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Asst. Prof. Dr.

Kristina Velichkovska

Email:kristina.velickovska@ibu.edu.mk

Office Hours:

  1. Wednesday - 11:00/13:00

Education

PhD, International Balkan University, Economics, 2021 - 2024

Doctoral Summer School, Trento University, Economics, 2022 - 2022

Master, International Balkan University,, Business Administration, 2015 - 2017

Bachelor, International Balkan University, Information Technology, 2012 - 2017

MicroMaster, Istanbul University (Turkey), Institute of Communication Studies (Macedonia), DOBA Faculty of Applied Business and Social Studies (Slovenia), and the Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania), Entrepreneurship Ecosystem and Innovative Strategies, 2020 - 2020

PhD, CERGE-EI, Czech Academy of Sciences, Economics, 2018 - 2018

Bachelor, International Balkan University, Management in Public Administration, 2011 - 2015

Publications

Kristina Velichkovska,Kristina Velichkovska, Bojan Georgievski,The Causal Relationship Between Income Inequality and Educational Attainment,Institute of Economics, Skopje,10/10/2022,4,94-109,https://www.doi.org/10.55302/ED22244094v,Link

Kristina Velichkovska,Kristina Velichkovska, S. Stojanovska,Communication Differences and Conflict Resolution in International Business Environment,ASSOCIATION OF ECONOMISTS AND MANAGERS OF THE BALKANS – UDEKOM BALKAN,30/9/2020,4,85-92,https://doi.org/10.31410/EMAN.S.P.2020.85,Link

Kristina Velichkovska,Liza Alili Sulejmani, Kristina Velichkovska, Ahmet Lokce,Macroeconomic Approach of the Pandemic COVID-19,International Balkan University,30/6/2020,2,1,62-67,Link

Kristina Velichkovska,Kristina Velichkovska, et al.,Financial Literacy Manual,Global Shapers Skopje Hub,9/9/2020,1,Link

Kristina Velichkovska,Asst. Prof. Dr. Kristina Velichkovska, Dr. Petar Mitic,Unlocking the Potential of Emerging Technologies in Serbia and North Macedonia,IBU and IES,24/4/2025

Kristina Velichkovska,Kristina Velichkovska, Nehat Ramadani,The Impact of Public Debt on the Economic Development of North Macedonia,International Balkan University,30/6/2022,4,1,33-44,Link

Kristina Velichkovska,Kristina Velichkovska, Luljeta Sadiku,Government Expenditures Effects on Economic Growth in the Republic of Macedonia,International Balkan University,30/12/2019,1,1,63-72,Link

Kristina Velichkovska,Violeta Madzova, Kristina Velichkovska,Do the Western Balkan Countries Benefit From the Increased Competitiveness in Their Economies?. ,International Balkan Unversity,30/12/2019,1,1,1-9,Link

Kristina Velichkovska,Violeta Madzova, Bardhyl Dauti, Kristina Velichkovska,Estimating the Bilateral Foreign Direct Investment Flows in Transition Economies,International Balkan University,30/12/2021,3,2,5-11,Link

Kristina Velichkovska,Kristina Velichkovska,The Budgeting Process in the Republic of North Macedonia During COVID-19 Pandemic,International Balkan University,30/12/2023,5,2,69-76,Link

Kristina Velichkovska,Kristina Velichkovska,Income inequality determinants: Developed vs developing European countries,IBU,29/5/2024

Kristina Velichkovska,Georgievski, B., Velickovska, K., Dzenopoljac, V., Pahwa, N., Dzenopoljac,Bankruptcy trends among european football clubs,Journal of Physical Education and Sport,1/4/2024,24,4,915-923,10.7752/jpes.2024.04104,Link

Kristina Velichkovska,Kristina Velichkovska,Tourism, economic factors, and income distribution in the Balkan Countries: A regression analysis,Sivas Cumhuriyet University Publishing,10/5/2024

Kristina Velichkovska,Kristina Velichkovska,Fiscal Policy Effects on Economic Growth,LAP Lambert Academic Publishing,19/1/2024,978-620-7-45974-2,Link

