At Virovitica University of Applied Sciences, new heads of departments have been appointed, with their terms starting on October 1, 2025. According to the University Statute, department heads serve three-year terms, meaning the new heads will lead their departments until the end of September 2028.
The Department of Economics will be led by Dr. Anita Prelas Kovačević, whose experience in the field of economics will continue to enhance the teaching process and foster cooperation with the business sector. The Department of Tourism will be headed by Dr. Božidar Jaković, whose prior experience in the tourism industry and academic environment ensures continuity and further development of the department. The new head of the Department of Information and Communication Technologies is Ivan Benke, mag. ing. comp., whose expertise in ICT will be key to modernising teaching and introducing new technologies into the educational process.
Heads of departments play a crucial role in organising teaching, developing departmental staff, and guiding and modernising educational programmes. They are central pillars of the academic and administrative life of Virovitica University of Applied Sciences. Their term of office allows sufficient time for long-term projects and strategic development of their departments, ensuring stability and continuity in the institution’s higher education and research activities.
We congratulate Dr. Anita Prelas Kovačević, Dr. Božidar Jaković, and Ivan Benke on their appointments and wish them a successful and productive term!
