Uniting scholars. Advancing Management.
The Serbian Academy of Management (SRB-AOM) is an independent professional association for management and organization scholars, affiliated with the Academy of Management (AOM). Bringing together faculty, doctoral students, and business practitioners across Serbia, SRB-AOM advances management research and bridges the gap between academic knowledge and its application in organizational life.
- Building Research Pipelines
- Enhancing Teaching Capacity
- Strengthening Collaboration
- Connecting SRB to AOM
Our Mission
To advance management research, education, and practice in Serbia by fostering collaboration, leadership, and global engagement among individuals committed to excellence in management.
Pillar 1: Research & Teaching
SRB-AOM strengthens the foundations of management scholarship in Serbia through mentorship programs for early-career scholars, workshops on research design and academic writing, joint research initiatives, and a growing repository of Serbian business cases for use in the classroom.This Includes:
- Organizing annual workshops
- Establishing mentorship and peer-learning programs
- Supporting joint research projects addressing global and regional management issues
- Promoting doctoral collaboration
- Organizing cross-faculty seminars among EKOF, FON, and other HEIs
- Global network building
Pillar 2: Strengthening Collaboration
SRB-AOM serves as a bridge between Serbia's academic institutions, professional associations, and the broader business community — fostering partnerships that elevate management education, support international accreditation, and connect scholarship to real organizational challenges.This Includes:
- Supporting schools seeking international accreditation
- Partnering with the Serbian Chamber of Commerce
- Working with industry leaders to provide executive education
- Promoting corporate-academic partnerships through sponsored projects
- Encouraging participation in regional management competitions
Pillar 3: Connecting SRB to AOM
As an AoM-affiliated organization, SAoM creates direct pathways for Serbian scholars to engage with the world's leading management community — through international conferences, AoM-endorsed events in Belgrade, and cross-border collaborations across the Western Balkans.This Includes:
- Establishing an official AoM-recognized chapter in SRB
- Encouraging participation in AoM divisions and groups
- Hosting AoM sponsored events across cities in Serbia
- Organizing regional symposia and panels at international conferences
- Fostering cross-border collaborations with neighboring countries
Founding Institutions
SRB-AOM was established through the collaboration of Serbia's two leading management faculties at the University of Belgrade, united by a shared commitment to academic excellence and international engagement.
Connect & Contribute
Join a growing community of management scholars and practitioners committed to advancing the field in Serbia and beyond. As a SRB-AOM member, you'll connect with peers across institutions, engage with the global AoM network, and contribute to building a stronger management community at home.