Kristina Velichkovska,Angela Zafirova, Kristina Velichkovska,Local Government Financial Performance in North Macedonia: A Quantitative Evaluation under Decentralization,TEFMJ,12/3/2025,7,2,31-43,https://doi.org//10.69648/EYPA1502,Link

Kristina Velichkovska,Violeta Madzova, Barthyl Dauti, Kristina Velichkovska,The Budgeting Process in the Republic of North Macedonia During COVID-19 Pandemic,International Balkan University,31/12/2023,5,2,69-76,Link

Kristina Velichkovska,Kristina Velichkovska,Investigating the Existence of the Okun's Law in North Macedonia,International Balkan University,31/12/2021,3,2,52-60,Link

Kristina Velichkovska,Kristina Velichkovska,The Effect of Social Expenditures on Income Inequality in Post-Socialist and Capitalist Countries: A Panel Data Analysis,International Balkan University,30/6/2021,3,1,50-64,Link

Kristina Velichkovska,Kristina Velichkovska,The Interconnectedness of Net Primary Income and Net Current Transfers in North Macedonia's Foreign Economic Relations,International Balkan University,31/12/2023,5,2,37-43,Link

Kristina Velichkovska,Kristina Velichkovska, Besnik Mustafa, Bojan Georgievski,Impact Assessment of COVID-19 on the Tourism Industry in North Macedonia,Association of Economists and Managers of the Balkans,30/6/2023,8,95-102,https://doi.org/10.31410/LIMEN.S.P.2022.95,Link

Kristina Velichkovska,Kristina Velichkovska, Bojan Georgievski,Improving the Standard of Living through Better Budget Transparency in the Balkan Region,Euroasian Conference on Economics, Finance and Entrepreneurship,10/9/2022,156-170,Link

Kristina Velichkovska,Kristina Velichkovska, Nehat Ramadani,The Competitiveness Position of The Republic of North Macedonia: Opportunities аnd Weaknesses,InTraders International Trade Academic Journal,30/12/2022,5,2,155-172,https://doi.org/10.55065/intraders.1132830 ,Link

Kristina Velichkovska,Kristina Velichkovska,The Impact оf Price on Consumer’s Buying Behavior in North Macedonia,InTraders, Sakariya,17/4/2020,80-97,Link

Kristina Velichkovska,Snezana Bilic,Kristina Velichkovska,Start up Mentorship Programme Schedule ,EIT Higher Education Initiative ,12/11/2025

Kristina Velichkovska,Snezana Bilic, Kristina Velichkovska,Initial Stakeholder Mapping and Needs Assessment,EIT Higher Education Initiative,12/11/2025,1-28

Kristina Velichkovska,Kristina Velickovska,Labor Market Dynamics and Productivity Trends in North Macedonia,Balkan University Press,30/9/2025,1,1,269-306,978-608-4868-54-5,https://doi.org//10.69648/ISOI2613,Link

Kristina Velichkovska,Snezana Bilic,Kriastina Velickovska, Olena Cherniavska ,Start up Support and Innovation Acceleration Framework,EIT Higher Education Initiative ,12/11/2025

Kristina Velichkovska,Kristina Velichkovska, et al.,Disasters and Society: Disaster from Social, Economic, Psychological and Cultural Perspectives,Saü Publishing House,2/12/2024,1,1,1-35,978-605-2238-53-0,10.59537/saupress.2360,Link

Kristina Velichkovska,Asst. Prof. Dr. Kristina Velichkovska,Socio-economic determinants of income inequality in Europe,Balkan University Press,23/12/2024,1,1,1-313,978-608-4868-40-8,https://doi.org//10.69648/JHLJ9794,Link

Kristina Velichkovska,Kristina Velichkovska,VE FOR DIGITAL FACILITATION TOOLS AND PEDAGOGICAL FRAMEWORKS,SEAL NR,31/10/2025,Link

Kristina Velichkovska,Kristina Velichkovska, Petar Mitić, Milena Kojić,Empowering Sustainable Growth Through Emerging Technologies in Serbia and North Macedonia,Economic Analysis,29/10/2025,58,2,103-122,10.28934/ea.10490,Link

Projects

Sustainable financing of the civil sector through effective financial management, 1/12/2022

