The Doctorate of Business Administration Awarded by Vern University

The DBA Dual-Award is a part-time program designed and tailored for senior managers and business leaders seeking to earn a business and management degree. Whether you’re driven by a personal interest in enhancing your expertise in specific business practices, aspiring to launch a career as a professor of practice, or embarking on a lifelong learning journey, our DBA program aims to facilitate and deepen your understanding of applying rigorous and relevant research to real-world managerial challenges.

Emphasizing participant-centred learning, this program employs teaching strategies grounded in action learning, cooperative learning, and problem-based learning approaches. We value the prior qualifications and corporate experience of our participants, ensuring that the program capitalizes on their existing knowledge and skills, thereby enhancing the overall learning experience.

This program is designed to elevate your career to new heights and join the ranks of experts in business administration. It adds a new dimension of scientific and practical experience that you need to maximize your available resources and propel organizations and projects toward success.

Why Study DBA at VERN University?

  • VERN University is one of the largest private universities in Croatia.
  • VERN University has changed the futures of 10,000 elite students worldwide.
  • VERN University’s history spans over 20 years.
  • VERN University enjoys a great international reputation.
  • VERN University holds weight in the European Union and is one of the few universities with permanent membership in the United Nations.
  • Your DBA degree can be authenticated by the Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • Lecturers with excellent qualifications and experience in the field of management.
  • Faculty with a blend of academic, professional, and talented experience.
  • Study in Arabic, English, or both (Bilingual).
  • Interactive live broadcasting for distance learning without the need for a full-time commitment.
  • Flexibility in study schedules to suit your circumstances.
  • Supervise and support your thesis with the academic board.
  • Full support by a dedicated Account Manager.
  • Engage with a wide network of experts in your field and build professional communications.
  • Payment flexibility with up to 18 months to settle fees.

Certification:

  • Your DBA degree can be authenticated by the Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • Possibility of authenticating the certificate from your country’s embassy.
  • Payment: Regulations All payments must be made within the set deadlines.
  • Deferred Payment Could be made in instalments.

Core Modules (Essential)

The curriculum incorporates case studies, projects, and real-world scenarios to ensure that students can apply their knowledge to practical situations. This program is recognized in the United States of America as it is accredited by ACBSP, an American accreditation body recognized by CHEA.

Unit Objectives

To provide students with a comprehensive theoretical foundation and advanced practical insights into the key philosophical paradigms, epistemological frameworks, and methodological approaches that underpin scholarly business research.

Learning Outcomes

  • Critically evaluate the major philosophical underpinnings of social science research.
  • Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the theoretical frameworks and epistemological debates that shape research methodologies in business and management studies.

Unit Objectives

To equip students with theoretical and practical knowledge in carrying out scholarly business research.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the rationale, discuss the process and elaborate on the choice of tools and procedures adopted in carrying out scholarly business and/or management-related research.
  • Explain the underlying assumptions and limitations of the
    use of each technique discussed in the design of research.
  • Adopt and use relevant techniques, compute and analyze the data and evaluate and synthesize the results obtained
    to explain the phenomenon being studied or the issue
    being discussed.

Unit Objectives

To equip students with theoretical and practical knowledge in using and utilizing advanced statistical tools in analyzing research data.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the rationale, discuss the usage and carry out basic computational exercises for each of the statistical tools/ topics covered to analyze the data for research purposes.
  • Explain the underlying assumptions and limitations in the
    use of each model/tool discussed for different types of data collected.
  • Adopt and use relevant statistical tools, compute and analyze the data and evaluate and synthesize the results obtained to explain the phenomenon being studied or the issue being discussed.

DBA Specializations

DBA in Accounting and Finance

Unit Objectives

In this unit, Learners will delve into advanced concepts in global finance,

equipping themselves with a diverse array of theoretical frameworks

and sophisticated financial tools. 

They will gain insights into prevailing trends in the global economy and develop the ability to critically analyze policy responses to these trends.

Additionally, the unit will impart advanced techniques in global finance,

empowering learners to apply these techniques effectively in addressing

complex global financial challenges.

Learning Outcomes, Assessment Criteria, and Indicative Contents

Learning Outcomes

  • Recall the concept of globalization.
  • Recognize the impact of the global business environment on national and multinational business organizations.
  • Identify different types of risks.
  • Be able to apply techniques to manage global risk.
  • Analyze the Financial Assets (Instruments)
  • Evaluate the global financial forces that determine the value of major currencies and how to hedge against fluctuations in currency values.

