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Quality of education

Within the framework of the accreditation procedure for the educational program "Geoinformatics" (Doctoral studies), a risk-oriented SWOT analysis was conducted to identify key factors influencing the sustainable development of the program.

SWOT Analysis Results:

Strengths:

  • High qualification of the teaching staff with international experience.
  • Availability of modern research laboratories and equipment.
  • Participation of the program in international projects and grants.
  • High publication activity of doctoral students and academic supervisors.

Weaknesses:

  • Limited number of joint educational programs with foreign universities.
  • Insufficient popularization of the program among potential applicants.
  • Uneven language proficiency of doctoral students.

Opportunities:

  • Expansion of international cooperation within the framework of bilateral agreements.
  • Development of online courses and distance learning formats.
  • Participation in national and international programs supporting scientific research.

Threats:

  • Competition from foreign programs with broader international accreditation.
  • Unstable funding for research projects.
  • Migration of promising graduates abroad.

Risk Management Proposals:

  • Conclusion of new international agreements on cooperation and academic mobility.
  • Conducting information campaigns and open house events to attract talented applicants.
  • Organization of academic writing and foreign language courses.
  • Intensification of efforts to attract external funding, including grants and industrial partnerships.