monetary regimes in times of crisis

• Institutional reforms and their implications

• EU integration processes and their effectiveness in times of crisis

• Perspectives of sustainable economic growth

• Adequate fiscal policy and budget deficit in times of crisis

• Problems associated with public debt and credit rating

• Challenges of stable regional economic development

• Reindustrialization, employment and human resources management

• Structural reforms and corporate governance in times of crisis

• Foreign trade deficit and competitiveness

• Singificance of the SME sector and entrepreneurship

On the first day of conference, as part of Session 3 dealing with issues connected with exchange rate, statistical monetary analysis, innovations, competitiveness and corporate governance, our colleagues- Professor Branko Ljutić, Ph.D. and Teaching Ass., Ms. Sandra Milošević presented their paper entitled:
”Environment, Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Governance Disclosure in Financial Reports in Serbia: Model to Attract Foreign Direct Investments” (ESG-Reporting-Serbia-B-Ljutic-S-Milosevic.ppt)

The paper was well received by the audience and provoked discussion at the end of the first working day. All works will be published in the conference proceedings in English language, which is expected to be out soon.

Call for applications: Internship for master students of the EU studies master program in the Regional Development Agency Bačka

March 07, 2013

Take advantage of this great opportunity to expand your knowledge and acquire new skills during a three-month internship in a challenging business environment!
The selected interns will have a chance to get acquainted with the work of different sectors within the agency, in accordance with the envisaged internship program:

• Getting acquainted with the structure and activities of the agency

• Getting acquainted with the legislative framework for regional development in Serbia, in particular for the Regional Development Agency Bačka

• Getting acquainted with the programs of the National agency for regional development

• Getting acquainted with IPA projects

• Partial involvement in administrative work of the agency

• Partial involvement in development projects of the agency (within a single sector)

• Research work related to the regional development of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina and local autonomies

• Local activities, participation in seminars and conferences

Besides all the previously mentioned, interns will:
• Get a certificate for entrepreneurship
• Get a certificate of completed internship from the Regional Development Agency Bačka
• Get a chance for some potential future research activities within the agency and possibility for part-time work
• Get a chance to participate in training programs for employees in the Regional Development Agency Bačka, as well as seminars and conferences in the country and the region

Internship will be held on the premises of the Regional Development Agency Bačka, Bulevar Mihajla Pupina 20, 2nd floor, Novi Sad.

Internship duration: 3 months

Eligible applicants are master students in the program “Economic and Legal Studies of the EU”, enrolled in the academic years 2011/12 and 2012/13

We expect candidates to be:
• Ambitious
• Responsible
• Systematic
• Willing to work in teams and prepared for work under pressure
It is also necessary to have a good conduct of English and to be computer literate.

Application procedure:
All interested master students in the program “Economic and Legal Studies of the EU” should send their Curriculum Vitae together with motivational letter to: olivera@fimek.edu.rs

Only CVs in the EUROPASS format will be considered. The template can be found here.
Motivational letter should not exceed one page- A4 format.
Selection process will be based on candidate CVs and motivational letters. The top three selected candidates will sign an internship agreement with the Regional Development Agency Bačka. Deadline for applications is April 7, 2013
Contact person: Teachin Ass. Olivera Smieško, MSc

For all additional information, you can write to: olivera@fimek.edu.rs or call the following number: 021/523-109

FIMEK took part in the Fifth EMUNI General Assembly

March 04, 2013

The fifth EMUNI General Assembly and also the celebration of five years of existence of the Euro-Mediterranean University took place in Piran, Slovenia, on 23rd February 2013.
Around 50 guests- diplomats, professors and other representatives of the EMUNI network gathered at this event, where Ms. Olivera Smieško represented our faculty.
The General Assembly was opened by a conference "Maritime and land highways as a tool of integration in the Mediterranean basin". The conference Chair Prof. Marko Pavliha, member of Strategic Council at Slovenian Ministry for Foreign Affairs and one of the founding fathers of EMUNI, pointed out in his introduction that the the transport infrastructure is fundamental for the smooth operation of the internal EU market, for the mobility of persons and goods and for the economic, social and territorial cohesion.
The General Assembly elected the second EMUNI's Management Board and welcomed nine new members of the EMUNI network.

Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management successfully cooperates with the EMUNI University for the third year, jointly organizing EMUNI Research Soak, as well as internship at EMUNI University for students and staff. Wishing to further strengthen the cooperation between our universities, Ms. Olivera Smieško talked to Mr. Laris Gaiser, President of the EMUNI University, about the possibilities of further cooperation in the form of joint projects


Chairperson of the EMUNI General Assembly	President of the EMUNI University


Ms. Olivera Smieško with EMUNI representatives	Conference participants

FIMEK at the 9th International education fair “Putokazi” (eng. Signposts)

March 01, 2013

Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad, together with all other constituent members of the University Business Academy in Novi Sad, presented at the 9th International Education Fair “Putokazi”, which was held in the period between February 28, 2013 and March 2, 2013 in the hall of the Novi Sad “Master Center”

Our specially designed stand attracted a large number of visitors and FIMEK presented its study programs for all study levels and also so-far achievements and plans for the upcoming period with a special emphasis on the new enrollment campaign for the academic year 2013/14.

During the fair, a large number of high school graduates visited our stand and showed great interest in all of our study programs at FIMEK, while our students did their best to provide the necessary information to all the interested visitors. In a relaxing and casual conversation with FIMEK students, the guests of our stand could get answers to all of their questions, related to the entrance examination, internship, employment possibilities after graduation, academic titles after the regular course of studies, as well as options for continuing studies abroad. This year’s fair gathered not only domestic but representatives of foreign educational institutions, as well.

The first day of the Fair, our stand received high attendance also thanks to the announcement of the upcoming competition "FIMEK gives rewards for knowledge", which will traditionally invite high school students from the whole Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, and give then rewards for knowledge

International online competition for students, entitled “Freshhh 2013"

February 28, 2013

The MOL group organizes for the seventh time in a row an international online competition for students, entitled “Freshhh 2013”. The most talented individuals will get a chance to apply their knowledge through team work (case studies), and so secure direct placement in the program “Growww 2013” (recruitment of young and ambitious individuals). This competition has three stages or rounds. The first one is an online round, where teams of competitors get tasks which require professional knowledge, strategic thinking and technical decisions. In the semi-finals, around 40 qualified teams participate in the strategic business inline simulation. In the last row (May 2013) the top 10 teams will be invited to Budapest, Hungary, to prove once again their talents and knowledge before the managerial team of the MOL group. The best teams will win an award of 20, 000 euro. This competition represents an important part of the strategy for finding talents, which puts an emphasis on diversities and “outside-in” approach to developing talented individuals. The competition aims at encouraging participation of the young in the sciences, as well promoting the attractiveness and complexity of the oil and gas industry, as all other activities of the MOL group. Student teams consisting of three members can apply at the following address: www.freshhh.net. Deadline for registration is March 17, 2013 and the competition starts on March 18, 2013

Education Expo 2013 (“Putokazi")

February 26, 2013

Dear fellow students,

We would like to inform you that the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad will exhibit at this year’s Education Expo “Putokazi”. The education fair will be held in the period between 28th February and 2nd March 2013, from 10:00 until 19:00 in the evening and the entrance is free for all visitors. We would like to invite you to visit our stand and support our faculty with your participation.
Best regards,

--FIMEK marketing team

Information – Specialist course

February 14, 2013

Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad organizes a specialist course:
“CORPORATE MANAGEMENT FOR BUSINESS EFFICIENCY”

The course will be held on Saturdays (three sessions), starting at 10 a.m., at the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad, address: Cvećarska 2
Upon completion of the course, all attendees get a certificate in Serbian and English, as well as a pack of authorized lecture materials.

For further information, all interested individuals can use the following phone number and e-mail address:

021/6 392 318 bojana@fimek.edu.rs

Presents for the kids in the Children’s Shelter

February 8, 2013

On 5th February 2013, FIMEK and the Law Faculty in Novi Sad, University Business Academy, surprised the little ones from the Novi Sad Children’s Shelter, bringing them gifts collected and initiated by the Marketing team of our faculty. This humanitarian action was started just before New Year and lasted until the end of January. It was supported by lots of our students, as well as members of our teaching and administrative staff. In order to collect as many presents as possible, everyone gave their small contribution from the bottom of their heart and in return- individuals who took part in this humanitarian action, got a nice Christmas tree decoration.

The aim of this action was to teach our students that, besides the business ethics, professional skills and competencies, it is also extremely important to become socially responsible for the underprivileged members of our society. “Alongside with our responsibility to provide our students with the best of knowledge and skills, being a higher education institution, we also feel the need to prepare our students in the best way possible so that they can in the near future become the fundamental pillars of our society, thus contributing to its future development. Our students have to be socially responsible, beside all other things. We wish to help them develop a sense of ethics and adopt a system of moral conduct with a special emphasis on the development of those qualities which will make them recognizable and different from the others, easily distinguishable from the unsuccessful ones”, said our assistant professor Dragan Ilić, PhD, on behalf of the whole Marketing team that came to this whole idea.

The supervisor of this institution said that this one an similar humanitarian actions are always welcome, especially when it comes to school materials, stationery, and warm clothes for the children. As a sign of their gratitude for gifts we brought them, the children showed us what they have learnt so far…

"World Economic Journal"

February 4, 2013

"World Economic Journal", as a renowned Russian monthly journal in English and Russian language, dealing with global markets, economic trends and top corporate managers ( http://world-economic.com/about.html ), published in December 2012 an article written by their Editorial office, talking about Russian investments in the Balkans.

This leading Russian economic magazine, intended for readers all over the world and the corporate elite, offered in one of their editions an analysis of the Russian companies’ expansion in the Balkans in the form of their investments. The focal points of this analysis were direct investments of Gasprom Neft, especially investments into NIS, together with the recent acquisitions of companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Alongside with some potential investments into exploration, extraction, and processing of oil shale in Aleksinac (Serbia), the building of the South Stream gas pipeline, some later investments in Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Albania and Hungary can be expected as well.

The article used comments by some leading Russian oil and gas analysts (Yuliha Voitovich), CEO/manager (Kirill Kravchenko), and also one of the professors from FIMEK- Branko Ljutić, to illustrate new investment perspectives from 2013 onwards. Professor Ljutić gave his opinion and evaluation of the so-far achievements in terms of investments and indicated some significant perspectives of foreign direct investments and economic cooperation between Russia and Serbia.

THE ESTABLISHING OF THE ALUMNI CLUB at the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad

January 28, 2013

Dear fellow students and future members of our Alumni club,
We invite you to support our efforts on building a network among our students who have completed their undergraduate, masters or doctoral studies into a single union.

We wish to establish the Alumni club with the following aims:
• To establish connections and foster communication among all our students at all different levels of educational attainment, as well as to establish cooperation among them;

• To establish and foster communication between the Faculty and all its graduates:

• To develop cooperation between our Faculty and institutions or organizations where our graduates found employment;

• To establish and support cooperation between our alumni;

• To promote achievements of our Alumni club members/alumni etc.

If you think you’re interested in becoming a member of our Alumni club, and if you’re willing to help us promote the academic values of our faculty, please fill in the form below and send it to the following address: info@fimek.edu.rs

Best regards,

Your Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad

The electronic application form can be found here.

"FIMEK at the leading world portal for reporting in the area of ecology, socially responsible business and corporate management– Emerging Markets ESG"

January 24, 2013

One of the leading Internet portals in the field of business reporting on matters related to ecology, social responsibility of companies and corporate management- Emerging Markets ESG (www.emergingmarketsesg.net) is strictly devoted to issues connected with analysis, benchmarks and benchmark testing, development and promotion of reporting. They recently published a weekly expert review with a professor from our university, Mr. Branko Ljutić, a licensed auditor.

This respectable internet portal serves as the central archive for innovative scientific research, as a depository of information related to the on-going projects, calendar of future events and creating networks and connections between institutions and people in them exchanging ideas. The single aim of all these activities is manifold:
- To identify best practices in ecology, social responsibility of companies and corporate management, especially in transitional countries as Serbia is
- To improve the process of adopting international standards of financial and non-financial reporting in emerging economies, as well as the following missions and tasks available on their official webpage:

- To collect a catalogue of examples of SRI in practice in emerging markets;
- To raise awareness about SRI in emerging markets;
- To reflect on what SRI in emerging markets means to practitioners; and
- To enable SRI practitioners in emerging markets to network with peers around the world

Weekly interviews are published with some renowned experts from all over the world in this area and interviewees are always asked five questions about socially responsible behavior of institutions.
This interview can be read in full at the following address:
http://www.emergingmarketsesg.net/esg/2013/01/18/five-questions-about-sri-%e2%80%93-weekly-expert-interview-with-professor-branko-ljutic-university-of-business-academy-novi-sad-vojvodina-serbia-%e2%80%93-january-18-2013/

Information related to this can also be found at the following URL locations:
The interview appears on the following pages of the Emerging Markets ESG internet portal:
Archive - 2013 - 01/2013 - http://www.emergingmarketsesg.net/esg/category/archives/2013-archives/012013/
Country – Europe - Serbia - http://www.emergingmarketsesg.net/esg/category/by-country/europe/serbia/
Five Questions about SRI - http://www.emergingmarketsesg.net/esg/category/five-questions-about-sri/

Besides, a hyperlink has been activated leading to FIMEK: Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management, University of Business Academy, in the educational institutions section of the links page. The URL of the links page is http://www.emergingmarketsesg.net/esg/links/

"The Right People in the Right Place"

December 24.2012.

