At COTRUGLI Business School, we are driven by a profound understanding of the dynamic nature of the business world and the importance of embracing innovation, while simultaneously upholding traditional values. It is this unique blend of timeless wisdom and forward-thinking approach that defines our institution.
In recognition of the profound impact of innovation and the enduring relevance of traditional values, we have chosen to name our School after Benedetto Cotrugli. Benedetto Cotrugli, also known as Benedikt "Beno" Kotruljević, was a distinguished citizen of the Dubrovnik Republic during the 15th century. His multifaceted career encompassed the roles of merchant, humanist, scientist, and diplomat.
One of Cotrugli's remarkable achievements was the authorship of "The Art of Trade" in 1458, a seminal work that is widely regarded as the first comprehensive exposition of double-entry bookkeeping principles and methods. This groundbreaking contribution to the field of finance and accounting solidified his place in history. However, his book extended beyond financial matters; it delved into personal development and highlighted the intrinsic value of ethical conduct in business. These timeless principles of personal growth and ethical business practices were the driving force behind our decision to honor Mr. Cotrugli by naming our school after him.
At COTRUGLI Business School, we hold these principles in high regard and infuse them throughout our educational portfolio. Our curriculum and approach are designed to instill a deep sense of ethics, integrity, and responsible leadership in our alumni. We recognize that success in the modern business landscape goes beyond mere profitability; it requires a holistic understanding of societal impact and the cultivation of long-term sustainable practices.
At COTRUGLI, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and lifelong learning, enabling our alumni to become influential leaders who drive positive change in their organizations and communities.
Join us at COTRUGLI Business School as we honor the legacy of Benedetto Cotrugli and embark on a transformative educational journey that blends tradition and innovation, ethics and entrepreneurship, to shape the business leaders of tomorrow.
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What to expect from #COTRUGLI
- “Working in teams, with different characters, resolving tons of case studies, doing small projects and in parallel working on our business plan which we had to present at the end of the program, was something that I have experienced for the first time, and it was thrilling. “ – Ana B
- “What I learned at COTRUGLI Business school is that if you can unlock your passion and develop entrepreneurship spirit, everything you wish for your career is possible.”- Adrijana V
- “I would classify COTRUGLI MBA program as innovative and refreshing comparing to conservative approach I have experienced during my study at university.”- Angelika B
- “Through those two years I have made great friendships, strong business partnerships and learned how to think like a businessman. I have learned the language of business and created a new approach on how to tackle business challenges”- Ante P
- “For the first time in my life I was surrounded with only the smart and intelligent people who are way smarter than me”- Bojan B
- “COTRUGLI MBA helped me to gain valuable tools and knowledge to drive my career further by enabling me to see the big picture, enhance forward looking thinking, organize business processes and empower people management.”- Boris B
- “What was once learned knowledge, became intuition, and what was intuition became second nature.”- Boris S
- “I had the opportunity to explore the latest business trends, apply the newest management tools and techniques.”-
Borko B
- „By attending Executive MBA program at COTRUGLI, I have realized how many opportunities actually we have around us. For me, it was so valued journey with fantastic colleagues, that allowed me to review existing and acquire new knowledge, with lot of challenges that helped me to grow. “- Dario C
- “The knowledge gained from COTRUGLI Executive MBA program helped me run my business efficiently and to help our customers solve their problems in organizations. “- Domagoj B
- “A place where one sharpens management skills, leadership style, communication skills and strategic thinking. This is an environment of COTRUGLI Business School.”- Hrvoje S
- “Our growth and learning didn’t finish after our graduation. COTRUGLI showed me the way how to continue this lifetime process, opened a new perspective end encouraged me to aim higher in my business career.”- Igor V
- “My COTRUGLI MBA experience has gone beyond my expectations.”- Ivan V
- “I am grateful and honored to be part of this amazing journey with COTRUGLI Business school. For great professors we met, the friendships we made, and the knowledge we gained!”- Jerneja M
- "Amazing new colleagues who became good friends, international team of lecturers and motivation for life-long learning in the field of management - COTRUGLI MBA opened my eyes to different world perspectives; it was like reading a book which was hidden from me, forcing me to rethink my position in the world of business, for the better."- Josip S
- “Only 8 months after finishing EMBA I have easily gotten new, higher position in another company and I've become more valuable on a labor market.”- Katja M
- “COTRUGLI was exactly what I needed at that point to fill me with appropriate business practices and knowledge of how to handle special cases. It has filled me up with all the confidence to be able to face all challenges which came with the new position”- Luka S
- “I realized that I wanted to test myself as independent service provider and I have successfully started business of my own and due to skills and lessons I have received during my EMBA course”- Marijana Š
- “I vividly remember all the lectures, dynamic discussions and eye-opening “aha!” moments.”- Marina S
- “MBA program provided incredible experience, the one you take with you for a life.”- Mario B
- “COTRUGLI Business School brings you practical cases with top-ranked international lecturers who are not only good lecturers but good managers as well.”- Marko B
- “Not only that COTRUGLI with their respective portfolio of lecturers are source of new knowledge but collaboration with colleagues and friendships that I’ve made during studies are priceless.”- Marko B
- “At COTRUGLI Business School I met great people, and we learned not just how to think out of the box, but we created our new boxes.”- Martin Z
- “EMBA program gave me a possibility for sharpening skills from my economical education background and for coping with daily challenges in transport as well as being prepared for strategic decisions”- Nataša R
