Abstract
During the last ten years, with the adoption of legislation to promote academic mobility in Ukraine, the interest towards double/joint degree programs has increased dramatically. However, very little empirical research has been carried out to analyse the spread of the programs across Ukrainian universities and to outline the way such programs are used in particular educational institutions. The aim of this study was, therefore, to investigate the level of development of double/joint degree programs in Ukraine, analyse these programs according to the field of study and academic level. The main issues addressed in this article are special aspects, opportunities and issues connected with double and joint degrees. It is apparent that most double degree programs are offered in the areas of economics and management, while there are much fewer programs in the area of business. Double degree programs in economics, management and business tend to be fewer in number than non-degree mobility programs. The most common partner countries for establishing double degree programs are Poland, France, Italy, Slovakia, Sweden, the Netherlands, Austria, Spain and Lithuania. Sustainability of each program can be reached by permanent work on its improvement which includes making clear requirements, promotion of a program, increasing awareness on the benefits of studying abroad.
Highlights
In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in developing and promoting student academic mobility in Ukraine
The programs offered by universities should be studied carefully, because their understanding of double degree programs can vary
Some programs have been operating for quite a long time, including UkraineDutch program “Double diploma” in business administration operating at the University of economics and law “KROK”
Summary
There has been an increasing interest in developing and promoting student academic mobility in Ukraine. One of the ways to promote academic mobility is the creation of joint and double degree programs, which provide such benefits as a standardised exchange with clear rules of enrolment and certification, an opportunity to obtain a foreign diploma. The purpose of the present study is to gather and standardise information on programs in the field of business, management, economics (which tend to be the most common fields for foreign exchange programs in Ukraine). Summarising the above mentioned was defined a scientific problem: the need for analysis and evaluation of Ukrainian experience in establishing and promoting double and joint degree programs. This problem identifies the object of the research – double and joint degree programs in Ukraine. It is possible to identify an aim of the research as analysis of double and joint degree programs in tertiary education in Ukraine, discovering difficulties in their maintenance and perspectives for further development
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