The Faculty of Economics Quality Policy is implemented in accordance with the mission, vision, and objectives of the Faculty of Economics and the University of Rijeka, as defined in the Development Strategy of the Faculty of Economics for the period 2017–2025 and the Development Strategy of the University of Rijeka for the period 2021–2025. The Faculty places particular emphasis on the implementation of the University of Rijeka’s Quality Assurance Manual for Studies and the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area.
The quality assurance system at the Faculty of Economics, as well as the monitoring of the implementation of the Quality Policy, is the responsibility of the Vice Dean for Quality Assurance, Study Programs and Digital Transformation, the Quality Assurance and Enhancement Committee, established by a decision of the Faculty Council, and the Quality Assurance and Enhancement Office.
The general objectives of the study programmes focus on the competencies that students acquire at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels in four areas: the application of knowledge in economics and business economics, critical thinking, teamwork, and an ethical approach to decision-making.
Quality Assurance and Enhancement Committee
Committee Members, 2025/2026 – 2027/2028
- Assistant prof. Ivan Gržeta, Vice Dean for Quality Assurance, Study Programs, and Digital Transformation, chair
- Associate prof. Maja Grdinić, Vice-Dean for Teaching and Students of Undergraduate, Graduate and Integrated Studies
- Prof. Marija Kaštelan Mrak
- Prof. Lara Jelenc
- Prof. Zoran Ježić
- Prof. Helga Pavlić Skender
- Prof. Nenad Vretenar
- Prof. Jasmina Dlačić
- Associate prof. Andrea Arbula Blecich
- Assistant prof. Jana Katunar
- Assistant prof. Matia Torbarina
- Tatjana Pavičić, Faculty Secretary
- Iris Duić, Quality Assurance Office
- Matea Šipura teaching assistant
- Student representative
- Student representative
- Staša Brozina, Business Sector representative
Evaluations
Teaching evaluations are conducted twice a year via the ISVU system, in accordance with national guidelines and internal quality assurance procedures.
The evaluation results are systematically analyzed and used as a key input for enhancing the quality of teaching and study programs.
Accreditations and Memberships
The institution operates in compliance with the national quality assurance system and holds a valid operating license issued by the Agency for Science and Higher Education (AZVO), which is periodically renewed through the re-accreditation process.
The quality of the IB bachelor’s study program is further validated by the international EFMD program accreditation, which evaluates academic excellence, curriculum relevance, and practical engagement.
As part of the ongoing development of its quality management system, the institution is currently preparing its application for AACSB accreditation.
The institution is a member of EDAMBA (European Doctoral Programmes Association in Management and Business Administration), actively participating in an international network of doctoral programs in management and business administration.
Membership in PRME (Principles for Responsible Management Education), supported by the United Nations, reflects the institution’s commitment to responsible education, ethical management, and sustainable development.
Through these memberships, the institution strengthens international cooperation, academic excellence, and social responsibility in its educational and research activities.
Documents
Legal documents are available on Croatian language.
- Izjava o politici kvalitete
- Pravilnik o sustavu osiguravanja i unapređivanja kvalitete (02/2024)
- Pravilnik o postupanju po provedenoj anketi studenata o evaluaciji rada nastavnika
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