Network form of implementation of master's Degree programs

Abstract

The network form of implementation of educational programs is aimed to ensure continuous improvement of a quality of education. It allows expanding students' access to modern educational technologies and facilities, provides opportunities to select various training directions and specializations, and helps to obtain in-depth knowledge of relevant professional disciplines, and efficient use of all available educational resources. This article considers advantages of developing network educational Master's degree program in Solar Energy Technology taught in English medium implemented by leading universities of Russian Federation: Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University «LETI», National University of Science and Technology «MISIS», National Research University «Moscow Power Engineering Institute» and People's Friendship University of Russia. Three universities of the group, LETI, MISIS and PFUR, are participants of the project 5-100, which aims to maximize the competitive position of a group of leading Russian universities in the global research and education market.