The Reality of Algerian Universities Doctoral Students Configuration

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The Reality of Algerian Universities Doctoral Students
Configuration
By Dr. Imane Bebba, Dr. Abdelhak Bentafat &
Sulieman Ibraheem Shelash Al-Hawary

University Kasdi Merbah Ouargla-Algeria
Abstract- Algerian higher education institutions know rapidly enrolment in institutions of the sector, which
was reflected on the relative increase in enrolment in doctoral programs, especially after the adoption of
the reform of higher education system in accordance with the Bologna three-cycle approach (License,
Master, Doctorate “system LMD”). Therefore, through this article, we will try to provide detailed information
about the reform of higher education system in Algeria to focus on reforms affecting doctoral programs.
Also we will try to analyze reality Configure of doctoral students at the University of kasdi merbah Ouargla
under transition and coexistence with doctoral programs in classical systems (doctorat of science) and
new (doctorat LMD) highlighting the most important methods to evaluate, monitor and follow up the
progress of the research work of doctoral students at the same University, in order to identify the
problems hindering the completion of doctoral theses on time, and at last we will try to build a conceptual
model that reflects our workflow system configures doctoral students in the light of our analysis and
provide Conclusions, and recommendations will benefit both the Government and decision-makers in
higher levels at Algerian universities, and students enrolled in doctoral programs now and later.
Keywords: institutions of higher education, an algerian university, doctoral students, configure doctoral
students.
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The Reality of Algerian Universities Doctoral
Students Configuration
Conceptual Model for System Configuration of Doctoral Students at the
University of Kasdi Merbah-Ouargla
Dr. Imane Bebbaα, Dr. Abdelhak Bentafatσ& Sulieman Ibraheem Shelash Al-Hawary ρ
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Abstract- Algerian higher education institutions know rapidly Algeria, the same as if a State is not isolated 2
enrolment in institutions of the sector, which was reflected on from the outside world, it must keep pace with changes ar
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the relative increase in enrolment in doctoral programs, in their environment, both internal and external. And that Y
especially after the adoption of the reform of higher education
the Algerian State had planned to implement a series of
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system in accordance with the Bologna three-cycle approach
reforms which are essential for the path of establishment
(License, Master, Doctorate “system LMD”). Therefore,
through this article, we will try to provide detailed information and evolution of Algerian University Institute in terms of I
about the reform of higher education system in Algeria to their organizing, and their curricula since independence on
focus on reforms affecting doctoral programs. Also we will try to the present day. This is evident through the definition rsi
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to analyze reality Configure of doctoral students at the of Algerian universities according to regulatory decrees V

