To make a worthy contribution to the development of the Ukrainian state and society, the South-Eastern region of Ukraine by training competent specialists capable of solving complex specialized tasks and practical problems in the field of international economics and customs activities, through the implementation of the following goals:

1) to form highly educated and nationally conscious specialists in the field of international economics and customs activities, capable of strategic management taking into account the principles of compliance, digital transformation and an interdisciplinary approach, as well as the economic strengthening of the Ukrainian state, society and the Zaporizhzhia region, actively participating in the development of a safe and transparent environment taking into account the global goals of sustainable development;

2) integrate the results of fundamental and applied economic research, as well as innovative experience of customs activities and the business community into the educational program in order to constantly improve the quality of education in accordance with the standards and recommendations (ESG) in the European Higher Education Area, while adhering to the principles of student-centered learning and academic integrity;

3) provide conditions for comprehensive personal development by activating external academic mobility of applicants and scientific and pedagogical staff of the Department of Economics and Customs; increase the motivation and involvement of applicants through partnership with professional communities and real stakeholders; implement a personalized approach based on the use of digital educational platforms and the formation of individual educational trajectories.

Teaching and learning under the educational program are carried out on the basis of student-centered, problem-oriented and research approaches, ensuring an individual educational trajectory for applicants. The educational process is aimed at the formation of analytical, managerial and research competencies and involves a combination of theoretical training with practice-oriented training.

The educational process is focused on making informed decisions based on data (data-driven approach) in the field of international economic and customs activities.

Modern teaching methods are used, including problem lectures, case methods, business games, trainings, analysis of real situations in the field of international economic and customs activities, as well as the implementation of individual and group projects. Considerable attention is paid to the use of digital technologies, information and analytical systems and data processing tools.

The independent work of applicants is carried out using electronic educational resources, in particular the Moodle platform, and is aimed at developing self-education skills, critical thinking and the ability to learn throughout life.

The educational and research component is implemented through the implementation of scientific research, pre-graduate practice and preparation of qualification work with the involvement of practitioners and representatives of the professional environment.

The assessment is focused on testing the ability of applicants to apply knowledge in practice, in particular in the field of international economic and customs activities, and to make informed decisions based on data analysis.

The assessment of the learning outcomes of higher education applicants is carried out in order to determine the level of achievement of program learning outcomes and involves the use of various forms of control: current, modular and final. Current control includes the assessment of participation in practical and seminar classes, the performance of individual and group tasks, cases, analytical works and projects. Final control is carried out in the form of exams, tests, defense of a practice report and public defense of the qualification work.

The assessment is carried out on a 100-point scale or on a two-point scale (“passed” / “not passed”) in accordance with current regulatory documents. The assessment criteria are clear, transparent and communicated to applicants at the beginning of the study of educational components.

The assessment system ensures objectivity, transparency and compliance of learning outcomes with the requirements of the educational program and is aimed at developing applicants’ ability to self-monitor, critically analyze and make informed decisions.

All scientific and pedagogical workers involved in the implementation of the educational program meet the educational and/or professional qualifications of scientific and pedagogical workers in accordance with the current Licensing Conditions for the Conduct of Educational Activities. The share of scientific and pedagogical workers (ensuring the educational process in the educational program) who have a scientific degree and/or an academic title and work at their main place of work is 100 percent. Of these, persons who have a scientific degree of Doctor of Sciences and/or an academic title of Professor account for more than 30 percent.