International Business College Mitrovica

Donat Rexha

Assistant Professor

Dr. Donat Rexha holds a PhD in Economics from the South East European University in North Macedonia, Faculty of Business and Economics. His doctoral research focused on “The Impact of Fiscal Policies on Economic Growth in the Republic of Kosovo: An Empirical Analysis.” He completed his Master’s degree in Financial Sciences and his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, specializing in Business and Finance, at the International Islamic University Malaysia. He is married, has four children, and lives in Prishtina, Kosovo. Dr. Rexha has extensive academic and professional experience across the public, private, and international sectors. Since 2025, He has been serving as an Assistant Professor at the International Business College Mitrovica (IBCM). From 2012 to 2025, he worked as a Professor at AAB College. Since 2016, Dr. Rexha has also been engaged as an expert and consultant for renowned international organizations, including UNICEF Kosovo, the Council of Europe, and UN Women Kosovo. His contributions have focused on developing Strategies and Action Plan in local and national level, inclusive public policies in the areas of child rights, disability inclusion, gender-responsive budgeting, and community participation in local development. He played a significant role in drafting Kosovo’s National Development Strategy 2021–2027, in cooperation with the Office of the Prime Minister and the Office for Strategic Planning, as well as with the Office for Good Governance, where he supported the preparation of key strategic documents on human rights and sustainable development. Among his other engagements are contributions to the Strategy for the Prevention of Domestic and Gender-Based Violence, Action Plans for the Rights of Children and Persons with Disabilities, and consultancy for the private sector on the design and monitoring of strategic and operational plans. He has also served as a Board Member and Chair of the Audit Committee at the Regional Water Company “Bifurkacioni.” Dr. Rexha has been a visiting professor at the International Islamic University Malaysia and the State Islamic University of Indonesia, where he lectured on topics related to economic development in the Western Balkans, digitalization, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most recently, he delivered lectures as a visiting professor at the Romanian-American University in Bucharest, Romania. He is also a member of the editorial board of several international academic journals and serves as a representative of Kosovo in regional and European initiatives aimed at advancing higher education and academic mentoring.

Work Experience

Oct 2025 - Present

Institution/Company Name: Public International Business College Mitrovica (IBCM)

Position: Assistant Professor, Faculty of International Business Management

Location: Mitrovica, Kosovo

Oct 2025 - Present

Institution/Company Name: Public International Business College Mitrovica (IBCM)

Position: Assistant Professor, Faculty of International Business Management

Location: Mitrovica, Kosovo

Sep 2012 - Oct 2025

Institution/Company Name: AAB College

Position: Assistant Professor, Faculty of Economics and Management

Location: Pristina, Kosovo

Feb, 2016 - Present

Institution/Company Name: UNICEF

Position: Consultant for monitoring and evaluation

Location: Pristina, Kosovo

Oct 2025 - Present

Institution/Company Name: Public International Business College Mitrovica (IBCM)

Position: Assistant Professor, Faculty of International Business Management

Location: Mitrovica, Kosovo

Sep 2012 - Oct 2025

Institution/Company Name: AAB College

Position: Assistant Professor, Faculty of Economics and Management

Location: Pristina, Kosovo

Feb, 2016 - Present

Institution/Company Name: UNICEF

Position: Consultant for monitoring and evaluation

Location: Pristina, Kosovo

Education & Training

01.09.2013 - 30.09.2018

Title: PhD in Economics

Institution: Faculty of Business and Economics at the South East European University (SEEU)

Location: North Macedonia

01.09.2013 - 30.09.2018

Title: PhD in Economics

Institution: Faculty of Business and Economics at the South East European University (SEEU)

Location: North Macedonia

2010 - 2012

Title: Master of Science (Finance)

Institution: Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2006 - 2010

Title: Bachelor of Business Administration (Business & Finance)

Institution: Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

01.09.2013 - 30.09.2018

Title: PhD in Economics

Institution: Faculty of Business and Economics at the South East European University (SEEU)

Location: North Macedonia

2010 - 2012

Title: Master of Science (Finance)

Institution: Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2006 - 2010

Title: Bachelor of Business Administration (Business & Finance)