University of kasdi merbah Ouargla under transition and known as follows: ' Algerian University is a public III
coexistence with doctoral programs in classical systems institution of a scientific, cultural, moral nature, and ue
(doctorat of science) and new (doctorat LMD) highlighting the personality and professional financial independence' Iss
most important methods to evaluate, monitor and follow up the (law, No 900-5). VII
progress of the research work of doctoral students at the With the wave of reforms that have touched the X
same University, in order to identify the problems hindering the e
higher education system in Algeria, universities faced m
completion of doctoral theses on time, and at last we will try to
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build a conceptual model that reflects our workflow system many challenges arising from increasing enrollment of ol
configures doctoral students in the light of our analysis and students in doctoral programs in recent years. Making V
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provide Conclusions, and recommendations will benefit both the Algerian universities engaged in an initiative to G
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programs now and later. universities dealing with strategies for configuring, ea
Keywords: institutions of higher education, an algerian monitoring and evaluation of doctoral students to meet Res
university, doctoral students, configure doctoral students.
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Author σ: Lecture’s Professor (lecturer) of Marketing, Department of II. Study Methodology
Commercial Science, Faculty of Economic and Commercial sciences
and Management science, University kasdi merbah, Ouargla-Algeri a, a) Historical Approach
P.O. BO X 511 Ouargla-30000, Algeria. e-mail: [email protected] To track and analyze the major developments
Authorρ:Professor of Business Management, Department of Business
and reforms which known by the Algerian university,
Administration, Faculty of Finance and Business Admin istration, Al al-
Bayt University, P.O.BOX 130040, Mafraq 25113, Jordan.
e-mails: [email protected], [email protected]
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focusing on graduate degree (MS, MD, PhD science provided the most important results of some previous
LMD system). studies Arabic and foreign, in order to answer the study
quetions, the researcher used a questionnaire which
b) Descriptive Ethnography
was distributed to a sample of graduate in colleges in
or balathnobologia meta we describe and
four universities (Damascus-Aleppo-Teshreen-Al-Baeth),
analyse the strategies used to configure and evaluate
through analysis of the results she found that the main
the progress of research work of doctoral students, the
problems faced by graduate students are:
nature of this study we adopt ethnographic approach to
• Insufficient finance available to student;
that inquiry and research curriculum aim not to reach the
• The length of time in choosing a topic;
ultimate truth about the study, but strive to highlight the
• Slow administrative procedures regarding the
problem which can be exacerbated in the future under
registration of the subject of the study;
the steady on doctoral programmes at universities. The
• No plan outlining the proposed research topics
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2 and tracking patterns and make conclusions, recorded for masters and doctoral degrees;
ar appropriate signs, after diagnosis of the nodes, and • Periodicals to identify address themes of graduate
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Y problems involving the phenomenon. This curriculum studies abroad, and length of time in completing the
study;
22 includes the field research idea, done by the alathnologi
researcher in the context of his relationship in the field. • The supervisor does not have the time to meet with
students and guide them and lack of research
I So the ethnographic researcher duty becomes
n means;
o important as the descriptor and evaluator of habits and
rsi behaviors and reactions of people or groups involved in • Government spending less than graduate
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V requirements;
the specific problem, and in certain contexts.

III • Lack of graduate management organizational
ue III. Study Tool structure;
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Is Secondary data was collected through statistics • Lack of contribution of the private sector in funding
VII of the Ministry of higher education and University kasdi graduate studies;
X • Poor graduate students in foreign language.
merbah-Ouargla, primary data through direct
e
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u observation, interview is not destined for some doctoral b) Study by Yasmena khednh (2009), entitled ' reality
ol students (LMD system) University of kasdi merbah configuration of graduate students at the University
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( h G focusingD ounri nthge tpheer iotidm efr owme Oscptoebnet r a2t 01th2is t oU mniivde rAspityri,l configuraCtaiomn e oafb oUunti vaesr saitny agttreamdpuat tteo sshtuedde lnigtsh t aotn tthhee
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r 2015 we trace the behaviors, practices and discussions University of Algeria through case study University of
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s and interactions, reactions and automated mentouri-Constantine-. Developing the theory explain
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es affect the formation of students PhD (LMD system) in specific to the problem to be resolved, as was the signal
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si kasdi merbah Ouargla university. So we chose our to some models of universities in the world, and then
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n borders of qualitative research which is considered a evolved and strategies conduct. In the last chapter the
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t benchmark or devising tricky, no hypotheses ready findings were analyzed after compiling 140
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me beforehand in the mind of the searcher, but there are questionnaires and last reached the following
ge certain phenomena in the intellectual format, the path is conclusions:
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n unclear, unspecified controlled phenomenon largely • Algerian universities through a case study of
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of reach her and this just to understand the problem and development and underscore the programs and

