Ilia State University

School of Natural Sciences and Engineering offers educational programs at all three levels: BSc, MSc and PhD. Along with the strong theoretical basis in sciences, the school heavily focuses on the integration of research activities in teaching and the development of practical skills of graduates necessary for their future research work. Programs are linked to ongoing scientific researches and students are engaged in activities together with the faculty staff and highly qualified scientists.

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Several research institutes conduct high profile investigations in biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology at ISU. ISU has an integrative approach, which unites molecular biological, electro physiological and morphological methods to generate qualitatively important results. Ongoing projects include cellular and molecular basics of epilepsy and epileptogenesis, identifying prevention methods of epileptogenesis; neurophysiological, neuroethological and neuropsychological mechanisms of sleep-wakefulness cycle; genetic relations of the wolf and Caucasian shepherd dog, etc

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Cell Biology

The program aims to introduce students to the achievements of molecular biology and the possibilities of their use in different branches of biology and medicine. M.A. students will get a profound and systematic knowledge in this field, as well as critical thinking skills and will be enabled to hold research in laboratories equipped with modern technologies.

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The subjects taught within the program (intensive lecture course, which comprises lectures, workshops and laboratory courses) will help students gain necessary technical or academic knowledge and develop practical skills in the modern methods of applied genetics. All this is a must to produce new generations of scientists and highly qualified experts with skills and competencies to hold research on a global level, accumulate and transfer knowledge in academic, leading and industrial fields and societies.

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The course takes an integrated approach to neuroscience and provides skills training in a wide range of experimental and theoretical methods intended to enable you to ask questions and tackle problems that transcend the traditional disciplines from which neuroscience has evolved. The program aims to equip M.A. students with a profound and systematic knowledge and skills to independently hold research and make analytical decisions, as well as apply existing methods in practice.

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The programme aims to equip students with knowledge in the major field of natural sciences which is biology. After completion of the bachelor’s degree programme, students will know the characteristics of structure and functioning of cells and living organisms, regularities of inheritance and variability, processes underway in living organisms, their physiological features, key functions and mechanisms that serve as bases for functioning of living organisms. Students will also gain knowledge of the basics of biosecurity and main methods of laboratory research.

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Teaching and learning methods that are used in business studies programs are chosen for every program and course individually and are in line with the contents of the course, its objectives and enable the achievement of the course learning outcomes. Mainly teaching methods includes interactive lectures and seminars, problem-based teaching, demonstrations, case analysis, individual and group projects, brainstorming, reflections, situational games or simulations and etc.

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Ilia State University and Faculty of Business, Technology and education focus on training of successful educational professionals and researchers who will be able to generate and disseminate contemporary, innovative and evidence-based knowledge responding to international and national standards. For this purpose, Business Research Center was established in 2017, the role of which is to support the engagement of the academic personnel in the scientific/research activity.

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Management; Banking and Finance; Tourism

The BBA program is offered in English and is designed for international students who get degree to compete for the jobs of today and tomorrow by building a comprehensive base of knowledge. This major prepares professionals for a variety of positions in for-profit, nonprofit, and public-sector organizations globally. The program aims to prepare business administration professionals who will be able to perform in one of the business administration areas (Management, Tourism) using modern knowledge and entrepreneurial approaches.

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The bachelor's in Business Administration (Management, Banking and Finance, Tourism) (Major) aims to prepare professionals, who are able to use up-to-date knowledge and entrepreneurial approaches in performing managerial activities in management, banking and finance and tourism field. The graduate will have developed the skill of effectively using tools necessary for business activities. The program also aims to develop practical skills of planning, organizing and implementing activities related to business administration and entrepreneurship.

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The program aims to prepare cultural management specialists who will be able to work effectively in the field of culture. The program's objective is to equip students with the latest theoretical knowledge and entrepreneurial approaches in the field of cultural management. Culture Management Bachelor’s program graduates can be employed in private, non-governmental and public sector organizations in the field of culture, e.g. at the Ministry of Culture, Regional and Municipal Departments, theaters, galleries, museums, publishing companies and etc.

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MBA program aims to prepare highly qualified professionals with up-to-date knowledge and skills in business administration who can operate effectively and efficiently in a rapidly changing business environment in Georgia and internationally. Graduates will be equipped with an in-depth theoretical/practical knowledge, cutting-edge modern techniques and effective management skills. The program also offers double degree opportunity with Fachhochschule Burgenland in Austria with the specialization in International Marketing and Comsumer Behavior.

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The MBA aims to prepare future high qualified managers by providing in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge, application capabilities combined with effective managerial skills that will enable them to perform in one of the business administration areas – Management, Banking and Finance or Tourism and operate effectively and efficiently in the rapidly changing business environment. Graduates of the Business Administration (Management, Banking and Finance, Tourism Management) program can be offered a management position in private and public companies/organizations.

