Tempus UM_CP A New Framework for Management of M.Sc. Thesis Work Kharkov National University of Radiolecetronics Kharkov, UKRAINE 8 October 2001
Studies management for M.Sc. students Courses Practical training Thesis work Introduction of ECTS Possibility to study in the partner university New principles
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 Approval at the department level Title Introduction Object of research Research objective Proposed methods Expected results Work plan and timetable References
New principles: Compact lectures Improved perception; Possibility to invite professors from the best universities all over the Europe and the world Intensive course within 1-2 months with immediate exam : Changes in automated system for lectures timetable
New principals: Students group work on Pro-Gradu seminars during complex course project during practical training Scheme of research seminar Principles of practical training
Introduction of ECTS Curriculum (+ECTS credits) Semester lists (+ECTS credits) Examination list (+ECTS grades) Diploma supplement (+ECTS credits + ECTS grades) Academic information system (ECTS- certificates, etc. ) Modifications required:
Accounting courses from partner university Comparing the courses UJ Cur. AUEB KhNURE Cur. Passed To be taken 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
Grade transfer Grade of examinational commission Recommendation to Ph.D. studies Grade for theoretical thesis Has publications on this topic Laudatur5YES Eximia5NOTYES Magna cum laude 5NOT Cum laude approbatur 4 NOTYES Non sine cum laude approbatur 4NOT Lubenter3NOT Approbatur 2 NOT
New principles: Accessibility of theses Library Web-site M. Sc. student Thesis
Studies management for M.Sc. stduents Courses Practical training Thesis work Introduction of ECTS Possibility to study in the partner university New principles The Set of Manuals for management of students M.Sc. thesis work
Studies management for M.Sc. stduents Courses Practical training Thesis work Introduction of ECTS Possibility to study in the partner university New principles The Set of Manuals for accounting credits for courses and projects
Studies management for M.Sc. stduents Courses Practical tarining Thesis work Introduction of ECTS Possibility to study in the partner university New principles The Set of Manuals for management of students practical placements
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