al only between procedural and quantitative research courses to graduate students in the first gradient
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ur designed to understand and participate in the change (MA), these programs that will set up an efficient
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bal study supported by some statistics available during the administrative framework on capacity and efficiency
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Gl previous and current years. of High scientific and Steering;
• graduate student in the first gradient (MA) at the
IV. Previous Studies
University of Algeria, seeks to improve the cognitive
a) A study of ghina traf (2003) titled: ' graduate issues in level, but the circumstances surrounding it does not
Syrian universities from the viewpoint of masters and help him on that (lack of references-social
doctoral students conditions. etc.);
where the researcher addressed the problem, • teaching methods and styles of evaluation followed
the importance of study, its methodology and tools, and in Algerian universities through mentouri University
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status, still ineffective and historicist to set up b) University Definition
efficient framework it fills the minds of students with The first definition: a higher education
information and do not leave them much room for institution, a number of different disciplines and faculties
creativity and self-reliance and pursuit of creative which normally granted degree (BA – Bachelor – master
scientific research and renewed; – doctorate), academic courses with high standard.
• some blur in the application of the processes Some universities also offer vocational education and
needed to develop Algerian University University training courses.
configuration, these processes which are the The Second definition: public institution of a
primarily for teaching methods followed and the scientific, professional, and cultural moral nature, with a
applicable evaluation and programs, and still personality and financial independence, established by
inadequate to catch up with scientific development Executive Decree upon the proposal of the Minister of
occurring today in the world. higher education, and placed under guardianship, this
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Decree also specifies the number-based constituent 20
c) Study (team of consultants, 2010) on the
colleges and institutes and competence. The University r
organisation of doctoral programmes in EU a
holds higher configuration task, and scientific research e
neighbouring countries- Algeria Y
and technological development.
This study addresses the realities of organizing 23
University is a scientific institution of higher
doctoral programmes in neighbouring countries of the
education with a mission of scientific research and
European Union, and highlight the case of Algeria, have providing service to the community and the n I
been through this study address feigned decisions and o
environment, have legal personality and financial si
decrees governing doctoral training in Algeria, as well as r
autonomy, composed of colleges, institutes and various Ve
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their rights, their acceptance, supervision and u
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monitoring and evaluation. In the latter study found the c) University Student I
strongest challenge which will face Algeria for PhD The first definition: Registrar for degree in VII
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programs is shifting towards new regulations PhD accordance with the regulations adopted by the
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configuration (System LMD) that Algerian universities institution of higher education. m
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currently cohabitation parallel models for graduate The Second definition: a student, every ol
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studies making this configuration a very complex candidate for a certificate of higher education (diploma)
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process stage. As the study found that the key to systematically recorded in an institution of higher G
success lies in the ability of universities to set up education و which require enrollment at least bacholar. ( h
appropriate administrative procedures and provide Students benefit from education, research and the c
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faculty members responsible for overseeing future dissemination of knowledge and of cultural and sports e
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doctoral candidates. Add to that the study shed new activities. R

problem is how university administrators can control the Thus we can say that undergrad is everyone ss
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average time to finish doctoral programs as specified in managed to pass the test at end of high school and sin
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The first definition: tertiary education provided a
by universities, or any other recognized circular d) Reality Man
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The Second definition: higher education means r
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each style of composition or configuration for search o
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of study.
offers post secondary education level by institutions of al
Marxist thought looking at reality as a holistic b
higher education, formerly ensures higher education o
concept is to detect relationships between things that Gl
higher configuration: higher gradient of composition (BA
may seem far apart and Marx referred that reality is man
long, short range); higher configuration Beyond the
made and that this fact must accommodate the dual
gradient (MS, PhD), and contributes to the ongoing
role of man, as a product of life.
configuration. Since the year 2008 became the Algerian
higher education in higher config uration ensures very e) Configuration in the Doctorate
clear leg al studies in three phases. The configuration in the doctorate is a
configuration in research and search includes
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deepening in knowledge in a basic course, an repositioning of higher education through University
introduction to the techniques of thinking and 1982 year mapping and updated year 1984.
experimentation necessary for professional activities in
Third Phase: support system and rationalize in line with
research, and allows for high scientific level
shifts in both society and the economy. This has been
competencies. Period of configuration in the doctorate
initiated through the enactment of law No 99-05 of 4
considered as professional experience in the sector of
April 1999 and which includes the law of higher
research and innovation, so that the holder at the end of
education which included several articles that will open
configuration has gained not only scientific and
the future prospects of demographic development and
technical competencies in the field of research, but also
infrastructure level.
other skills necessary to lead a project independently.
Forth Phase: which is the most important stage is
In this study the configuration refers to a series
designed to improve and enhance the quality of
of practices or adopting changes or modifications to the
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0 system in accordance with the specific approach in
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global system, system master degree, PhD, who
r order to change the current situation to the situation
a proceeded to apply year 2004 and circulated to all
e foreseen in advance. As the evaluators must have
Y academic disciplines except medical specialties.
(members of the composition of Scientific Council
24 After the reforms of Algerian University Institute
members, PhD) Creative intellectual patterns, and
University functions are selected and organized by
functional leadership skills enabling them to contribute
n I to the implementation of the reform process of the Algerian special rules, and functioning in reference texts
o within the Executive Decree number 03-279 dated 23
si Algerian system of higher education which is currently
r dated 2003 amended by Decree number Executive 06-
Ve living with two organizational models (doctor Classic
III system-LMD system). 343 dateTdh 2e7 aSfeopretemmebnetiro 2n0e0d6 .r eform process can be
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su VI. Historical Background on Higher seen as a synthesis of the different changes that aim to
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VII I Education in Algeria dsienvceel o1p9 6h2ig htoe rt heisd udcaayt,io wnh aicnhd ween hwainll cseh otewa cchleinagr rqeusaullittsy
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Although the Algerian State in the year 1962 in subsequent paragraphs through development in the
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m was in reconstruction, but they had a package of University Network teaching structures enumeration,
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ol reforms focused on expanding access to higher Registered students in different specialties and
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education for students, and the need to refine the academic stages, and professors in various academic
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G institutional image without giving up valuable traditions, grades, the quality of research output.
( h and this was among the most important major We can also say that the overall reform
c objectives that was based on the development of higher processes and even partial certainly it led to significant
r
a
e education since 1962: democratization and the butchery changes in the job description for University leaders,
s
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R and localization. In addition to the scientific and through authorized expanded authority, put on extra

