INTERNATIONAL WEEK7 – 12 April 2014

University of Economics in Katowice, Poland

SWOT Analysis

for Bologna Process

RIZUN NINAhttp://nrizun.at.ua/

PhD in Technical Sciences, Associate Professor,

Head of the Department of Economic Cybernetics and Modern Information Technologies

Alfred Nobel University, Dnipropetrovs'k, Ukraine

Dnipropetrovsk,

Ukraine

Alfred Nobel University

INTERNATIONAL WEEK7 – 12 April 2014

University of Economics in Katowice, Poland

Alfred Nobel University

The University was established in 1993

In 2005 the University was granted the fourth (the highest) level of accreditation in Ukraine

Today the student body of the University totals about 6,000 students

The University qualifies Bachelors in 15 fields of studies and Masters in 14 fields of studies

Main Fields of Studies

Enterprise Economy Economic Cybernetics Marketing Management International Economics Accounting and Auditing Finance and Credit Commodity Analysis and Commercial

Activities Philology: translation Philology: language and literature Applied Linguistics Political Studies Law Psychology Social Pedagogy

PhD Study

According to the decision certifying the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine in the Alfred Nobel University opened postgraduate and doctoral studies.

To graduate annually with a set margin and on the job the following specialties:

08.00.01 - The theory and history of economic thought

08.00.03 - Economy and Management of National Economy

08.00.04 - Economy and Enterprise Management

08.00.08 - Money, finance and credit

Postdoctoral open in the following areas:

08.00.03 - Economy and Management of National Economy

08.00.04 - Economy and Enterprise Management

Schools of Research

Economic Schools:

1.World Economy of the XXI Century: Cycles and Crises

2.Globalization and Macroeconomic Regulation

3.New processes and effects of uncertainty in the global economy

4.The finance perspectives within the economy with chaotic structure

5.Problems and Prospects of Ukraine's Financial System

6.Research into ways to improve competitiveness of domestic enterprises

7.Methodological support of corporate governance and project management

Schools of Research

Schools of Social Sciences and Humanities:

1. Theory and Methodology of Teaching Foreign Languages

2. Investigation of complex social and market systems

3. Research on the vocabulary of scientific and advertising discourse

Alfred Nobel University’s  Scientific Journals

The academic journal "Academic Review", which is

included in the International

Academic Database,  Index

Copernicus

The academic journal "European Vector of Economic Development“, which is included in the International Academic

Database,  Index Copernicus

The academic journal "Messenger of the

International Nobel Economic Forum", which

is included in the International Academic

Database,  Index Copernicus

 

International Programm

In 2010 the University initiated the unique English programme for Bachelors in «International Management», validated by the University of Wales

Graduates of this programme receive two diplomas – British BA (Hons) «International Management» and Ukrainian state diploma

In September 2008 the University initiated the first International Nobel Economic Forum «World Economy in XXI

century: cycles and crises»

Memorial Symbol - Alfred Nobel Planet

The ceremonial opening of the sculpture composition «ALFRED NOBEL PLANET» took place on 12 September, 2008 within the framework of the first International Nobel Economic Forum.

The memorial is now a symbol of Dnipropetrovsk and has no analogues in the world.

In 2011 the University initiated the International Nobel Student Internet Contest in Economics

The Bologna Process

Topical Issues on Ukrainian Level

Ukraine joined the process in 2005

Three-cycle Degree System

Ukraine realized the three-cycle degree system:

the first – Bachelor’s degree (4 years);

the second – Master’s degree (1-2 years);

the third – Doctoral level (3 years)

European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS)

Bachelor’s degree (240 ECTS);

Master’s degree (60-120 ECTS);

Doctoral’s degree (180 ECTS).

•students spend less time in the university, however the time for individual work increased;•100 Points Knowledge Evaluation System was introduced

100 Points Knowledge Evaluation System

National grade Marks, %

Excellent 90 – 100

Good 70 – 89

Satisfactory 50 – 69

Fail 1 – 49

ECTS Marks, %

A 90-100

B 80-89

C 70-79

D 60-69

E 50-59

FX 30-49

F 0-29

100 Points Knowledge Evaluation System

Forms of Training

The Development Strategy

The specialists training does not correspond to the market requirements. More than the half of Ukrainian universities trains either lawyers or economists

The last decade has shown the change of students in humanities to students in technical sciences ratio from 20:80 to 80:20

