Joint master's programs as a strategy for internationalization at home, within the framework of the Erasmus+ program

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On April 30 of this year, the Erasmus+ National Office in Georgia, together with the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA), hosted an event - "Joint master's programs as a strategy for internationalization at home, within the framework of the Erasmus+ program." The event was held at the NATO and EU Information Center. 

The features of joint master's programs and their European and Georgian standards were discussed in detail at the event.

The persons present at the event had the opportunity to get to know in detail the features of the creation and implementation of joint master's programs. In addition, the participants heard more about the financing of the mentioned initiative within the Erasmus+ program.

The event was opened by the representatives of the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia, the European Union Representation, the National Center for the Development of Education Quality and the Erasmus+ National Office in Georgia. 

In the second part of the event, Georgian and international experts shared their practical experience with the participants about the implementation of the joint master's program and the European features of program accreditation within the framework of the Joint MA Political Science (JoPScip) project. 

The event was held in a hybrid format and the target audience in the direction of higher education was represented by professors, faculties, international and project management departments. 


 

Joint Master's Programme: An International 'At Home' Strategy within the Framework of the Erasmus+ Programme

On April 30th, the National Erasmus+ Office in Georgia, in collaboration with the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA), hosted an enriching workshop titled "Joint Master's Programme: An International 'At Home' Strategy within the Framework of the Erasmus+ Programme." The event took place at the International Center on NATO and EU, in Tbilisi. 

The event aimed to delve into the intricacies of establishing and implementing Joint Master's programs, aligning with both European and Georgian standards.

Attendees were presented with an opportunity to gain insights into the ongoing developments in European and Georgian standards pertaining to the creation and execution of Joint Master's programs. Additionally, participants learned about various financing opportunities offered by the Erasmus+ program for such initiatives.

The event was opened by representatives from the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sport of Georgia, the EU delegation, the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement, and the National Erasmus+ Office in Georgia.

In the second half of the event, Georgian and international experts shared insights into their project implementations and program accreditation peculiarities in Europe, offering firsthand experiences and lessons learned.

The event was held in a hybrid format. The target audience included professors, faculty representatives, and international and project management departments.