Dmytriyev V. Professional competence of university executives. Improving the management of higher education

Abstract

Development of the activities in the commercial component of the modern university turns it into an object of the market economy, it entails a corresponding change in the university management and the restructuring of its structure. Rebuilding the structure, functions and tasks of managers and departments leads to the need to modernize the management system of the university, its orientation on the use of techniques, methods and tools of the market economy. Features of object of management impose appropriate requirements for the subject of management, define a set of basic and advanced knowledge, skills and qualities of the heads of universities. Modern managers must demonstrate strong managerial skills and a professional in the art of government. And the use of the methodology of ISO 9001 allows for continuous improvement of management processes aimed at the constant growth of the university in the current socio-economic conditions. Principles of quality management system according to ISO 9001, adapted for use in high school, contribute to achieving the planned quality results. It is concluded that that higher education is closely linked to the political, economic and cultural spheres of society. Changing socio-economic conditions change principles requires adequate functioning of higher education, bringing them into line with the requirements of the external environment. New market conditions require an innovative system of university management, restructuring intra-university structure, management structure and principles of managerial work