Across Alliance: Visit of Andre Zwingeberger Klaren from the Technical University of Chemnitz, Germany

During the Erasmus+ staff training week titled BLENDin: Banja Luka Erasmus Networking Days, organized by the University of Banja Luka, on Friday, April 24, 2026, Andre Zwingeberger Klaren from the Technical University of Chemnitz visited the Faculty of Economics.
Mr. Zwingeberger Klaren, who is responsible for career guidance for international students at his home university, exchanged experiences on international cooperation and the mobility of foreign students with the Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Prof. Dr. Milenko Krajišnik, and the Head of the CPME – Center for Project Management and Entrepreneurship, Prof. Dr. Saša Petković, Task Leader T1.3 within Work Package 1 of the Alliance.
Dean Krajišnik presented the Faculty of Economics’ plans related to strengthening internationalization, with a focus on student and staff exchanges within the Erasmus programme, participation in international scientific research projects, the planned first-cycle study programme “Economics and Business Management”, and the launch of a second-cycle study programme International Master’s in Economics and Commerce (Double Degree) in cooperation with the Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy (Università Politecnica delle Marche), both to be delivered in English.
Prof. Petković presented the entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem of the Faculty of Economics, as well as career development programs for students and staff.
The University of Banja Luka (UNIBL) is a partner in the Across Alliance of ten European universities supported by the EU: https://www.across-alliance.eu/
#UNIBL #AcrossAlliance #CPME #EFUNIBL #TUC #Internationalization #CareerDevelopment

Published 27.04.2026 at 09:27

Across Education: From Idea to Market – Development of Digital and AI Products

The University of Banja Luka (UNIBL) hosted a two-hour career development workshop for students on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Titled “From Idea to Market: Development of Digital and AI Products,” the event was part of the Across alliance’s Work Package T1.3 Cross-border Careers for Students and Staff (https://www.across-alliance.eu/).

Prof. Dr. Saša Petković, Head of CPME – the Center for Project Management and Entrepreneurship at the Faculty of Economics, University of Banja Luka, and the workshop host, presented career development opportunities within the Across alliance to students and staff from the Faculty of Economics and the Faculty of Electrical Engineering.

The interactive workshop was delivered by Mr. Dragan Vučić, founder and CEO of the innovative startup Cyclos Systems d.o.o. Banja Luka (https://cyclossystems.com/), a PhD candidate at UCLouvain, Belgium, and an alumnus of the Faculty of Economics.

A total of 25 workshop participants had the opportunity to learn through real-life examples of the development of three products, including the challenges, setbacks, and successes of innovative entrepreneurial ventures:

ClearMind – an AR simulator of the impact of various factors on drivers’ visual perception: https://clearmind.icu/
LaboS – an educational digital platform for primary school students: www.lernoclub.com
WizoDoc – a system for automating the entry of payment transaction orders: https://youtu.be/ZIjKPYqLmjI

Through practical cases, participants were introduced to business strategies such as Blue Ocean, Design Thinking, Pirate Thinking, The Lean Startup, and the SECI model of knowledge creation. In the second part of the workshop, the possibilities of applying the Google AI Studio tool were demonstrated through a practical example.

#UNIBL #AcrossAlliance #CPME #EFUNIBL #CyclosSystems #Innovation #AI #DigitalProducts #Entrepreneurship #CareerDevelopment

Published 27.03.2026 at 17:36

From Idea to Market: Development of Digital and AI Products

The University of Banja Luka (UNIBL), a partner in the Across alliance of ten European universities supported by the EU (https://www.across-alliance.eu/), is organizing a career development support activity for UNIBL students as part of Work Package T1.3 Cross-border Careers for Students and Staff. This will take the form of a two-hour workshop titled “From Idea to Market: Development of Digital and AI Products.”

The interactive workshop will be delivered by Mr. Dragan Vučić, founder and CEO of the innovative startup Cyclos Systems d.o.o. Banja Luka (https://cyclossystems.com/) and a PhD candidate at UCLouvain, Belgium, and Prof. Dr. Saša Petković, Head of CPME – the Center for Project Management and Entrepreneurship at the Faculty of Economics, UNIBL.

The workshop will be held at the Faculty of Economics on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Room 6 (2nd floor), starting at 13:00.

Secure your spot now—spaces are limited! Apply by completing the form at https://forms.gle/efbEqCRtpWtwMaAa7 no later than Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 13:00.

