Klaipeda State University of Applied Sciences

Teaching the subject involves application of a variety of teaching methods helping to achieve all levels of knowledge (knowledge, understanding, application, analysis, synthesis and assessment). The scope of individual subjects depends on the intended study results, content of the subject, method of studying, applied study methods, individual study tasks and time for completing the tasks. The chosen study subjects are the most suitable to attain the anticipated competences, because the intended results of the subject allow achieving adequate results of the study programme.

Department carried out scientific-applied researches in various fields of Finance and Accounting: comparative analysis of taxes in EU countries; efficiency evaluation of investments to employee training; application of management accounting in companies; application of business management systems in the Western Lithuanian companies. The teachers and students of the study programme of Finance and Accounting study programs publicized the results of scientific-applied researches by presenting their reports in scientific-practical conferences.

Accounting in Trade Enterprises, Accounting in Budgetary Institutions, Taxation

There are several computerized accounting systems used for Accounting skills training. The study programme are specialized in Accounting in Budgetary Institutions and Accounting in Trade Enterprises. The programme oriented to local an international accounting systems. The purpose of the study programme is to prepare accounting specialist oriented to the practical activity of business and public organizations and have competence to make Fiancial Analysis. Research are oriented to Accounting and Taxation policy in Lithuania and EU.

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Study programme reflect operational principles of the Lithuanian and the European Union financial system. There are several business management computerised systems used for Finance skills training. Professional skills are developed by matching them with the formation of personal competences and education of an active citizen. Business simulation practical training company develope enterpreneurship skills. Research are oriented to companies financial efficiency, investments payback, Taxation system in Lithuania and EU area, Internal audit, Insurance.

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All the teachers have pedagogical and/or academic degree, practical experience of over 3 years, international academic experience teaching abroad. The process of subject study involves a variety of teaching/learning methods: problem-based learning, team work, discussions, simulations, creative exercises, case study, brainstorming, individual work, essay/report writing, independent work etc. The study methods are oriented towards development of student creativity, critical thinking and independence, development of generic, specialist and professional competences.

Teachers carry out scientific/applied researches, publish scientific articles in international databases, in peer-reviewed publications of papers of national and international conferences. With presentations based on research data they participate in national/international conferences in Lithuania and abroad. Aiming at unity of research and studies, students are involved in applied research. Teachers supervise student research process and data which are presented at student scientific-practical conferences. Teachers participate in national and international projects.

Human Resources

The aim of the program is to prepare a specialist who is able apply the principles of management of companies and institutions, finance, accounting, document management, to conduct applied research, to use information systems and communication technologies, to implement managerial projects and the principles of quality management, social responsibility and ethics, to communicate in public areas in the official and foreign languages, and to make independent decisions. The graduates will be able to work as office administrators and personnel management specialists.

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All the teachers have pedagogical and/or academic degree, practical experience of over 3 years, international academic experience teaching abroad. The aim of the department is to prepare managers who are ableto establish Business Company; to do Market Research; to plann activity of Business Company (branch) ; to organize company's (branch) activity according to the Business nature; manage the employees; Controll of Business situation; to expand business in different areas.

Management and Competitiveness of Organisations: Management of Organisational Culture, Business Process Management, Business Competitiveness, Business Development, Logistics Management.

Management of Logistics Business, Management of Transport Systems, Establishing of Business Company

This study programme is universal because the studies comprise of general business spheres, so in fact, they may be applied to the traditional businesses (business models). This study programme is recommended to choose for those who want to be engaged into general business establishing, organizing and implementation functions. Main part of study process is allocated to the professional activity practices. The lectures are organized in the institution classes and in different business companies.

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Ellington ventures limited, United Kingdom Alexander Bart Reifenhandel, Germany Premium Woodheat Ltd., Ireland Mehmet Akif Ersoy university, Turkey

This study programme prepare a highly qualified manager, who is capable of managing processes and activities related to customer service, transportation, warehousing, reserve management, logistics cooperation. The aim of LM study programme is in compliance with the College‘s strategic objectives: prepare highly qualified specialists, develop applied scientific and consulting activities relevant to the western region of Lithuania and the country, ensure the management of the organization‘s continuous development and changes, educate members of the society open for business.

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Mehmet Akif Ersoy university, Turkey Lodge Farm, United Kingdom Blueford System LLP, United Kingdom Ellington ventures limited, United Kingdom Alexander Bart Reifenhandel, Germany

The aim of department is to prepare a qualified, socially and economically responsible and oriented to practical activity manager, who is prepared to meet the needs of the labour market, able to create and manage the business of tourism, wellness services, sport and cultural events individually and in the team in the rapidly changing national and international environment. Study programmes offered by the department correspond to the perspective of region development ant to the priority set in the Europa 2020 strategy: progressive, sustainable and integration growth.

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The academic staff of Tourism and Recreation department carries out scientific-applied researches, prepares publications and methodical aids in the fields of business management, visitors motivations, international tourism, cultural heritage, service quality evaluation, sport and cultural events organization and etc. Seeking to ensure the uniformity of science and studies, students are also involved in scientific applied research studies.Lecturers also take part in international and Lithuanian project activities, as well as in the programmes of academic mobility.

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Tourism, Wellness Service Management, Sport Event Management

To prepare a modern tourism administrator for the practical work in the tourism and recreational enterprises as a hotel administrator, tour guide, leisure organizer who can rationally use the tourism and recreational resources, popularize leisure and recreational philosophy; who is able to analyze and evaluate tourism processes and tools for business cognition under the rapidly changing market conditions; who is capable to carry out the research in this sphere, to follow the legal acts and to develop innovative and sociably responsible tourism business.