Unit Objectives

This Unit’s goal is to deepen students’ grasp of advanced strategic financial

management concepts and how to apply them in challenging corporate

settings. 

The ability of the learners to evaluate financial information,

make wise financial decisions and efficiently manage financial

resources to maximize shareholder value will be improved. The Unit will

contain the following:

  • Advanced Strategic Analysis
  • Financial Decision-Making under Uncertainty
  • Strategic Financial Planning and Forecasting
  • Behavioral Finance
  • Ethical Considerations in Financial Decision Making
  • Financial Technology (FinTech) and Digital Transformation
  • Financial Distress and Restructuring.

Learning Outcomes

  • Be able to apply advanced strategic analysis techniques.
  • Create financial decisions under uncertainty.
  • Analyses strategic financial planning techniques.
  • Apply a conceptual understanding of the principles of behavioural finance and its impact on financial decision-making.
  • Critically analyze ethical considerations in financial decision-making.
  • Evaluate the impact of financial technology (FinTech) on financial management.
  • Evaluate the causes and indicators of financial distress in organizations.

DBA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Unit Objectives

This unit aims to cultivate an advanced understanding among students regarding the intricate nuances of New Business venture concepts and their application within complex corporate environments. 

It seeks to facilitate learners’ capacity to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize Entrepreneurship and Innovation concepts, fostering a high level of cognitive engagement and mastery.

The unit will contain the following:

  • Entrepreneurial Process
  • Components for a Successful New Business
  • Evaluating New Opportunity
  • The Business Plan
  • Market Orientation
  • New Venture Team
  • Venture Capital
  • Managing Growth

Learning Outcomes

  • Develop a potential business venture through various business models
  • Develop new business ventures successfully through effective business planning, prudent management systems, business performance evaluation, and monitoring processes.
  • Evaluate the personal, sociological, organizational, environment, innovation, implementation, and growth
  • Demonstrate comprehensive comprehension and critical evaluation of the entire entrepreneurial process, encompassing its intricacies, challenges, and strategic implications
  • Evaluate the importance of opportunity in entrepreneurship
  • Develop a conceptual relationship between entrepreneurs and the management team

Unit Objectives

The aim of studying Entrepreneurial Consulting Projects is to cultivate advanced analytical and logical capabilities, enabling individuals to adeptly address emergent economic and employment challenges. 

This unit aims to foster a culture of creativity and problem-solving, culminating in the generation of innovative products and services through the application of diverse strategic approaches. 

It delves into the theoretical foundations and practical applications of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the creation and expansion of global ventures.

Additionally, the course scrutinizes the factors driving innovation and cultivates the managerial skills necessary to assess opportunities and foster entrepreneurship and innovation effectively. 

Through critical analysis, synthesis, and empirical investigation, students will develop expertise in entrepreneurial theory and practice, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the fields of entrepreneurship and innovation.

Learning Outcomes

  • Conceptualizing the role of the entrepreneur
  • Develop a business plan: critically review and evaluate existing entrepreneurial business plans.
  • Evaluate the small business’s competitive edge in the marketplace using bootstrap marketing strategies.

DBA in Human Resources Management

Unit Objectives

This unit aims to provide learners with an understanding of the core concepts and tools used to build modern risk analysis models. 

It introduces learners to the foundations of risk analysis.

These core concepts are then combined to explore several modern risk analysis modelling techniques.

This unit will provide learners with the skills needed to apply these techniques in real-life situations.

Learning Outcomes

  • Critically analyze the concept of operational risk and the Basel II model.
  • Implement & Analyze the Professional Risk Management models, and Asses and Mitigate the Risks effectively in complex business environments.
  • Develop a professional risk management model according to an organizational context
  • Application: Lesson Learned, ECOLOGICAL RISK ASSESSMENT

Unit Objectives

The critical examination of strategic risk management is about the setting and continuous improvement of performance standards; the establishment and maintenance of an effective system of risk management; all aspects of risk management are considered, including, but not limited to, health and safety, environmental and security; planning and alignment of risk objectives with other corporate strategy.

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyze the strategic implications of corporate risk management.
  • Analyze integrative risk management perspectives.
  • Develop full strategic risk analyses.
  • Analyze and evaluate market-related business in corporate risk management.
  • Apply Risk Governance to the entire organization’s sectors.

