Milena Nikolić was born on January 03, 1983 in Nis, Serbia.
Assistant professor in the scientific field of Finance and Banking at Singidunum University (2021-)
Work experience:
Societe Generale Serbia Bank - account officer and controller head cashier in retail sector (2007-2008)
Safe Life d.o.o. - leader in insurance market research and recruitment and management of associates, regular lecturer at seminars and trainings in the field of insurance (2017-)
Faculty of Applied Sciences in Niš of the University "Union - Nikola Tesla" - assistant professor in the field of Economics (2018-2019)
High School "Academy of Business Economics" Čačak - teacher in the economic group of subjects (2020-2021)
Projects:
149052 Developing competitive advantage of enterprises in Serbia in the conditions of European integration (project of the Faculty of Economics in Nis, financed by the Ministry of Science and Technological Development, participation in the period 2009-2010)
179066 Improving the competitiveness of the public and private sector by networking competencies in the process of European integration of Serbia (project of the Faculty of Economics in Nis, funded by the Ministry of Education and Science, participation in the period 2011-2012)
ENI/2019/411-865-EU4BCC-ID1027 Sustainable Tourism: Study Visits. Lithuania - Moldova (project manager: Lithuanian Association of Hotels and Restaurants (LHRA) and the Moldovan Technology Transfer Network (MTTN), participation in the period 22.2.2022-7.3.2022)
5-03/496-36-23 Capacity Buldings Program of Regional Innovation Centers in Cooperation with Science and Technology Parks (projekt manager: Martina Manojlović - Biznis inkubator d.o.o. Kruševac, participation in the period 1.1.2024-1.6.2025)
Scholarships:
Scholarship of the City of Niš for talented students (undergraduate studies)
Scholarship from Philip Morris Company and the Institute for International Education for the extraordinary academic achievement and commitment to future success (undergraduate studies)
Scholarship of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia 2009-2012 (PhD studies)
Trainings and seminars:
The Process of Taking Risks into Insurance (Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia, 2023)
The Attitude of Insurance Market Participants Towards Modern Risks (Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia, 2023)
Directions of Long-term Development of Property Insurance (Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia, 2023)
Climate Change and Catastrophic Risks (Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia, 2022)
The Principle of Conscientiousness and Honesty in Modern Contractual Insurance Law (Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia, 2022)
Determinants of the Successful Business of Insurance Brokers and Agents (Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia, 2022)
Training of Licensed Insurance Agent of the National Bank of Serbia (Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia, 2020)
Leader Education C (Safe Life Holding, Austria, 2019)
QMS Training (Safe Life Holding, Serbia, 2018)
Rhetoric Training (Safe Life Holding, Belgrade, 2018)
Leader Education B (Safe Life Holding, Divčibare, 2017)
Introduction of HACCP standards in bakeries (Union of Bakers, Niš, 2010)
Training for account officer in retail sector (Societe Generale Bank, Belgrade, 2007)
Project Management (Berlitz, Niš, 2006)
Presentation Skills (Berlitz, Nis, 2006)
International Summer School of Economics (Faculty of Economics Niš and NGO Millennium Niš, 2006)
Follow-Up Training Program, Workshop - Establishment and Running of Small Business with E-Business Elements. Busines Plan Methodology for SMEs. Business Communication and Correspondence in English (Regional Agency for Development of Small and Medium Enterprises, Nis, 2005)
PR Training (Media Center Nis, Nis, 2005)
Other:
Member of the Society of Economists of Niš "Ekonomika"
Licensed insurance agent of the National Bank of Serbia
Education:
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Doctoral disertation
Faculty of Economics University of Nis, finance and banking, 2008-2018 -
Master studies
Faculty of Economics University of Nis, finance, banking and insurance, 2010-2013 -
Bachelor studies
Faculty of Economics University of Nis, financial management, 2002-2007 -
High School
The Secondary School of Economics Nis, economic technician, 1998-2002
Journal articles:
- M. Nikolić, M. Marković Blagojević, D. Milojković, Social Networks as a Tool for Digital Marketing in Banking in Serbia, The European Journal of Applied Economics, Vol. 22, No. 1, pp. 71 - 85, 2025
- D. Milojković, V. Mizdraković, M. Nikolić, Developing Business Environment and Financial Strategies for Managing Countryside Walking Tourism, Ekonomika poljoprivrede, Vol. 71, No. 4, pp. 1269 - 1282, Dec, 2024
- M. Nikolić, M. Jemović, D. Milojković, Utilizing Bank Loans to Enhance The Energy Efficiency of Enterprises in The Western Balkan Countries, Annals of Spiru Haret University. Economic Series, Vol. 24, No. 1, pp. 187 - 207, Jun, 2024
- J. Mirjana, M. Nikolić, M. Pavlović, The Current Situation and Development Perspectives of Green Banking in the Republic of Serbia, Teme, Vol. 48, No. 4, pp. 1013 - 1032, 2024
- M. Jemović, M. Nikolić, A. Milošević, K. Ristić, Pandemic Bonds as a Non-Standard Measure of the European Central Bank Monetary Policy, International Review, No. 3-4, pp. 123 - 130, 2024
