Faculty of Economics & Business - Zagreb

Zagrebačka Banka and the Faculty of Economics in Zagreb signed a cooperation agreement

Zagrebacka Banka and the Faculty of Economics in Zagreb signed a cooperation agreement on Monday by which the two institutions will in future cooperate in various activities in the field of education and training of students.
Zagrebacka Banka and the Faculty of Economics in Zagreb signed a cooperation agreement on Monday by which the two institutions will in future cooperate in various activities in the field of education and training of students. It is a continuation of successful cooperation, after students of the Faculty of Economics in Zagreb participated in
the six-month paid internship program - Zaba Banking Academy.
The program is intended for final-year students or graduates of graduate studies of the economic orientations.

"I am proud that Zagrebacka Banka is the first bank in Croatia to introduce this specialized program through which students of economic sciences have the opportunity to acquire practical knowledge in the financial institution". The program Zaba Banking Academy offers students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge and experience, build professional skills and understanding of banking with practical work, all under the supervision of experienced banking executives. In addition to learning a lot and being more competitive in the market, they will have the best opportunity to continue their careers in Zagrebacka bank. Faculty of Economics in Zagreb is undoubtedly an excellent faculty and I am extremely glad that, as the largest economic faculty in the country it recognized this initiative of Zagrebacka banka ", said Miljenko Živaljić, CEO of Zagrebacka banka at the signing ceremony.

"It is a strategic interest of the Faculty of Economics, University of Zagreb to strengthen economic integration of science and business entities, and by signing this contract we made a step closer to achieving this goal. We are honored that the administration of Zagrebacka banka recognized the quality of students and study programs Faculty of Economics. The cooperation will aim to increase the quality of curricula and teaching processes, and enable our students to acquire specific practical knowledge, skills and experience working in
a recognized bank" said Lajoš Žager, Dean of the Faculty of Economics.

The signing of this contract is a further step in our collaboration with Zagrebacka Bank and the Faculty of Economics in Zagreb. In addition to participation in the program Zaba Banking Academy cooperation with the Faculty will be realized in other areas, such as hosting banking experts on particular courses or organizing student
visits to various organizational units of Zaba.