As part of our regular special lecture series “The Right People in the Right Place”, held on December 21st 2012 at FIMEK, our guest lecturer was Mr. Milan Ćulić, President of the Executive Board of the Center for research and tourism studies. Mr. Ćulić delivered a lecture entitled: "How to manage the environment, company and oneself?” and thus tried to present the whole picture to our students, so that they are able to understand the business world, business environment, as well as circumstances in the past and now, and based on all that decide how they will manage processes and systems in the future.
On this occasion, Mr. Milan Ćulić explained to our students how they should manage the environment, their company and themselves if they wish to achieve success in their career.
Yours,

--FIMEK

"The Right People in the Right Place"

December 17, 2012

As part of our regular special lecture series, entitled “The Right People in the Right Place” and held on 14th December, 2012, FIMEK hosted Ms. Jelena Tampolja, a Human Resources director with the “Radun Group“. Ms. Tampolja delivered a lecture on the following topic: How to best introduce yourself to a potential employer? Given that competition when applying for a job is typically very strong (there are many applicants i.e. potential employees) , we wished to find answers to some important questions students should know, such as: How can we best present our qualities and competencies, and stand out from other applicants?

Ms. Jelena Tampolja has shown our students, drawing from her rich experience in HR area, how to compose their CV, which is, at the same time, their invitation to a business interview. She also taught our students how to best prepare for a business interview, gave them plenty of advice, instructions and tips, pointing to some frequently made mistakes during interviews and mentioning some current trends in the selection process. We hope that our students learned a lot from this lecture and that they are now well equipped with the right skills for the labor market.

Yours,
FIMEK

"The Right People in the Right Place"

December 14, 2012

As part of our regular special lecture series, entitled “The Right People in the Right Place” and held on 7th December, 2012, FIMEK hosted Ms. Ivana Kuzevska, a Trade Marketing manager with the “Somboled –Lactalis”. On this occasion, Ms. Kuzevska delivered a lecture entitled: “Marketing Mix: President Somborska Feta”. The aim of this lecture was to show our students, using a case study analysis of “President Somborska Feta”, how we can make the best use of marketing mix instruments, so as to improve our brand image and position in the market. Ms. Ivana Kuzevska used specific examples to illustrate how marketing theory can be applied in practice i.e. real life

Information regarding working hours for holiday

December 14, 2012

During Christmas and New Year Holidays, in the period between 31st December 2012 and 11th January 2013, there will be no classes at FIMEK and all offices will be closed.

Application period for January examination term has already started and will last until 12th January 2013. Our faculty will be open from 9th January 2013 for that purpose only.

Lecture Series “The Right People in the Right Place”- This week’s topic: How to best introduce yourself to a potential employer?

December 12, 2012

Dear fellow students,

We have a pleasure to invite you to this week’s special lecture series “The Right People in the Right Place”, with a new topic: How to best introduce yourself to a potential employer? The lecture will be held on 14th December 2012, at 13:00 in the lecture hall “Professor Slavko Carić ”. Our guest speaker and lecturer will be Ms. Jelena Tampolja, a Human resources director with “Radun Group”, who has rich experience in this area.

On this occasion you can learn many new things:

• How to write a CV as your invitation for a business interview with the potential employer
• How to prepare for a business interview
• Instructions and tips for a successful business interview
• Current trends in the candidate selection process
• Most common mistakes during an interview

• What is important and what isn’t important when introducing yourself to a potential employer

We’re looking forward to seeing you there!
Yours,
-- FIMEK

INFORMATION – UNIVERSITY FUTSAL LEAGUE

December 12, 2012

We would like to inform all students as well as employees at FIMEK that our faculty’s futsal team will compete for the first time in the University futsal league, taking place in the main sports hall at SPENS, according to the following schedule:

First round: Monday, 17th December, 2012 at 13:00
University Business Academy vs. Law Faculty

Second round: Tuesday, 18th December 2012, at 12:15
University Business Academy vs. Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Third Round: Thursday, 20th December, 2012, at 12:15
University Business Academy vs. Faculty of Economics

Fourth round: Wednesday, 26th December, 2012, at 10:00
University Business Academy vs. Postsecondary Professional Business School

All those of you who are interested are welcome to come and support our futsal team!

"The Right People in the Right Place" - Ivana Kuzevska"

December 4, 2012

Dear fellow students,

With great pleasure we invite you to this week’s special lecture series, entitled “The right people in the right place”, on a new topic: “Marketing Mix: President Somborska Feta”, which is to be held on Friday, 7 December 2012, at 13:00 in our lecture hall “Professor Slavko Carić ”. The lecture will be delivered by Ms. Ivana Kuzevska, a trade marketing manager with “Somboled –Lactalis”, who possesses rich international experience in activities connected with creating marketing mix for various world famous companies. Ms. Kuzevska has skillfully applied the knowledge gained at different American universities and turned it into a successful career with a number of employers so far, e.g.Nectar doo, Neoplanta AD, Nelt ST and some others. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Yours,
FIMEK

"The Right People in the Right Place"

December 4, 2012

Dear fellow students,

As part of our regular lecture series entitled “The right people in the right place”, our guest on Friday, 23 November, at 13:00, was a renowned psychologist and psychotherapist from Novi Sad, Vladan Beara. On this occasion, Mr. Beara delivered a lecture on “Psychological obstacles on the way to success”. The aim of this lecture was to help young people recognize the psychological barriers and obstacles which stand in their way, thus decreasing or even totally diminishing their chances of success. At the same time, this was a unique opportunity for our students to increase their awareness regarding some wrong preconceptions and ways of thinking which may prevent them from making progress in their careers and professional life in general. Vladan Beara presented in a very vivid and explicit way all the different kinds of obstacles we put before ourselves and the impact this has on our career path. Furthermore, he addressed some of the consequences such behavior can produce in the workplace, due to the way in which other people perceive us.

Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management secures a prestigious position among the most renowned science and research oriented higher education institutions in Serbia

November 26, 2012

Ministry of education, science and technological development has accredited the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad for scientific and research work.

The faculty, thus, received a license to perform scientific/research work in two areas: social sciences/humanities and technical/technological area. FIMEK is now among very few faculties in Serbia to be have been accredited for two scientific areas.

Professor Dragan Soleša, PhD, our vice-dean for science and international cooperation managed the whole accreditation process and has successfully dealt with all challenges along the way.

Having achieved this, our faculty has significantly raised the level of general and specific competences it provides, and has secured a prestigious position among highly competitive science/ research oriented HE institutions in Serbia

International conference "Science and Modern University"

November 21, 2012

"SCIENCE AND MODERN UNIVERSITY" was the name of the international conference held on the 16th and 17th of November, 2012, at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Niš.

In 15 sessions, participants could discuss topics related to the central theme of the conference, from different perspectives. Among numerous participants from Serbia and abroad, Professor Zoran S. Nikolić, PhD, was a very interesting speaker, presenting his paper entitled: “Anachronism, solipsism and fear- the three key coordinates of primitivism”. Professor Nikolić in his work addressed the conditions for formation and visible manifestations of primitive mentality, as well as its negative impact on the modern, regulated society. The discussion that followed the presentation clearly showed great interest of participants in this topic. Professor Nikolić’ s presentation was published in the form of a resume, but the whole paper will be published around mid- December .

"The Right People in the Right Place"

November 15, 2012

Topic: Psychological obstacles on the way to success
Guest lecturer: Vladan Beara, a psychologist and REBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy) specialist
Venue and time: Lecture hall “Professor Slavko Carić ”, at 13:00, 24th November 2010 (Friday).

BANKS BATTLE – International student competition in banking and bank management

November 15, 2012

"Sberbank" and "Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA)” jointly organize an educational event called the “Banks Battle”, for students from all Russian regions, countries from the Commonwealth of Independent States, as well as all countries from the CEE-region, to which "Sberbank" is currently expanding its operations (Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Serbia). "Sberbank" is one of the organizers and general partners of the whole project. This student competition will be held for the third time in a row, and it is worth mentioning that last year it hosted over 5,000 students from all the leading universities in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Kazakhstan. “Banks Battle” is a bank simulation game, in which each team runs a bank striving to achieve the highest share price on the virtual financial market.

During this competition, participants will take roles of top-managers of some virtual banks and their task will be to manage them during a virtual period of four years. Teams will consist of 3-4 people and will continuously have to develop and implement new business strategies, bring strategic decisions and analyze financial results. The first phase of selection will be done online, whereas the most successful teams will meet face to face in semi-finals organized in regional branches of the "Sberbank".

Finally, 10 most successful student teams from all Russian regions, countries from the Commonwealth of Independent States, as well as all countries from the CEE-region will meet again in March, 2013, in Moscow, so as to pronounce the best and give award to the winner in the international educational project of bank management. The best teams of the competition receive valuable prizes and awards from the general partner, the “Sberbank” of Russia.

Students who wish to take part in this project/competition have to be under 25 and currently engaged in undergraduate (bachelor), graduate (master and doctoral) or specialist studies.
Applications are due on 2nd December at: www.banksbattle.com.

Notification – National Holiday

November 8, 2012

Dear fellow students,

We would like to inform you that the faculty will be closed on Monday, 12 November, 2012 in observance of our national holiday

Events at “American Corner"

November 6, 2012

8th November 2012
[13:00] "Inside Job", a documentary by Charles Ferguson

“Inside Job”, a documentary by Charles Ferguson, investigates the reasons for the 2008 financial crisis. In his film "Inside Job", Charles Ferguson expresses his views regarding the crisis and says that the greedy and risky investments of bankers and Wall Street executives brought country (the U.S.) to the economic collapse in 2008. His documentary, based on detailed research, provokes angry response among viewers. It represents strong evidence that financial deregulation, which started during Reagan’s presidency, enabled Wall Street executives to deal with shady investments, which eventually resulted in the destabilization of the entire U.S. economy. Ferguson had access to a large number of economists and insiders who claim that Wall Street managers and executives couldn’t have possibly made all those shady deals, had the American government had greater control over their work. Unfortunately, this documentary does not offer a bright perspective in the end. Ferguson claims that Wall Street bankers still keep the American economy and the government as hostages. However, he believes in democracy and democratic processes. His film, "Inside Job" screened at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival won the 2010 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature and also prizes in New York and Toronto.

14th November 2012
[18:30 – 20:00] Conversational class in English (topic: Regular Job vs. Self-employment)
Contact details:
Address: Petra Drapšina 3, Novi Sad
Phone: +381 (21) 47 22 840
E-mail: americkikutak@nscable.net
Web-site: www.ac-novisad.org

Essay competition for BA and MA students

November 5, 2012

Fellows of SEE and the EU - Leadership Development Program are announcing the call for essay submissions on the topic "Imagine EU 2030".
Purpose
Future begins with the vision we hold now and young generations are crucial for shaping it. In this sense, we want to encourage you to share your thoughts, expectations, opportunities, affections and perceptions about the European Union in 2030. Through your essays, we aim to gain unique and interesting views regarding the perceptions of Balkan youth about the developments of the European Union in the years to come. You can write on any aspect of the EU you find relevant: enlargement, deepening of the union, design of institutions, future of Euro and the monetary union, role of the EU in world politics, diversity in EU - in order to answer a simple, yet complex question: what will the EU look like in the year 2030? Both euro-skeptic and euro-optimistic views are welcome!
Eligibility
BA and MA students of social sciences and humanities from the universities in Croatia, Greece, Romania, Serbia and Turkey.

GUIDELINES
Essays have to be original and unpublished. They should be submitted with the original title reflecting the specific subject of the paper. Essays should not exceed 1000 or have less than 600 words. The essays are required to be in English. Essays should be written in Times New Roman and font size should be 12, with default Microsoft Word margins. Writers can submit only one essay. Coauthored essays are not accepted. Organizers retain the rights of publishing the essays. Essays with short biography and contact details of the author should be submitted to: office@imagineeu2030.com
Deadline
The call officially starts on November 1, 2012 and is opened until January 1, 2013.
Više informacija na http://www.imagineeu2030.com/

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FIMEK welcomes new MA students

November 5, 2012

On 3rd November, 2012, the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management formally opened its door to a new generation of graduate students. The official ceremony was held at 11:00, and our dean, Professor Dragomir Đorđević, wished the students a very warm welcome and a successful and pleasant period of studies at FIMEK. After the opening speech, all professors and teaching assistant also greeted the new generation of students. On this occasion, the students got acquainted with the program of graduate studies they have chosen, and they also had the chance to meet their future teachers and professors. Moreover, the dean also emphasized that all of the study programs offered at FIMEK have been adjusted to the actual needs of workplace, which means that the diploma of graduate studies gained from FIMEK has the right quality and value for the labor market.

