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2	Structure of the speech Background Main tasks assigned to WG Ways of solving the WG tasks Experience from ongoing Master programmes Related work & intermediate results Summary Future view
3	Background Initiative from the rectors to develop Joint Master programmes Initiative to establish a WG The Mandate Motivations for Joint Master programmes
4	Motivations� I On national level - increasing employability - promoting attractiveness of the region - combining expertise and traditions from different countries
5	Motivations II On institution�s level - upgrading programmes at home universities - drawing extra funds by franchising the programmes - seeking for foreign accreditation - offering non-standard qualifications - increasing institutional competitiveness
6	Motivations III For students - innovative course structure - academic quality - didactic transformation - experience abroad - nonstandard qualification
7	Main tasks assigned to WG Analysis of existing Master programmes Review of the current status of curricula at Master level Finding potential disciplinary areas for co-operation Weighing available resources Compiling action plan
8	Ways of solving the WG tasks Time-table for WG Legislative background Background information from university coordinators Questionnaire Workshop activities
9	Legislative background for BOVA Agreement between governments Art 5: Estonian bakalaureusekraad Latvian bakalaura grads Lithuanian bakalauro laipsnis guarantee equal access to studies to pursue magistrikraad in Estonia magistra grads in Latvia magistro laipsnis in Lithuania
10	Similarities Duration of studies 1 to 2 years Similar credit systems Conversion into ECTS Organization of the academic year Numerus clauses + extra places
11	Economics & Agribusiness - held at LUA - Norwegian teachers - books & computer lab - Latvian students, later on also Estonian and� Lithuanian
12	Economics & Agribusiness Several problems: - drop-out of students - rotation of teachers failed - low motivation of teaching staff - low support from participating universities - legislative matters Participating universities did not recognise the need for joint programmes
13	Sustainable Forestry around the Southern Baltic Sea - 1-year programme held at SLU - high motivation - good financial conditions - favourable image for partners - large number of fields trips Problem: credit transfer
14	Format of questionnaire 27 questions based on multiple choice Part A � 13 questions characterizing the respondent Part B � 14 questions on sufficiency and quality of the programme Part C � 4 open questions, space for comments
15	Key success factors of inquiries Foreign language Professional & highly qualified foreign teachers International group Good possibilities for independent work, good� learning skills Courage to perform
16	Bottlenecks I Design (structure), content Limited choice of optional courses Lack of local language courses Overlapping of some subjects Too much theory, few practical assignments Little work with computers Little information about the region Lack of net-forums
17	Bottlenecks II Techical organization Not as effective as expected Information provided too late or incompletely Contact person of the programme not available full-time Need for more intensive supervising
18	Bottlenecks III Socializing More open relations More cultural events and meetings More cooperation with students from host universities
19	Ways of action Turn existing programme into English Turn part of the programme into English Compile a new curriculum Good Practice from NOVA
20	Areas proposed Management of Biodiversity & Multifunctional Landscapes (EAU) Veterinary Medicine (EAU) Game Management (LZUU) Agroecology & Organic Agriculture (LZUU) Business Economics & Management (LUA) Bioinformatics (LUA)
21	Key-words for future planning Modern image Coherent structure, concentrated studies Emphasis on environment, ecology, political and social sciences Regional aspect, large number of fields trips English and local language course Wide range of optional courses Distance learning part (e-courses)
22	Summary We Are open-minded for cooperation Have real potential for launching joint curricula Have begun cooperation Have agreed on spheres of interest Have compiled work-groups preparing the proposed Master programmes Are making considerable progress
23	Future view To make an inventory of the progress To create a Follow-up Group that the heads of Work-groups of responsible to Reports on the progress and implementation of the development of the Joint Master programmes
24	Many thanks To leaders of disciplinary areas on joint curricula To WG members To BOVA coordinators To NOVA-BOVA secretariats To NOVA-BOVA rectors