Financial literacy, 1/8/2020

Marketing strategies for start-ups, 1/9/2019

Promoting webinar–based youth non-formal education in Southeast Europe, 1/11/2019

Introduction to EU Project Management, 18/12/2020

Маking Learning Fun and Ecological, Researcher, Action research, Erasmus+, 12/4/2021 - 27/4/2021

EMERGE, Coordinator, Comparative research, DLR Projektträger, 1/11/2024 - 31/5/2025

IMPACT Campus, Researcher, Applied Research, EIT, 1/4/2025 - 30/4/2027

EU Circular Economy Network for All: Consumer Protection through reducing, reusing, repairing (ECO4ALL), Researcher, Action research, European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST), 7/11/2023 - 6/11/2027

TranSustain HE, Researcher, Action research, Turkish National Agency, 15/10/2025 - 14/10/2027

Skills Enrichment for Adaptive Leadership in the New Reality, Assistant, Action research, European Education and Culture Executive Agency, 1/2/2025 - 31/1/2028

Professional and Artistic Activity

XIX Summer Seminar for Young Policy Professionals from the Southeastern Europe and the Black Sea Region, Economic Policy Institute and European Commission, Albena, Bulgaria, Website Link, File Link

International Scientific Conference: Contemporary challenges of economic growth and sustainability of businesses, Institute of Economics – Skopje, online, Website Link, File Link

5th International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities, Post Covid-19 Era: Challenges and Opportunities, International Balkan University, online, Website Link, File Link

The uncertainties and challenges in the Balkans: Case of COVID’19, University of New York Tirana, Tirana, Website Link, File Link

InTraders International Conference on International Trade, Sakarya University, Istanbul, Turkey, Website Link, File Link

Euroasian Conference on Economics, Finance and Entrepreneurship, Gaziantep University, Belgrade, Serbia, Website Link, File Link

5th International Congress on Social Sciences, International Balkan University, International Balkan University, Website Link, File Link

Davos Lab Dialogues, “Inclusive Jobs: Equal opportunities for everyone”, Global Shapers Skopje, virtual, Website Link, File Link

Servicification of Manufacturing and Industrialization of Services, OSTIM Teknik University, International Balkan University, Website Link, File Link

World Bank Youth Conference, Balkans Youth Council, online, Website Link, File Link

8th International Scientific-Business Conference LIMEN 2022, UdEkoM Balkan, EXE Budapest Center in Budapest, Website Link, File Link

Social Responsibility Project of InTraders Academic Platform, InTraders, International Balkan University, Website Link, File Link

2nd International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities, International Balkan University, International Balkan University, Website Link, File Link

3rd International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities, International Balkan University, International Balkan University, Website Link, File Link

International Tourism, Economy and Culture Congres, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, IBU, Website Link, File Link

Unlocking the Potential of Emerging Technologies in Serbia and North Macedonia, IBU, IBU, Website Link, File Link

MIKET 2024, Faculty of Economics UKIM, Faculty of Economics UKIM, Website Link, File Link

Internationalization in Higher Education: Navigating Global Challenges and Opportunities, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkiye, Website Link, File Link

9th International Scientific Conference - EMAN 2025, Association of Economics and Managers of the Balkans (UdEkoM Balkan), University of London Institute in Paris, France (hybrid), Website Link, File Link

Roundtable: Emerging Technologies and Sustainability, Department of Environmental Economics, Institute of Economic Sciences Belgrade, Institute of Economic Sciences Belgrade, Website Link, File Link

13th InTraders International Conference on Social Sciences and Education, Sakarya University, Türkiye,, IBU, Website Link, File Link

BIT Loft Inauguration & Innovate with Intelligence Hackathon, International Balkan University, BIT Loft, Website Link, File Link

Executive Workshop for Facilitators – Bridging Education and Industry through 21st Century Skills and Virtual Collaboration, SEAL NR lead partner, INNOX, Skopje, Website Link, File Link

