PROJECTS & INTERNATIONALIZATION
Through strategic partnerships, we strive to overcome the boundaries of traditional academia, encouraging a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration that enriches not only our academic community but also extends our influence beyond the campus. Our commitment to the development of projects and international partnerships is deeply rooted in our mission to create a dynamic learning environment that nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and practical problem-solving skills. By forging strong alliances with industry leaders, non-profit organizations, and other academic institutions, we actively promote the exchange of ideas and expertise, pushing the boundaries of research and development to address the complex challenges of the real world.
With a vision to be a leader in education, research, and community engagement, meaningful partnerships are essential to propel us towards this goal. By fostering a collaborative environment, we aim not only to equip our students and faculty with the necessary tools for success but also to create a ripple effect that positively impacts society.
Join us in our mission to offer high-quality education in the fields of business and technology, to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset, and to foster a culture of innovation. Through academic programs, learning experiences, and partnerships with the business world, we empower individuals to be employed and to become capable leaders.
Contact person: Samel Kruja (samel.kruja@tbu.edu.al)
INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS:
Erasmus +
1.Tirana Business University has a cooperation agreement with Niccolò Cusano University in Rome, Italy, under the ERASMUS+ program. This cooperation is a significant step towards increasing academic exchange and cooperation between the two institutions.
Under this agreement, both universities facilitate exchanges between students and academic staff, enriching study experiences and promoting intercultural understanding. The agreement will extend over different academic years, starting from 2023-2024 until 2028-2029, guaranteeing numerous opportunities for mutual growth.
Students of Tirana Business University will have the excellent opportunity to spend six months in the dynamic environment of studies at Niccolò Cusano University during the agreed period. For each participant, this exchange program provides more perspectives, support for academic achievements, as well as the establishment of long-term international connections.
2. Erasmus+ Project.TBU in cooperation with Staffordshire University College, UK, implemented Project with Ref. No. 2018-1-UK01-KA107-046977 for four academic years 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021. Partner countries: Albania, Jordan, Kosovo. Project value: €340,482.00.
The aim of the ICM project is precisely the mobility of students and staff, and their acquaintance with the practices, methods, and requirements of teaching at European universities. During the initial phase of implementation, two students participated for one semester at the host university, while five staff members were engaged in a comprehensive 10-day training program. In the following year, three students benefited from an exchange opportunity for one semester, and seven staff members completed a specialized training program. As the project progressed into its third year, the number of participating students increased to four, each benefiting from a semester at the partner university in England, and seven staff members followed training modules.
3.TBU collaborated with Danubius University, Romania, in a two-year bilateral agreement focused on facilitating the mobility of students and staff during the academic years, particularly from 2020 to 2021 and from 2021 to 2022.
Throughout this partnership, a total of 12 TBU staff members were actively involved in specialized training programs organized by Danubius University, designed to enhance their professional development and promote inter-institutional knowledge exchange.
NATIONAL PROJECTS:
The IMPACT Project is a program for the development of startups by Tirana Business University (TBU), supported by the Ministry of State for Entrepreneurship Protection.
This program is dedicated to inspiring and ideating for social business entrepreneurs in the early stages. The program covers various topics such as Design Thinking and Business Idea Validation, Planning for Social Innovation, Scaling Strategies and startup financing, Entrepreneurial Mindset and Idea, The Art of Pitching & Storytelling, Startup Lifecycle, Tax and Legal Aspects, Financial Planning, Competitor Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Theory of Change, Building a successful team, Data security and protection, Data analysis and visualization, Sustainable design product, Research methods for startups, Impact management and measurement. Each topic is designed to ensure maximum engagement and absorption of knowledge from mentors in their respective fields.
Duration: July 2022 – January 2023
PARTNERSHIPS:
- FH Bielefeld – University of Applied Sciences (Germany)
- IIPCCL – International Institute for Private, Commercial and Competition Law (Austria)
- Staffordshire University (UK)
- University of Economics in Bratislava (Slovakia)
- American Law School (Cyprus, Greece)
- Mediterranean Center for Social and Educational Research (Rome, Italy)
- University of Bialystok (Poland)
- University of Lodz (Poland)
- Danubius University (Romania)
- Dukagjini College (Kosovo)
- Pjetër Budi University College in Prishtina (Kosovo)
- Fan S. Noli University (Albania)
- European University of Tirana (Albania)
- Polis University (Albania)
- University of Shkodra “Luigj Gurakuqi” (Albania)
- Aleksandër Moisiu University (Durrës)
TBU ERASMUS+
Tirana Business University has a cooperation agreement with Niccolò Cusano University in Rome, Italy, under the ERASMUS+ program. Under this agreement, both universities facilitate exchanges between students and academic staff, enriching study experiences and promoting intercultural understanding. The agreement will extend over different academic years, starting from 2023-2024 until 2028-2029, guaranteeing numerous opportunities for mutual growth.