Professors also presented the mandatory and elective courses they teach, and gave students the necessary information about them. In the end, all students received the syllabi as well as textbooks and readers for their studies.

Ceremonial signing of the contract between the Regional Development Agency Bačka, Regional Center for Social and Economic Development Banat and the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad

November 2, 2012

In the SPENS Media Center, on October 16the, 2012, the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad signed cooperation agreements with the Regional Development Agency Bačka and the Regional Center for Social and Economic Development Banat. Our facult has thus enabled the students in the master study program “Economic and legal studies of the EU” to do their internship in the Regional Development Agency Bačka and the Regional Center for Social and Economic Development Banat. The main aim of the agreement related to internship is to make students acquainted with the work of different sectors within these agencies, as well the process of adopting and implementing European standards in Serbia, for the purpose of improving the social and economic development of the two regions: Bačka and Banat.
The agreement was signed by the Dean of FIMEK, Prof. Dragomir Đorđević, PhD, the Director of the Regional Development Agency Bačka, Mr. Srđan Vezmar, and the Director of the Regional Center for Social and Economic Development Banat- Ms. Irena Živković. The ceremonial signing of this agreement was also attended by Mr. Andrija Aleksić, the Director of the Sector for European Affairs, with the European Affairs Fund of the APV and Prof. Marijana Carić, PhD, as President of the Council of the University Business Academy in Novi Sad. They emphasized the great significance of this cooperation, especially in terms of the provided internship and work practice for our students.
The program of master studies: "Economic- legal studies of the European Union” has been developed in cooperation with the Center for European studies of the Szeged University, and was financed by the EU through the IPA program of cross-border cooperation between Hungary and Serbia. The mentioned study program has been put into the current context of accession and joining the European Union and was created with the purpose to help meet the set objectives related to Serbia’s national strategy and policy towards EU. Some of the targets and goals the program is aimed at are: professional support to the national strategy of EU integrations, institutional capacity building and professional skills development, as well as the development of young professionals capable of working on the implementation of European projects. The possibility of internship within the Regional Development Agency Bačka and the Regional Center for Social and Economic Development Banat will significantly contribute to these current tendencies in Serbia

FIMEK welcomes new students to their first year

October 4, 2012

Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management celebrated on 4 October, 2012 the beginning of a new academic year and welcomed new students to their first year of studies. Faculty dean, Professor Dragomir Đorđević, PhD wished them a very warm welcome and introduced other members of the teaching staff who will be working with students in the next four years. The dean promised on behalf of FIMEK to continuously strive to keep up with students’ demands and expectations. Professor Đorđević also emphasized that the knowledge students will acquire in the next four years of studies at FIMEK will provide them with the needed competencies and skills applicable in everyday work. He also stressed that 85% of FIMEK graduates did not have problems finding a job, which is probably the best recommendation for our faculty and the best indicator of our diploma’s worth in the labor market.

Finally, the dean wished all the students good results and successful studies.

After the opening speech, all students were handed the necessary books and scripts for their first year of studies

9thInternational Conference on Accounting, Finance and Transition- European and World Experience and Public Policy Consideration

October 26, 2012

The 9th International Conference on Accounting, Finance and Transition (http://www.riseba.lv/en/icaft-2012.html), Riga, Latvia, 11-13 October 2012
This year’s International Conference on Accounting and Finance in Transition (ICAFT) was exploring trends, concepts, experience, and issues generated by accounting and finance academics, researchers, practitioners, and policy makers in the context of dynamic political, economic and social changes.

The conference was hosted in Riga, capital of Latvia, and was organized at the Riga International School of Economics and Business administration (RISEBA) in cooperation with European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ECSB). ECSB is a non-profit organization which facilitates the creation and distribution of new knowledge through research, education and the open exchange of ideas between professions and across national and cultural borders. For more information you can check this site: www.ecsb.org.

CONFERENCE THEMES
•    Financial Reporting and International Harmonization
•    Corporate Governance and Financial Stability
•    Financial and Capital Market Development and Regulatory Authorities
•    Corporate Finance and Financial Strategy
•    Public Sector Financial Management
•    Business Performance and Intellectual Capital
•    Information System for Accounting&Finance
•    Entrepreneurship and SME’ Development Support Systems
•    Innovation and Business Finance
•    Entrepreneurship at a Country Level in Global Business Network
Our faculty will be represented by Professor Ljutic, whose co-authors are professors from the University of Rijeka and Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Opatija:

Ljutic B. Z., Jankovic S., Vlasic D. (2012).

”Impact of Notes to Financial Statements on the Quality of Financial Reporting: Selected Evicence of Issuers at the Primary Stock Markets in Croatia and Serbia”

The paper will be presented during the session entitled: Measuring business and financial performance. For more information about the conference and accepted papers and presentations, click on the following link: http://www.riseba.lv/images/pdf/zinatne/9th-icaft-2012-call-for-papers.pdf

Third application period

September 18, 2012

Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management is open for applications for the third time this year. All candidates who completed a four-year high school/secondary school have the right to apply for one of the following study programs:
- Business Economics and Finance
-International Economics and Economic Diplomacy

- Engineering management in bio-technology.

All interested candidates are welcome to submit their applications on September 21, 2012, from 8a.m. to 3p.m. at FIMEK
Entrance exam will be held on September 24, 2012

After the final ranking of candidates has been made public (September 27, 2012), the admitted students will be invited to enroll on September 28, 2012

WELCOME

Key information related to the EIAT conference

September 18, 2012

Dear students,

We wish to draw your attention to some key information related to the invitation for the EIAT conference, so that you can participate and represent our faculty:

Final Agenda with Key Information - Instructions for Students

Yours,

FIMEK

WE ARE LOOKING FOR THE BEST

September 12, 2012

Dear students,

We feel pleased to announce this year’s EIAT conference (Education and Industry Advancing Together) and would like to invite our best students to take part in it and represent our faculty in the best possible way (www.eiat-conference.org)

Only five of our best students will be given a wonderful and unique opportunity to prepare for the interview with the hotel manager of the St. Regis Hotel in Doha, Qatar. A student who leaves the best overall impression will get an invitation for a cross-training management program at the luxurious Starwood Hotels and Resorts where close to a billion dollars were invested and which represents one of the most impressive hotels and resorts in the Middle East. All accommodation and training program costs will be covered for the selected student.
If you wish to participate in this conference, please send us your CV in accordance with the given instructions (instructions) at the latest by Monday, September 17, 2012 to the following email address: tanjavucurevic@gmail.com . To be eligible to apply, you have to:
1) be in the third or fourth year of studies

2) have a good command of English – official language of EIAT and Forum of future leaders

3) have an average grade above 9,00
In this year’s EIAT conference, some very important people from the business world and globally successful companies will participate and give lectures, after which you will be welcome to ask questions and participate in discussions.
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to introduce yourselves to the future employers and acquire new useful business skills, which may come in as useful in your future careers.
The EIAT brochure can be found HERE.

Yours,

FIMEK

FIMEK on the European path

September 5, 2012

This summer, in the vicinity of Florence, Italy, the Center for Advanced Studies “Robert Schuman”, together with the European University Institute hosted the first Conference on the Legislation related to infrastructure. Our representative, teaching assistant Mr. Miroslav Stojsavljević took part in the conference, presenting his paper: “Further Challenges Ahead of Western Balkan Countries Transport Reforms: Case of Comprehensive Development of Danube Inland Waterway Networks“, co-authored by professor Jelena Vapa-Tankosić (FIMEK) and professor Vladimir Medović from the Law Faculty- University Business Academy.

Next to Ms. Tanja Jovanić, PhD, from the Belgrade Law Faculty, Mr. Stojsavljević was the only participant from a European country which has not yet become a rightful member of EU. Thus, University Business Academy and Belgrade University were the only representatives of our country at this prestigious international conference.

For more information, click HERE.

International Conference on Entrepreneurial Learning ICEL 2

July 27, 2012

Dear students,

We have a great pleasure to announce, on behalf of the organizers, the second International Conference on Entrepreneurial Learning 2. We invite you to join us for the conference opening on Thursday, July 26, 2012, at 9 a.m. at the Faculty of Technology in Novi Sad.
This conference has been organized by the Faculty of Technology in Novi Sad, Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management- FIMEK (as part of University Business Academy in Novi Sad) and one of the co-organizers is also a College of Economics, Entrepreneurship and Management “Nikola Šubić Zrinski” from Zagreb.

The conference will be opened by the provincial secretary for science and technological development professor Dragoslav Petrović, PhD.

Over 70 works will be presented in the conference, dealing with different issues related to entrepreneurship in the EU countries, Croatia and Serbia. More than 100 participants from the world of business, public sector and teachers from EU countries, Croatia and Serbia will present in this conference.
Conference brochure can be downloaded HERE.

Program of the conference.

Conference timetable with sessions.

Lecture "Right People in the Right Place"

May 30, 2012

Dear students,

Our guest lecturer on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 2 p.m. will be Ms. Jelena Tampolja, human resources director with “Radun Group”. The lecture will take place in classroom O3 and the lecture is entitled:
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
The lecture will address some interesting issues, such as:
- Basic facts related to professional development during and after studies;
- Creating individual career development plan;
- Adjusting your own career goals to the needs of your employer and business trends and flows;
- Specific professional skills and their improvement and fine-tuning (self-esteem, communication skills, assertiveness...)
- Real life examples
Lecture outcome:

After getting to learn about some basic methods and principles of professional development needed in the today’s world, all participants will be able to identify some crucial aspects of their own career development which need to be improved if they wish to become competitive in the labor market

Research and Science – Professor Branko Ž. Ljutić at the 21st gathering of lawyers and jurists in Serbia

May 30, 2012

Professor Branko Ž. Ljutić, PhD, a licensed auditor and a professor of banking and finance at FIMEK, University Business Academy in Novi Sad, took part in the traditional 21st gathering of lawyers and jurists in Serbia, with his paper entitled: Laws and Economy, Vrnjačka Banja 23 - 25 May 2012. All works have been published in a leading world journal: Law and Economy. Within the session entitled: Financial markets Mr. Ljutić presented his work: “The bankruptcy of private pension funds in Serbia and regulatory responsibility of the National Bank”.

Science and Research – Professor Branko Ž. Ljutić at the 43rd Symposium of the Association of Accountants and Auditors of Serbia

May 30, 2012

Professor Branko Ž. Ljutić, a licensed auditor and a full professor of banking and finance at FIMEK took part in the 43rd traditional Symposium of the Association of Accountants and Auditors of Serbia, which took place on the mountain of Zlatibor, 24-26 May, 2012. The major topic of the symposium was “The economic crisis and accounting systems”. All works presented during the symposium have been published in the leading national collection of scholarly articles/proceedings. In the section entitled: Accounting support to management in times of crisis, professor Ljutić presented his paper entitled: The influence of notes on the quality of financial reporting (presentation)

Interview with Professor Marko Carić, PhD – If students are satisfied, our mission has been fulfilled

May 25, 2012

"To be young and successful in a country where one’s success is hard to admit and acknowledge represents a big challenge and a hard task”. For Marko Carić, a co-founder of the University Business Academy in Novi Sad, this challenge lasts for years. From an excellent student he became the Council President of one and a general manager of another faculty, a full professor and participant in numerous scientific projects, a licensed court expert and a member of the Engineering chamber. In an interview he gave for the local magazine called “Novine novosadske”, he talks about the “key” for his multiple success stories, which led him all the way throuh to the last year award of the Best European. He also gave some useful advice to students related to their studies and spoke about some challenges that they will experience along the way…

Complete text of the interview can be found here.

Lecture “Right People in the Right Place” – Psychological obstacles to succes

May 22, 2012

Dear students,

On behalf of the University Business Academy, I would like to thank Mr. Vladan Beara, who was our guest lecturer on Thursday- May 17, 2012.
In an extremely interesting and explicit way, Mr. Beara talked about the obstacles which we alone put ahead of us and our careers. I believe that he has managed to clarify the influence of psychological barriers on our personal and professional, as well as some consequences which are present in our daily worklife, which also reflect the way other people perceive us. What is more, I feel confident that you won’t fall into one of those traps ever again after this inspiring and educational lecture of Mr. Beara.

