1. Tempus UM_CP-20560-1999 A New Framework for Management of M.Sc. Thesis Work Kharkov National University of Radiolecetronics Kharkov, UKRAINE 8 October 2001

2. Studies management for M.Sc. students Courses Practical training Thesis work Introduction of ECTS Possibility to study in the partner university New principles

3. New principles: Academic independence freedom in supervisor selection freedom in topic selection Presentations at the department Freedom in research

4. New principles: Writing a research proposal Approval at the department level Title Introduction Object of research Research objective Proposed methods Expected results Work plan and timetable References

5. New principles: Compact lectures Improved perception; Possibility to invite professors from the best universities all over the Europe and the world Intensive course within 1-2 months with immediate exam : Changes in automated system for lectures timetable

6. New principals: Students group work on Pro-Gradu seminars during complex course project during practical training Scheme of research seminar Principles of practical training

7. Introduction of ECTS Curriculum (+ECTS credits) Semester lists (+ECTS credits) Examination list (+ECTS grades) Diploma supplement (+ECTS credits + ECTS grades) Academic information system (ECTS- certificates, etc. ) Modifications required:

8. Accounting courses from partner university Comparing the courses UJ Cur. AUEB KhNURE Cur. Passed To be taken I. Concordance of the curricula

9. Accounting courses from partner university II. Credit transfer system ECTS credits (27 h.) UKR credits (54 h.) Depending on cycle in curriculum, which includes this course

10. Accounting courses from partner university III. Grade transfer system ECTS grades (7 grades) UKR grades (4 grades) Depending on cycle in curriculum, which includes this course

11. Level of thesis work full review and analysis of the domain original theoretical ideas publications under this topic Candidate of Science thesis

12. New scheme for evaluation of M.Sc. thesis work 7 grades clear set of criterion grade transfer system for the old grade scheme

13. Grade transfer Grade of examinational commission Recommendation to Ph.D. studies Grade for theoretical thesis Has publications on this topic Laudatur5YES Eximia5NOTYES Magna cum laude 5NOT Cum laude approbatur 4 NOTYES Non sine cum laude approbatur 4NOT Lubenter3NOT Approbatur 2 NOT

14. New principles: Accessibility of theses Library Web-site M. Sc. student Thesis

15. Studies management for M.Sc. stduents Courses Practical training Thesis work Introduction of ECTS Possibility to study in the partner university New principles The Set of Manuals for management of students M.Sc. thesis work

16. Studies management for M.Sc. stduents Courses Practical training Thesis work Introduction of ECTS Possibility to study in the partner university New principles The Set of Manuals for accounting credits for courses and projects

17. Studies management for M.Sc. stduents Courses Practical tarining Thesis work Introduction of ECTS Possibility to study in the partner university New principles The Set of Manuals for management of students practical placements

18. Conclusion Approbation of a new framework: M.Sc. students in KhNURE of the speciality «Intelligent decision support systems» (IDSS); students of IDSS, that are exchanged to the partner-universities of KhNURE and study under M.Sc. programs