The development of information and communication technologies has caused great changes in the market and business orientation of all industries. This change has not skipped scientific and educational institutions. On the contrary, it has become essential to adopt new rules in education system, develop new curricula and change the way teaching processes are performed.

To meet the current demand for educated staff capable of solving problems of the economy and society, and to become a part of European education system according to the Bologna Declaration, the final goal of Academy Sumadija - Department in Kragujevac in changing its curricula is to increase the quality of all study programs.

Through constant contact with the representatives of the municipality, region, public and private sectors, the Department in Kragujevac gets information whether there is a need for specific study programs and staff, what are the possibilities for employment of its graduates and what is the quality of their work. This feedback gives an insight into the needs of the market and helps the Academy to determine the number of students to be enrolled on specific degree programs and whether there is a need to adapt courses and curricula.

OUR MISSION

The mission of Academy Sumadija - Department in Kragujevac is to educate high-quality experts in the field of informatics, and mechanical and traffic engineering, who possess professional and practically applicable knowledge. The aim of the Department in Kragujevac is to constantly innovate teaching plans, apply modern educational, technical and technological methods, disseminate scientific knowledge, in line with the needs of economy, individual sector of the city, region and wider community.

By combining the knowledge gained during studies with the practical experience acquired in a particular work environment, by developing the ability to use new information and communication technologies, the Department in Kragujevac prepares students to quickly and easily integrate into dynamic environment, and to efficiently solve specific problems. By cooperating with a wide environment, the Academy contributes to its development; while the Academy graduates contribute to the growth of the Academy's reputation by displaying their practical competence and skills.

OUR VISION

The vision of Academy Sumadija - Department in Kragujevac is to develop into a modern education institution, known for the quality of its graduates who possess professional and practically applicable knowledge and who contribute to the development of the city, region and wider community by their ability to solve specific problems.

The goals of the Department in Kragujevac are:

• To define curricula in line with the new education requirements, approaching European tendencies and taking part in the single education area.
• To introduce mechanisms for continual monitoring and improvement of the quality of teaching, other activities and work processes.
• To synchronise curricula with the development of new technologies.
• To strengthen cooperation with the economy, private sector, public institutions, respecting needs of regional development.
• To strengthen cooperation with similar education institutions in region and further.
• To closely collaborate with the state and municipal administration, economy and citizens.
• To give advantage to practical over theoretical knowledge in curricula, to be directly oriented to practical education and its application.
• To increase the efficiency of studying, by investing in equipment, library, modernizing teaching aids, laboratories, offices, classrooms, stimulating positive results in teaching.
• To train teachers through seminars, lectures, conferences in various fields, organize and take part in scientific-professional excursions, fairs, exhibitions, consultations.
• To encourage and strengthen the communicating between the Department in Kragujevac professors and students, to overcome the gap between them, to transform an image of the professor as unquestioned authority, and to respect student’s needs, interests, rights and influence on the work of the Academy, decision making and participation in designing curricula.
• To stimulate students’ involvement in increasing efficiency of studying and strengthening the reputation of the Department in Kragujevac through scientific-professional excursions, seminars, lectures, sports and cultural activities and constant contacts with the students of similar education institutions. To continue to upgrade and improve the information system of the Academy and to raise the awareness among its employees about the necessity of this investment.
• To continue to upgrade and improve the information system of the Department in Kragujevac and to raise the awareness among the Academy employees about the necessity of this investment.
• To find new ways of securing financial resources.