Assistant Professor Dragan Ilić, PhD
Marketing Director, University Business Academy


	The lecture attracted a large number of students


	Vladan answers students’ questions

Special lecture series: The Right People in the Right Place- Psychological obstacles to success

May 15, 2012

Dear fellow students,

As part of pur regular special lecture series, on Thursday- May 17th, 2012 at 2 p.m we invite you to attend a free of charge lecture on the following topic: “Psychological obstacles to success”. The lecture is intended for young people who wish to pursue their careers and it will be delivered by a renowned Novi Sad therapist- Mr. Vladan Beara.
The aim of this lecture is to hep young people recognize the psychological obstacles which could lessen or even diminish their chances of success. At the same time, this is a unique opportunity for our students to learn how to identify the wrong preconceptions and ways of thinking which can prevent them from advancing in their careers.
The lecture will be held at the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management (FIMEK) on Thursday, May 17th, 2012, at 2 p.m. in the lecture hall “Prof. Slavko Carić“, address: Cvećarska 2, Novi Sad. After the lecture, students will be invited to ask individual questions related to achievements and the road to success.

Another aim of this lecture is to provide our students with the necessary skills and competencies, which are needed in the process of building a career and working their way to success.

Ass. Prof. Dragan Ilić, PhD
Marketing Director

University Business Academy in Novi Sad

The Grand Finale of the Competition: “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge

April 27, 2012

In the super-finals of the competition organized for all students who are in the final year of secondary school, on the territory of Vojvodina, “FIMEK awards knowledge”, FIMEK again hosted secondary school students and their teachers from the Secodary School of Economics from Sombor, Gymnasium from Inđija and Gymnasium from Bečej.

Winners of the competition - Gymnasium from Bečej

THIRD DAY OF THE SEMI-FINALS: “FIMEK awards knowledge

April 24, 2012

Third day of the semi-finals, FIMEK hosted students and teachers from the Secodary School of Economics from Sombor, “Svetozar Marković” Gymnasium from Novi Sad, Gymnasium “20th October” from Bačka Palanka and “Svetozar Marković” Gymnasium from Subotica

SECOND DAY OF THE SEMI- FINALS: “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge

April 23, 2012

On the second day of the semi-finals, within the competition “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge”, FIMEK hosted students and their teachers from the Secondary school of agriculture and food processing from Sombor, Secondary vocational school”October 22nd” from Žabalj and Gymnasium from Inđija

FIRST DAY OF THE SEMI-FINALS: “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge

April 19, 2012

On the first day of the semi-finals, within the competition “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge”, FIMEK hosted students and their teachers from the Secondary school for Economics “9th May” from Sremska Mitrovica, Secondary school for Chemistry and Technology from Subotica, Secodary vocational school “Branko Radičević” from Ruma and Gymnasium from Bečej

ELEVENTH DAY OF COMPETITION “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge

April 24, 2012

The eleventh day of the competition “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge 2012”, our faculty hosted secondary school students and teachers from the School of Economics in Sombor, Secodary Technical school “Milenko Verkić Neša”, Pećinci, Secodary Technical school “Nikola Tesla” from Sremska Mitrovica, Secondary vocational school from Crvenka and Gymnasium “Laza Kostić” from Novi Sad

Third traditional gathering of modern business leaders in management

April 18, 2012

Mr. Branko Ž. Ljutić, PhD, a professor at FIMEK, University Business Academy in Novi Sad, participated in the Third traditional gathering of modern business leaders in management as a speaker. On that occasion, annual awards were given to the most successful business leaders in Serbia for the year 2011

Prof. Branko Ž. Ljutić, PhD

This manifestation took place in the”Aero klub”, Belgrade, on January 18th 2012, when the publication “Successful entrepreneurials and managers of Serbia 2011” (Limer Press Beograd: www.limespress.com) was presented to the audience. Awards were handed in to the best and most successful business leaders and top managers in Serbia. Professor Ljutić was an honorary speaker for the third time at this respectable annual meeting of Serbian business leaders.

TENTH DAY OF THE COMPETITION: “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge

April 18.2012.

The tenth day of the competition “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge 2012”, our faculty hosted secondary school students and teachers from the Secondary Technical school from Bečej, Technical school from Ada, Secodary Medical school from Senta, Secondary vocational school “Miloš Crnjanski” from Kikinda and Gymnasium “Svetozar Marković” from Novi Sad.

Special lecture series:"The Right People in the Right Place"

April 11.2012.

Dear fellow students,

We would like to invite you to attend a special lecture, as part of our regular special lecture series entitled “The Right People in the Right Place” which is to be held on Thursday- April 12th, 2012, at 2 p.m., in the learning hall “Prof. Slavko Carić“ at the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management, University Business Academy, Novi Sad.
Our guest lecturer will be Mr. Richard Frank, who will talk about market research in the on-line environment, from the global, as well as the local perspective. After a brief review of the traditional research methods, Mr. Frank will go on to explain the increasing and continuosly growing need for the on-line research and the ever-present exploitation of the social media with the purpose of primary data collection. What is more, during the discussion he will also talk in greater detail about the online research techniques which are most appropriate for Serbia.

Richard Frank is the CEO of the Canadian company Dufferin Research Inc. and the owner of the company “Dufferin Research DOO” in Novi Sad

Mr. Frank has a Master’s degree from the University of Toronto, area: market research, and he teaches the course “Online marketing analytics” as part of one-year analytical post-graduate studies in Marketing and Business Intelligence at the Algonquin College.

During the past seven years, he was involved in the work of MRIA (Marketing Research & Intelligence Association), and organization responsible for the research policies and promotion of education, standards and ethics within the framework of analytical industry in Canada. Two years ago, Mr. Frank became a member of the National board of directors for MRIA.

Mr. Frank has so far participated in numerous case studies and projects related to the application and usage of social media for purposes of research within the framework of MRIA national conferences

NINTH DAY OF THE COMPETITION: “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge"

April 06.2012.

The ninth day of the competition “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge 2012”, our faculty hosted students and teachers from the School of Agriculture “Vršac” from Vršac, School of Electrical engineering “Nikola Tesla” from Pančevo, Secondary School of Agriculture from Zrenjanin, Secondary school for Mechanical engineering “Pančevo” from Pančevo and Secondary school “October 22nd” from Žabalj.

EIGHTH DAY OF THE COMPETITION: “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge"

April 05.2012.

The eighth day of the competition “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge 2012”, our faculty hosted students and teachers from the Secondary School PTSC “Besedeš Jožef” from Kanjiža, Secondary school for Agriculture, forestry and chemistry, Sremska Mitrovica, Secondary school for Economics and trade, Senta, School of Electrical engineering “Mihajlo Pupin” from Novi Sad and Secondary vocational school “Branko Radičević” from Ruma.

20 AMBASSADORS TO THE SPECIAL UN MISSION in GENEVA

April 04.2012.

With extraordinary pleasure and pride we can say that a teaching assistant from FIMEK, Ms. Jovana Mutibarić, graduate manager and Master of engineering management has been chosen for the ambassador to the special UN mission in Geneva, Switzerland. Hence, Ms. Mutibarić was selected among extremely fierce competition consisting of young intellectual elite from all over the world, and having passed several stages of the selection process, she took this wonderful opportunity and honor as the first ever ambassador to the special UN mission from this region.

TA Jovana Mutibarić, MA, in front of the famous Flower Clock in the English Garden, Geneva

In the period between March 8th and March15th, 2012, a prestigious seminar was organized in Geneva, in which our teaching assistant, Jovana Mutibarić, took part and after which she returned with great impressions and many new things learnt. The program was extremely educational, intense and ambitious, and the group of participants was highly motivated for learning new things about world politics, human rights and the UN as such an important international organization. The organizers of the seminar made it possible for the participants to meet Heads of the UN mission from Great Britain, France, the USA, Hungary, Uganda, Israel and Brazil. The participants were divided into 5 groups, and the task of each group was to think of some most interesting questions for the ambassadors of the above mentioned countries

Seminar participants with the Hungarian ambassador to the UN

During the seminar Ms. Jovana Mutibarić attended UN Watch Geneva Summit 2011. It was extremely touching to hear the real life stories and accounts of people who survived some terrible events as part of the regime in their countries and cultures. People from the North Korea, Syria, Burma, Pakistan, Vietnam, Egypt, Morocco, Iran, Cuba, Zimbabwe and Tibet left deep impressions on all the attendees.


Participants from Italy, the US, Serbia and Germany	UN Watch Geneva Summit 2011

The same night, participants had the opportunity to hear the lecture by the director of the UN Watch. They also had a 60-minute panel discussion in the Palace of the Nations (European headquearters of the UN) where some very interesting questions and answers could be heard. After that, the participants took the tour of the Palace of the Nations, which is quite impressive and perfectly organized


	TA Jovana Mutibarić participates in the panel discussion in the Palace of the Nations


	TA Jovana Mutibarić, in front of the UN headquarters

The winning speech in the 45th meeting, at the19th Session of the Human Rights Council, General Debate was delivered by a young man from Bostona, USA. The speech was brilliant and the speaker addressed in the best possible way the Presidential Office and the UN Assembly for human rights. The speech of Ms. Jovana Mutibarić was ranked in the top 9, but it was impossible to beat the speech of a person whose mother tongue is English and who is studying political science at the most prestigious university in the world- Harvard.

TA Jovana Mutibarić, in front of the University building in Geneva

We are extremely pleased that our teaching assistant took active participation in this prestigious event and we hope that she will be able to implement and use the valuable knowledge and this great experience in the best possible way.

SEVENTH DAY OF THE COMPETITION: “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge"

April 04.2012.

The seventh day of the competition “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge 2012”, our faculty hosted students and teachers from the Secondary School of Chemistry and Technology, Subotica, School for Chemistry and Medicine, Vršac, Secondary school for Economics and Trade “Paja Magaranović” from Pančevo, Secondary school for Mechanical Engineering, Novi Sad, and Secondary Technical school “Ivan Sarić” from Subotica

SIXTH DAY OF THE COMPETITION: “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge"

April 03.2012.

The sixth day of the competition “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge 2012”, our faculty hosted students and teachers from the Gymnasium “Uroš Predić”, Pančevo, Secodary school for Economics “Bosa Milićević”, Subotica, Gymnasium “Branko Radičević” from Stara Pazova, Gymnasium and School of Economics “Dositej Obradović” from Bačka Topola and Gymnasium “Svetozar Marković” from Subotica.

FIFTH DAY OF THE COMPETITION: “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge"

April 02.2012.

The fifth day of the competition “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge 2012”, our faculty hosted students and teachers from the Secondary Polytechnical School, Subotica, Secondary Agricultural school, Bačka Topola, Secondary Agricultural school from Bač, Gymnasium “October 20th”, Bačka Palanka and Secondary Technical school “May 9th” from Bačka Palanka

FOURTH DAY OF THE COMPETITION: “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge"

March 30.2012.

The fourth day of the competition “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge 2012”, our faculty hosted students and teachers from the Gymnasium in Sremska Mitrovica, Secondary school in Novi Bečej, Technical school “Nikola Tesla” from Šid, Gymnasium “Dušan Vasiljev” from Kikinda and Gymnasium from Bečej.

THIRD DAY OF THE COMPETITION: “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge"

March 29.2012.

The seventh day of the competition “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge 2012”, our faculty hosted students and teachers from the Secondary Medical School “Dr Ružica Rip” from Sombor, Secondary school “Petro Kuzmjak” from Ruski Krstur, Gymnasium “Sava Šumanović” from Šid, Secondary school “Sveti Sava” from Sombor and School of Economics “May 9th” from Sremska Mitrovica

SECOND DAY OF THE COMPETITION: “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge"

March 28.2012.

The second day of the competition “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge 2012”, our faculty hosted students and teachers from the Secondary School of Economics and Trade from Kikinda, School of Economics and Trade from Bečej, Secondary school “Lukijan Mušicki” from Temerin, Secondary School of Agriculture and Food processing from Sombor and Technical school from Odžaci.

FIRST DAY OF THE COMPETITION: “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge"

March 21.2012.

Again this year, our faculty- FIMEK, as part of the University Business Academy in Novi Sad organizes a competition also known as “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge”. 55 secondary schools from 26 towns on the territory of Vojvodina applied for the competition and they have been divided into 11 days of competition.

The first day of the competition “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge 2012”, our faculty hosted students and teachers from the Secondary Technical School “October 22nd” from Pančevo, School of Economics and Trade from Stara Pazova, Gymnasium “Veljko Petrović” from Sombor, Gymnasium from Inđija and Gymnasium and School of Economics "Jovan Jovanović Zmaj" from Odžaci

OUR TRADITIONAL COMPETITION: “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge"

March 16.2012.

Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management, as part of the University Business Academy in Novi Sad, for the third time in a row organizes the already traditional competition “FIMEK gives awards for knowledge”. Thus, we have invited all students who are now in the final year of secondary school to take part in this competition. The competition starts on March 26th and will be held on the premises of FIMEK. This year our faculty will host more than 50 schools from 26 towns on the territory of Vojvodina.

The idea behind this competition is to encourage competitive spirit and team work, as well as creativity, innovativeness, critical and pro-active approach, while enjoying the competition and having fun. Our main aim is for secondary school graduates, as future academic citizens of this country, to show their knowledge and be awarded for that. Hence, the focus of our attention is knowledge of the coming generations

Special Lecture Series: “Rise and Fall of Ireland. Serbia be careful!"

