The BISTLAB at International Balkan University is a hub dedicated to bridging theory and practice in finance and economics. Established to foster research, innovation, and collaboration, it provides a platform for students and professionals to explore data-driven insights, financial trends, and economic analysis.
Our tasks are designed to combine both practical and theoretical approaches, ensuring effective learning,
smooth implementation, and reliable results.
Below is an overview of the key activities we will carry out.
Development of educational resources that incorporate theoretical and practical components
Running trial simulations and real-world testing
Hosting training workshops on the usage of the installed software
Exploring different case studies with students to get them familiar with real-live situations
BISTLAB will offer invaluable opportunities for teachers and students to merge theory with practice, foster academic excellence, and create a space for innovation in many industries. As a higher educational institution, this center will provide an educational and evaluation hub for students, researchers, and professionals about economic theories, models, and real-world applications through hands-on experience and simulations.
Our data center offers comprehensive stock market data from various regions, providing valuable insights for analysis and research.
On 24 December, BISTLAB| Balkan Economy and Finance Laboratory, within the framework of the Investments and Investment Banking courses, organized the Virtual Trading Competition under the guidance of Asst Prof. Dr. Elena Parnardzieva Stanoesk...
BISTLAB | Balkan Economy and Finance Laboratory organized a Research Design Clinic titled “Mastering SPSS: Practical Techniques for Empirical Research”, aimed at supporting the development of thesis and research projects through the effective use ...
On 9 December 2025, BISTLAB | Balkan Economy and Finance Laboratory hosted a guest lecture that provided students from the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences (IBU) with an in-depth exploration of the Macedonian monetary and external ...
