Dr Merdzana Obralic Cibiz
Liverpool Business School
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law
School: Liverpool Business School
Email address: M.ObralicCibiz@ljmu.ac.uk
Dr. Merdzana Obralic Cibiz is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in International Business Management and the Programme Leader for the MSc International Business Management within Liverpool Business School at Liverpool John Moores University. Dr. Obralić Cibiz gained her Doctorate in Management Science in 2014. She has a proven background in designing and implementing a management sciences research agenda and creating successful curriculum programs for students.
Dr. Merdzana teaches undergraduate and postgraduate students with a student-centered approach. She has advised master and doctoral students and chaired various international conferences. Dr. Obralić Cibiz has run and developed many workshops, programmes, and projects that focus on international business and management.
Languages
English
Bosnian
Turkish
Degrees
2014, International Burch University, Bosnia and Herzegovina, PhD
2011, International Burch University, Bosnia and Herzegovina, MA
2005, International University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, ES
2005, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, BA
Certifications
2015, Marmara University and Yalova University, Turkey, Business History
2014, IBU, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Building Research Capacity through Academic Networks
2013, IBU, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Project Management Training Program
2008, Project Inspection Engineering, Turkey, ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System training
Academic appointments
Programme Leader, MSc International Business Management, Post Graduate Programmes, LBS, Liverpool John Moores University, 2021 - present
Senior Lecturer in International Business Management, School of Business and Management, Liverpool John Moores University, 2021 - present
Conference publication
Drpić D, Zadel Z, Obralić M. 2019. Managing Development of Event Tourism Offer Based on Non-Material Heritage: Case Study Rijeka Carnival Tourism in Southern and Eastern Europe: Creating Innovative Tourism Experiences: The Way to Extend the Tourist Season DOI Publisher Url
Tepavcevic J, Obralic Cibiz M, Milojica V. The Relationship Between Work-Family Conflict and Turnover Intentions among Employees in Hotel Housekeeping University of Rijeka, 25th Biennial International Congress Tourism & Hospitality Industry Publisher Url
Drpic D, Obralic Cibiz M, Milojica V. Tourist´s satisfaction with the Nautical Tourism Offer in function of achieving Destination´s Competitiveness PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REFORM European Union Issues and Challenges, International Conference on Administration Management and Social Studies PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REFORM European Union Issues and Challenges :59-76 Publisher Url
Book
Obralic Cibiz M, Obralic T, Obralic H. 2017. Method of Ideal Types :1-151 UT. Bosnia and Herzegovina 978-9958-640-76-6
Duman T, Obralić M, Ilgün E. 2016. Regional Economic Development in the Balkan Region Cambridge Scholars Publishing 9781443887618 Publisher Url
Obralic Cibiz M, Goksu A. 2013. Economic Crisis and European Union Obralic Cibiz M, Goksu A. IBU. Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina 978-9958-834- 23-3
Journal article
Obralic Cibiz M, Goksu A. 2014. The Application of Information Technology (IT) Tools in Learning and Teaching Process in Private Higher Education Institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 4 DOI
Handzic M, Obralic Cibiz M, Cickusic E. 2011. Students’ Perceptions of IT Supported Learning The Journal of Knowledge Economy & Knowledge Management, VI
Ahmetasevic J, Obralic M. Influence of Transformational Leadership on Novelty of Product Ideas: Validation of Theoretical Model European Scientific Journal, ESJ, 14 :156-156 DOI Publisher Url
Obralic M, Obralic N, Konakli Z. The Development of IT Supported Language Learning International Journal of Learning and Development, 4 :1-1 DOI Publisher Url
Media Coverage:
ICAMSS at Bosnian web portal, the fourth most visited website in Bosnia and Herzegovina 2019
Conference organisation:
International Conference on Administration Management and Social Studies, Chair, http://icamss.fu.unsa.ba/. 2018
International Conference on Economic and Social Studies, Chair and Co-chair of the Conference. 2013
External collaboration:
University of Leon Campus de Vegazana, s/n, 24071 León, Spain, Visiting Professor Erasmus+ Teaching Mobility Program. 2018
Polytechnic Institute of Viseu Campus Politécnico Santa Maria, 3504-510 Viseu, Portugal, Visiting Professor Erasmus+ Teaching Mobility Program. 2017
Award:
Plaque for the ICESOS 2016, International Conference on Economic and Social Studies Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina. 2016