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Frano Barbic

Frano Barbic

PhD Researcher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Explorer | Educational innovator | Engineer | Management Researcher | Business Consultant | Life Coach | Lifelong Learner

  • Education

    • Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Eng. and Naval Architecture (University of Split)

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      Master’s Degree Electrical Engineering (Telecommunications)

      Thesis: “The effect of electromagnetic radiation exposure on human health”Supervisor: Prof. Dragan Poljak

    • Università per Stranieri di Siena

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      Italian Language and Literature

    • University of Limerick

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      MSc in Project Management

    • Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism - University of Split

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      Postgraduate specialist (equiv. to Licentiate) Business Economics

      During postgraduate specialist studies at the University of Split, I was also studying and researching at two international universities (University of Siena, Italy and University of Limerick, Ireland) under the sponsorship of European Commission. Thesis: “Governance structures in alliances: evidence from Croatian construction industry” Supervisor: Prof. Darko Tipuric

    • Coventry University

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      Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice in Higher Education Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

    • Università degli Studi di Siena

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      Strategic management

    • Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

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      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Industrial Management (Governance dynamics in multipartner alliances)

      Enrolled in the EDIM (European Doctorate in Industrial Management) program, an Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorate program (EMJD) which accepts nine top-class international PhD-candidates every year and is organized by three leading European universities: Politecnico di Milano (Italy), Universidad Politecnica de Madrid (Spain) and Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden).Thesis: “Governance Dynamics of Multipartner Alliances: Toward an Integrated Framework”Supervisor: Prof. Antonio… Show more Enrolled in the EDIM (European Doctorate in Industrial Management) program, an Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorate program (EMJD) which accepts nine top-class international PhD-candidates every year and is organized by three leading European universities: Politecnico di Milano (Italy), Universidad Politecnica de Madrid (Spain) and Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden).Thesis: “Governance Dynamics of Multipartner Alliances: Toward an Integrated Framework”Supervisor: Prof. Antonio Hidalgo Show less

  • Experience

    • Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

      Oct 2012 - Sept 2013
      PhD Researcher

    • Politecnico di Milano

      Oct 2013 - Jan 2017

      • Teaching Assistant

        Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

      • PhD Researcher

        Oct 2013 - Sept 2014

    • Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

      Oct 2014 - Apr 2017
      PhD Researcher

    • Alliance Manchester Business School

      Apr 2018 - Jul 2018
      Visiting Researcher

    • Coventry University

      Feb 2019 - Oct 2022

      Teaching:Integrated Business Management (BSc)International Career Development (BSc)Continuous Professional Development (BSc)Programme and module development:BA Business Management (programme re-design)Continuous Professional Development (module re-design)International Career Development (new module developed in collaboration with FutureLearn)

      • Director Of Studies

        Sept 2019 - Oct 2022

      • Lecturer in International Business

        Dec 2018 - Oct 2022

      • Lead SIG Strategy and Leadership

        Jul 2019 - Sept 2021

      • Associate Director of Business Simulation Suite

        Dec 2018 - Sept 2021

      • Associate Director of BA Business Management

        May 2019 - Sept 2020

      • Coordinator SIG Strategy and Leadership

        Feb 2019 - Jun 2019

    • Centre for Business in Society

      Sept 2020 - Sept 2022
      ASPIRE Research Fellow

    • University of the West of England

      Sept 2022 - now
      Senior Lecturer in Strategy and Operations Management

      Programme Leader MSc Business and Digital Transformation# Digital Strategy# Digital Transformation# Artificial IntelligenceTeaching:Digital Business Information Systems (MBA & MSc)Strategy and Implementation (MBA & MSc)Managing Digital Transformation (MSc)International management project and research methods (MSc)Strategic Management (BSc)International Business (BSc)Integrated Business Management Simulation (BSc)Supervisions:MBA level - 6MSc level - 40+BSc level - 40+Programme and module development:Business and Digital Transformation (new programme development)Managing Digital Transformation (new module development)Digital Business Information Systems (module re-design) Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Management & Business Educator

      Chartered Association of Business Schools
      May 2025

    • AI Literacy for Business Leaders

      LinkedIn
      Oct 2025
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    • AI for Organizational Leaders by Microsoft and LinkedIn

      Microsoft
      Oct 2025
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    • AI Challenges and Opportunities for Leadership