March 30.2012.

Dear fellow students,

We would like to thank you for your attendance and participation in our last special lecture series: “The Right People in the Right Place”, held last Thursday, March 1st, 2012 at FIMEK in Novi Sad

We sincerely hope that the lecture met your expectations and that you found it interesting and enjoyable, as well as our guest lecturer Mr. Desmond Bodly, an internationally renowned expert in the field of credit control, corporate and international banking and especially small and medium sized enterprises (MSP).

In the first part of his lecture, Mr. Bodly talked about career building and development and touched upon some important prerequisites and conditions necessary for success, illustrating this with numerous examples from his rich personal experience. He emphasized the importance of being in the right place at the right time and the importance of a positive attitude. He also added that the master’s degree has nowadays become a standard requirement in the global market and thus stresses the need to integrate natural and social sciences, which can contribute to one’s competitiveness in the global labor market.

In the second part, Mr. Bodly talked about some economic trends and major happenings in Ireland through the last ten years. In other words, he talked about its rise and causes of its temporary economic fall, which is currently being solved by turning to some new markets, primarily China, Canada and the US. At the end of the lecture, our guest touched briefly upon the economic situation in Serbia, hoping that we can learn from the experience of Ireland, so as not to face a similar crisis.

We hope that you got enough valuable information in this lecture which you can use in the future.

We never rest, but work hard wishing to bring you the best lecturers from the EU and region…

Yours,

--FIMEK

Second international scientific and research conference on entrepreneurial learning ICEL2

March 30.2012.

The second international conference on entrepreneurial learning ICEL2 will be held on 28th June 2012 in Novi Sad, organized by the Faculty of Technology, Novi Sad, Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management, Novi Sad and Secondary vocational school for Economics, Entrepreneurship and Management “Nikola Šubić Zrinski“.

The name of the conference is “Learning for Entrepneurship- Incentives to create new values” and the conference will gather some major successful participants in this field from Serbia, Croatia, from the region and the EU, decision makers, teachers and professors, as well as businessmen

For more information about the conference, click HERE.

The instructions for submissions can be found HERE.

COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN UNIVERSITY BUSINESS ACADEMY in Novi Sad and NGO “IDNET"

February 29, 2012.

Univerzitet Privredna akademija u Novom Sadu i nevladina organizacija "IDNet" iz Novog Sada, uočili su da postoji obostrani interes za međusobnu saradnju, koja podrazumeva organizaciju i realizaciju stručnih skupova, seminara i radionica, kao i obuke studenata, koja bi se realizovale u saradnji sa naučno-obrazovnim i privrednim subjektima unutar i van granica Srbije. Sporazum možete preuzeti ovde.

Special Lecture Series: “The Right People in the Right Place"

February 28.2012.

Dear fellow students,
We have a great pleasure to invite you to our special lecture series on Thursday, March 1st, 2012 at 3p.m., which is to be held in the learning hall "Prof. dr Slavko Carić".

Our special guest, Mr. Desmond Bodly, as an internationally renowned expert in the field of credit control, corporate and international banking and especially small and medium sized enterprises (MSP), will deliver a lecture entitled: "Rise and Fall of Ireland. Serbia be careful!".

In the first part, Mr. Bodly will also talk about career development and discover some new skills necessary to land the first job and start building a professional career.

We hope that you will support our efforts in organizing this event.

Yours,

-- FIMEK

Prof. Slobodan Nešković, professor of the University Business Academy in Novi Sad becomes a regular member of SKAIN

February 06.2012.

In the Serbian Royal Academy of Innovators and Scientists (SKAIN) on the 14th December 2011, during the 4th gathering of the 103rd TESLANIUM, prof. Slobodan Nešković, PhD, who is a professor at the University Business Academy and also the director of the Center for strategic research in the area of national security- CESNA B from Belgrade, became a regular member of SKAIN. The recommendation for his membership was submitted by some renowned members of academic and scientific community, members of SANU, Serbian Academy of education, some international institutions and SKAIN (More information on this)

In his speech, Mr. Slobodan Nešković accentuated the importance of developing a strategy of national interests, as a number one document being essential for any country and society as a whole, and thus also for the Republic of Serbia.

The mentioned strategy has to represent the starting point in developing strategic documents from all aspects of public life, economy, education, science, culture, ecology, technology etc. Alongside with this, national security represents the core of national interests and serves the purpose of fulfilling all the previously mentioned. The sole concept of national interest signifies the unity of basic needs of any country or nation, including national integrity, self-preservation, economic wellbeing and security. The vital national interest represents a factor which is crucial for the survival of a nation and cannot be a matter of negotiations. In order to protect national interest, all available resources have to be used. Knowing that the strategy of national interests is the most important normative document of any country, and Serbia has not yet adopted such an essential document, professor Nešković stresses the need for such action as soon as possible, and adds that it is most important to involve all the relevant scientists, university professors, competent representatives of state institutions, representatives of the Serbian Orthodox church, NGOs and independent experts, as well as SKAIN members

While acknowledging some universal national interests, the so-called “domestic goals” could be formulated: increase of economic development, preservation of democratic stability, rule of law, improvement of the living environment conditions and fostering cultural identity of the country. It is also important to fulfill the so-called international goals reated to conflict resolution and integration into some international structures. Mr. Nešković especially emphasizes the importance of solving the Kosovo problem, while preserving the sovereignity and integrity of the country in accordance with the existing international legal acts. Members of SKAIN should all contribute to the promotion of national values, creating the concept of national interests and other strategic documents of the country in order to provide a prosperous future for the coming generations.

The Serbian Royal Academy of Innovators and Scientists is a democratic organization promoting creativity, innovation, science, research, bio-medical, spiritual, artistic and ecological achievements. It started operating a long time ago, in 1886. However, 66 years after it stopped working, the Academy was reactivated in 2011, with the aim to achieve goals in the area of science and research. It was supported by the Ministry of religion and diaspora, Ministry of science, city government, Institute for the protection of intellectual property, Congress of Serbian Union, Tesla’s memorial society from New York, as well as many other members, honorary members, foreign and domestic ones and candidates for some future academicians.

JCI Winter School 2012

January 26.2012.

Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad will organize the JCI Winter School 2012, on February 18th, as a one-day seminar on the topic: Impression management.
The seminar will consist of a number of lectures by renowned marketing specialists, as well as the interactive workshop on the skills needed for self-presentation. The seminar is open for all interested individuals who find it relevant for their individual and professional development.

For more information about the JCI Winter School 2012, click here.

FIMEK organized and hosted another conference: “The Development of Entrepreneurial University- the presentation of SEECEL pilot project at the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad"

December 28, 2011

During the European SME Week 2011, the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad organized and hosted a conference entitled: “The Development of Entrepreneurial University- the presentation of SEECEL pilot project at the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad“. The conference was held on the premises of FIMEK in the study hall “Prof. Slavko Carić“.

The Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad is one of the two institutions selected by SEECEL (South East European Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning) to start a pilot project at the ISCED 5/6 level. The SEECEL pilot project is carried out in eight SEECEL member state countries, and as a regional institution it has as its mission to promote entrepreneurial learning and entrepreneurial literacy in eight pre-accession southeast European countries.

The aim of the conference was to present the process of SEECEL pilot project implementation at FIMEK within the study program: Engineering Management in Bio-technology.

The conference was opened by Prof. Marijana Carić PhD, President of the University Business Academy Council in Novi Sad, Prof. Dragomir Đorđević PhD, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad and Ms. Aleksandra Vučetić from the Serbian Ministry of Economy and Regional Development. The conference moderator was Ass. Prof. Dragan Ilić from the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad.

The conference consisted of four panels. Within the first panel the concepts of entrepreneurial learning and entrepreneurial university were presented by Ms. Olivera Smieško MSc, a national expert and coordinator of the SEECEL pilot project at FIMEK and Ass. Prof. Dragan Ilić, a participant in the project.

Within the second panel, under the working title “Presentation of the SEECEL pilot project at the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad, within the study program for engineering management in bio-technology”, Ass. Prof. Maja Ćirić PhD, also the Vice-Dean for teaching at Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad, emphasized the importance of this project for FIMEK and talked about the way FIMEK is going to implement entrepreneurial learning into every subject/course taught within the study program engineering management in bio-technology. Ms. Ćirić also mentioned that there is a tendency to subsequently implement entrepreneurial learning in all courses taught at FIMEK.

Ms. Sandra Milošević, a graduate economist and teaching assistant at FIMEK, who is also a coordinator of all activities related to SEECEL pilot project at FIMEK, presented the plan of activities within the pilot project, some of which have already been carried out.

Prof. Lazar Ožegović PhD, as one of the participants in the project, talked about the need for entrepreneurial learning and the method of harmonization with the three modules of the SEECEL publication that has to be used for the course Entrepreneurship.

Ms. Ivana Vučić, a graduate psychologist from the TIM Agency talked about the training for interactive teaching and learning, which was organized at FIMEK for all the teachers and professors involved in the study program engineering management in bio-technology.

Within the third panel, Ms. Jelena Erić, Ms. Ilijana Čutura and Mr. Nenad Vulović presented the process of SEECEL pilot project implementation at the Faculty of Pedagogy in Jagodina.

The fourth panel was devoted to student opinions and thoughts on entrepreneurial competencies. Within this part, our two students in the program of master studies at FIMEK, Đrođe Keča and Tomas Novak, shared their viewpoints on entrepreneurial learning and emphasized the significance of entrepreneurial competencies for seeking future employment.

A general opinion after the conference is that entrepreneurial learning and entrepreneurial competencies are extremely important as they encourage an entrepreneurial mindset in society, the growth of new businesses and more efficient use of creative potential as well as existing competencies and skills. As such, entrepreneurial learning is a policy priority of the European Union and EU pre-accession countries and is a growing and developing field in today’s learning and education context.

Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management at EMUNI General Assembly in Lisbon

December 26, 2011

A conference as part of the European SME Week 2011, entitled “Development of Entrepreneurial University- Presentation of SEECEL pilot project at the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad” will be held on December 28, 2011 at the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad in the study hall “Prof. Slavko Carić“, starting at 10:00.

Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad is one of the two pilot institutions chosen on behalf of SEECEL (South East European Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning) at the ISCED 5/6 level. The SEECEL pilot project is carried out in eight SEECEL member state countries, and as a regional institution it has as its mission to promote entrepreneurial learning and entrepreneurial literacy in eight pre-accession southeast European countries.

Entrepreneurial learning encourages an entrepreneurial mindset in society, the growth of new businesses and more efficient use of creative potential as well as existing competencies and skills. As such, entrepreneurial learning is a policy priority of the European Union and EU pre-accession countries and is a growing and developing field in today’s learning and education context. The aim of the conference is to present the process of SEECEL pilot project implementation at FIMEK within the study program: Engineering Management in Bio-technology.

You can download the conference invitation here!

Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management at EMUNI General Assembly in Lisbon

December 7, 2011

Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad participated in General Assembly of EMUNI University on 24th and 25th November. General Assembly and TETIS Conference were held at the University of Lisbon with the main topic: „The role of Universities on Better Life Indicators“. The gathering was greeted by prof. Joseph Mifsud, President of EMUNI University (more about the lecture prof. Mifsud held at FIMEK on the course of EMUNI Regional Day, can be found here), Jorge Samapaio, former president of Portugal, now High UN Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Vice-President of the European Parliament, Luis Filipe Brites Pereira, Secretary-General of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation in Portugal, et al. More about General Assembly and the Conference can be found here.

prof. Joseph Mifsud,

President of EMUNI University greeting the gathering; the session’s lecturers: Youssef Amrani, Jorge Sampaio, John Dalli and Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou

Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou,

Vice-President of the European Parliament , stressing the importance of international cooperation and networking for a more prosperous tomorrow

prof. Joseph Mifsud and Olga Caric, MSc.,

Director of Center for International Cooperation of University Business Academy and FIMEK’s Representative at this meeting

Sorina Postolea, MSc., Representative of “Petre Andrei” University in Iasi, Romania, prof. Ahmed Abdelal, Provost of University of Massachusetts Lowell and Olga Caric, MSc., Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management’s Representative

EMUNI University comprises more than 200 higher education institutions in Europe and North Africa. Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad was the first higher education institution in Serbia to receive full membership in EMUNI in 2009 and, as organizer or participant, has been continually taking part in many of its activities ever since.

