IT Education in IT Education in SerbiaSerbia

Prof. Dr. Ivan MilentiejvicProf. Dr. Ivan MilentiejvicComputer Science DepartmentComputer Science Department

Faculty of Electronic EngineeringFaculty of Electronic Engineering

University of NisUniversity of Nis

SerbiaSerbia

OutlineOutline

HistoryHistory

Computing in Higher Education Space in Computing in Higher Education Space in SerbiaSerbia

Computing Curricula CoverageComputing Curricula Coverage

Positive trendsPositive trends

State vs. Private FacultiesState vs. Private Faculties

Computing Education in Bologna Process Computing Education in Bologna Process Implementation at University of NisImplementation at University of Nis

HistoryHistory

1969 first course in Programming at Faculty 1969 first course in Programming at Faculty of Electronic Engineering, University of Nisof Electronic Engineering, University of Nis

Departments, Chairs, Institutes 1970-1980Departments, Chairs, Institutes 1970-1980

Study programs started at mid ’70Study programs started at mid ’70

Development on mathematical or electrical Development on mathematical or electrical backgroundbackground

University of Novi Sad

University of Belgrade

University of Nis

15%15%

56%56%

13%13%

16% of ICT market for rest of Serbia16% of ICT market for rest of Serbia

University of Novi SadUniversity of Novi Sad

Faculty of Technical Sciences (4 + 1)Faculty of Technical Sciences (4 + 1) Computer Science and InformaticsComputer Science and Informatics Computer Engineering and Computer Engineering and

CommunicationsCommunications

Faculty of Sciences (4 + 1)Faculty of Sciences (4 + 1) InformaticsInformatics Business Informatics Business Informatics Teacher of Mathematics and InformaticsTeacher of Mathematics and Informatics

BelgradeBelgrade

University of BelgradeUniversity of Belgrade

School of Electrical Engineering (4 + 2)School of Electrical Engineering (4 + 2) Computing and InformaticsComputing and Informatics Software Engineering Software Engineering

The Faculty of Mathematics (4 + 2)The Faculty of Mathematics (4 + 2) Computer Science and Informatics Computer Science and Informatics Teacher of Mathematics and Computers Teacher of Mathematics and Computers

Faculty of Organizational Sciences (4 + 2)Faculty of Organizational Sciences (4 + 2) Information Systems and TechnologiesInformation Systems and Technologies

BelgradeBelgrade

Private FacultiesPrivate Faculties

Faculty of Computing (4 + 2)Faculty of Computing (4 + 2) Computer ScienceComputer Science Computer EngineeringComputer Engineering Information SystemsInformation Systems Software EngineeringSoftware Engineering

Faculty of Information Technologies (3 + Faculty of Information Technologies (3 + 2)2)

Information SystemsInformation Systems Software EngineeringSoftware Engineering

University of NisUniversity of Nis

Faculty of Electronic Engineering (3 + 2)Faculty of Electronic Engineering (3 + 2) ComputingComputing

Software EngineeringSoftware Engineering Information TechnologiesInformation Technologies Computer EngineeringComputer Engineering

Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics (4 + Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics (4 + 2)2) Mathematics and InformaticsMathematics and Informatics Teacher of Mathematics and InformaticsTeacher of Mathematics and Informatics

Computing Curricula 2005 Computing Curricula 2005 - IEEE, ACM -- IEEE, ACM -

Computing Curricula

Computer Engineering

Software Engineering

Information Technologies

Computer Science

Information Systems

CE

IT

SECS

IS

SummarySummary Technical FacultiesTechnical Faculties

Computer Engineering (CE)Computer Engineering (CE) Software Engineering (SE)Software Engineering (SE) Information Technologies (IT)Information Technologies (IT)

Natural Sciences and MathematicsNatural Sciences and Mathematics Computer Science (CS)Computer Science (CS)

Organizational, Business and Economic Organizational, Business and Economic SchoolsSchools Information Systems (IS)Information Systems (IS)

CE

IT

SE

CS

IS

Positive trendsPositive trends

Study programs in Computing in main Study programs in Computing in main University centers are getting better University centers are getting better and better.and better.

Less dependant of Faculty origin.Less dependant of Faculty origin. More applied orientedMore applied oriented Existence of modules in practicing Existence of modules in practicing

that prepare for certification that prepare for certification More IT courses in non computer More IT courses in non computer

oriented study programsoriented study programs

State vs. Private FacultiesState vs. Private Faculties

StateStateBetter infrastructureBetter infrastructure

More competent staffMore competent staff

Higher level of Higher level of teachingteaching

ExperienceExperience

Non flexibleNon flexible

More theoreticalMore theoretical

Well known degreesWell known degrees

PrivatePrivateFlexibleFlexible

Ready for marketReady for market

Application orientedApplication oriented

Lack of competent Lack of competent teaching staffteaching staff

Accreditation Accreditation problemsproblems

City of NisCity of Nis

City of NisCity of Nis

University of NisUniversity of Nis

University of NisUniversity of Nis

Founded in 1965;Founded in 1965; Comprises 13 faculties;Comprises 13 faculties; Appx. Appx. 27,00027,000 students (250 foreign students (250 foreign

citizens)citizens) Teaching staff of 1,60Teaching staff of 1,600;0; Administrative staff of 580Administrative staff of 580 AppxAppx. 35,600 graduates, 1,560 . 35,600 graduates, 1,560

masters and 960 PhD. holders since masters and 960 PhD. holders since foundationfoundation

University of NisUniversity of Nis Faculties of the University of NisFaculties of the University of Nis

Faculty of Civil Engineering and Faculty of Civil Engineering and ArchitectureArchitecture

Faculty of EconomicsFaculty of Economics Faculty of Electronic EngineeringFaculty of Electronic Engineering Faculty of Fine ArtsFaculty of Fine Arts Faculty of LawFaculty of Law Faculty of Mechanical EngineeringFaculty of Mechanical Engineering Faculty of MedicineFaculty of Medicine Faculty of Occupational SafetyFaculty of Occupational Safety Faculty of PhilosophyFaculty of Philosophy Faculty of Physical CultureFaculty of Physical Culture Faculty of Science and MathematicsFaculty of Science and Mathematics Faculty of TechnologyFaculty of Technology Teacher-Training FacultyTeacher-Training Faculty

Faculty of Electronic Faculty of Electronic EngineeringEngineering

4545thth Anniversary Anniversary 2000 Students2000 Students 7 study programs7 study programs

Computing Education in HE Computing Education in HE ReformReform

The Law is written in a gentle style The Law is written in a gentle style o Many definitions are not strict, saying mostly “it is Many definitions are not strict, saying mostly “it is

possible” or “you may”possible” or “you may”o Interpretation: What is possible is NOT necessarily Interpretation: What is possible is NOT necessarily

obligatory”obligatory”

Old and obsolete classification of occupations

The National Council for Higher Education, which is responsible for the accreditation of study programs, has been established recently.

Computing Education in HE Computing Education in HE ReformReform

Computing occupations in the list of Computing occupations in the list of occupationsoccupations

Role of integrated University Role of integrated University Forming of Scientific Professional Forming of Scientific Professional

Councils for Computing at University Councils for Computing at University level (Nis example)level (Nis example)

Status of ECTS implementationStatus of ECTS implementation