- Diploma: Univerza v Ljubljani, Fakulteta za družbene vede, program: Politologija – Analiza politik in javna uprava, 2009, naslov »Politično predstavništvo romske skupnosti v občinskih svetih: primer Mestna občina Murska Sobota«.
- Magisterij: Univerza v Ljubljani, Fakulteta za družbene vede, program: Politologija – Javna uprava, 2011, naslov »Modeli strukturiranja izvršilne veje oblasti na lokalni ravni«.
- Doktorat: Univerza v Ljubljani, Fakulteta za družbene vede, Interdisciplinarni doktorski študij Humanistika in družboslovje, področje Javna uprava, 2015, naslov »Stili lokalnega političnega vodenja«.
- Specializacija: Yale Univerza (CT, ZDA), Fakulteta za menedžment, program Vodenje, 2024
Prof. Simona Kukovič, PhD
Vice Dean for Science and Research | Lecturer
Research Area
Prof. Dr. Kukovič’s primary research interest lies in the in-depth study of (political) leadership and comparative local government systems. Her research is not merely descriptive, but relies on a highly analytical and comparative approach that enables the identification of global trends and the transfer of best practices in public administration. This methodology provides a comprehensive understanding of institutional structures, complex dynamics, decision-making processes, and relations among various actors within political systems. Special emphasis is placed on the local level, where Prof. Dr. Kukovič’s research contributes key insights into the functioning of public administration, crisis management, and the effectiveness of policy implementation. Her work is crucial for understanding contemporary challenges in leadership, transparency, and the efficiency of local self-government in a comparative context.