Training course for COURT EXPERTS in areas of ECONOMICS and FINANCE and CIVIL ENGINEERING

October 24, 2011

UNIVERSITY BUSINESS ACADEMY IN NOVI SAD

Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad

O R G A N I Z ES

A training course for COURT EXPERTS in areas of ECONOMICS and FINANCE and CIVIL ENGINEERING

The course starts on 19 November, 2011 and lasts four weeks with 40 teaching hours.
Lectures will be held on Saturdays starting from 10 a.m. at the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management of the University Business Academy in Novi Sad; address:
2 Cvećarska St.
Upon completion of the course and passing the exam, attendees receive

A diploma of possessing the required skills

The lecturers are: Prof. Nebojša Šarkić, PhD, Prof. Dragomir Đorđević, PhD, Prof. Dragoslav Slović, PhD, Prof. Branislav Veselinović, PhD, Prof. Marko Carić, PhD, Ass. Prof. Zoran Pavlović, PhD, Dragomir Pešić, civil engineer, Željko Babić, Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Economics – master, and other renowned professionals and experts.

Course leader: Prof. Dragomir Đorđević, PhD

Price of the course is 30,000 dinars and includes all the lectures in the mentioned professional areas. Payment should be made through the Faculty account no. 330-15003002-53.

All interested candidates can get more information on: 021/400-484, ext. 2 or can contact us via e-mail: sandra@fimek.edu.rs. The electronic application form can be downloaded HERE.

For further information on the course content click here.

The Continuation of successful cooperation between the International Business School (IBS) from Budapest and Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management (FIMEK) from Novi Sad

October 21, 2011

Our Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management hosted an informative meeting for all interested students on 21 October, 2011, at 13:30, in the Learning Hall at FIMEK, devoted to the promotion of successful cooperation between our Faculty and International Business School (IBS) from Budapest.

Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management has a signed cooperation agreement with the International Business School (IBS), a prestigious higher education institution from Budapest, accredited both by the Hungarian Commissions for Accreditation and Quality Assurance and Oxford Brookes University from Great Britain. IBS represents an internationally oriented higher education institution hosting over 300 students from all over the world, where all teaching and communication is conducted in English. Students are so enabled to gain new knowledge and skills while improving their English in a multicultural setting as IBS is. What is more, it is important to mention that the IBS campus offers a modern student dormitory, student restaurant, sports and cultural facilities, including tennis courts, fitness gyms, a library etc.

This signed agreement enables our students to get enrolled in the fourth year of studies at IBS and earn the internationally recognized diploma of the British Oxford Brookes University, alongside with the diploma of FIMEK.

This meeting was also a unique opportunity to hear the experience of our student Vesna Pavić, who is now in the fourth year of studies at IBS. Important information and advice was given to our students by IBS representatives: Tamás Mária, PhD, Counselor to the Chancellor of IBS, Lendvai László, Chief International Recruitment Officer at IBS and Project coordinator at International Student Assistance Teaching Center- Ms.Gabriella Szabó.

Participants in the meeting were welcomed by Olga Carić, MSc., Director of the Center for International Cooperation of the University Business Academy and Ass. Prof.Jelena Vapa-Tankosić PhD, as the Coordinator for International Cooperation.

In more than two hours of a pleasant conversation, our students showed great interest in this mode of cooperation with IBS, as well as possibilities for future cooperation.


Olga Carić, MSc	Lendvai László and Vesna Pavic


Ass. Prof. Jelena Vapa Tankosić, PhD	Audience

Participants

First time in Serbia- EMUNI Regional Day at the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management- FIMEK in Novi Sad

October 20, 2011

In order to further strengthen local capacities for regional cooperation and European integrations, Faculty of Economics and Engineering Mangement (FIMEK) and the Euro-Mediterranean University (EMUNI) jointly organized an international event “EMUNI Regional Day” for the first time in Serbia. Representatives from the Ministries of Serbia and Croatia, the Provincial government of Vojvodina, local community, as well as academics and experts from the mentioned universities gathered in the Learning Hall of FIMEK on Thursday, 20 October, 2011 at 13:00. They talked not only about local capacity development, but also strengthening of international cooperation and international mobility of students and university staff.
The Euro-Mediterranean University (EMUNI) from Slovenia represents a renowned international university network of 179 higher education institutions from 38 countries. FIMEK from Novi Sad is the only Serbian higher education institution to have signed the bilateral agreement with EMUNI University.

Being part of this network, our Faculty has increased the quality of education and enabled our students and staff to directly follow research and academic trends worldwide, while also expanding their experiences through international cooperation. Membership in EMUNI university network will help us intensify international cooperation with all member universities, with special emphasis on international mobility of students and staff.

On behalf of FIMEK as the host of this professional event, our Vice-Dean for Teaching- Ass. Prof. Maja Ćirić, PhD welcomed the audience and all participants and opened the conference. The introductory speech was delivered by Prof. Joseph Mifsud, PhD, President of EMUNI University.
On behalf of the Ministry of Economy and Regional Development of the Republic of Serbia, Ms. Dijana Stojković as President of the Office for Regional Development, addressed the audience. Mr. Nemanja Starović, a member of the City Council for education welcomed the participants on behalf of the City Council of Novi Sad.

Our special guest was Mr. Hugo A.M. van Veghel, PhD, a senior expert from the Science and Innovation Investment Fund to the Ministry of Science, Education and Sports of the Republic of Croatia.

Mr. Andrija Aleksić, Head of the Office for European Affairs of the Executive Council of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina talked about the extremely supportive position of his institution towards our country’s EU integrations
Our special guest speakers were also Ms. Biljana Slavković, Deputy Director at the Vojvodina Investment Promotion Fund of the AP of Vojvodina and Nikolina Pupavac, Project Manager from the Regional Development Agency Bačka.

Conference attendees could also hear FIMEK teachers address some extremely interesting topics:

Prof. Dušan Mišković talked on the Ambition and Action in Renewable Energy in EU and Serbia, Ass. Prof. Jelena Vapa-Tankosić talked about the Internationalization of Higher Education in Transition: Enhancing Regional Integration and EU Accession, while Ass. Prof. Dragiša Žunić delivered a presentation entitled: The Concept of Sharing: Intelligent Systems for Ecologically Sustainable Transport.


Prof. Joseph Mifsud, PhD	Ass. Prof. Maja Ćirić, PhD


Hugo A.M. van Veghel, PhD	Audience

Participants and speakers

EMUNI Regional days at FIMEK

October 18, 2011

Dear students,

Following the latest trends in higher education, we continue to promote international cooperation as an opportunity for us all to further improve our competencies, expand horizons and explore new potentials for development. International cooperation and exchange of knowledge are crucial for raising the quality of teaching and present a big opportunity for further professional development. As you probably know, our Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management has signed a bilateral agreement with EMUNI University (http://www.emuni.si/en/) which will enable exchanges of students, teaching and non-teaching staff in the period between the years 2010 and 2013.

Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad is the only higher education institution in Serbia to have become a member of the Euro-Mediterranean University from Slovenia. The Euro-Mediterranean University represents a renowned international network of 179 higher education institutions from 38 countries. Membership in EMUNI helps our Faculty intensify international cooperation with all members of this university network, with particular emphasis on international mobility of teaching staff and students.

We encourage our students to improve their skills and competencies by attending summer schools and regional EMUNI days, where they will have a chance to listen to some extremely interesting guest speakers talking about current issues.
Thursday, 20 October 2011 is reserved for the Regional EMUNI day at our Faculty, when EMUNI representatives, representatives from the Serbian Ministry, Provincial government and the local community will address the audience, alongside with our professors and teachers.

Topic: Building local capacities for regional development and EU accession

Date and time: 20 October 2011, from 13:00 to 15:00

Venue: Learning Hall of the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management (FIMEK)

Sincerely yours,

Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management - FIMEK

World Learning Project

October 14, 2011

Dear students,

World Learning Project continues with the implementation of FORECAST, a student exchange program administered by the US Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, in cooperation with the Office for Cultural Affairs of the US Embassy in Belgrade, Serbia. Starting from this year, the program will be known under a new name: GLOBAL UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE PROGRAM (GLOBAL UGRAD).

The aim of the program remains unchanged; again this year we will be sending a group of students to one- year academic studies in America (2012/2013).

You can find further details about the program and the application in the attachment, which can be downloaded here.

Welcome reception for first- year students

October 14, 2011

Welcome reception for first-year students of the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad was held on 5 October, 2011 at 2 p.m. in the Lecture hall of the Faculty.

Students were welcomed by the Dean of the Faculty, Professor Dragomir Đorđević, PhD, and our Vice-Dean for Teaching- Ass. Professor Maja Ćirić, PhD. Ms. Ćirić advised our new students to set high goals for themselves and then invest maximum efforts and work to acquire the competencies which can secure them a bright and successful future. Following the ceremony, all new students were given a set of textbooks and readers for the first year of academic studies

TRAINING COURSE FOR PUBLIC NOTARIES

October 4, 2011

The course consists of 70 class lectures, including practical training, and the program is in accordance with the Program for the official public notary exam.

Lectures will be held on Fridays starting from 4 p.m. and Saturdays starting from 10 a.m.

Lecturers: Professors from the Law Faculty of the University Business Academy in Novi Sad, public notaries from abroad and other renowned domestic and foreign experts.

Course director: Professor Aleksandar Radovanov, PhD

Course coordinator: Ass. Professor Marijana Dukić-Mijatović, PhD

Bachelors of law are entitled to get enrolled.

The attendees who successfully finish the course passing the final exam earn the diploma in the field of public notary legislation.

Enrollment starts on 10 October, 2011 and lectures begin on 04 November, 2011.

To get further information, call this number: (381) (21) 400 499, ext. 8

Signed agreement related to the organization of the Second International Conference on Entrepreneurial Learning - ICEL

October 3.2011.

On Wednesday, 28 September, 2011, the Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad signed the agreement related to the organization of the 2nd international conference on entrepreneurial learning- ICEL with the University College of Economics, Entrepreneurship and Management "Nikola Subic Zrinski" ( Visoka škola za ekonomiju, poduzetništvo i upravljanje „Nikola Šubić Zrinski“ from Zagreb and the Faculty of Technology - part of Novi Sad University.

The cooperation of these higher education institutions is focused on the development of lifelong entrepreneurial learning and exchange of good practice and experiences of countries from the region in the area of entrepreneurial learning

Cooperation with the Faculty of natural science and mathematics (Fakulteta za naravoslovje in matematiko), part of the University of Maribor

30.09.2011.

Professor Dragan Soleša PhD accepted the invitation of the University of Maribor’s Faculty of natural science and mathematics (Fakulteta za naravoslovje in matematiko), as a renowned expert in the field of sciences and competencies, and gave a plenary lecture entitled: ICT TEACHERS` COMPETENCIES FOR THE KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY at an international conference “Razvoj naravoslovnih kompetenc“, in the period from September 18 – September 20, 2011.

This was a nice way to wrap up cooperation with the “Fakulteta za naravoslovje in matematiko” of the University of Maribor, which started with Professor Dragan Soleša being engaged as an external reviewer of a scientific monograph entitled “Opredelitev naravoslovnih kompetenc".

The 8th DRC Summer School “The Danube Rectors’ Conferences"

August 26 th, 2011

The 8th summer school “The Danube Rectors’ Conferences” (DRC) devoted to regional cooperation was entitled “EU Strategy for the Danube Region- Perspectives for the Future” and held in the period 3- 9 July 2011 in Vienna. This gathering has traditionally dealt with different modes of improving international cooperation in Central Europe, primarily among young researchers and other members of academic community. DRC represents a true basis for such cooperation as it encompasses 51 research institutions from 12 countries of the Danube region. In the year when the implementation of the EU strategy for the Danube region practically started, the theme of this year’s event is undoubtedly a current issue, whereas Vienna as the school’s venue symbolizes a regional network of the whole Central Europe along the Danube, in so many ways a unique and important European river.

For participation in this prestigious gathering, thirty participants from 12 countries were selected, amongst which representatives from our University: Marijana Alavuk from the Faculty of Law and Miroslav Stojsavljević from FIMEK. The paper by Marijana Alavuk entitled “The Role of Education in the Implementation of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region, with special consideration for the position of Serbia“ was presented in the workshop called “Regional Cooperation along the Danube : Culture, Education, Science“, while “The Danube as the important Euro-Mediterranean Connection” by Miroslav Stojsavljević was part of the workshop “History and Geopolitics in the Danube Region”, coordinated by Professor Michael Weithmann, PhD, from the University of Passau. Both papers were very well received and evaluated and will be published in the conference proceedings, published once a year and distributed to all partner institutions and organizations of IDM and DRC.

Since 2004, the organization of the summer school has been in charge of the Vienna Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe (Das Institut für den Donauraum und Mitteleuropa), the organization with 50 year-long tradition whose founders are the Austrian Ministries for Science, Culture and European Cooperation, as well as other institutions, such as the Chamber of Commerce, National Bank etc. The attendees were welcomed by the President of IDM, Erhard Busek, PhD, former Vice-president of the Austrian government and Minister and the current President of “Vienna Economic Forum“. Among the lecturers there were representatives from the Austrian Foreign Ministry, and some leading experts of organizations dealing with the River Danube, such as: Philip Weller, Executive Secretary of the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River, Otto Schwetz (Manager of Corridor VII), professors from the University of Pécs and University of Budapest (Hungary) and the University of Passau (Germany), as well as Rainer Műnz from Vienna’s “Erste School of Banking and Finance“, whose professional experience includes positions such as: advisor in the European Commission, OECD, World Bank, as well as in the presiding countries of EU: Greece, Slovenia and the Netherlands. Interesting lectures delivered by top experts accompanied by ample reading materials handed out to the attendees (a part of which is now kept in our university library) significantly contribute to a better understanding of the attitudes and policy of EU and member countries.

