The educational program “Management” (specialty D3 Management) is aimed at training doctors of philosophy in the field of management, capable of conducting independent scientific research, producing new ideas, solving complex problems of management and administration, as well as creating scientific results that have theoretical and practical significance. The program is focused on training specialists of a new formation who can work according to modern scientific, educational and professional standards in a rapidly changing environment.
You will receive modern knowledge in the methodology of scientific research, theory and practice of management, organizational management, academic writing, scientific and pedagogical activities, quantitative and qualitative research methods, the use of software and international practices in the field of management.
Questions about the educational program "Management"
What is special about the “Management” educational program?
The peculiarity of the program is the combination of academic, scientific and professional training of postgraduate students. It is focused not only on acquiring in-depth knowledge in management, but also on developing the ability to conduct their own research, create new knowledge, develop innovative management solutions and implement them in the practice of organizations.
The program has a pronounced international component: it provides for the internationalization of educational and scientific training, in particular through global collaborative learning, virtual classes, participation in international conferences and grant programs, as well as the opportunity to interact with representatives of the foreign academic community.
Does the program meet European education standards?
Yes. The educational program is adapted to the European Qualifications Framework and meets the general requirements of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA). This ensures that the training of students complies with modern European approaches to the quality of education.
What languages is the program available in?
The Management educational program is implemented in Ukrainian and English. This gives students the opportunity to develop professional competencies not only in the Ukrainian but also in the international educational environment.
What forms of training are available?
The Management program is available in full-time, part-time, and distance learning formats. This allows you to choose a convenient format for obtaining education according to your own needs and capabilities.
How long does the training last?
The volume of the educational program based on complete general secondary education is 60 ECTS credits. The duration of study is 4 years.
What do postgraduate students of the Management major study?
Postgraduate students of the educational program “Management” master the general principles and methodology of scientific research, learn to formulate and test scientific hypotheses, carry out research in management and related interdisciplinary areas. The content of the program forms knowledge about the theoretical and methodological principles of researching current problems in the field of management and creates a basis for innovative solutions of theoretical and applied directions.
The training includes general and professional educational components, free choice of academic disciplines, formation of an individual educational trajectory, preparation of a dissertation research, publication of scientific results, participation in conferences, seminars and scientific projects.
The full list of disciplines can be found on the page of educational components of the program.
What research opportunities do postgraduate students have?
Postgraduate students have the opportunity to conduct and test the results of their own research on the basis of the Laboratory of Socio-Economic Research of Sumy State University, the Laboratory of Ideas, scientific conferences of the Institute of Economics and Management, the scientific and practical Internet conference of the Department of Management “Modern Management and Economic Development”, as well as publish research results in scientific publications of the Institute of Economics and Management and the repository of Sumy State University.
What are the international opportunities during your studies?
The program provides for international academic mobility, participation in international research and educational initiatives, interaction with foreign universities, and the possibility of dual scientific supervision of dissertations with the participation of foreign scientists. Among the strengths of the program are also noted international cooperation with partner universities from Poland, France, the USA, the UK and other countries.
Our graduates solve problems
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generating new ideas, solving complex problems in the field of management and governance of organizations of various types;
2
conducting independent scientific research, the results of which have scientific novelty, theoretical and practical significance;
3
application of modern methodology, quantitative and qualitative methods, information technologies and software in management research;
4
carrying out scientific and pedagogical activities, developing and teaching management disciplines in higher education institutions.
After graduation you will be able to work
scientist or researcher in the field of management;
teacher at a higher education institution;
scientific and pedagogical worker;
specialist in the development and implementation of strategic management decisions;
management and organizational development analyst;
leader or specialist of research and project groups.