Institution: Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Courses

Course Name: B2B

Level: Bachelor

Course Name: Branding

Level: Bachelor and Master

Course Name: Managerial Economics

Level: Bachelor and Master

Course Name: B2B

Level: Bachelor

Course Name: Research Methodology

Level: Master

Course Name: Branding

Level: Bachelor and Master

Course Name: Innovation

Level: Bachelor

Course Name: Microeconomics I

Level: Bachelor

Course Name: Managerial Economics

Level: Bachelor and Master

Course Name: Macroeconomics I and Macroeconomics II

Level: Bachelor

Course Name: Macroeconomics I and Macroeconomics II

Level: Bachelor

Course Name: Managerial Economics

Level: Bachelor and Master

Course Name: Innovation

Level: Bachelor

Course Name: Microeconomics I

Level: Bachelor

Course Name: Managerial Economics

Level: Bachelor and Master

Course Name: Research Methodology

Level: Master

Academic Annexes

Title of Publication: The Transformative Impact of EU Product Requirements on Costs and Revenues in the Manufacturing Sector in a Developing Economy

Publication Site/Journal Name: International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning

Type of Authorship: Co-Author

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Title of Publication: Innovations and Entreprises Performance in Transition Countries, with Special Emphasis on Kosovo: CDM Model Approach

Publication Site/Journal Name: Economic Studies journal, 2024, issue 2, 77-91

Type of Authorship: Corresponding Author

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Title of Publication: The application of the international and domestic arbitration law in settlement of legal disputes: A comparative study

Publication Site/Journal Name: Corporate Governance and Organizational Behavior Review

Type of Authorship: Co-Author

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Title of Publication: The AUKUS international legal agreement and its impact on international institutions and security

Publication Site/Journal Name: Corporate Governance and Organizational Behavior Review

Type of Authorship: Corresponding Author

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Title of Publication: The impact of active labour policies on economic growth

Publication Site/Journal Name: Corporate Governance and Organizational Behavior Review

Type of Authorship: First Author

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Title of Publication: The importance of internal audit in increasing performance of microfinance institutions: The case of the developing country

Publication Site/Journal Name: Corporate Governance and Organizational Behavior Review

Type of Authorship: Corresponding Author

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Title of Publication: Skills mismatch in the labor market: The future of work from the viewpoint of enterprises in case of Kosovo

Publication Site/Journal Name: Journal of Governance and Regulation

Type of Authorship: Corresponding Author

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Title of Publication: Empirical Analysis of the Impact of Education on Economic Growth

Publication Site/Journal Name: MDPI, Advances in Economics of Education

Type of Authorship: Corresponding Author

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Title of Publication: The nexus between financial transparency and the financial obstacle level of the enterprises in the Western Balkan region

Publication Site/Journal Name: Corporate and Business Strategy Review

Type of Authorship: Co-Author

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Title of Publication: Impact of the government size on economic growth in the Western Balkan countries

Publication Site/Journal Name: Journal of Governance and Regulation

Type of Authorship: Co-Author

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Title of Publication: The Impact of the Covid-19 On The Consumers’ Behaviour: The Case Of Republic of Kosovo Economy

Publication Site/Journal Name: Journal of Governance and Regulation

Type of Authorship: Corresponding Author

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Title of Publication: Impact of the Fiscal Policy on Economic Growth: An Analytical Approach for the Republic of Kosovo

Publication Site/Journal Name: Int. J. Public Sector Performance Management

Type of Authorship: First Author

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Title of Publication: The impact of direct and indirect taxes on economic growth: an analytical approach from the Republic of Kosovo

Publication Site/Journal Name: Int. J. Public Sector Performance Management

Type of Authorship: First Author

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Title of Publication: Empirical Approach of the Nexus between Public Expenditures and Economic Growth: Case of Republic of Kosovo

Publication Site/Journal Name: Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, ISSN 2222-1697 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2847 (Online)

Type of Authorship: First Author

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Title of Publication: Direct Taxes and Economic Growth: Case of Republic of Kosovo

Publication Site/Journal Name: Institute of Knowledge Management, International Journal

Type of Authorship: First Author

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Title of Publication: The contribution of several Nobel Laureates in the development of the Theory of general economic equilibrium

Publication Site/Journal Name: The Romanian Economic Journal

Type of Authorship: Co-Author

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Title of Publication: “The Role of Management in Development of Human Resources in Kosovo”

Publication Site/Journal Name: Journal of Educational and Social Research MCSER Publishing

Type of Authorship: Co-Author

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