ss technical orientation adopted being the choice has responsibilities and higher demands by various
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sin significant impact in importance to the decision process stakeholders from within and outside the University. This
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B in the economic and social development, and applies not only to University Presidents, but also

d manufacturing effort, and valorization of the natural and applies to the deans and department heads.
n
a human resources and we can mention these successive
ent reforms in four phases as follows (Ministry of Higher a) Higher education in Algeria in figures
m According to the statistics issued by the Ministry
e Education and Scientific Research, Algeria, 2014 ):
g of higher education and scientific research of Algeria
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an First Phase: was the establishment of the National (MESRS), Algerian University network includes in 1961
M University, where the higher education institutions in the
only Algeria University , and its causing all of Oran and

of beginnings of national building and stationed in limited Constantine, in the year 2014 Ministry of higher

nal areas of the home. education includes (97) institution of higher education,
r
u Second phase: this phase began after the actual spread over forty eight (48) mandate via National
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appearance of the concept of the Algerian League with territory. These institutions are distributed in the form of
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b the creation of the Ministry of higher education and forty-eight (48) universities and, ten (10) University
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Gl scientific research year 1970 which led to the launch of centres, four (4) extensions, and twenty (20) top national
major reform of higher education system in the year school, seven (7) high schools for teachers, and ten (10)
1971 (restructuring), which focused on four main axes: preparatory schools, and three (3) preparatory schools.
rework Configuration software, new pedagogical It was divided into three according to areas firmly in line
planning study, intensify development in higher with social and economic fabric preparation of students.
education, a comprehensive reorganization of the According to the latest statistics issued by the Ministry
University structures. And strengthening and of higher education and scientific research (MESRS) in
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2015, the total number of students enrolled in higher anticipates that up to 2 000 000 students total student
education in Algeria is 1 340 000 students. year 2020 if it continues growing enrolment in this fast
Apparent rapid expansion in the number of pace (French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs ).
Algerian students year after year it has been numbered As for the available configuration offers is 6881
by census year 1961 does not exceed 1317 students Bachelor and master (341 professional degree 179
enrolled, and the number has doubled to about 1000 master and 3359 Bachelor and 3002 master Academy)
times in early 2008 total 1200 000 students, and rose up and 591 display in PhD .
to 2013 year number 1 254 635 students, Make MESRS
Table 1: Number of students enrolled in the gradient and post gradient in the Algerian universities
1962\1963 1969\1970 1979\1980 1989\1990 1999\2000 2009\2010 2010\2011
Number of students
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enrolled in the 0
2725 12243 57445 181350 407995 1034313 1077945 2
gradient (BA
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(classic e
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Number of students
enrolled in post 25
156 317 3965 13967 208464 58975 60617
graduation (MBA,
PhD science I
Total 2881 12560 61410 195317 428841 10932288 1138562 on
si
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Source: Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria e
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Available at: http://www.mesrs.dz, (accessed on 20 /19/2014)
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The table above shows the growing rise in doctorate of science ', but not 87-70 Decree naming the e
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student enrolment in tertiary education in various stages, second phase ' doctorate '. ss
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also led to increased attention to strengthening the Phase 2: after 87-70 Decree of 17 July 1987 titled ' VII
material and financial means and even manpower for gradient post studies, where added to the first stage, X