DBA in Quality Management

Unit Objectives

Learners will be well-equipped to become leaders and innovators in quality management.

They will possess the knowledge, research skills, and critical thinking abilities to address real-world challenges in organizational quality and contribute significantly to the advancement of quality management theory and practice.

Learning Outcomes

  • Critically analyze the theoretical foundations of principles and concepts of quality management systems and their role in organizational success.
  • Develop quality management systems: quality management tools and techniques to identify, analyze, and improve processes within an organization.
  • Designing quality management systems: Quality Leadership and Change Management.
  • Transforming the organizational culture to be a customer-centric organization while designing quality management systems.
  • Develop an Integrated integrated communication plan: A well-crafted communication plan fosters understanding, builds trust, and ultimately leads to a smooth transition and seamless adoption of the new quality system.
  • Implementing quality management systems: quality planning, assurance, and control measures to ensure consistent quality throughout the product or service lifecycle.
  • Implementing quality management systems: Integrate quality management with strategic planning and decision-making within the organizational culture to achieve business sustainability and long-term success.

Unit Objectives

This unit aims to fulfil the learner’s ability to analyze and evaluate talent management’s different models. 

The talent management process begins with the meticulous delineation of appropriate talent profiles tailored to meet the specific needs of the organization.

It encompasses the foundational elements employed by organizations to oversee the performance of individuals, teams, and the organization as a whole. 

Central to this exploration is an examination of the respective roles played by HR and line management within the realm of talent management. Furthermore, the unit delves into the complexities surrounding talent retention, investigating prevalent issues and proposing viable solutions. 

Through a comprehensive approach, learners will gain insight into the various dimensions of talent management, ranging from the cultivation of core competencies to the formulation and execution of performance management systems, as well as the identification, assessment, and development of talent.

Learning Outcomes

  • Critically analyze the theoretical foundations of strategic quality management and their historical context.
  • Design Strategic Quality and Systems Management and utilize advanced tools and techniques for continuous improvement in a strategic quality context.
  • Implementing Strategic Quality and Systems Management aligned with an organization’s overall business strategy.
  • Develop changing initiatives for successful integration of strategic quality and systems management within organizations.
  • Evaluate the impact of strategic quality management on organizational performance, competitiveness, and customer satisfaction.

DBA in International Business Management

Unit Objectives

This unit aims to develop learners’ understanding of the effects of legislation, ethics, and global integration on decisions, corporate governance, policies, processes, and activities undertaken by organisations.

Learning Outcomes

  • Be able to critically discuss the impacts of globalisation on organisations.
  • Be able to critically discuss the sociocultural, ethical, and moral issues that affect global organisations.
  • Be able to analyse the role of corporate governance in global organisations
  • Be able to critically discuss International Consumer Protection laws.
  • Be able to critically analyse regulations related to online trading

Unit Objectives

The aim of the “International Business Ethics and Sustainability” unit is to develop a deep understanding of ethical principles and sustainability practices in the context of international business.

This unit will equip students with the ability to critically evaluate ethical dilemmas and sustainability challenges that global businesses face and to develop strategies that integrate ethical and sustainable practices into business operations and decision-making processes.

Learning Outcomes

  • Critically evaluate major ethical theories and frameworks and their application to international business contexts.
  • Analyze complex ethical dilemmas faced by international businesses and propose well-reasoned solutions.
  • Develop comprehensive strategies that promote sustainability within international business operations, considering economic, social, and environmental dimensions.
  • Assess the impact of corporate social responsibility initiatives on global business practices and stakeholder relationships.
  • Create and defend ethical business policies that address issues such as labour rights, environmental sustainability, and fair trade in a global context.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of global sustainability standards and certifications in promoting ethical business practices.
  • Critique real-world case studies of international businesses, identifying best practices and areas for improvement in ethical and sustainable practices.

DBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Unit Objectives

This unit aims to develop learners’ understanding, knowledge, and skills of sustainable operations management, including key elements of sustainability and their importance to businesses, the business drivers and barriers affecting the move towards sustainability, the different practices across the supply chain that can be worked upon to improve sustainability, as well as the performance measures and the business impact of sustainability. 

A variety of different sectors are explored.

