Chapter I introduction to higher education system

Teaching Methods
More than 50% of the total time at Master level entails scientific work, which consists of academic research, scientific-pedagogical work and the preparation of a Master degree dissertation independently and under supervision of academic supervisor.An academic supervisor is appointed from the most qualified professors and teachers of the majoring department.
The teaching methods for academic research work should:
• develop the practical skills for independent research work;
• stimulate the development of the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct scientific researches, an analysis and a formulation of research results as well as a preparation of scientific publications with a use of modern information technology tools;
• provide students with skills to search databases for the latest achievements in science, engineering and technologies.
• apply them during the preparation of a Master degree dissertation.
In turn, teaching methods for scientific-pedagogical work should:
• develop competences and skills in delivery of training using modern educational and information technologies as well as interactive methods for educational work.
• Install competences and skills in organisation of methodology works to support the education process.
Progression of Students
This part is similar to what was described in the Bachelor programme section; please refer to section
Employability
According to the SES of higher education, a Master programme graduate should be prepared:
• for independent academic research, scientific-pedagogic and management professional activity in the selected speciality;
• to obtain postgraduate education in speciality that corresponds to Master programme training;
• to obtain additional vocational education in the system for retraining and upgrading the qualifications of personnel.
In contrast to Bachelors, Master degree holders can apply for jobs that require higher level of independence in decision-making: specialists, teachers at HEIs, executives.
Certification
Master programme graduates are awarded a state diploma, which entitles them to start working in relevant profession. Master graduates can continue education on a postgraduate programme.