According to optimistic scenario in 2020 there will be 1280.47 thousand students, which is only 54 per cent of the student’s contingent in 2007

Due to the establishment of large amount of higher educational institutions in Ukraine throughout last 20 years and crisis in country’s demography the number of places in national universities exceeds the quantity of school leavers

The Problems of Higher Educational Establishments

Bachelor’s degree is not widely renowned in Ukraine. As a rule the applicant chooses the major, but not the qualification level

No one exactly knows the difference between the specialist’s and master’ degree. On the one hand the specialist and master training programs are almost the same and this enables 90 per cent of bachelors to continue education. This way the universities do not select the best students after obtaining the bachelor’s degree to continue their studies and become scholars in certain fields

There is a proposition to change the specialist’s degree to master’ degree of engineering

National Qualifications Frameworks

3. The process of developing the NQF has been set up, with stakeholders identified and committee(s)

established

2. The purpose(s) of the NQF have been agreed and outlined

1. Decision to start developing the NQF has been taken by the national body responsible for higher education

and/or the minister

Умения

The Scheme of Designing of Higher Education Standards

Higher Education Standards

Industry StandardNational Standard

National Qualifications Frameworks

COURSE DESCRIPTION

COMPETENCES

knowledge, skills and competence

STATE CERTIFICATION

OUTCOMESEVALUATION

National Standard Classification System

Degree LevelsCompetences

Qualifications Field of Studies

EVALUATION METHODSCOURSE DESCRIPTION BY FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION

Educational and Vocational Programs

Educational qualification program

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  Bachelor’s degree Master’s degreeDoctoral’s

degree

  1 2 3 4 1 1-3

Setting

Operational context

Operates in predictable and

defined contexts that require the use of

given techniques and information sources.

Operates in a range of varied but predictable contexts that

require the use of specific range of techniques and

information sources.

Operates in situations of

varying complexity and predictability

requiring the application of a wide range of

techniques and information

sources.

Operates in complex and unpredictable

contexts, requiring selection and

application from a range of largely

standard techniques and

information sources.

Operates in complex and unpredictable

and/or specialized contexts, and

application from a range of advanced

techniques and information

sources.

Operates in complex and unpredictable

and/or specialized contexts at the

forefront of knowledge.

Autonomy and

responsibility for actions

Acts largely under direction or

supervision, within defined guidelines. Takes responsibility

for initiating and completing tasks and

procedures.

Acts with limited autonomy, under

direction or supervision, within

defined guidelines. Takes responsibility for the nature and

quality of outputs.

Acts with limited supervision and direction, within

defined guidelines accepting

responsibility for achieving

personal and/or group outcomes and/or outputs.

Acts with minimal supervision or

direction, within agreed guidelines

taking responsibility for

accessing support and accepts

accountability for determining and

achieving personal and/or group outcomes.

Acts with initiative in decision-making

and accessing support, within professional or

given guidelines, accepting full

accountability for outcomes.

Acts autonomously and

with initiative. Often in a

professional capacity with

responsibility for self and often

others.

LEARNING OUTCOMES  Bachelor’s degree Master’s degree Doctoral’s degree  1 2 3 4 1 1-3

Knowledge and Understanding

Knowledge and Understanding

Has an understanding of defined areas of the

knowledge base. Demonstrates an

awareness of current areas of debate in the

field of study.

Has a broad understanding of the knowledge base and its terminology or discourse.

Demonstrates awareness that areas of this knowledge

base are open to ongoing debate and reformulation.

Has detailed knowledge of well-established

theories and concepts. Demonstrates

awareness of different ideas, contexts and

frameworks and recognises those areas where the knowledge

base is most/least secure.

Has a systematic understanding of the

base and its inter-relationship with other

fields of study. Demonstrates current

understanding of some specialist areas in

depth.

Has a deep and systematic

understanding within a specialized field of study and its inter-relationship

with other relevant disciplines.

Demonstrates an understanding of current

theoretical

Works with theoretical/research

knowledge at the forefront of the

discipline. Demonstrates a comprehensive

understanding of techniques

Cognitive skills

Conceptualization and Critical Thinking

Relates principles and concepts to underlying theoretical frameworks

and approaches.

Identifies principles and concepts underlying

theoretical frameworks and begins to identify their

strengths and weaknesses.

Identifies and communicates

principles and concepts recognizing competing

perspectives.