Courses

Monetary Theory and Policy, Management, First Cycle, 36 Hours

Public Finance, Management, First Cycle, 36 Hours

International Finance and Emerging Markets, Management, First Cycle, 36 Hours

International Monetary System, Management, First Cycle, 36 Hours

Corporate Financial Management, Management, First Cycle, 36 Hours

Macroeconomics, Management, First Cycle, 36 Hours

Financial Management, Management, First Cycle, 36 Hours

Analysis and Control of Costs, Management, First Cycle, 36 Hours

Finance in Organizations, Management, First Cycle, 36 Hours

International Business, Management, First Cycle, 36 Hours

Introduction to Finance, Management, First Cycle, 36 Hours

Principles of Economics, Management, First Cycle, 36 Hours

Advanced Economics, Management, First Cycle, 36 Hours

Microeconomics, Management, First Cycle, 24 Hours

Contemporary Economic Systems, Management, First Cycle, 36 Hours

Money Laundering, Management, First Cycle, 24 Hours

Mentorship

Graduation Project Adviser/Mentor, The Economics of Freemium Models in Tech Startups, Besnik Spahiu, 6/5/2025 12:00:00 AM - 6/5/2025 12:00:00 AM
the thesis has still not been defended

Graduation Project Adviser/Mentor, Application of Game Theory in Business Negotiation and Strategy, Egzon Iseni, 6/10/2025 12:00:00 AM - 9/30/2025 12:00:00 AM

MA Committee Membership, The impact of FDI on Unemployment and economic growth :Evidence from Western Balkan Countries, Nuray Zuli, 4/29/2025 12:00:00 AM - 4/29/2025 12:00:00 AM

MA Committee Membership, Evolution of Turkiye – North Macedonia economic relations since 2001: A policy and trade perspective, Erdem Demirel, 5/15/2025 12:00:00 AM - 5/15/2025 12:00:00 AM

MA Committee Membership, E-business and globalization: exploring the challenges and opportunities: comparing the United states and China, Ferdana Zendeli Sulejmanoski, 10/31/2024 12:00:00 AM - 12/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

MA Committee Membership, Digitalization Impact on Economic Growth in EU Countries, Muhammed Shabani, 10/31/2024 12:00:00 AM - 12/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

MA Adviser/Mentor, Globalization and Income Inequality: A Cross-Country Panel Study, Shirjete Ademi, 6/12/2025 12:00:00 AM - 4/1/2026 12:00:00 AM

MA Committee Membership, Artificial Intelligence Adoption Readiness in the Insurance Companies of the Republic of North Macedonia, Berru Durmishi, 12/16/2025 12:00:00 AM - 1/22/2026 12:00:00 AM

MA Committee Membership, Effects of Carbon Emissions and Renewable Energy on Economic Growth: Evidence from Western Balkan Economies, Ozkan Baki, 12/16/2025 12:00:00 AM - 1/22/2026 12:00:00 AM

Administrative Duties

Program Coordinator, 1/01/2021 - 1/10/2024,
As a PhD coordinator of the PhD in Economics program, I am responsible for overseeing the program activities, students registrations, maintaining program documentation and records, grades entrance, coordinating and organizing seminars where proposals and thesis are presented, and facilitating communication between faculty members and doctoral students.

Head of Department, 1/10/2024 - 1/10/2024,
Head of the International Economics Department

Editorial Secretary of TEFMJ, 1/01/2019 - 1/01/2019,

Erasmus+ Coordinator - Department of E-business, 31/05/2025 - 31/05/2025,
Matching courses from study program - E-business with study programs from foreign Universities - as part of Erasmus+ outgoing mobility for students

Student Advisor for PhD, 1/10/2025 - 1/10/2025,

Program Coordinator, 26/01/2026 - 26/01/2026,
Coordinator of the Economics study program in first cycle studies

Certifications

"Securing Success: Introduction to Financial Markets and Securities" Summer School, Securities and Exchange Commission of the Republic of North Macedonia, 7/06/2024 - 1/01/2099,

Data Science Academy, Brainster, 12/06/2024 - 1/01/2099,

Basic Training “EU Grant Project Proposal Development”,, ProEfekt Inovo, 23/01/2024 - 1/01/2099,

Advanced Training “EU Grant Project Proposal Writing”, Proefekt Inovo, 1/02/2024 - 1/01/2099,

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