Josipa Forjan

Josipa Forjan, Ph.D., is a full professor at the Faculty of Economics, University of Osijek, Croatia. She teaches quantitative and methodological courses across undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate studies, including Digital Office Platforms, Statistics, Project Management, and Innovations in the Creative Industry. A multidisciplinary academic, she combines economic analysis with creative industry practices, leading international research projects like the Millennium Competition in the Creative Industry and founding the Andizeta Institute, which houses initiatives such as the Creative Treasury. Her work bridges academia and industry through multimedia production, cultural branding, and consultancy for Ernst&Young.

• Education: Ph.D. in Economics, specialization in creative industries
• Research: Creative economy, cultural branding, statistical modeling, event management
• Projects: EU-China Literary Festival, Andizeta Institute, Creative Treasury
• Leadership: Originator of the Millennium Competition (2019–present)
• Awards: State Award for Science (2016), Ivan Filipović Award (2021)
• Email: josipa@efos.hr
• Consultation: Mondays, 11:30–12:30

Her recent publications focus on statistical methodologies, festival visitor segmentation, and cultural branding using historical scripts like Glagolitic. These works highlight interdisciplinary applications in economics, tourism, and digital humanities.

Scientific awards include:

• 2016 State Award for Science (Croatian Parliament)
• 2021 Ivan Filipović Award (Ministry of Science and Education)

As an educator, Forjan developed the Istraživački SPaSS textbook, which has been recognized for teaching excellence. She also serves as a consultant for Ernst&Young, applying her expertise in creative industries to real-world business challenges.