Dr Merdzana Obralic Cibiz

Liverpool Business School

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

Books (authored)

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

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