Works with ideas at a level of abstraction,

arguing from competing perspectives. Identifies the possibility of new

concepts within existing knowledge frameworks

and approaches.

Uses ideas at a high level of abstraction.

Develops critical responses to existing

theoretical discourses, methodologies or

practices and suggests new concepts or

approaches.

Develops ideas at a high level of

abstraction. Develops theoretical discourses,

methodologies or practices critically

analysing their development and

application.

Problem solving, research and enquiry

Carries out defined investigative strategies

and communicates results effectively in a

given format.

Identifies a well-defined focus for enquiry, plans and

undertakes investigative strategies using a limited and

defined range of methods, collects data from a variety of

resources, and communicates results

effectively in an appropriate format.

Undertakes research to provide new information and/or explores new or existing data to identify

patterns and relationships. Uses

appropriate theoretical models to judge the

significance of the data collects recognizing

limitations of the inquiry.

Demonstrates confidence and

flexibility in identifying complex problems.

Identifies, selects and uses investigative

strategies and techniques to undertake

a critical analysis, evaluating the

outcomes.

Designs and undertakes substantial

investigations to address significant

areas of theory and/or practice. Selects

appropriate advanced methodological approaches and

critically evaluates their effectiveness.

Acts independently and with originality in problem solving.

Develops or adapts appropriate advanced

methodological approaches and

critically evaluates their effectiveness.

LEARNING OUTCOMES  Bachelor’s degree Master’s degree Doctoral’s degree

  1 2 3 4 1 1-3

Cognitive skills

Synthesis and Creativity

Collects information to

inform a choice of solution to

standard problems in familiar contexts.

Collects information from a variety of

authoritative sources to inform a choice of

solutions to standard problems in familiar

contexts.

Collects and synthesizes to inform a choice to

solutions to problems in unfamiliar contexts.

Applies knowledge in unfamiliar contexts, synthesizes ides or

information to generate novel solutions.

Achieves a body of work or practice that is coherent and resolved.

Flexibility and creativity applies knowledge in unfamiliar contexts, synthesizes ides or

information in innovative ways, and generates

transformative solutions.

Synthesizes and applies new

approaches, in a manner that can contribute to the development of methodology or

understanding in that discipline or practice.

Analysis and evaluation

Analyses a range of information

using pre-defined principles,

frameworks or criteria.

Judges the reliability of data and information

using pre-defined techniques and/or

criteria.

Analyses a range of information comparing

alternative methods and techniques. Selects

appropriate techniques/criteria for

evaluation

Analyses new, novel and/or abstract data

using and appropriate range of established

subject-specific techniques. Judges the reliability, validity and

significance of evidence to support conclusions

Undertakes analysis of complex, incomplete or

contradictory evidence/data and judges

the appropriateness of the enquiry

methodologies used.

Undertakes independent analysis

or evaluation, managing complexity,

incompleteness of data.

Performance and practice

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Knowledge Evaluation System

The Results of Research

Structure of the Expert system

Control Knowledge

Evaluation of the Test Tasks Quality

Evaluation Methodology System

The Time Since the Appearance of Test's Task on the Screen till the Moment of the Solution's Implementation

An objective tool of the complex quantitative formalization (scaling) the degree of difficulty: the statement and visual representation of the test's task;the test's task itself causes the timetable for processing the test's task;the technology of entering the decision.

The Methodology of Reducing the Inaccuracy of Scaling of Test Tasks

1. Heuristic Algorithm of the Test Tasks Quality Express Analysis.

It allows to solve the problems of complexity of completing the correlation matrix of test results by formalizing the methodology of its phased guarantee receipt using two-parent matrix*

2. Heuristic Algorithm of Expanded Analysis and of Improving the Test Tasks Quality.

Includes possibility of identifying the fact and assuming the ways of eliminating the “problematic” character of Test Tasks**

The Methodology of Reducing the Inaccuracy of Test Tasks Quality

*Rizun, N. (2012), “Methodology of System Express-Analysis of the Testing Material Quality“, Information Technologies and Computer Engineering, Vinnitsa, pp. 10-18. (the original is in Ukrainian).

**Rizun, N. (2010), “Heuristic algorithm for improving the technology of test task quality assessment”, The Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies”, No. 3/11 (45), pp.40-49 (the original is in Russian).

