2. MONTENEGRO QUALIFICATION FRAMEWORK AND QUALITY ASSURANCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION Dragica Anđelić, MSc, Secretary General Mediterranean University, Montenegro key PR for developing MQF

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4. Montenegro Qualification Framework is the instrument which enables: Classification of qualifications; Comparitions of qualifications; Developing and understanding of qualifications; Creating links between qualifications; A clear overview of different ways of acquisition of qualifications Montenegro Qualification Framework is the instrument which enables: Classification of qualifications; Comparitions of qualifications; Developing and understanding of qualifications; Creating links between qualifications; A clear overview of different ways of acquisition of qualifications

5. Montenegro Qualification Framework is based on: Credit rating of qualifications; Defined learning outcomes (knowledge, skills, competence); Transfer of credits; Mobility from qualification to qualification; Recognition and assessment of knowledge acquired through formal, informal and non- formal ways of learning Montenegro Qualification Framework is based on: Credit rating of qualifications; Defined learning outcomes (knowledge, skills, competence); Transfer of credits; Mobility from qualification to qualification; Recognition and assessment of knowledge acquired through formal, informal and non- formal ways of learning

6. The types of qualifications in MCF Qualifications of level of education Professional qualifications Other qualifications The types of qualifications in MCF Qualifications of level of education Professional qualifications Other qualifications

7. The importance of establishing MQF in terms of quality assurance in higher education With a degree acquired in Montenegro it is possible to continue education abroad as well as to seek employment; Easier recognition of content of qualification through defining learning outcomes; Evaluation and recognition of knowledge acquired through informal and non- formal education in order to gain qualification; Encouraging and developing life - long learning; Promoting the importance of crucial professional competence The importance of establishing MQF in terms of quality assurance in higher education With a degree acquired in Montenegro it is possible to continue education abroad as well as to seek employment; Easier recognition of content of qualification through defining learning outcomes; Evaluation and recognition of knowledge acquired through informal and non- formal education in order to gain qualification; Encouraging and developing life - long learning; Promoting the importance of crucial professional competence

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