Keyword: «models of network interaction»

The network form of implementation of educational programs is becoming more and more common in the higher education system, and not only leading universities, but also regional universities are involved in the development of such programs. In accordance with federal requirements, several organizations may participate in the implementation of a network program, so there is a need to develop a model of their interaction. When designing a specific network partnership model, external factors usually come to the fore, among which the leading role is played by the university’s connections with other educational and specialized organizations. Meanwhile, effective partnership is possible if organizations are compatible on a number of internal parameters, such as strategic goals, corporate culture, organizational structure, etc. Therefore, the problem of choosing a network interaction model based on an assessment of the internal compatibility of partners, considered in the article, seems relevant to us. The aim of the study is to develop a methodology for assessing the compatibility of partners under a network agreement, allowing one to select the most effective model of network interaction. The authors based this policy on a methodology for assessing the compatibility of economic partners within the framework of strategic alliances, adapted to the specifics of educational organizations. As a result of the study, a classification of network partnership models is proposed, based on basic methods of interaction between organizations. Three main types of models are identified – linear, radial and hierarchical, and their brief characteristics are presented. A methodology for quantitative assessment of the compatibility of partners under a network agreement is proposed, within which four main compatibility criteria are identified – strategic, resource, organizational and cultural, for each of which indicators are defined. The final compatibility assessment is a weighted average expert assessment based on a set of criteria, with weight coefficients depending on the choice of interaction model. The proposed methodology was tested on network educational programs of the Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of Smolensk State University. The theoretical significance of the research lies in the development of the author's original methodology for choosing a network partnership model based on a comprehensive expert assessment of the compatibility of participating organizations, which can be used in further research on this issue. The practical significance is determined by the prospects of using the developed methodology in the design of educational programs in a network format.