      LinkedIn
      Oct 2025
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    • Generative AI for Business Leaders

      LinkedIn
      Oct 2025
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    • How to Keep Your Team on the Bleeding Edge of AI Innovation

      LinkedIn
      Oct 2025
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    • Leading Responsible AI in Organizations

      LinkedIn
      Oct 2025
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    • Online Professional Development Course for External Examiners

      Advance HE
      Nov 2020

    • Fellow in HEA

      Higher Education Academy
      Oct 2022

    • Preparing for the Future of Work with AI Agents

      LinkedIn
      Oct 2025
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Frano Barbic
      EU-SPRI Forum Ph.D. Circulation Award European Forum for Studies of Policies for Research and Innovation Nov 2017
    • Awarded to Frano Barbic
      Best Paper Presentation British Academy of Management (BAM) Jun 2017 Paper titled “Determinants of governance structure in multipartner alliances: a multiple case study”
    • Awarded to Frano Barbic
      Best Paper (SIG Strategic Management) European Academy of Management (EURAM) Jun 2016 Paper titled "Managing cooperation in multi-partner alliances"
    • Awarded to Frano Barbic
      Best Doctoral Research Proposal European Academy of Management (EURAM) May 2016 Proposal titled “Governance in multi-partner alliances”
    • Awarded to Frano Barbic
      Best Doctoral Research Proposal European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ECSB) Nov 2015 Proposal titled “Governance in multi-partner alliances”
    • Awarded to Frano Barbic
      Erasmus Mundus fellowship - European Doctorate in Industrial Management European Commission Oct 2012 Universidad Politecnica de Madrid (Spain)Politecnico di Milano (Italy)Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden)
    • Awarded to Frano Barbic
      Erasmus Mundus fellowship - Entrepreneurship and Management Training in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (EM2STEM) European Commission Sep 2011 University of Limerick
    • Awarded to Frano Barbic
      Erasmus mobility award European Commission Feb 2011 University of Siena
    • Awarded to Frano Barbic
      The Best Student of Municipality Municipality of Prolozac Sep 2006 2006; 2007; 2008
    • Awarded to Frano Barbic
      The State Scholarship for Students The Government of Croatia Sep 2003 2003; 2004; 2005; 2006; 2007; 2008

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Reviewer

      Issued by Academy of Management Annual Meeting
      Academy of Management Annual MeetingAssociated with Frano Barbic

    • Reviewer

      Issued by Strategic Management Society conference
      Strategic Management Society conferenceAssociated with Frano Barbic

    • Reviewer

      Issued by Journal of Management & Organization
      Journal of Management & OrganizationAssociated with Frano Barbic

    • Reviewer

      Issued by International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
      International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation ManagementAssociated with Frano Barbic

    • Reviewer

      Issued by Baltic Journal of Management
      Baltic Journal of ManagementAssociated with Frano Barbic

    • Reviewer

      Issued by European Academy of Management conference
      European Academy of Management conferenceAssociated with Frano Barbic

    • Reviewer

      Issued by British Academy of Management conference
      British Academy of Management conferenceAssociated with Frano Barbic

    • Reviewer

      Issued by European Doctorate in Industrial Management (EDIM) conference
      European Doctorate in Industrial Management (EDIM) conferenceAssociated with Frano Barbic

    • Organizing Committee 2017

      Issued by OFEL Conference on Governance, Management and Entrepreneurship
      OFEL Conference on Governance, Management and EntrepreneurshipAssociated with Frano Barbic

    • Program Committee 2017/2018

      Issued by International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Industrial Management
      International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Industrial ManagementAssociated with Frano Barbic

    • Program representative of European Doctorate in Industrial Management

      Issued by Erasmus Mundus Student and Alumni Association on Dec 2013
      Erasmus Mundus Student and Alumni AssociationAssociated with Frano Barbic

    • Member of the Supervisory Board

      Issued by Cultural Association of Youth ‘’KUM’’ Prolozac on Dec 2010
      Cultural Association of Youth ‘’KUM’’ ProlozacAssociated with Frano Barbic

    • Member of the Executive Board

      Issued by Cultural Association of Youth ‘’KUM’’ Prolozac on Jun 2007
      Cultural Association of Youth ‘’KUM’’ ProlozacAssociated with Frano Barbic