COTRUGLI Business School

COTRUGLI Business School campuses are located in Croatia (Zagreb) and Serbia (Belgrade), with branch offices in Bulgaria, Montenegro, Romania and Slovenia. Through these regional operational centers, COTRUGLI is creating Alumni networks in Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Slovenia and Serbia, while at the same time reaching cultures and business environments worldwide.

COTRUGLI Business School has been awarded the AMBA accreditation for its MBA programs. Association of MBAs provides independent proof of quality and excellence for MBA programs. AMBA’s goal is to constantly develop and enhance the quality of MBA programs worldwide. Among thousands of business schools worldwide, only 200 of them are AMBA accredited. 

COTRUGLI MBA programs are designed to provide a balance between organizational and personal development. Besides “hard skills” modules such as finance, we also have a large number of modules that fall into the category of "soft skills" such as leadership. Our goal is for our students to continuously work on themselves and strengthented their personal competences and leadership potential. Our modules are designed to encourage team work through case studies, which allows students to exchange ideas and share experiences from various industries and business functions. COTRUGLI MBA programs are structured into modules, offering full flexibility to the partaker in regards to her/his professional and personal life. In fact, the modular approach takes full advantage of the students work obligations and enables immediate application of acquired knowledge.

Executive MBA program  is designed for middle and senior management, as well as for entrepreneurs who run or are planning to open their own business. The program is organised into 16 weekend modules (Friday to Sunday), over a period of 2 years. The program is set up so that participants have minimum absence from work. The module is held ones per month and average module duration is 3 days. The average participant's age is 37.

International MBA program is designed for junior managers and high potential individuals. MBA program consists of 15 modules structured in week-long blocks and weekend modules over a period of 2 year. The Program structure is compatible with full-time employment as the modular approach enables participants to align work and program obligations.The average age is 27. 

Lectures are held in several regional countries (mostly: Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia).

The Alumni community currently counts over 2000 MBA graduates, making it one of the largest business networks in the SEE region. Alumni activities such as Alumni gatherings, Forums, conferences, sporting events, leisure events, travelling and dinners, participants have the opportunity to network locally and regionally, creating lifetime friendships with their colleagues. So far, COTRUGLI has created Alumni Clubs in Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Slovenia and Serbia, while at the same time reaching cultures and business environments worldwide

Romanian students’ experience with COTRUGLI programs:

Alina Pop, CEO, Electrogrup SA: "I decided to pursue an EMBA because, coming from an engineering background, I knew I wanted to do something more to improve my managerial skills. By coming to CBS, I had an opportunity to reflect on what I’m doing and how I’m doing my job. I believe the program is a catalyst for professional change, whether originally intended or not. The CBS EMBA experience is one very useful and I was excited about my classmates and my professors, who bring a tremendous diversity of expertise and experiences to the program, which will immensely shape my personal and professional development." 

Adrian Constantin Stanese, HR Manager, Somarest: "Practical, although profound knowledge that can be used in day to day business activities, unlocking synergies I never realized could be created. All this is offered in a multicultural environment that enriches both our professional and personal "DNA"." 

Corina Cimpoca, Owner, MKOR Consulting: "As a marketing consultant, getting an MBA degree helped me improve my business know-how and also gain credibility with my new clients."

Dragos Badulescu, General Manager, Samuel Mobilier: "COTRUGLI EMBA was a life-changing experience for me, a journey during which I got to discover my weaknesses and my strengths, a place where I got equipped for everyday managerial challenges, a family where I found real friends."