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The compliance of master's degree studies with the economic needs of the country
The compliance of master's degree studies with the economic needs of the country

Author(s): Romualdas Ginevičius, Vanda Birutė Ginevičienė
Subject(s): Higher Education , State/Government and Education, Evaluation research, Economic development, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
Keywords: effectiveness of Master’s degree programmes of studies; multicriteria evaluation methods;

Summary/Abstract: In the system of higher university education, Master’s degree programmes of study making its second stage are of major importance. Therefore, determining the effectiveness of these programmes is a significant problem. The main factor determining Master’s degree programme effectiveness is based on how well it meets the needs of state economy. As a complex phenomenon, it can be described only by a set of criteria. To determine which Master’s degree programme directions satisfy the market needs better is possible only when all the above criteria are integrated into a single quantity. Multicriteria evaluation methods are most suitable for solving such problems. All the criteria significances or weights should be known in this case. In the present research, 6 directions of studies have been established, e.g. biomedicine, physical, social, technological sciences, humanities and art studies. Multicriteria evaluation has shown that the programme of art studies is the best in satisfying the needs of the state economy. It is followed by the programmes of technological, biomedicine and social sciences, as well as humanities and physical sciences.

  • Issue Year: 15/2009
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 136-153
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: English