- D. Milojković, M. Nikolić, H. Milojković, Walking tourism management based on tourists’ needs for indoor and outdoor activities in the function of sustainable local economic development, Review of Socio – Economic Perspectives (RSEP), Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 1 - 18, Jun, 2023
- D. Milojković, M. Nikolić, K. Milojković, THE DEVELOPMENT OF COUNTRYSIDE WALKING TOURISM IN THE TIME OF THE POST-COVID CRISIS, Ekonomika poljoprivrede, Vol. LXX, No. 1, pp. 131 - 144, Mar, 2023
- M. Nikolić, D. Milojković, M. Jemović, The Significance of Life Insurance Sale Management for the Development of the Financial Market, Annals of Spiru Haret University. Economic Series, Vol. 23, No. 1, pp. 27 - 45, Mar, 2023
- M. Stojanović, S. Becić, M. Nikolić, J. Stanković, Consumer Preferences to Organic Agricultural Products: The Case of South Serbia, Knowledge - International Journal, Vol. 26, No. 5, pp. 1401 - 1407, Sep, 2018
- S. Becić, M. Stojanović, M. Nikolić, Role of Marketing and Social Networks in Improving Business Effectiveness, Ekonomika, Vol. 64, No. 3, pp. 77 - 88, 2018
- M. Nikolić, The Role of Soft Law in the Convergence of Pension Policies of EU Member States, Facta Universitatis Series: Law and Politics, Vol. 15, No. 3, pp. 201 - 210, 2017
- M. Nikolić, B. Rakić, Determinants of the Level of Contributions for Pension and Disability Insurance: EU and Serbia, Economic themes, Vol. 54, No. 1, pp. 61 - 82, 2016
Conference papers:
- M. Nikolić, M. Marković Blagojević, D. Milojković, Social Networks in Enhancing the Banking Sector in Serbia, Book of Proceedings "Social Media and Contemporary Business", pp. 62 - 69, Dec, 2024
- D. Milojković, M. Nikolić, A. Milenković Anđelković, M. Marković Blagojević, Sustainable Tourism: The Role of Green Finance in Enhancing Energy Efficiency in the Hospitality Industry, Book of Proceedings "Tourism Transformed: Rethinking Strategies for Modern Tourism", pp. 21 - 27, Oct, 2024
- M. Nikolić, D. Milojković, The Role of Green Finance in the Management of Sustainable Development in Serbia, Book of Proceedings "Sustainable Development as a Measure of Modern Business Success", pp. 50 - 55, Dec, 2023
- M. Nikolić, M. Stojanović, K. Bojić, Development of Electronic Banking in Serbia During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Book of Proceedings "Business Resilience in a Changing World", Singidunum University International Scientific Conference FINIZ, pp. 71 - 79, Dec, 2022
- M. Nikolić, V. Mitić, K. Kaličanin, Impact of Covid-19 on The Life Insurance Development in Serbia, Book of Proceedings “Are you Ready for the CountinuousNEXT® After COVID-19?", Singidunum University International Scientific Conference FINIZ, pp. 51 - 57, Dec, 2021
- D. Milojković, M. Nikolić, M. Čolović, M. Stanković, K. Ranković, The Role of a Cluster in Creating the Competitive Spa and Wellness Tourism Products on the Global Market in a Time of Crisis, Book of proceedings "Spa&Wellness Tourism – Development, Perspectives, and Experiences", Singidunum University, pp. 22 - 34, Oct, 2021
- M. Nikolić, M. Đorđević, Demografski trendovi i faktori kao determinante dugoročne održivosti državnih penzijskih sistema, Regionalni razvoj i demografski tokovi zemalja jugoistočne Evrope, pp. 353 - 363, Jun, 2018
- B. Rakić, M. Nikolić, Uticaj starenja stanovništva na rashode za socijalnu zaštitu u Evropi, Regionalni razvoj i demografski tokovi zemalja jugoistočne Evrope, pp. 273 - 284, Jun, 2012
- B. Rakić, M. Nikolić, Uticaj demografskih kretanja na sisteme penzionog osiguranja, Regionalni razvoj i demografski tokovi zemalja jugoistočne Evrope, pp. 403 - 413, Jun, 2011
- B. Rakić, M. Ivković, Reform of Pension Systems with Respect to the Reform in Serbia, The Challenges of Economic Science and Practice in the 21st Century, pp. 51 - 63, Oct, 2010
- B. Rakić, T. Rađenović, M. Ivković, Role of a Government in the Contemporary Economic Crisis, Challenges of the World Economic Crisis, pp. 105 - 117, Oct, 2009
Other publications:
- M. Čolović, V. Mitić, M. Nikolić, D. Milojković, Occupational Safety as One of the Important Factors of Professional Satisfaction and Stress in Regular Conditions and During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Handbook of Research on Key Dimensions of Occupational Safety and Health Protection Management, pp. 122 - 143, IGI Global, United States of America, 2022
- M. Nikolić, M. Pavlović, D. Milojković, The Importance of Employment Injury Insurance and Protection in Managing Occupational Safety and Health of the Workforce, Handbook of Research on Key Dimensions of Occupational Safety and Health Protection Management, pp. 144 - 162, IGI Global, United States of America, 2022
- M. Nikolić, J. Đurović Todorović, The Determinants of Financial Sustainability of Pension System in the Republic of Serbia, Improving Macroeconomic Competitiveness, pp. 165 - 180, Faculty of Economics, University of Niš, Niš, 2019
- M. Nikolić, Reforma penzijskog sistema Republike Srbije u funkciji njegove održivosti, Doktorska disertacija, Ekonomski fakultet, Univerzitet u Nišu, Niš, 2018
- M. Nikolić, Analiza obima i strukture javnih rashoda u funkciji smanjenja budžetskog deficita, Master rad, Ekonomski fakultet, Univerzitet u Nišu, Niš, Mar, 2013
- B. Rakić, M. Nikolić, The Role of Public and Private Pension Funds in Creating Financially Sustainable Pension System, Improving the Competitiveness of the Public and Private Sector by Networking Competences, pp. 131 - 145, Faculty of Economics, University of Niš, Niš, 2012
