Professor Jovo Ateljević, from the Faculty of Economics, University of Banja Luka, has recently completed a successful four-week academic visit to Jiangsu University’s School of Management in Zhenjiang, China. The visit, held from October 17 to November 17, 2025, was conducted at the invitation of Jiangsu University and approved by the Faculty of Economics, University of Banja Luka.
The primary goals of the visit included contributing to the MBA program, exchanging academic experiences, and exploring opportunities for institutional cooperation between the two universities.
Teaching and Academic Engagement
During the visit, Professor Ateljević taught a 48-hour course in Strategic Management, delivered entirely in English to a diverse group of 36 international MBA students from 14 countries. The course was well-received, with high student engagement and positive feedback. Professor Ateljević was responsible for designing and delivering lectures, preparing teaching materials, assigning coursework, and conducting assessments.
Key Meetings and Collaborative Dialogues
Professor Ateljević held several strategic meetings with representatives of Jiangsu University, including:
Prof. Zhu Yongyue, Dean of the School of Management,
Prof. He Di, Assistant Dean and Master Student Supervisor,
Prof. Mingyue Fan, Deputy Director of the MBA Case Study Center,
Prof. Dragana Ostić, Jiangsu University,
Representatives from the Overseas Education College.
The discussions focused on long-term cooperation in the following areas:
Joint Academic Programs: Initial steps toward developing joint MBA and postgraduate programs aligned with both institutions’ strategic priorities.
Staff and Student Exchange: Establishing short-term academic mobility programs for teaching, training, and study visits.
Research Collaboration: Designing joint research initiatives, with emphasis on international funding opportunities. One standout project under discussion is
“Smart Cross-Border E-Commerce for Inclusive Digital Trade: Building Sustainable Links between China and Southeastern Europe.”
As a direct result of these efforts, the two institutions have agreed to establish a “China–Bosnia and Herzegovina Cross-Border E-Commerce Joint Research Centre” at Jiangsu University’s School of Management.
This visit represents a significant step forward in enhancing academic cooperation, internationalization, and research collaboration between the University of Banja Luka and Jiangsu University, China
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