Self Evaluation Report

2017/2018

International Burch University

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HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION INTERNATIONAL BURCH UNIVERSITY

SELF EVALUATION REPORT FOR 2017/2018 ACADEMIC YEAR

Francuske revolucije Street, 71 210 Ilidža, , Bosna i Hercegovina e-mail: [email protected] Web: www.ibu.edu.ba Telephone: +387 33 944 400 Fax: +387 33 944 500

Sarajevo, 2018

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HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION INTERNATIONAL BURCH UNIVERSITY

SELF EVALUATION REPORT FOR 2017/2018 ACADEMIC YEAR

Rektor (MP) Prof. Dr. Damir Marjanović

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Content List of Marks, Abbreviations and Symbols ...... 6 1. Introduction ...... 7 1.1 History and Organization of Higher Education Institution ...... 7 1.2 About the University ...... 8 1.2.1 Mission ...... 8 1.2.1 Vision ...... 8 1.3 Structure of the University ...... 10 1.4 Organizational and Management Structure ...... 15 1.5 Academic Semester 2017/2018 ...... 20 1.6 StartUp Incubator ...... 22 1.7 Statistical Data ...... 24 1.8 Research and Scientific - Research ...... 26 1.8.1 Scientific – Research Projects ...... 26 1.8.2 Scientific – Research Journals of IBU ...... 28 1.8.3 International Scientific and Research Conferences Organized at IBU ...... 29 1.8.4 Inclusion of Students and Staff in the Field of Scientific Research Work ...... 36 1.9 Relation with the Business Environment and Social Partners ...... 42 1.9.1. Period from 2010. do 2014...... 42 1.9.2. Period from 2015. do 2018...... 43 1.9.3. Institutional cooperation ...... 51 1.9.4. Internship ...... 51 1.10 Funding of Higher Education Institution ...... 53 2. Implementation of the Self-Evaluation ...... 54 2.1 Team for Self-Evaluation ...... 54 2.1 Postupak samoevaluacije ...... 55 3. Criteria ...... 57 3.1 Quality Assurance Policy ...... 57 3.1.1. Mission and Vision ...... 57 3.1.1. Process of Preparing Development Strategy ...... 59 3.1.2. IBU Development Plan ...... 60 3.1.3. Procedures and Policies for Internal Quality Assurance ...... 63 3.1.4. Internal Quality Assurance and Quality Culture ...... 67 → Office for Standardization and Quality Assurance ...... 69

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3.1.5 Evaluation of Work of Academic and Administrative Staff ...... 73 3.1.6 International Activity ...... 75 3.1.7 International Associations and Organizations Membership ...... 86 3.2 Creating and Approving Programs ...... 87 3.2.1 Procedures for Quality Assurance of Study Programs ...... 87 3.2.2 Implementation of the Bologna Process at Higher Education Institution and the Achievement of the Objectives of the Bologna Process ...... 92 3.3 Learning, Teaching and Evaluation Directed at the Student ...... 94 3.3.1 Procedures for Assessment of Students ...... 94 3.3.2 Mobility of Students and Academic Staff ...... 100 3.3.3 Support for International Activities ...... 105 3.4 Enrollment and Promotion of Students, Recognition and Certification ...... 111 3.4.1 International, Multicultural Higher Education Institution ...... 111 3.4.2 Qualification System ...... 112 3.4.3 Certification of Students ...... 112 3.5 Academic Staff ...... 117 3.5.1 Number of Academic Staff ...... 117 3.5.2 Professional Development of Academic Staff...... 118 3.5.3 Procedures for Appointment and Improvement of Academic Staff ...... 123 3.5.4 Analysis of Academic Staff ...... 123 3.5.5 Publications of Academic Staff ...... 126 3.6 Learning Resources and Support for Students ...... 129 3.6.1 Resources and Infrastructure ...... 129 3.6.2 Library and services ...... 137 3.6.3 Analysis of Administrative Staff ...... 138 3.7 Information Management ...... 142 3.7.1 i 3.7.2 Characteristics of Information Systems ...... 142 3.8 Informing the Public ...... 144 3.8.1 Presentation of Information ...... 144 3.8.2 Student Guide ...... 145 3.9 Continuous Monitoring and Review of the Program ...... 146 3.9.1 Analysis and Improvement of Academic Programs ...... 146 3.10 Periodical Exteranl Qual