As part of the summer school, there were organized visits to certain institutions concerned with the traffic on the River Danube (“Via Donau“) and to the hydroelectric power plant “Freudenau“, which is situated in the city, and finally, attendees could experience some important cultural sights and events such as: Klosterneuburg, Schönbrunn, and acoustic guitar concert in the conference hall of the oldest technical/ agricultural university in Vienna, BOKU, where the whole summer school took place.

We take exceptional interest in the possibility of organizing and hosting the Ninth summer school of 2012 in Novi Sad, which will be discussed in the coming weeks with the IDM management.

For more information about this and previous year schools, organizers and institutions involved in this program, check the following websites:
www.drcsummerschool.eu/
www.idm.at
www.idresearch.hu
www.boku.ac.at
www.icpdr.org


Attendees of the School; a break between lectures at the BOKU University	Marijana and Miroslav in front of the University


Working group	Visit to the hydroelectric power plant Marijana Alavuk and her colleagues


Marijana Alavuk	Presentation of Marijana Alavuk


Executive Director IDM, Susan Milford, Professor Michael Weithmann, PhD (the University of Passau, Germany), M.Stojsavljević and Marijana Alavuk	Miroslav Stojisavljević and István Tarrósy, PhD (the University of Pécs) in an excursion

Presentation of Miroslav Stojisavljević

Cooperation Agreement signed with the University “Lavoslav Ružička” from Vukovar

July 6 th, 2011

Representatives from the University “Lavoslav Ružička” from Vukovar, Professor Antun Pintarić, PhD, Dean Milorad Ćupardija, PhD, Vice Dean for teaching, together with Mirko Smoljić, the advisor in the Ministry of Education and Sports of the Republic of Croatia, visited our University Business Academy. The delegation from Croatia was kindly received by: Professor Marijana Carić, PhD, as a representative of the University Business Academy Council, Olga Carić, MSci, as the Director for International Cooperation at the University Business Academy, Ass. Professor Marijana Dukić Mijatović, PhD, as the Vice Dean for science and research and international cooperation at the Faculty of Law, and Ass. Professor Maja Ćirić, PhD- as the Vice dean for teaching at FIMEK. The content of the talks in the meeting was mainly dealing with aspects of future cooperation, primarily in the form of joint research projects and student and staff exchanges. The talks resulted in signing of the cooperation agreement between the two universities, while first joint activities are planned to start as early as in the beginning of the forthcoming academic year.

Participation in the Danube Day Festivity

June 28 th, 2011

The World’s Day of the Danube River, which is also one of the Novi Sad landmarks, was celebrated in Novi Sad on 26 June, 2011 at the Danube River sidewalk. The aim of the festivity was to remind the citizens of our town that “we owe our lives to the River” and therefore have to pay greater attention to the growing pollution of the Danube while developing the attitude that we are obliged to leave a clean, non-polluted river to the coming young generations. The River Danube should be preserved not only as a resource which we can exploit, but also as a natural beauty which we all have the same right to enjoy. FIMEK and the Faculty of Law in Novi Sad took part in this festivity. Students were talking to passers-by along the Danube sidewalk in search of different opinions and viewpoints and, as members of the future intellectual elite, tried to grasp the gist of the problem and arrive at their own opinions and conclusions as regards this complex problem.

Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management handed the First Prize to the Winner of the “Festival of Intelligence"

June 14 th, 2011

At the special celebration of the “Festival of Intelligence” finals, held on Thursday- June 9, 2011 in the AP Vojvodina Assembly Hall, Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management handed the first prize to the winner- a four-year stipend for studies at FIMEK.

The “Festival of Intelligence” has been held in 20 towns and municipalities of Vojvodina between 21 October, 2010 and 26 May, 2011. The festival has so far been held in the following towns and municipalities: Novi Sad, Kikinda, Subotica, Bačka Topola, Bečej, Senta, Sremska Mitrovica, Ruma, Vrbas, Kula, Stara Pazova, Zrenjanin, Apatin, Sombor, Odžaci, Pančevo, Vršac, Bela Crkva, Bačka Palanka, Šid.

Over 700 contestants, who are the best representatives of their schools, towns and municipalities, exhibited their logical thinking and combinatorial skills, by solving the game called “Doris”, proclaimed as the best game for the Year 2009 by the prestigious American magazine "Games".

The flattering title of the smartest schoolgirl in Vojvodina was given to Danica Božin from Kikinda, to whom our Vice Dean for Teaching at the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad - Ass. Professor Maja Ćirić, PhD handed the first prize- a four-year stipend for studies at FIMEK.

The “Festival of Intelligence” represents a prestigious competition of the smartest high school students in AP Vojvodina and so FIMEK gladly accepted the organizers’ invitation to take part and support this event by rewarding the winner. The aim of the Faculty was to give example to the community that it is important to invest in knowledge and talent of the smartest. From the beginning of the festival to the very finals, the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad was driven by the wish to have the winner of the competition study at our faculty.


Ass. Professor Maja Ćirić, Professor Branislav Veselinović PhD, PR Manager Tamara Krstić and Professor Zoltan Jegeš, PhD	Professor Zoltan Jegeš, PhD


Ass. Professor Maja Ćirić, PhD	Ass. Professor Maja Ćirić, PhD and Danica Božin

Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad as a co-organizer of the First international conference on ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION - ICEL1

June 7 th, 2011

Representatives of FIMEK: Professor Dragomir Đorđević, PhD and teaching assistant Olivera Smieško, MA participated in the First international conference on Entrepreneurial Education ICEL1, held on 2 June, 2011 in Zagreb.

The aim of the conference is to help in the process of accepting entrepreneurship as an educational, social and economic value.

The key topics of the conference were:

- National strategy of learning for entrepreneurship

- Entrepreneurship (definition and characteristics) as a key competence in life-long learning

- The significance of entrepreneurial education with respect to the pre-accession process

- Development of entrepreneurial educational institutions

- Development of educational programs and content for adopting entrepreneurial competencies

- Cooperation between educational institutions and business enterprises

- Dissemination of good practice


Teaching Ass. Olivera Smieško, MA Member of Organizational board - ICEL1	Faculty Dean-Professor Dragomir Đorđević,PhD Member of Presidential Board Member of Intl Scientific board- ICEL1

Teaching Ass. Olivera Smieško, MA; Member of Organizational board- ICEL1

Više o konferenciji ICEL1 – http://www.icel1.com/

FIMEK and FACULTY OF LAW visiting the UNIVERSITY OF SZEGED

June 6 st, 2011

Professors, teaching assistants and students of FIMEK and Faculty of Law from Novi Sad visited the University of Szeged during the period between May 22, 2011 and May 24, 2011. Twenty-seven professors, teaching assistants and students from our two faculties attended two days of lectures at the Faculty of Law in Szeged- Center for European Integrations within the IPA CBS project: HU – SRB 0901/221/170, Preparation and accreditation of the new program of EU Master’s degree studies at the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management.

Lectures addressed the following topics:

- European institutional background
- Nation State and European Integration
- Free Movement of People
- Economic basis of European Integration
- Common Foreign and Security Policy

The interactive lectures were held by assistant professors Péter Kruzslicz, PhD and János Bókabila, PhD, so all professors, teaching assistants and students of FIMEK and Faculty of Law from Novi Sad could actively participate in discussions on the selected topics.

Third year students of FIMEK completing their internship in the public heating company “Novosadska toplana"

June 3 rd, 2011

On June 1, 2011, a group of third year students (of FIMEK) started their mandatory internship in “Novosadska toplana”, a public heating company with which our Faculty has signed a cooperation agreement. In the next 15 days, our students: Tanja Đurđić, Nina Bijelić, Peđa Nastasić, Dušan Čapelja, Nevena Radović, Biljana Stevanović, Branka Mrvić, Miroslav Dubov and Jelena Pavlović will get a chance to learn firsthand about the way financial and commercial sectors of the company operate. They will spend a couple of days in each of the following organizational units of the company: accounting division, division of financial operations, planning and analysis, purchases and supply division, and public relations. In each of the mentioned units students will be able to compare the theoretical knowledge they acquired in their so-far studies with the practical application of that knowledge. This experience will certainly help our students expand their knowledge and apply it in the best possible way in their future professional experience.

POSSIBLE INTERNSHIP IN GERMAN DEUTSCHE TELEKOM

June 1 st, 2011

FIMEK graduates and final year students who have completed mandatory course requirements are invited to apply for yet another attractive opportunity- internship with the HR sector of the leading German company: DEUTSCHE TELEKOM.

Fifteen months of internship is open to students with educational background from the fields of economics and law with above average exam record, having also some international experience and are fluent in English.

Naturally, one of the basic requirements for a candidate is to have a solid understanding of the relationship between HR and business, coupled with good working habits, people skills, and innovative spirit and leadership skills.

So-far engagement in extra-curricular and social activities at faculty is also an advantage which will be highly valued in the selection process, given that the prospective candidates will get the opportunity to work in one of the top European companies.

Mentors assigned from within the company’s senior management will be working individually with students, and the whole staff of this extraordinary company will be available for selected candidates to help them improve and develop their skills and competencies.

You can apply by June 30, 2011 at: http://bit.ly/HRGraduate

For more information, visit the web-site of our partner: www.careersinternational.com/jobs.

Good luck!

POSSIBLE INTERNSHIP IN THE EUROPEAN UNION

May 25th, 2011

A German branch of the multinational “Philip Morris”, one of the world’s biggest cigarette producers, invited FIMEK students to apply for internships and professional training in this company. The most successful candidates will also get job offers from “Philip Morris” and so get a chance to pursue their careers in this worldwide famous company.

The Finance sector of “Philip Morris” will be training selected candidates during two years, utilizing most advanced processes and programs in the sectors of Control, Planning, Accounting, Finance, Tax and Customs’ regulations, Internal control and Audit.

The Finance sector is located in Munich, but students will be referred to work in other “Philip Morris” branch offices around Europe, as well.

Application requirements for this extremely attractive opportunity include:

• Being prepared to work in teams, and possessing the eagerness to learn coupled with innovative capacities. Being devoted to excellence and possessing leadership skills;

• Students in the final year and graduates with above average exam record;

• Sound knowledge from the fields of finance, accounting and audit, proven in previous student internships or work experience in these areas;

• Fluent English and German, experience in multicultural settings;

• Interest in extra-curricular and social activities

The competition is open until all places have been filled and the final deadline is June 20, 2011. Prospective candidates will have phone interviews, after which they will be called in for tests taking place on July 19, 2011.

You can apply for this internship at: http://bit.ly/FinanceGrad

For more information on opportunities for professional development and job openings in Europe, visit the following web-site: www.careersinternational.com/jobs

Professor Marko Carić, Ph.D. receives a prestigious title of The Best European for the Year 2010

May 11th, 2011

A special event called The European Night- The Best Europeans for 2010 was organized in celebration of the Day of Europe- Monday, May 9, 2011, in the Belgrade Assembly Hall. By the decision of the non-governmental organization called the First European house in Belgrade, this year’s honorary title of the Best European for the fields of management and entrepreneurship was given to Professor Marko Carić, Ph.D., a co-founder of the University Business Academy from Novi Sad. According to the selection committee of the NGO First European house in Belgrade and European Movement in Serbia, Professor Marko Carić, Ph.D. has made the biggest contribution in linking our country with Europe in the field of entrepreneurship.

At the award winning ceremony The Best European for 2010 for the field of entrepreneurship, Professor Marko Carić, Ph.D. said that he sees the reward as binding in the sense that it is necessary to continue work on Serbia’s joining the European and worldwide trends.

Since 2006 Professor Marko Carić, Ph.D. has been President of the Council of the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad and general manager of the Law Faculty in Novi Sad, while also being a professor at both educational institutions.

With highly devoted work and continuous efforts on quality improvement of studying conditions, teaching staff and international cooperation, Professor Marko Carić, Ph.D. has secured a stable position on the market for these higher education institutions.

Students of FIMEK at the INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL in Budapest In the next academic year

April 15th, 2011

Representatives of FIMEK- Olga Carić, MSc, the Director for International Cooperation at the University Business Academy, Teaching Assistant Miroslav Stojsavljević, MA and student Dražen Kovalčik, paid a visit on April 13, 2011 to the Budapest International Business School as FIMEK’s international academic partner. They participated in extensive talks with Mr. Gábor Andrási, PhD, as the Director for graduate studies at IBS and Ms. Zsuzsanna Ránki, as the Coordinator of IBS’s Business Network Center. Apart from the usual topics related to current events and work at both faculties, special emphasis was given to ongoing joint projects, primarily to the Tempus application in which both faculties have close collaboration. Another important topic for discussion was the future Career Office at FIMEK, whereas particular attention was given to the program which offers our students the possibility to attend the final year of studies in Budapest whereby upon completion of studies, students of FIMEK gain a double diploma- of FIMEK and British Oxford Brooks University.