#UNIBL #AcrossAlliance #cpme #efunibl #cyclossystems #Innovation #AI #DigitalProducts #Entrepreneurship #CareerDevelopment

Published 23.03.2026 at 08:24

Learning by doing – Business Informatics students learned about web shop development at an international event in Antwerp

In the period from 23 to 28 February 2026, recommended by Head of the study program, assistant professor Ljubiša Mićić, five students from the Business Informatics study programme at the Faculty of Economics, University of Banja Luka, participated in an international programme organised by Thomas More University in Antwerp, Belgium. The programme was attended by Olivera Ristić, Siniša Popović, Draško Višić, Tatjana Todorović and Ernad Lepir.

In preparation for the programme, the students had previously participated in three online sessions, during which they were introduced to the project topic and the specific challenges they would be working on. The programme topic was “Making Killer WebShops”, and the student teams’ task was to analyse and propose improvements for the webshop of a real company, ZelfBakker, which operates in the field of online sales of home baking products.

During the program, students worked in international teams, where, through a combination of lectures, workshops and practical project work, they developed solutions that would improve the user experience, web store structure, digital marketing and online sales strategy. Working on a real business problem allowed students to apply theoretical knowledge in the field of e-commerce, digital business and business analytics in a practical environment.

Tatjana Todorović, who was a member of one of the winning teams, achieved particular success. Their solution was recognized as one of the highest quality among the presented projects, which is a significant recognition and confirmation of the quality of the Business Informatics study program.

In addition to intensive work on the project, the students had the opportunity to get to know Antwerp, one of the most important cities in Belgium, known as a historical and university center, the largest port in the country and a world-famous center of diamond trade, which is why it is often called the city of diamonds. As part of the program, tours of the city and cultural attractions were organized, which allowed the students to get to know both the local culture and the academic environment.

All travel, accommodation and food costs were covered by the organizers through the Erasmus+ program, within the framework of the cooperation that Thomas More University is implementing with the Faculty of Economics of the University of Banja Luka.

Such programs represent a significant opportunity for students to gain international academic experience, practical knowledge and contacts with students and professors from different countries, as well as to work on real business challenges in an international environment.

Published 12.03.2026 at 12:17

Choose your mentor!

We are launching a student mentoring system: a mentor is a senior-year student who helps younger-year students navigate the Faculty more easily and organize their studies more successfully. Students choose a mentor as follows: first-year students choose a second-year mentor, second-year students choose a third-year mentor, and so on.

Experience from other universities shows that students involved in mentoring systems achieve higher academic success and report greater satisfaction during their studies, with a lower risk of dropping out.

Places are limited, so a place is secured on a first-come, first-served basis. Students who are mentors have priority when choosing their own mentor. The deadline to choose a mentor is 09 February 2026 (by midnight). The mentor is selected via this form.

This activity is implemented through the Electronic Business Laboratory of the Faculty of Economics and has been recognized by the Across Alliance under task T1.3 (strengthening the soft, digital, and entrepreneurial skills of students, academic staff, and administrative staff).

Published 04.02.2026 at 11:30

We are pleased to announce that applications for the Mentoring (Buddy) at the Faculty of Economics are now open. Second-, third- and fourth-year students, as well as absolvent students, may apply to become mentors to up to five junior colleagues.

Our goal is to enhance the student experience during studies, improve academic success and reduce the number of students who discontinue their studies. The Mentoring system is the first of several activities we are introducing this year in that direction. The next step will be the development of an artificial intelligence model that will support these goals.

Students can apply via the link Become a mentor. The selection process will be carried out after the application period, and the list of mentors is going to be published. In the next phase, students of the Faculty of Economics will be able to apply and be assigned a mentor for the summer semester of the 2025/26 academic year.

Participation is entirely voluntary, and it is possible to withdraw from the Mentoring at any time by completing this short form. More information is available in the application form at the link above.

These activities are supported by the Electronic Business Laboratory of the Faculty of Economics and the Across Alliance (through T1.3, which focuses on strengthening the soft, digital, and entrepreneurial skills of students, academic staff, and administrative staff).

