Tempus Srbija

The wider project objective is capacity building for education of professionals in applied statistics in Serbia by improving skills of experts in the relevant fields. Specific objectives are twofold: first, to develop and implement an interdisciplinary master curriculum in applied statistics in line with the existing European study programmes and according to the Bologna requirements at Serbian universities and second, to organize Life Long Learning programmes in applied statistics for already existing professionals in different fields of economy. These objectives will be achieved through engagement of all five state universities of Serbia in cooperation with two prominent nonacademic partners, Republic Statistical Office and National Bank of Serbia, and 6 EU universities with vast experience in applied statistics. The principal outcomes will be the development of the master programme in applied statistics at Serbian universities, development of methodology and implementation of the programme as well as established LLL courses for professionals.

The project will provide a framework for upgrade of human and infrastructural potential necessary to achieve these goals through teacher training, acquisition of software and books, cooperation between universities as well as cooperation with non-academic partners and transfer of knowledge and experience. Well trained professionals in the vast area of applications of statistics are of great importance for economic and social development of Serbia. Participation of all state Serbian universities and the main official producers of statistical data as nonacademic partners in this project will generate a significant impact on the national level while the EU partners will provide experience and know-how necessary for fast and successful achievements of the project’s goals. Sustainability of the project results will provide a permanent impact on the national level.

To develop and implement a master curriculum in applied statistics in line with existing European study programmes and according to Bologna requirements.
To organize a lifelong learning programme in applied statistics for professionals in different fields.
To promote the reform and modernisation of higher education in the partner countries.
To enhance the quality and relevance of higher education in the partner countries.
Modernisation of curricula in academic disciplines identified as priorities by the Partner Countries, using the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), the three cycle system and the recognition of degrees.

1.1 Analysis of best practise at partner universities and comparative analysis of status in the field
1.2 Defining learning outcomes and competences
1.3 Development of the programme, syllabi of all the courses and the modules and ECTS

2.1 Defining and providing necessary literature, software and computer equipment
2.2 Workshops in Serbia concerning methodology
2.3 Preparation of the Guide in methodology for the new study programme
2.4 Study visits of staff from Serbia to EU
2.5 Preparation of the courses and teaching material
2.6 Preparation of the LLL programme

3.1 Accreditation of the new study programme
3.2 Implementation of the new master programme
3.3 Implementation of LLL programme
3.4 Feedback and final analysis

4.1 Peer reviews of curriculum and content of courses
4.2 Peer review of methodology
4.3 Peer review of LLL programme
4.4 Inter-Tempus coaching
4.5 External expert review of curriculum, content of courses and methodology.

5.1 Development of the web site
5.2 Preparation of study “Statistics all around us” and other promotional material
5.3 Organization of series of lectures for students on bachelor studies
5.4 Organization of one-day seminars for presentation of LLL programme to people working in different fields
5.5 Organization of a conference on teaching of applied statistics for universities in region

6.1 Sustainability

7.1 Meetings of Local Coordination Team
7.2 Meetings of Management Team
7.3 Overall project management and administration