MONTENEGRO QUALIFICATION FRAMEWORK AND QUALITY

ASSURANCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Dragica Anđelić, MSc, Secretary General Mediterranean University, Montenegro

key PR for developing MQF

Montenegro Qualification Framework is the instrument which enables:

• Classification of qualifications;• Comparitions of qualifications;• Developing and understanding of

qualifications;• Creating links between qualifications;• A clear overview of different ways of

acquisition of qualifications

Montenegro Qualification Framework is the instrument which enables:

• Classification of qualifications;• Comparitions of qualifications;• Developing and understanding of

qualifications;• Creating links between qualifications;• A clear overview of different ways of

acquisition of qualifications

Montenegro Qualification Framework is based on:

• Credit rating of qualifications;• Defined learning outcomes (knowledge, skills,

competence);• Transfer of credits; • Mobility from qualification to qualification;• Recognition and assessment of knowledge

acquired through formal, informal and non-formal ways of learning

Montenegro Qualification Framework is based on:

• Credit rating of qualifications;• Defined learning outcomes (knowledge, skills,

competence);• Transfer of credits; • Mobility from qualification to qualification;• Recognition and assessment of knowledge

acquired through formal, informal and non-formal ways of learning

The types of qualifications in MCF

• Qualifications of level of education

• Professional qualifications

• Other qualifications

The types of qualifications in MCF

• Qualifications of level of education

• Professional qualifications

• Other qualifications

The importance of establishing MQF in terms of quality assurance in higher education

• With a degree acquired in Montenegro it is possible to continue education abroad as well as to seek employment;

• Easier recognition of content of qualification through defining learning outcomes;

• Evaluation and recognition of knowledge acquired through informal and non- formal education in order to gain qualification;

• Encouraging and developing life - long learning;• Promoting the importance of crucial professional

competence

The importance of establishing MQF in terms of quality assurance in higher education

• With a degree acquired in Montenegro it is possible to continue education abroad as well as to seek employment;

• Easier recognition of content of qualification through defining learning outcomes;

• Evaluation and recognition of knowledge acquired through informal and non- formal education in order to gain qualification;

• Encouraging and developing life - long learning;• Promoting the importance of crucial professional

competence

WHAT IS ALREADY DONE???

• LEGAL FRAMEWORK• SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATIONS• AUTHORITIES AND BODIES• METHODOLOGICAL DOCUMENTS

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