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Tempus UM_CP-20560-1999. A New Framework for Management of M.Sc. Thesis Work. Kharkov National University of Radiolecetronics Kharkov, UKRAINE 8 October 2001. Possibility to study in the partner university. Introduction of ECTS. New principles. Studies management for
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Tempus UM_CP-20560-1999 A New Framework for Management of M.Sc. Thesis Work Kharkov National University of Radiolecetronics Kharkov, UKRAINE 8 October 2001
Possibility to study in the partner university Introduction of ECTS New principles Studies management for M.Sc. students Courses Practical training Thesis work
New principles: Academic independence • freedom in supervisor selection • freedom in topic selection Presentations at the department Freedom in research
New principles: Writing a research proposal • Title • Introduction • Object of research • Research objective • Proposed methods • Expected results • Work plan and timetable • References Approval at the department level
New principles: Compact lectures Changes in automated system for lectures timetable Intensive course within 1-2 months with immediate exam : • Improved perception; • Possibility to invite professors from the best universities all over the Europe and the world
New principals: Students group work Scheme of research seminar • on Pro-Gradu seminars • during complex course project • during practical training Principles of practical training
Introduction of ECTS Modifications required: • Curriculum (+ECTS credits) • Semester lists (+ECTS credits) • Examination list (+ECTS grades) • Diploma supplement (+ECTS credits + ECTS grades) • Academic information system (ECTS-certificates, etc. )
UJ Cur. Comparing the courses AUEB Cur. KhNURE To be taken Passed Cur. Accounting courses from partner university I. Concordance of the curricula
Accounting courses from partner university II. Credit transfer system ECTS credits (27 h.) UKR credits (54 h.) Depending on cycle in curriculum, which includes this course
Accounting courses from partner university III. Grade transfer system ECTS grades (7 grades) UKR grades (4 grades) Depending on cycle in curriculum, which includes this course
Level of thesis work • full review and analysis of the domain • original theoretical ideas • publications under this topic Candidate of Science thesis
New scheme for evaluation of M.Sc. thesis work • 7 grades • clear set of criterion • grade transfer system for the old grade scheme
Laudatur 5 YES YES Eximia 5 NOT YES Magna cum laude 5 NOT NOT Cum laude approbatur 4 NOT YES Non sine cum laude approbatur 4 NOT NOT Lubenter 3 NOT NOT Approbatur 2 NOT NOT Grade transfer Has publications on this topic Grade for theoretical thesis Grade of examinational commission Recommendation to Ph.D. studies
New principles: Accessibility of theses Library M. Sc. student Thesis Web-site
The Set of Manuals for management of students M.Sc. thesis work Possibility to study in the partner university Introduction of ECTS New principles Studies management for M.Sc. stduents Courses Practical training Thesis work
The Set of Manuals for accounting credits for courses and projects Possibility to study in the partner university Introduction of ECTS New principles Studies management for M.Sc. stduents Courses Practical training Thesis work
The Set of Manuals for management of students practical placements Possibility to study in the partner university Introduction of ECTS New principles Studies management for M.Sc. stduents Courses Practical tarining Thesis work
Conclusion • Approbation of a new framework: • M.Sc. students in KhNURE of the speciality «Intelligent decision support systems» (IDSS); • students of IDSS, that are exchanged to the partner-universities of KhNURE and study under M.Sc. programs