A professional and scientific community for decision sciences
The Croatian Society for Decision Sciences is a non-profit, research-oriented professional association dedicated to advancing the theory, methodology, education, and practical application of decision sciences.
Decision sciences integrate analytical models, data, technology, behavioural insight, and professional judgement to support transparent and effective decisions. The field addresses situations in which decision-makers must evaluate alternatives, balance conflicting objectives, manage uncertainty, and anticipate the consequences of their actions.
The Society connects academic research with practical challenges in business, public administration, engineering, healthcare, education, sustainability, and other areas in which high-quality decisions create measurable value.
Through scientific exchange, publications, professional cooperation, education, events, and institutional partnerships, the Society seeks to strengthen decision-making capabilities in Croatia and support wider European and international collaboration.
Our guiding principles
Our Mission
To promote decision sciences as an interdisciplinary scientific field and professional practice, encourage methodological excellence, and facilitate the application of evidence-based approaches to complex decision problems.
Our Vision
To become a recognised Croatian and international platform for research, education, professional development, publication, and collaboration in decision sciences and related analytical fields.
Our Impact
To strengthen analytical competencies, facilitate knowledge transfer, support innovation, and contribute to more transparent, responsible, sustainable, and effective decisions.
Building a stronger decision sciences community
The Society provides a framework for scientific cooperation, professional development, publication, education, and the exchange of methodological and practical knowledge.
Research and Methodological Development
Support theoretical, methodological, and applied research across decision sciences and related quantitative disciplines.
Professional Excellence
Promote high professional standards, analytical competence, ethical practice, and responsible decision support.
Community and Collaboration
Connect researchers, teachers, students, practitioners, institutions, businesses, and public-sector decision-makers.
Events and Knowledge Exchange
Organise conferences, seminars, workshops, lectures, and other activities for presenting research and exchanging experience.
Education and Learning Resources
Encourage the development and exchange of teaching materials, curricula, analytical methods, and professional learning resources.
International Cooperation
Develop partnerships with scientific societies, universities, institutions, professional organisations, and international networks.
An interdisciplinary field with broad application
The Society embraces methodological, technological, behavioural, managerial, and policy-oriented perspectives on decision-making.
From scientific research to practical impact
The Society creates opportunities for learning, cooperation, publication, dissemination, and the practical application of decision sciences.
Conferences and Events
Scientific conferences, expert meetings, invited lectures, seminars, workshops, and professional networking events.
Publications
Journals, proceedings, professional publications, reports, and other formats for disseminating relevant knowledge.
Education and Training
Workshops, methodological training, teaching resources, and professional development opportunities.
Research Cooperation
Interdisciplinary research initiatives, collaborative projects, institutional partnerships, and knowledge transfer.
Contribute to the future of decision sciences
Whether you are a researcher, teacher, student, practitioner, decision-maker, or institutional representative, the Society provides a platform for collaboration, learning, publication, and professional exchange.