Learning Outcomes

  • Critically analyze and synthesize sustainable operations management strategies, evaluating their effectiveness in addressing environmental, social, and economic challenges in diverse organizational contexts.
  • Integrate advanced sustainability principles and practices into operations management frameworks, assessing their impact on resource efficiency, waste reduction, and carbon footprint mitigation.
  • Leverage innovative technologies and data-driven approaches to optimize sustainable operations, balancing environmental stewardship with operational performance objectives.
  • Develop comprehensive sustainability policies and initiatives, assessing their long-term impact on organizational sustainability and competitive advantage.
  • Design and implement complex optimization models to improve supply chain efficiency, responsiveness, and adaptability to changing market conditions.
  • Apply advanced forecasting and predictive analytics methods to accurately anticipate demand fluctuations and optimize inventory management.

Unit Objectives

The unit aims to provide learners with in-depth knowledge about planning processes across all key aspects of supply chain management.

The relevance of each of the planning processes, the associated information requirements, and modelling and analytic techniques are covered.

Learning Outcomes

  • Critically evaluate and synthesize contemporary supply chain planning models and approaches, identifying their strengths and limitations in diverse business contexts.
  • Integrate and assess advanced planning, scheduling, and control methodologies within complex business operations to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Leverage sophisticated data analytics techniques to drive strategic decision-making and optimize overall supply chain performance.
  • Develop and critique comprehensive supply chain strategies, assessing their long-term impact on organizational sustainability and competitive advantage.
  • Design and implement complex optimization models to improve supply chain efficiency, responsiveness, and adaptability to changing market conditions.
  • Apply advanced forecasting and predictive analytics methods to accurately anticipate demand fluctuations and optimize inventory management.
  • Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks within the supply chain using advanced risk management frameworks and data-driven strategies.

DBA in Project Management

Unit Objectives

The unit aims to enable the student to understand the core concepts of procurement along with the importance of identifying and managing risks related to procurement and contract management. 

The learners will also develop a critical understanding of various legislative frameworks important for procurement and consider frameworks for risk assessment in the procurement context.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the core concepts of procurement and contract management.
  • Be able to critically evaluate the procurement operating environment and legislation.
  • Understand the management of procurement operations.
  • Understand the risk management process in procurement and contract management.

Unit Objectives

This unit aims to develop a critical understanding of managing operations and information systems within projects. 

The interrelationships within functional areas will be examined, and the influence of contemporary factors. Learners will explore organisational strategy with the capacity to plan for products and consider the value of inventory management using information systems and inventory schedules.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the role of operations management within a business.
  • Understand strategic capacity planning for products and services.
  • Understand requirements for effective inventory management using information systems.
  • Understand scheduling operations for project managers.
  • Understand systems for project quality management.

DBA in Risk Management

Unit Objectives

The critical examination of strategic risk management about the setting and continuous improvement of performance standards; the establishment and maintenance of an effective system of risk management; all aspects of risk management are considered, including, but not limited to, health and safety, environmental and security; planning and alignment of risk objectives with other corporate strategy.

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyze the strategic implications of corporate risk management.
  • Analyze integrative risk management perspectives.
  • Develop full strategic risk analyses.
  • Analyze and evaluate market-related business in corporate risk management
  • Apply Risk Governance to the entire organization’s sectors

Unit Objectives

This unit aims to provide learners with an understanding of the core concepts and tools used to build modern risk analysis models.

It introduces learners to the foundations of risk analysis.

These core concepts are then combined to explore several modern risk analysis modelling techniques.

This unit will provide learners with the skills needed to apply these techniques in real-life situations

Learning Outcomes

  • Critically analyze the concept of operational risk and the Basel II model.
  • Implement & professional risk management models; assess and mitigate the risks effectively in complex business environments.
  • Develop a professional risk management model according to an organizational context.
  • Application: Lesson Learned, ECOLOGICAL RISK ASSESSMENT

DBA in Strategic Marketing

Unit Objectives

this unit aims to enable learners to critically analyze and synthesize contemporary issues in marketing, employing advanced theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence.

This involves evaluating the complexities of modern marketing challenges, proposing innovative solutions, and contributing novel insights to the field through rigorous research and scholarly discourse.

