Best Practices and Challenges in Implementing Master's Programs in Social Sciences at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University

Abstract

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University has approximately 30 years of experience in implementing master’s level educational programs. As of March 2024, the university offers 92 master’s programs. For this study, we purposefully selected existing master’s programs in social sciences, accredited between 2018 and 2023 (40 programs). The paper aims to analyse expert evaluations of these programs to identify best practices and challenges during their implementation.