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Cost estimation algorithm and decision-making model for curriculum modification in educational organization

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  • Kushtina, Emma
  • Zaikin, Oleg
  • Rzewski, Przemyslaw
  • Malachowski, Bartlomiej

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The decision about curriculum modification usually takes place at the knowledge level, mainly with consideration of individual academic staff competences and qualifications. However, traditional approaches to cost estimation of curriculum modification are focused on material resources only. In this paper we present a cost estimation method and decision model for curriculum modification in educational organizations. The proposed method works at the knowledge level and employs competence sets as knowledge representation models in educational organizations. Authors used the theory of hierarchical, multilevel systems in order to define the model of the decision-making process of curriculum modification and its dimension. Basing on this and also using a fuzzy competence model the cost estimation algorithm in the form of a group competences expansion algorithm is proposed. The algorithm focuses on the cost of staff competence expansion caused by the knowledge development process.

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  • Kushtina, Emma & Zaikin, Oleg & Rzewski, Przemyslaw & Malachowski, Bartlomiej, 2009. "Cost estimation algorithm and decision-making model for curriculum modification in educational organization," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 197(2), pages 752-763, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ejores:v:197:y:2009:i:2:p:752-763
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