This extremely interesting opportunity has been shown in detail at: http://www.fimek.edu.rs/pocetna3.html May 31 is the application deadline.

Student of the third year, Dražen Kovalčik, used this opportunity to take a closer look at all the facilities which he will be experiencing in the upcoming semester in Budapest. By courtesy of the Student Affairs Office representatives, Ms. Orsolya Hentes and Ms. Gabriella Szabó, Dražen got acquainted with all facilities at IBS, including housing capacities, fitness center, facilities for social life , as well as teaching rooms, labs and an extremely rich and modernly equipped library.

The international spirit of this higher education institution can be felt everywhere and students from all over the world can be found on the campus of IBS. Dražen also met several Serbian students who study at IBS and are extremely satisfied with all aspects of life and work in Budapest.

A conversation topic that aroused considerable interest at the host institution was related to this year’s international Summer school which FIMEK organizes for the first time in the last week of August (http://eng.fimek.edu.rs/summerschool/summer_school.html)

Mr. Andrási believes that IBS students will most likely take part in this Summer school and that in the future we will probably witness joint organization of similar events. Active promotion of FIMEK’s Summer school at IBS will present our faculty to a number of international students. This once again proves the outward and trans-national orientation of FIMEK, which follows the current trends in modern higher education.


Miroslav Stojsavljević, MA; Orsolya Hentes; Dražen Kovalčik; Olga Carić, MSc and Gabriella Szabó	Gábor Andrási, PhD; Olga Carić, MSc; Orsolya Hentes; Dražen Kovalčik


Olga Carić, MSc and Dražen Kovalčik	Part of campus


Library 1	Library 2


Fitness center	Cafeteria

International students

AGAIN THIS YEAR- THE COMPETITION “FIMEK REWARDS KNOWLEDGE"

March 22 - April 1, 2011

During the nine days of competition named “FIMEK rewards knowledge”, a number of high school seniors from all over Vojvodina entered the competition in knowledge. The Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management once again hosted the participants from 30 secondary schools and their teachers and organized the competition into six days, followed by the semi-finals and finals.

On the first day of competition, participants who challenged each other were seniors from the Vršac High School for Chemistry and Medicine, High School for Medicine from Subotica, High School of Agriculture from Bač, Gymnasium and High School for Economics "Jovan Jovanović Zmaj" from Odžaci and High School “Petro Kuzmjak” from Ruski Krstur.

The second day of competition, The Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management hosted seniors from the Gymnasium and High School for Economics “Dositej Obradović” from Bačka Topola, Secondary vocational school “Miloš Crnjanski“ from Kikinda, School for Economics and Trade from Senta, Secondary school for Chemistry and Food production from Čoka and Agricultural- Technical high school from Kanjiža.

On the third day, the competitors came from the Secondary school “Svetozar Miletić” from Novi Sad, Gymnasium “Borislav Petrov Braca” from Vršac, Gymnasium “Sava Šumanović” from Šid, Secondary School for Economics “May 9th” from Sremska Mitrovica and Secondary vocational school “Branko Radičević” from Ruma.

On the fourth day, the competitors came from the School for Economics and Trade “Paja Marganović” from Pančevo, School for Electrical engineering “Nikola Tesla” from Pančevo, Gymnasium “Veljko Petrović” from Sombor, Technical school “Milenko Vrekić Neša” from Pećinci and Gymnasium “Branko Radičević” from Stara Pazova.

The fifth day of competition, The Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management hosted seniors from Secondary school “Lukijan Mušicki” from Temerin, School for Economics and Trade from Kula, Chemical-technological school from Subotica, Gymnasium “Žarko Zrenjanin” from Vrbas, Secondary technical school “Mihajlo Pupin” from Kula and Secondary vocational school “Doctor Radivoj Uvalić” from Bačka Palanka.

The sixth day, seniors from The Elite Economic School from Novi Sad, Secondary school for Economics from Sombor, Technical school “Nikola Tesla” from Šid and Gymnasium “October 22nd” from Bačka Palanka took part in the competition.

The seventh day of competition was also the first day of semi-finals, in which seniors from the Secondary school for Economics “Svetozar Miletić“ from Novi Sad, High School for Chemistry and Medicine from Vrsac and School for Electrical engineering “Nikola Tesla” from Pančevo challenged one another.

The second day of semi-finals, the competitors came from the Gymnasium and High School for Economics “Dositej Obradović” from Bačka Topola,, Gymnasium “Žarko Zrenjanin” from Vrbas and Secondary school for Economics from Sombor.

The last competition day and the day of finals, seniors from the Secondary school for Economics from Sombor High School for Chemistry and Medicine from Vrsac, Gymnasium “Žarko Zrenjanin“ from Vrbas and School for Electrical engineering “Nikola Tesla” from Pančevo competed for the first place.

KOPAONIK BUSINESS FORUM 2011

March 4th, 2011

Teaching Assistant- Ms. Milena D. Djelošević attended the “2011 Kopaonik Business Forum” from March 1 to March 3, 2011, representing FIMEK as a member of the Serbian Association of Economists, which was the main organizer of the Forum. The working title of the Forum was: “Sustainable reforms for sustainable development”.

This year’s three-day Business Forum was devoted to defining a model for the future development of Serbian economy, and it hosted around 500 participants- among them representatives of the government and the business community, ambassadors of the world’s most powerful countries, as well as distinguished domestic and foreign economic experts.

FIMEK AT EDUCATION FAIR “SIGNPOSTS 2011"

March 2nd, 2011

Again this year, at the Education Fair in Novi Sad, the Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management - FIMEK, together with other faculties of the University Business Academy, presented its study programs, achievements so far, and plans for the upcoming period.

Guests were mainly interested in getting information regarding the accreditation of study programs and higher education institutions, academic degrees, employment possibilities upon graduation and opportunities for continuing their studies abroad. As every year, the Fair hosted representatives of domestic and foreign educational institutions, so the participants had a nice opportunity to start new business ventures.

The University Business Academy’s stall (with FIMEK as part of it) was one of the most popular stalls, partly due to the announcement of competition “FIMEK REWARDS KNOWLEDGE 2011", which will again this year gather high school graduates from all over Vojvodina, rewarding their knowledge.

The Assistant Minister of Economy and Regional Development, Mr. Dejan Radulović, visits FIMEK

March 1st, 2011

On Tuesday March 1, 2011 at 12:00 (noon) in the Lecture Auditorium at FIMEK, the Assistant Minister of Economy and Regional Development, Mr. Dejan Radulović, gave a lecture in Entrepreneurship. The lecture was attended by a large number of students and evoked positive reactions and a constructive discussion at the end of the lecture. During the lecture, students could learn new things about the development of entrepreneurship, state institutions which support the development of entrepreneurship and state methods used so far for stimulating entrepreneurship

FIMEK CO-ORGANIZES AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CONFERENCE

February 22nd, 2011

Dear students,

Wishing to once again help you take part in this year’s international student conference, The Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management applied and was chosen to co-organize the 3rd EMUNI Research Souk the Euro-Mediterranean Student Research Multi-conference: “Innovation and Employability - The Universities Challenge”.

The leading co-organizers of the previously mentioned conference are EMUNI University from Slovenia and Beirut Arab University from Lebanon. Other higher education institutions which are co-organizers of this event are universities and faculties from Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Slovenia, Greece, Turkey, Palestine, Tunisia, Romania and our Faculty as the only representative from Serbia.

The conference will take place at Beirut Arab University in Lebanon on March 21st, 2011 and the conference will be broadcast directly to us via Internet. After the introductory part, broadcast live from Lebanon, different educational institutions, as well as co-organizing faculties and universities will be presented. After that we will be able to hear series of plenary speeches and student presentations, which will be held simultaneously in different conference rooms of all faculties and universities that participate in the conference.

All interested students should write a paper with a topic within the scope of conference theme: “Innovation and Employability - The Universities Challenge” and so give their contribution to the conference. For all further details and technical instructions related to conference topics and presentations, students can check the site of EMUNI University: http://resouk.emuni.si/papers-info. Students who decide to participate and present their papers in the conference will receive certificates of participation in an international student conference signed both by the President of the Euro-Mediterranean University and the Dean of FIMEK.

All those of you wishing to participate in the conference, should first register at the following address: http://resouk.emuni.si/e-registration. Registration should be completed by March 18th, 2011. Conference papers in English should be submitted by March 18th, 2011 to my e-mail address: maja@fimek.edu.rs, so that they can be proofread and checked before the conference starts. If you need assistance while writing papers in English, feel free to contact your English teacher- Kristina Marić during regular class hours of General and Business English, or via e-mail address: bobankris@yahoo.com. For all questions and clarifications, please do not hesitate to contact me every day via e-mail or directly in my office at FIMEK on Wednesdays between 13:00 and 14:00 (1 p.m. – 2 p.m.).

Sincerely,

Assistant Professor Maja Ćirić, PhD
Vice-Dean for Teaching

FIMEK at seminar: The Bologna Process and Engineering Licenses in Serbia"

February 21st, 2011

The seminar entitled: “The Bologna Process and Engineering Licenses in Serbia“, organized by the Tempus Office of Serbia, the HERE team, Novi Sad University and the Faculty of Technical Sciences, was held on February 18th, 2011 in the assembly hall of the Faculty of Technical Sciences in Novi Sad. The seminar was attended by Assistant Professor Maja Ćirić, PhD and Teaching Assistant Bojan Vapa, MSc. The aim of the seminar was to initiate dialogue and identify common suggestions for further action on adjusting university competencies of engineers to the real needs of industry. The participants were greeted by Professor Ilija Ćosić, PhD, as the Dean of the Faculty of Technical Sciences, Professor Miroslav Vesović, PhD, as the Rector of Novi Sad University, Professor Radivoje Mitrović, PhD, as Secretary General of the Ministry of Education and Professor Miloš Nedeljković, PhD, as Secretary General of the Ministry for Science and Technological Development. Afterwards, we could hear some very interesting speeches by Professor Vera Dondur, PhD, Professor Dragoslav Šumarac, PhD and Professor Mikloš Biro, PhD, followed by constructive discussion and a cocktail reception.

FIMEK at an international conference: “Corridor 10 within the framework of social development of Serbia"

February 07th, 2011

The Center for Strategic Research and National Security, together with the German Hans Zaidel Foundation, organized a three-day international conference with the topic: “Corridor 10 within the framework of social development of Serbia“. Around 40 domestic and international academics, researchers and experts in different fields analyzed and discussed the advantages and disadvantages of the currently biggest development project in Serbia. A professor at FIMEK and Center director, Mr. Slobodan Nešković, PhD, emphasized that motorway and railway construction of Corridor 10 represents a significant part of vital national importance for the Republic of Serbia. Economic diplomats and all relevant experts in the country play a crucial role in the implementation of this project. According to him, all country officials starting from the Serbian President and Prime Minister to all responsible ministers need to emphasize the importance of Corridor 10 and competitive advantages of Serbian economy outside Serbia’s borders. The importance of Corridor 10 and construction of high quality infrastructure is, according to Prof. Nešković, also obvious if we think of the FIAT Company, which has made its investment in the Kragujevac Zastava contingent upon motorway construction. This was at the same time a clause in a contract signed between Serbia and the Italian car manufacturer FIAT. For more details, click HERE.

Meeting with European partner institutions devoted to the Tempus project application

January 15th, 2011

The University Business Academy, a part of which is FIMEK, hosted a meeting with European partner institutions devoted to the preparation of a Tempus project in Novi Sad. Apart from FIMEK and University Business Academy representatives, the meeting was attended by representatives from the University of Bologna (Italy), Emuni University (Slovenia), Pan European University (Slovakia) and Tara International Consulting.

The purpose of the meeting was to define project topic, aims and outcomes, as well as all project partners’ roles. The meeting serves as a basis for future cooperation of higher education institutions from several different countries, the main purpose of which is to improve higher education in Serbia and Montenegro in line with the joint project regional priorities for the West Balkans. Other domestic and international partners which will take part in the project have also been identified in the meeting. A huge contribution to the success of the meeting was made by Profesor Massimo Bianci PhD, from the University of Bologna, who is a Tempus project expert and will be the project leader, while our local project coordinator for Serbia will be Assistant Professor Jelena Vapa Tankosić PhD, Director for International relations at FIMEK.

Slavomir Rudenko, Assistant Professor Hugo Vanveghel PhD, Assistant Professor Maja Ćirić PhD, Assistant Professor Jelena Vapa Tankosić PhD, Professor Marijana Carić PhD, Professor Massimo Bianci PhD, Ursula Cehner, Olga Carić MSc, Miroslav Lazar MSc