With the aim of improving academic cooperation, exchanging knowledge, and strengthening international relations in the field of higher education, University “Privredna akademija” Brčko District BiH and the Faculty of Business Studies and Law from New Belgrade, Republic of Serbia, have signed an Agreement on International Cooperation.
The signing ceremony was held in the presence of representatives from both institutions, and the agreement was signed by Prof. Dr. Željko Petrić, Rector of the University “Privredna akademija”, and Prof. Dr. Milan Radosavljević, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Business Studies and Law.
This agreement establishes the foundations for long-term and fruitful cooperation in several areas that contribute to higher quality higher education, the development of scientific research work, and the strengthening of the competencies of students and teaching staff.
Key goals of the cooperation
The agreement provides for a wide range of joint activities, among which the following stand out:
- Exchange of professors and students, which enables the acquisition of new knowledge, experiences, and mutual understanding of academic practices in different educational systems.
- Organizing and participating in joint scientific-research projects, with the aim of developing innovative ideas, publishing results, and strengthening research capacities.
- Exchange of information on research results, as well as the promotion of good practice in teaching and research.
- Development of scientific-research staff, through professional development programs, mentoring, and joint seminars.
- Cooperation in publishing activities, including the publication of scientific and professional papers, monographs, and collections of papers.
- Cooperation between libraries, through the exchange of books, publications, and electronic resources, thereby enriching the academic collections of both institutions.
- Connecting student organizations, with the realization of joint projects, conferences, study visits, and cultural-educational activities.
Significance for the academic community
The Rector of the University “Privredna akademija”, Prof. Dr. Željko Petrić, pointed out that this agreement represents an important step in strengthening the international recognition of the University and expanding opportunities for students and teachers. “Our goal is to provide students and professors with access to modern trends in education and science. Cooperation with renowned higher education institutions from the region opens the possibility for joint progress and the exchange of ideas that contribute to the modernization of teaching processes,” said Rector Petrić.
The Acting Dean of the Faculty of Business Studies and Law, Prof. Dr. Milan Radosavljević, expressed his satisfaction with the established cooperation, emphasizing that this agreement will be the basis for the realization of concrete projects and activities that will contribute to the quality of education and the development of professional competencies of young people.
Looking into the future
The agreement on international cooperation represents another in a series of steps that the University “Privredna akademija” Brčko District BiH is taking in the direction of strengthening its international reputation, academic mobility, and connectivity with educational institutions in the region and Europe.
Through such forms of cooperation, the University confirms its commitment to the development of high-quality, modern, and open education, focused on practical knowledge, scientific research work, and international cooperation.