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate a profound comprehension of the strategic implications of marketing within the broader contexts of corporate and business strategies. 
  • This entails analyzing the intricate interplay between strategic marketing initiatives and organizational strategies, elucidating their synergies, tensions, and transformative potential through advanced conceptual frameworks and empirical research.
  • The emerging field of Neuromarketing and its profound implications for marketing strategies and tactics.
  • This involves critically evaluating the latest trends, theories, and empirical research in Neuromarketing, discerning its impact on consumer behaviour, decision-making processes, and market outcomes.
  • Develop a sophisticated understanding of B2B marketing strategy and planning, emphasizing the cultivation of enduring, value-driven relationships with business customers.
  • This involves critically analyzing advanced concepts and theoretical frameworks in B2B marketing, synthesizing empirical evidence to inform strategic decision-making processes, and innovating approaches to foster sustained engagement and loyalty within complex business ecosystems.
  • Acquire a comprehensive grasp of the intricacies involved in conducting marketing research. This entails critically analyzing advanced methodologies, theoretical frameworks, and statistical techniques employed in marketing research design and execution.
  • Develop a conceptual framework of the diverse array of tools utilized in service marketing and the intricacies of designing effective service marketing activities.
  • Develop a conceptual framework of the diverse range of tools employed in customer experience (CX) management and the intricacies of designing optimal customer experiences and customer journeys.

Unit Objectives

This unit aims to foster a nuanced comprehension of how brands facilitate companies in achieving differentiation. 

Companies must establish a distinctive presence in the marketplace by implementing effective and innovative brand management strategies.

Brand management transcends departmental boundaries, serving as an organizational-wide initiative.

This course aims to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application, enabling learners to translate theoretical concepts into actionable strategies and tactics that drive brand success in dynamic market environments.

Through interdisciplinary exploration and experiential learning, learners will develop the analytical skills and strategic acumen necessary to navigate complex brand challenges and capitalize on opportunities for sustainable competitive advantage.

Learning Outcomes

  • Evaluate and refine brand management strategies by applying sophisticated analytical skills.
  • Develop positioning and a frame of reference building.
  • Evaluate the brand positioning and customer excellence through the CBBE approach.
  • Develop the brand positioning strategy.
  • Develop Brand Equity and Build up strong brand practices.
  • Evaluate brand elements and design brand architecture strategies to build brand equity.

DBA in Digital Transformation

Unit Objectives

  • Evaluate existing quality management systems and standards within the organization.
  • Develop a strategic approach to assess and enhance quality systems.
  • Establish clear responsibilities for stakeholders in maintaining quality standards.
  • Implement a comprehensive quality management system tailored to organizational needs.
  • Monitor and evaluate quality performance to promote continuous improvement.

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyze and assess the effectiveness of current quality management systems.
  • Design a strategy for evaluating and improving quality systems.
  • Define roles and responsibilities related to quality standards for key stakeholders.
  • Successfully implement a quality management system in their organization.
  • Conduct ongoing monitoring and evaluation of quality performance to identify areas for continuous improvement.

Unit Objectives

  • Identify legal and regulatory requirements that impact the area of responsibility.
  • Recognize ethical and social requirements relevant to the organizational context.
  • Develop policies that address legal, regulatory, ethical, and social obligations.
  • Effectively communicate these policies to stakeholders to ensure understanding and compliance.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and evaluate the legal and regulatory requirements applicable to their role.
  • Analyze ethical and social considerations that influence decision-making in their area.
  • Create comprehensive policies that meet legal, regulatory, ethical, and social requirements.
  • Communicate policies clearly to stakeholders and facilitate discussions to address any concerns.

DBA in Business Consultation

Unit Objectives

The aim of this unit is to provide learners with the advanced knowledge and strategic skills necessary to drive comprehensive organizational improvement. 

Learners will critically analyze and synthesize key concepts in organizational strategy, financial management, project management, and risk management. 

By integrating these concepts, learners will develop and implement strategies that enhance competitive advantage, operational excellence, and organizational resilience. 

The unit emphasizes the application of advanced strategic models and best practices in various business contexts, ensuring that learners are equipped to make informed decisions that contribute to long-term business success and sustainability.

Learning Outcomes

  • Develop a critical understanding of how organizational strategy shapes and drives competitive advantage in various business contexts. (Organizational Strategy and Planning)
  • Integrate the concepts of financial management and performance measurement, understanding their roles in organizational success. (Financial and Performance Management)
  • Strategize project management techniques and their role in achieving operational excellence. (Project Management and Operational Excellence)
  • Develop a critical understanding of risk management and business continuity planning, ensuring organizational resilience. (Risk Management and Business Continuity)

Unit Objectives

This unit aims to equip learners with advanced knowledge and skills

necessary to lead and manage transformational change within complex

organizational environments. 