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Eszterhazy Karoly College (Hungary), Polytechnic Institute of Guarda (Portugal), University of the Azores (Portugal), Transilvania University of Brasov (Romania), Mustafa Kemal University (Turkey)

The study programme is relevant and innovative by the novelty of specialist qualification. Innovative study methods are implemented in the programme. The knowledge and skills acquired will enable the specialist to work in the existing business spheres, to participate in the organisation of perspective business, to engage in individual activities, to adjust to market requirements and contemporary means of information communication by applying servicing skills and providing services in the wellness services sphere in a quality manner.

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Information Systems Management Institute, Riga (Latvia).

To prepare a modern sports and entertainment manager for the practical work in sport, recreational and entertainment enterprises as a sports organizer, sports project manager, rationally using sport, tourism and recreational resources, popularizing sports, entertainment and recreational philosophy, capable of analyzing and evaluating sports, tourism, entertainment processes and cognitive tools of the business activity under the changing market conditions, carrying out research in this sphere, following the legislation, and developing innovative.

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Liepaja University (Latvia), Polytechnic Institute of Guarda (Portugal),The Podhale State College of Applied Sciences in Nowy Targ (Poland), Nevsehir University (Turkey), Adiyaman University (Turkey)

The aim of the study programme was formulated so that it covers learning activities ensuring for a graduate the possibility of seeking academic studies at a higher study cycle, while being in line with the lower study cycle, i.e. so that the study process is consistent and accessible. Therefore, the graduates of the study programme of Construction will be able not only to work in a variety of companies providing construction services and organisations in the public and private sectors, but also to seek higher education at university higher education institutions.

In terms of the area of the study subject and scientific area, research done by the teaching staff of the study programme is directly related to the improvement of the study programme of Construction and continuous improvement of qualification in the area of the subject taught. The research results were published at national and international conferences and used in the preparation of the learning material.

Sustainable Construction, Materials and Construction Process Technology, Energy Saving in Buildings

The aim of the study programme is to train highly qualified civil engineers who acquire collegiate education and professional competences that allow for independent performance of complex work successfully and adapt themselves in the changing labour market. Reasearch topics and practical relevance of the study programme is directly connected to interdisciplinarity. The program specializes in training students to work in the field of construction or to carry out the the design work in the office.

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VIA University College, Denmark Riga Building College, Latvia University of Warmia and Mazury,Poland Estonian University of Life Sciences,Estonia Polytehnic Institute Guarda, Portugal

Information technology department training high qualified computer science specialists with college education who are able to individually and in teams design and develop new and modify existent software (in Java, PHP, etc. languages), to carry out hardware maintenance tasks, administer local computer networks, to provide advisory services, to develop general skills of the students and civil values necessary for further professional activities, professional improvement and continuous studies.

Area: Sustainable Environmental Development; Field: Innovative Technologies; Topic: Smart Information Technology Area: Health and quality of life; Field: Innovative Technologies for Improving People's Health; Topic: Innovative Technologies for Health Improvement and Wellbeing Area: Inclusive and Creative Society; Filed: Modern technologies and processes of self-development; Topic: (Self)development Methods.

Software Engineering in JAVA and WEB, Computers and Network Systems,

To train high qualified computer science specialists with college education who are able to individually and in teams design and develop new and modify existent software (in Java, PHP, etc. languages), to carry out hardware maintenance tasks, administer local computer networks, to provide advisory services. Specialists are able to work in interdisciplinary groups in relevance of research and practice using their IT skills.

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Information System Management Institute (ISMA) (Latvia), Liepaja University (Latvia), REZEKNES AUGSTSKOLA (Latvia), The State Higher School of Computer Science and Business Administration in Lomza (Poland), Mustafa kemal University (Turkey)

Teaching and learning are focused on the achieving learning outcomes applying the teaching and learning methods and strategies through the entire academic years. Methods applied to achieve subject learning outcomes (e.g. case analysis, reflection, situation simulation, interpretation and project) are designed to develop student creativity and independence, as well as generic and professional competences. Contemporary didactic methods and measures are used to realize efficiently study process, for example, a lecture, teaching to research, writing term and thesis papers, etc.

The objective of applied research activities is to develop applied research necessary for the region, to provide consultations according to social partner’s needs. Applied research focuses on the defined applied research areas and fields: Development of Sustainable Environment, Health and Quality of Life, Inclusive and Creative Society, Management and Internal Quality of the University of Applied Sciences. Results of conducted applied research are published in recognised national and foreign peer-reviewed periodicals, present findings national and international conferences.

Training children with special needs in early age; Sociability development in pre-school education; Bilingual children training and development

The aim of the study programme Pedagogy of preschool and pre-primary school pedagogy is to prepare preschool and pre-primary school teachers with higher collegial education who are awarded bachelor’s qualification degree in pre-school school education and

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The most common forms of classes in the EA study programme are lectures, laboratory/practical works, seminars. Laboratory works are carried out using the latest laboratory equipment. Each form of classes has respective study methods: demonstration, task solving, working in groups, discussion, case study, designing, excursion, remote learning elements in the Moodle environment. The diversity of study methods motivates students to actively pursue learning outcomes of the study programme.

Concluded reasearches by the lecturers of Departments in the field of Innovative Technologies. Findings of studies are presented in conferences and other events. Within the reporting period, teachers working in the EA study programme were engaged in applied research activities as well as wrote and published 17 articles.

Distribution Networks, Automation and Control Systems, Energetics