student service. e
second stage and call it ' doctorate of state ' plus m
Professors in the Algerian education institutions u
another diploma known as ' specialized ' postgraduate ol
increased from 298 Professor in 1962 to 40000 in 2011 diploma based wave of institutions Social and economic V

and bringing the number to 52 824 Professor in )
at the same time aims at improving human resources
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2014/201In5 .t erms of financial resources in the year 2013 and competencies. ( h
Phase III: he Executive Decree number 98-254 dated 17 rc
the budget for higher education and research sector a
out 1998 on ' configuration in post-PhD, and specialized se
from the State budget 264 582 513 000 dinars (€ 2 462 e
tertiary rehabilitation gradient '. R
486 720) equivalent to 6.1%. (In the year 1990 was
s
3.4%, the year 1999 was 4.8%, year 2006 amounted to Phase IV: this phase was initiated by law no 08-06 of 23 nes
9%, 2011 reached 10%, year 2012 retreated 6%. January 2008, containing the law for higher education, usi
In 2008, the Government Decree allowed the and organization of higher education in the field of B
d
establishment of private universities. As a result, higher higher configuration according to three phases an
education in Algeria available legally by higher (Bachelor, master, doctorate) had launched the system nt
education institutions in the public and private sectors in the field, Gradual, starting from the academic year me
alike. But at the moment there is no indication that there 2003-2004. ge
a
n
are offers for higher education or for doctoral studies by Currently post high composition gradient, which a
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private universities. offers by institutions of higher education in Algeria had
of
set out basic provisions in law 99-05 of the year 1999,
b) Graduate Studies in Algeria al
as well as Executive Decree 98-254 of 17 dated 1998 n
The reforms have touched all levels of higher r
until the demise of this system. Either higher ou
education, including most notably higher configuration J
configuration for Bachelor and masters and doctorate is
beyond the gradient over four (4) stages too: al
organized by Executive Decree No 265-08 dated 19 Oct ob
Phase 1: started by the issuance of Decree 76-43 of 20 2008 year. The basic law guarantees the rights and Gl
February 1976, entitled ' creating and organizing the first
duties demonstrates PhD, shown in the Executive
stage of study beyond the gradient ' because the year
Decree 231-10 dated 2 October 2010 year, decisions no
1976 is the beginning of organizing study after
191 of 16 July 2012, number 354 of 17 October 2012,
graduation in Algeria, the legislator has been limited at
resolution No 329 of 5 April 2014, which determines the
this stage to regulate only the first phase. Master
Organization In the third phase composition of Phd
degree in various divisions, except medical sciences.
(team of consultants within Technopolis Group, 2010).
Article 2 of the decree that the second phase would be '
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In 2014 the thesis Charter was issued which is a Faculty of science Economic, trade and Management
reference guide codifies the agreement between Sciences, Faculty of law and political science).
doctoral student, supervisor of the thesis, and Chairman According to applicable legislation and
of the configuration in PhD and Director of laboratory Executive Decree number 13-100 dated 14 March 2013
support configuration. and supplementing Executive Decree 01-210 containing
There are about 70 Doctoral School in Algeria. It create University of Ouargla year 2001, University of
also considered the University of Oran, which includes kasdi merbah-Ouargla today consists of 10 colleges; 24
16 Doctoral School University that hosted the largest departments, grouped in three large university college
number of doctoral schools in the country. Add to that, campuses are the main structure of the university
one of the most important and largest doctoral schools institutes and University extension to add.
in Algeria is a French doctoral school established in What proves the actual orientation of the
cooperation with the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. University towards the concept of quality is to establish
17
20 Also, it should be noted that the Organization of PhD quality assurance cell at University of Ouargla on
r programs in accordance with current doctoral school November 13, 2011 under Ministerial Decree No 167
a
e model is not at all universities because there are some dated May 31st 2010 and included establishing a
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universities that offer doctoral programs without hosting National Committee for the implementation of quality
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a school doctor. As he is entitled to all universities and system in higher education and scientific research,
university centers to host doctoral programs. which was designed to (Ministry of Higher Education
n I Through sharing the chainsaws and regulatory and Scientific Research, Algeria, 2014):
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si decrees and decisions related to the configuration in the 1. Disseminate and entrench a culture of quality in the
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Ve PhD that we tried to mention briefly in the previous University;
e III ipsasruaeg roafp htosp, wleeg caal nl esgaisyl athtiavet thSetastee teaxptps liacsa blolen ga sa st htheey 2. EUnnhivaenrsciety ; the quality of higher education in the
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ss craft In effect. Therefore, our objective in this paper, not 3. Review the educational programs of the University;
VII I criticize them as a graduate-being organized for 4. Promotion of scientific research in College;
X promotion of graduate students and improve the quality 5. Contribute to the development of various