Learners will critically evaluate and synthesize theories of consumer behaviour, innovation, entrepreneurship, human resource management, organizational behaviour, leadership, and digital transformation.

Through a combination of theoretical exploration and practical application, learners will develop innovative strategies that drive business performance, foster positive organizational cultures, and ensure sustainable competitive advantage.

The unit will also focus on designing and implementing strategic information systems and digital transformation plans that enhance operational efficiency and organizational resilience in the face of dynamic market conditions.

Learning Outcomes

  • Critically evaluate consumer behaviour theories and synthesize marketing strategies that drive business performance across diverse contexts. (Marketing Strategy and Consumer Behavior)
  • Formulate and justify innovative entrepreneurial strategies by applying ad advanced models of innovation and entrepreneurship to sustain competitive business growth. (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
  • Critically and recommend human resource management practices and organizational behavior strategies that foster talent management and positive organizational culture in complex environments. Innovation and Entrepreneurship) 
  • Design and implement leadership and change management frameworks tailored to specific organizational contexts, ensuring effective transitions and successful change initiatives. (Leadership and Change Management) 
  • Develop and Critique strategic information systems and digital transformation plans that enhance business innovation, operational efficiency, and overall organizational performance. (Strategic Information Systems and Digital Transformation)

About Vern University

Vern University stands as the academic partner of the ECC Group, representing a beacon of innovation and educational excellence in Zagreb, Croatia. Established two decades ago, Vern University has solidified its position as a premier private institution in Croatia and the broader region, boasting a diverse array of academic offerings comprising 10 bachelor and 7 graduate programs.

Distinguished by its international outlook, Vern University prioritizes fostering a global perspective among its student body and faculty. Through a commitment to international mobility initiatives, students and staff are actively encouraged to engage in exchange programs, collaborative projects, and academic pursuits worldwide. This ethos has transformed Vern University into a melting pot of cultures, attracting learners across Europe and beyond. 

At the heart of Vern University’s mission is the holistic development of its students, equipping them with not only academic prowess but also fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and social responsibility. As signatories to the United Nations Global Compact initiative, Vern University champions sustainable development and ethical business practices, instilling in its graduates a deep sense of societal responsibility.

The university’s impact is evident in its impressive statistics, including an enrollment of 1850 students, a sprawling modern campus spanning 3250 square meters in Zagreb’s city centre, and a faculty comprising 200 dedicated lecturers. With a vast alumni network of over 5000 individuals, Vern University’s influence extends far beyond the confines of its campus.

Moreover, the university’s commitment to practical learning is reflected in its outstanding internship placement rate of 90%, ensuring that students gain real-world experience and seamlessly transition into their chosen professions.

In essence, Vern University stands as a testament to academic excellence, international collaboration, and a steadfast dedication to nurturing the next generation of leaders equipped to tackle the challenges of an ever-evolving global landscape.

VERN’s Accreditation and Quality

AZVO

VERN’ is accredited by the Agency for Science and Higher Education (AZVO) 

(AZVO) is an independent public body responsible for the accreditation of higher education institutions and scientific organizations in Croatia. 

ENQA

VERN’ is a member of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA).

(ENQA) is a network of quality assurance agencies in higher education across Europe, this membership demonstrates that VERN is committed to providing high-quality education that meets international standards.

Erasmus+

Vern University has participated in the Erasmus+ program since the academic year 2011/12!

The European Union’s Erasmus+ program is a funding scheme to support activities in the fields of Education, Training, Youth, and Sport.

Qudal Medal & Superbrands

In addition to its accreditation by AZVO and membership in ENQA, VERN is also registered in the Croatian higher education system and was awarded the Qudal – Quality Medal in 2011-2012 and the Super Brands USA award.

  • The Qudal Medal is awarded to higher education institutions that demonstrate a commitment to quality assurance and continuous improvement.
  • Superbrands USA Award: This award recognizes VERN as one of the most trusted and respected brands in the United States. 

UNAI

The United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) connects universities with the UN to promote human rights, education, sustainability, and conflict resolution. UNAI offers resources and opportunities for universities to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals.

IAU

the IAU is to contribute to tackling global challenges. Sustainable development, universal access to quality higher education, and the incorporation of technology in university teaching and learning are some of its strategic focuses. 

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