Mathematics - Undergraduate Studies

The objectives of the study program include:

• enabling students to perform practical work in jobs that require knowledge in the field of mathematical sciences;
• students gaining knowledge in the field of mathematical sciences, and being able to connect and apply them;
• the students understand how to apply modern ICT for solving certain problems in practice;
• that the student has understood modern trends in the field of mathematics and is able to use professional literature and modern information and communication technologies in acquiring knowledge in the field of mathematical sciences and related fields, i.e. for further self-improvement;
• preparation for further education;
• developing students' awareness of the necessity of permanent education.

The aforementioned goals are achieved through:

• becoming acquainted with the basic mathematical problems necessary for establishing the basis of various mathematical disciplines;
• getting acquainted with the basic fields of mathematical and computer sciences, their roles and relationship, as well as the basic objects, concepts and methods studied within these fields;
• developing the ability to understand and formulate problems, modeling systems in order to solve practical problems;
• developing the ability to learn new models, techniques and technologies;
• grasping the content offered within academic and general education subjects;
• encouraging communication and teamwork.

The Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics of the University of Priština, temporarily settled in Kosovska Mitrovica, has defined the basic tasks and goals within the Quality Assurance Strategy. The goals of the study program directed towards acquiring academic, professional and creative skills are in line with the requirements of the time, the labor market, as well as the basic educational tasks and objectives at the University of Priština - Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics.

Greater efficacy of studying is ensured by making all courses last one semester, and by creating a dynamic system for monitoring and measuring the students’ progress. This was, depending on the course, the students can obtain 30-70% of course points by fulfilling their tasks and course assignments (exercises, seminar papers, term test, fieldwork, etc.).

The role of students in achieving the goals of the study program is varied. The organization of the curriculum allows students to independently create their educational profile not only through the choice of elective courses but also through involvement in the internal evaluation of the program, teacher quality and teaching process, thus initiating changes in the study program and teaching methods.

The students who graduate the study program of Mathematics will acquire the following skills:

• logical reasoning, formulating hypotheses, drawing conclusions in a structured manner;
• professional communication and communication within a team;
• further professional advancement;
• keeping up with and understanding the contemporary trends within their profession and their social environment;
• applying theoretical knowledge in practice;
• ability to establish a critical/self-critical approach;
• presenting work/research results;
• professional ethics.

Upon finishing this program of study, the students will acquire the following subject-specific skills:

• knowledge and understanding of the main fields of mathematical sciences;
• knowing about, understanding and being able to apply modern ICT;
• ability to link different mathematical and computer science disciplines;
• ability to apply their knowledge in practice;
• developed habits for monitoring, being informed about and applying innovations within their profession;
• ability to use professional literature and modern information and communication technologies for acquiring new knowledge, i.e. for further independent professional development;
• ability to analyze and assess the results of one's own and others' work;
• ability to continue their education through master's and doctoral studies.

The aforementioned competencies stem from the expected outcomes of the study program, according to which the graduates would acquire creative abilities that would qualify them for employment. This is a set of skills that the average student should possess, know and be able to demonstrate.

The study program of Mathematics, undergraduate studies, contains all the basic elements relevant for the field of mathematics, and as such, it is performed at almost all higher education institutions of this type in the world.

Nearly all the elements of the study program, such as the academic title, duration of studies, ECTS, courses names and content, exams, learning outcomes and teacher competencies are in accordance with those in most European higher education institutions.

Furthermore, the curriculum of this program is influenced by the positive experience of those institutions which have successfully implemented the Bologna reform, working in the domain of higher education in mathematics.

To achieve this compatibility with the corresponding study programs in Europe, a detailed analysis and comparison was performed. The compatibility is made possible by maintaining the enrollment requirements as well as the structure and the content of the program. The quality, contemporary character and the compliance of this study program with corresponding international study programs implemented at foreign higher education institutions is evident.

Comparing study programs based on the representation of certain main groups of subjects shows a significant degree of their harmonization, while certain minimal deviations are present among elective subjects. In addition, many subjects among the comparable study programs are similar in content, while their names differ to an extent.