Published 27.01.2026 at 11:01

The 9th Elevator Pitch Held

The ninth pitching session for presenting student business models was held at the Faculty of Economics on Tuesday, 30 December 2025, organized by the course instructor of Entrepreneurial Economics and Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Prof. Dr. Saša Petković. Eight student projects were presented before a three-member jury consisting of:

Nikola Dragović, Director of the Science and Technology Park of the Republic of Srpska – https://ntprs.org/
Aleksandar Antunović, Founder and Owner of the IT company Antecna – https://antecna.com/
Ana Lojić, Senior Expert Associate for Application Preparation, Project Proposal Development, and Project Implementation Monitoring at CIDEA – City Development Agency Banja Luka – https://cidea.org/

The jury had a challenging task. Students from the Faculty of Economics and the Faculty of Electrical Engineering impressed with their presentation skills, creativity, and innovativeness. According to the expert jury, the highest-scoring projects were:

1st place: Rezz – a digital platform for online reservations of nightclubs, restaurants, and events, enabling better capacity management and increased revenue, while providing users with a secure and straightforward reservation experience.
Aleksa Kalinić and Aleksa Matić (3rd year, Business Informatics Study Program) and Đorđe Karabuva (Faculty of Electrical Engineering)

2nd place: UrbanAir – air-purification towers designed to reduce air pollution. The towers could be installed in parks, near schools, and hospitals.
Dragana Tešanović and Tijana Trivunović (3rd year, Economics and Business Management Study Program)

3rd place (shared): Agrolitiks and Mini Jobs
Agrolitiks is a digital information system designed for agricultural holdings. It enables centralized monitoring of key activities, including sowing planning, fertilization records, irrigation, crop protection, vegetation cycle monitoring, harvesting, yield analysis, and much more.
Nikola Petković (3rd year, Business Informatics) and Lana Todorović (3rd year, Economics and Business Management)
Mini Jobs is a digital platform for advertising one-time jobs. The target users are older individuals who need assistance with various tasks and younger individuals seeking additional work and income.
Andrej Prihoda (3rd year, Business Informatics Study Program)

We extend our gratitude to the jury and all students who participated in the ninth pitching session. Excellent business ideas were also presented by:
Lana Labus – Standardization and Implementation of Standards in the Postal Service,
Vanja Vuković and Dijana Hrvaćanin – CareerMate,
Pavle Trbić – River Pulse,
and Nikolina Božić and Ana Bosnić – Clearo.

#efunibl #entrepreneurialeconomics #entrepreneurshipandinnovation #9thpitching #absolutelythebest

Published 31.12.2025 at 12:34

9th Elevator Pitch – December 30, 2025

The ninth pitching session for presenting student innovative business models will be held at the Faculty of Economics on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, starting at 09:00, in Room 3. This traditional end-of-semester event is organised within the 3rd-year courses Entrepreneurial Economics and Entrepreneurship and Innovation, where six student projects will be presented in a three-minute pitching format before a three-member jury composed of:

Nikola Dragović, Director of the Science and Technology Park of the Republic of Srpska – https://ntprs.org/
Aleksandar Antunović, Founder and Owner of the IT company Antecna – https://antecna.com/
Ana Lojić, Senior Associate for Application Preparation, Project Proposal Development and Project Implementation Monitoring, CIDEA – City Development Agency Banja Luka – https://cidea.org/

The pitching session is open to the public—everyone is welcome.

#efunibl #entrepreneurialeconomics #entrepreneurshipandinnovation #9thpitching #certainlythebest

Published 29.12.2025 at 09:10

Guest Lecture on “International Monetary Fund Priorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina”

On Monday, 1 December 2025, from 12:00 to 13:00, in Room 3 at the Faculty of Economics, Assistant Professor Bobana Čegar, Economist at the International Monetary Fund and Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Economics, University of Banja Luka, will deliver a guest lecture on the topic “International Monetary Fund Priorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
The guest lecture is organized within the course International Finance.
The lecture is open to all students, including those from other study programmes in the 4th year.

Published 01.12.2025 at 08:42

International Mobility Day Held at the Faculty of Economics

At the Faculty of Economics of the University of Banja Luka, on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, the International Mobility Day was held - an informational event dedicated to promoting student exchanges and international professional development programs.

Representatives of the Office for International Cooperation of the Faculty of Economics, University of Banja Luka, Prof. Dr. Tajana Serdar Raković, Academic Coordinator for International Mobility, and Vladana Ritan, Coordinator for International Cooperation, presented to students the opportunities for participating in international mobility through various exchange programs (including the Erasmus+ program and the CEEPUS network).

The event was attended by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dalibor Tomaš, Vice-Dean for Teaching of the Faculty of Economics, Prof. Dr. Igor Todorović, Coordinator for three CEEPUS networks of the Faculty of Economics, and Jelena Rožić, ma, representative of the Office for International Cooperation of the University of Banja Luka.

Special value was added to the event by the students of the Faculty of Economics who had already participated in exchange programs and shared with their colleagues valuable experiences about living and studying at partner universities across Europe, highlighting the importance of international mobility for the academic, professional, and personal development of young people.

The goal of the event was to encourage students to take advantage of the opportunities provided by international mobility and to motivate them to become part of the international academic community.