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The Mater’s program aims to produce consummate professionals specializing in healthcare system. Graduates will have a profound knowledge in the field and will be equipped with well-developed professional skills and abilities, which are paramount for modern healthcare sector. Within the master’s program, a student will be formed as a fully-fledged professional capable of negotiating the challenges and staying competitive in the modern world with its systematically changing requirements in healthcare sector.

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We aim to nurture multi-profile modern Earth Sciences professionals (practitioners and researchers) with a broad knowledge and versatile skills and competencies in the fields of geology, geophysics and geography. The program envisages studying and exploring geology, geophysics, the geography of Georgia, as well as the Caucasus region; also studying complex processes on the surface of the earth and inside it (earthquakes, surface relief formation, etc.), natural resources (metallic and non-metallic minerals, oil, gas, hydro resources, etc.), as well as geo-engineering and geo-ecological issues.

Our research profile includes: 1. Multidisciplinary paleo-reconstructions of the environment - landscape, climate, tectonics, and other processes; 2. A comprehensive study of natural and artificial water reservoirs and creating the appropriate electronic cadaster; 3. Problems of sustainable use of mineral resources; 4. Geo-environmental researches (geo-hazards identification and mitigation, environmental pollution and contamination, including groundwaters, soils, and atmosphere. 5. Complex earth study by means of remote sensing technics, and others.

Geology; Geography; Geophysics

The Bachelor Programme - Earth Sciences has three tracks which students can choose as major: Geography and GIS Technologies, Geology, Geophysics. Each major equips students with relevant knowledge and skills. Graduates are able to use standard and modern technologies (GIS, SAR, etc) to solve geo-ecological and environmental problems, to evaluate and conduct research of Earth structure, recognize and analyze Geophysical problems, mineral resources, etc.

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The aim of program is to provide the student with the knowledge about Earth's structure and current processes of entrails of the Earth and about observation of these processes, to teach the student natural disaster risk assessment and monitoring of geo-processes, modern methods and technologies (geo-information systems – GIS, spatial data visualization and analysis). Within the program the graduates study and develop scientific research skills in main disciplines of geology such as Stratigraphy, Paleontology, Structural and Engineering Geology and Geodynamics, Petrology, Geochemistry.

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The program has been created on the bases of the requirement from public, private and non-governmental organizations specializing in this field. Within the program, the lectures are delivered by the leading specialists in the filed who are actively involved in private, non-governmental and governmental sectors. Within the framework of the program, the students will have the possibility to get hands-on experience by being offered internships in private, governmental and non-governmental organizations.

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ISU conducts applied research on energy-related policies and strategies. We explore cutting-edge technologies and best practices and examine the possibilities of their application in Georgia; we provide expertise for enhancing state policy and legal framework in this field. Our team delivers long-term energy planning and cost-benefit analysis of infrastructural projects; Research topics include energy markets, competition, licensing and tariff regulations; nexus between energy, environment, economic and social systems; Sustainable Energy Technologies, etc.

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Sustainable Energy

ISU is the first university in Georgia offering the two-module program “Energy and Mineral Resources Management and Sustainable Development” with its two degrees: Master of Energy Management and Master of Mining and Geology Management. In addition to theoretical training, the program offers hands-on experience by internships in private, governmental and non-governmental organizations. Students are trained to make decisions based on the economic and ecological factors, to consider sustainability issues, international trends and Georgia’s energy security needs.

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The study programs aim to equip students with thorough knowledge of development stages of Georgian as well as the world civilizations, with special emphasis on medieval period, medieval Georgian, Byzantine and Western European history, philosophy, theology, history of literature, language and art, as well as comprehending and studying medieval cultural heritage in an international, regional and cultural context. Students learn how to work with sources and employ interdisciplinary research methodology.

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The ISU mission relies on unity of research and teaching; knowledge is generated and disseminated by the same individuals, while students are provided with an opportunity to engage in the creation of knowledge. As a research institution ISU tries to develop this in the History as well. Most of the professors do research and have numerous publications in international Journals, as well as, they hold large number of different conferences and so on. In addition to this, there is a GIORGI TSERETELI INSTITUTE OF ORIENTAL STUDIES.

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History of Culture; History of Literature; History of Religion

Within the framework of the programme, the graduates gain a broad knowledge of Georgian and the world history. They become familiar with the historical and arts research characteristics; learn various approaches and methods of historical research, the past and the history of development of the world civilizations. They develop historical source analysis and critical assessment skills. Within the course, the graduates become familiar with the general diachronic framework of the past, one of the eras from the history of Georgia and the world or diachronic events.

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