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General description of dual higher education model implemented by Odesa National Economic University/ Ukraine

Speakers: Oleksandr Litvinov, Vice-Rector for Research

Liliia Zherdetska, Head of the Banking Department

2nd COOPERA EXPERT WORKSHOP

Chisinau, Moldova, 3-4 November 2022

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  1. Prerequisites & substantiation
  2. ONEU: Model description

2.1. Bachelor programs (EP-International Banking, EP-Economics and Business Planning )

2.2. Master program (EP-Entrepreneurship, trade and stock trading)

2.3. Example & Experience

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OUTLINE

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1) DAILY MODEL

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2) WEEKLY MODEL

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3) MONTHLY / MODULAR /

SEMESTER MODEL

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MIX Models

2 or 3 days

2 or 3 days

4 hours

4 hours

month/ semester

month/ semester

Prerequisites & substantiation

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1) DAILY MODEL

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2) WEEKLY MODEL

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3) MONTHLY / MODULAR /

SEMESTER MODEL

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MIX Models

2 or 3 days

2 or 3 days

4 hours

4 hours

month/ semester

month/ semester

Prerequisites & substantiation

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8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Prerequisites & substantiation

University

Company

DAILY MODEL

  • Flexibility

The possibility of combining theoretical learning in the academic group/groups within the educational program

  • Сompromise

The model has been approved by the majority of partner companies

  • Monitoring and maintenance of relationships

Communication with companies and students is constantly maintained, which will allow timely response to possible problems and challenges

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ONEU: Model description

  • Elaboration of the principles of the policy of higher education institutions on improving the quality of practical training of specialists on the basis of a dual form of education with the simultaneous preservation of the academic component of higher education.
  • Providing the national economy with qualified specialists based on the formation of the "University-Company-Student" triad, which will contribute to strengthening relations with stakeholders and increasing the role of employers in the formation of educational programs.
  • Increasing the competitiveness of higher education graduates in the labor market by strengthening their practical training, shortening the adaptation period, and strengthening motivation and understanding of the requirements for professional activity.

Model aims

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ONEU: Model description (Bachelor)

Economics and Business Planning

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International Banking

Semesters 

Number of weeks

The structure of study at the university

The structure of training at the enterprise – professional training of students according to the dual form of obtaining higher education through familiarization study visits to partner companies

Number of credits / hours

%

Number of credits/hours

%

1 Semester

18

29/870

96,67

1/30

3,33

2 Semester

17

29/870

96,67

1/30

3,33

3 Semester

18

28/840

93,33

2/60

6,67

4 Semester

17

20/600

66,67

10/300

33,33

5 Semester

18

20/600

66,67

10/300

33,33

6 Semester

15

21/630

70,00

9/270

30,00

7 Semester

18

21/630

70,00

9/270

30,00

8 Semester

8

12/360

40,00

18/540

60,00

Total

129

180/5400

75,00

60/1800

25,00

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Mini-lectures, workshops, trainings

Internship

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Conclusion of an employment contract

Work under an employment contract/ internship in various departments/ implementation of projects

1 YEAR

2 YEAR

3 YEAR

4 YEAR

ONEU: Model description (Bachelor)

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ONEU: Model description (Bachelor)

Semester

Explanation of the number of credits/hours

including

Trainings/internships (credits/hours)

Projects (credits/hours)

1 Semester

Selection for the program and guest visits (1)

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2 Semester

Guest visits (1)

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3 Semester

Elective academic disciplines (hereinafter AD) (4 - 2 credits each)

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4 Semester

Banking (2), Elective AD (2), Training (5), Course project (1)

Training (5/150)

Course project (1/30)

5 Semester

Management of the bank's relations with clients (2), Banking operations (4), Selective AD (4)

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6 Semester

Banking operations (2), Economic analysis (2), Selective AD (4), Course project (1)

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Course project (1/30)

7 Semester

Basics of financial monitoring in the bank (2), Analysis of banking activity (3), Accounting in banks (2), Selective AD (2)

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8 Semester

Training (3), Practice (6), Selective AD (4), BQW (5)

Internships (6/180)

Graduation project

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ONEU: Model description (Bachelor)

4 Semester

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credits

Courses

Total

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Lectures

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University

Company

Macroeconomics

3

3

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Financial market

6

6

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Banking

5

3

2

Elective course 1

5

3

2

Elective course 2

5

3

2

Training

5

-

5

Course project

1

-

1

Total

30

18

12

International Banking

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ONEU: Model description (Master)

Semesters 

Number of weeks

The structure of study at the university

The structure of training at the enterprise - professional training of students according to the dual form of obtaining higher education through familiarization study visits to partner companies

Number of credits/ hours

%

Number of credits/hours

%

1 Semester

18

20/600

66,7

10/300

33,3

2 Semester

17

20/600

66,7

10/300

33,3

3 Semester

18

18/540

60,0

12/360

40,0

Total

53

58/1740

64,4

32/960

35,6

Entrepreneurship, trade and stock trading

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ONEU: Model description (Master)

1-2 Semesters

40 credits

20 credits

3 Semester

3 credit

Multidisciplinary training

12 credit Internships

15 credit

Carrying out and defense of master theses

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Discussion of curricula

Discussion course content

Signing of the agreement (memorandum of cooperation)

Creation of equipped workplaces

Search for partners

Establishment of a mentoring institute

Internship for teachers

Development of internal regulatory support

Informing students

Recruitment of students, concluding a 3-party agreement

Stages and challenges of implementation

ONEU: Model description. Example

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  1. Presentation of the bank (September 22, 2021)
  2. Questionnaire
  3. Interviews (September 28-30, 2021)
  4. Coordination of the schedule and tasks
  5. Start of training (online format)
  6. lectures from practitioners
  7. workshops
  8. practical tasks

5. Results of the 1st semester of study

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ONEU: Model description. Example. Current situation

Students motivation

Willingness of the market and employers

  • unemployment rate 35%
  • GDP dynamics�(- 30; - 45%)
  • cost savings
  • remote work
  • difficulties in ensuring safety at the workplace
  • internally displaced employees

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