- “I improved my organizational skills, channeled my creativity towards my career and, through a large team project at the end of my MBA, realized the importance of contributing different profiles within the project.”- Nikolina T
- “I found working in group MBA project interesting and useful, as it really captured some of the underlying principles of every successful teamwork: open conversations, challenging each other, building on ideas and sometimes disagreeing, but committing to progress the work together!”- Nino B
- “I learn how to work diligently through problems. How to multitask and prioritize. How to think in a structured way, and to efficiently communicate ideas.”- Nino S
- “It was useful to see how an engineer, person from human science background and economist approach solving the same task. “- Oliver Šarić
- “COTRUGLI Business School was a best choice because I wanted a program with world-class professors where I had the privilege to enhance leadership, interpersonal and critical thinking skills.”- Sanja M
- “Being surrounded by ambitious professionals means not only will you be more driven to do your best, but you could be meeting your next business partner.”- Sanja R
- “I believe I can successfully work in this totally different cultural and business environment, due to knowledge and experiences obtained during the COTRUGLI EMBA program.”- Sebastijan L
- “To get to the next level, rapid growth in this regional environment was needed and COTRUGLI became my catalyst towards excellence.”- Stephanie T
- “Even though I had a lot of management experience, my success and self-confidence in actual tough situations, I attribute to formal knowledge I gained at COTRUGLI.”- Tatjana P
- “It was a difficult decision to change my job, but I accepted it with full self-confidence that I am sure, I wouldn’t have without COTRUGLI.”- T
- “It was like back in school, so many interesting topics I knew so little of.”- Tvrtko
- “Looking back, COTRUGLI MBA program gave me the confidence to create my own path in the world of business. It gave me the tools to plan, implement and evaluate every business decision on my road to financial and personal success.”- Vanja P
- “Looking back, that year of MBA program helped me reach my professional dreams and made me happy to date.”-
Vesna F
- “COTRUGLI Business School EMBA program has equipped me well for all challenges that are yet to come.”- Vlatka S
- “All the lectures were well planned, performed, and interactive, where the students were in the centre of attention. “
- Zan T
- “Every new learning MBA experience was filling me with energy, and I was looking forward to transforming this knowledge into value for my company and my team.”- Zejko B
- “Executive MBA improved my ability to see things from “other people” position and better understanding of their actions and motivations. It made me better manager in general.”- Željko S
- “Two most valuable takeaways from COTRUGLI Business School are: learning never stops, and leadership is all about humility and helping your people grow. If you follow these rules, results will come.”- Zoran T
- „Working, brainstorming and making decisions in teams made of individuals with different backgrounds was challenging, yet I loved this part the most!”- Alan Z
- “Having helicopter view of business also helps you to make a better decision.”- Ana V
- “COTRUGLI gave me a jumping start in discovering my professional path and the confidence to stay on it, reach the stars, and keep on going. “- Biserka D
- “COTRUGLI opened up a new perspective, setting the path toward the entrepreneurship, self-awareness and openness to new ideas.”- Boris B
- “My personal development has grown to a new level. I discovered whole new world of new ideas, business tactics and views of the business world.”- Braslav J
- “The investment in COTRUGLI program was more than successful with an increase since then in revenues or salary but more than that with a life changing connection, strong friendships and an unforgettable experience”- David L
- “I learned as much from the lessons and modules as I learned from my colleagues (students).”- Frane S
- “Extraordinary professionals from different sectors made me think outside of the box, rethink about myself and I started seeing things from a different point of view which enabled easier cooperation and more productive meetings in my workplace.”- Ivana G
- “Whether you are trying to change your workplace, salary, industry or start your own business, this experience is a motivation that I would recommend to everyone as the best boost to fulfill your wishes!”- Ivana K
- “It is not about your age, your gender or your background. It is about how much effort, determination and passion you put in every little thing you do.”- Jurica B
- “Thank you, CBS, for the inspiration, colleagues and knowledge that helped me to get where I am today.”- Mario S
- “Crafting technology background with these new learned aspects made me a true professional framing all domains into well balanced picture.”- Marko B
- “MBA enabled me to grow on the personal level. So, when an opportunity to change my role came across, I grabbed it because I was confident enough that I can own it.”- Maša P
- “Intense training, learning, lectures and exams, as well as rich social life with my colleges, brought a great deal of, not just knowledge, but also confidence in my life.”- Nikola K
- “Through my MBA journey the most asset I gained was personal development. Self-confidence to accept almost every business challenge.”- Petar N
- “The EMBA program gave me insights in different areas in which I had not worked previously, like strategy and entrepreneurship.”- Sanja P
- “The whole process of acquiring new knowledge is driven by top professors who encourage collaboration and do not provide instant answers but ask questions and offer methods to analyze and select the best solutions.”- Saša P
- “For any engineer with ambition of becoming also a successful business manager – COTRUGLI can help you in achieving your goals.”- Stjepan S
- „Still one of my best decisions was to join executive MBA program with COTRUGLI where I had opportunity to learn from and exchange ideas with top ranked international lecturers, business professionals and COTRUGLI team.”- Tomislav K
- “It is not just networking… we are a community of so many interesting and positive individuals.”- Uroš M
- “New theory and examples through case study’s I’ve heard in every class, opened my mind and still have an influence today in my decision making.”- Zorica K
- “Open minded discussions during and hanging up around after classes kept me clear-headed and approachable to new ideas and business possibilities.”- Zvonimir Z