Identifying the Strategy of Conducting the Testing Session

2. The algorithm of sequential delivery of Test Tasks in order to reduce the Target Level of cognitive competences* , which consists of the following concepts:

the successful solution of most part of Test Tasks on the highest Target Level can be interpreted as the achievement of the tested level;in case of unsatisfactory results of test passing of the current Target Level individual can confirm his HC rating by passing the corresponding Test Tasks set of lower Target Level.

Identifying the Strategy of Conducting the Testing Session

*Taranenko, Y. and Rizun, N. (2011), The Method of Computer Testing of Students’ Knowledge: Utility model license No. 58657. Ukraine: MPK G06F 7/00, License holders:

Taranenko, Y., & Rizun, N., No. u201009376.

Evaluation Criteria System

Correlation coefficient between the series of the reference and the actual time of cognitive processes for test's task performance

The interpretation of the normalized correlation coefficient ranges as a level of the cognitive confidence (CC) may be the following:

A Tool For Identifying The Testee's Individual Specifications

f* ttK ,

Kholod, B., Taranenko, Y., Rizun, N. (2012), The Method of Computer Testing of Students’ Knowledge: Invention Patent No. 97149. Ukraine: G06F 7/04 (2006.01). Patent holders: Alfred Nobel University, Dnipropetrovs’k, No. a200912950.

An Algorithm for Adaptive Identification of the Informativeness Level of problem-Oriented Knowledge

System

Phases of Stability of Individual Cognitive Activity

primary reaction

overcompensation

compensation

subcompensation

decompensation

An Algorithm for the Identification of Phases of the Individual's Cognitive Processes During Test Session

High level of the CPQ

The averaging forms of empirical time series of the deviation of the actual test task processing time from reference one

Phases of Activity and Intensity of Activity

Middle level of the CPQ Low level of the CPQ

The averaging forms of empirical time series of the deviation of the actual test task processing time from reference one

Phases of Activity and Intensity of Activity

Specifications of the Individuals Intellectual Profile

The Example of Presenting the Results of Evaluation of the Cognitive Processes

The Example of Presenting the Results of Evaluation of the Cognitive Processes

Lifelong Learning

Alfred Nobel University launched many projects during the last few years that enabled to improve the quality of educational services and to follow the European quality standards:•“Third Age University” (tertiary educational attainment) •“International Business School” correspond to the motto “Education for life”

International Activities ofAlfred Nobel University

• membership of associations recognized by the international community;• participation in international projects (university and group);• international mobility programmes for lecturers and students;• scientific (conferences, seminars, publications, researches);• academic (foreign languages, study in foreign universities, postgraduate training);• social (relationships with NGOs, volunteer projects - environment, charity;• cultural and sports (festivals, competitions, contests, performances);• professional (training abroad, workshops, round tables);• work (helping at international camps, physical labour, lecturing at a partner university (for our University’s academic staff)).• international communication activities; • participation in informational and other events;• inclusion of Alfred Nobel University in international databases of foreign universities and other sources;• participation in TV programmes;• communications management system;• corporate social responsibility as an important part of the University's international image

Student’s Mobility

The students of Alfred Nobel Universitytake part in exchange programmes of European

universities:

Katowice University of Economics Silesian National University Silesian Health, Safety and Security Management

Higher School University of Leon Kozminsky in Warsaw University of Hotkovsky in Warsaw

Alfred Nobel University won grant of the International Visegrad Fund

The aim of the project is to create an elective course. The course will intend to look broadly at the issues and challenges faced by the CEE region during transition from a planned to a free-market economy with a particular emphasis on the Visegrad group. The course tackle broad political and economic issues connected with Visegrad functioning and cooperation. It will give an overview of the EU-accession, as well as challenges and opportunities arising from membership.

Objectives:the practice of international cooperation and conflictthe maintenance of international peace and securitythe management of international economic relationsthe promotion of international environmental standardsrelated matters of concern to international society.

Quality Assurance

The University appears to be an indisputable Ukrainian leader in international certification and standardization of its activities.

The quality management system introduced at the University meets the ISO 9001:2008 requirements, which is confirmed by certificates from the People’s Republic of China, Israel, Germany, the International Certification Network

The Quality of Education is the Advantage of the Modern University

In December 2012 at the session of the General Assembly of the European Organization for Quality (EOQ), Alfred Nobel University was nominated as a finalist of the International Contest of Quality in Central and Eastern Europe and received this prestigious European award

European award for the quality of education

Welcome to Alfred Nobel University!