e of higher education in Algeria, but we should track how educational aspects of University Management;
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u the actual application of these rules in the configuration 6. Evaluation of the quality of the outputs of the
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V process after graduation And strategies of the handle in University;

) Algerian universities. 7. Creation of a comprehensive system of quality
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( h c) University configuration at university of kasdi merbah 8. Fasoscuursainngce e ifnfo Urtnsi voenr srietys;p onding to the needs of the
c Ouargla
ar market.
e Ouargla kasdi Merbah University is a State
s
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R University, like any higher education institution, whose According to the statistics of 2013-2014

ss mission is to provide higher education and research, academic years the number of students enrolled at the
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sin and providing services to the community. The first University of Ouargla during this period is called 25601
Bu establishment goes back to University of Ouargla, since students distributed at different levels according to what

d establishment of high school of teachers (ENS) in the is shown in the table (2).
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a year 1987 under Decree No 88-65 of 22 March 1988. In
ent 1997, it was upgraded to university status Decree 97-
m
e 159, dated March 10, 1997 and was among the five
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a institutes (Institute of agricultural engineering, exact
an
M Sciences Institute, Institute of law and political science,
of Institute of Arts and languages, Institute of Economics
nal and social sciences). In 2001 through Executive Decree
r number 01-210 dated 23 July 2001 was upgraded to
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Jo include three university faculties and three directorates.

al Since 5 September 2005 the university became marked
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o under the name ' University kasdi merbah Ouargla. In
Gl
the year 2009 was a ministerial decision to restructure

six faculties include 21 departments, broke through the

Executive Decree number 09-19 dated 17 February

2009 (Faculty of science and technology, Faculty of

natural sciences, life and Earth Sciences, Faculty of Arts,

languages, Faculty of Humanities and social sciences,

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Table 2: Number of students (enrolled in the academic year 2013/2014)

The total number of students enrolled in University of kasdi merbah Ouargla. 25601

New entrants ' 2013 ' BAC 4400

Enrolled in the phase I-bacholar 18604

Enrolled in the phase II-master 5669

Enrolled in the phase III-PHD 208

Enrolled in the classical system 352

Enrolled in master 375

Enrolled in PHD 933

Foreign enrolled in university studies (11 nationalities) 115

Enrolled in the certificate in legal profession (CAPA) 1200

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students are enrolled in the classical system (MA, PhD, tertiary structure according to the Bologna process.
PhD School) or 86.30% unlike the ratio of graduate Reform has been fully implemented at the level of
students in LMD (doctor of phase III) which amounted to Bachelor, master. The new system is implemented at
13.70 percent. This can be explained by the novelty of the doctoral level in 2010.
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As a result of the introduction of the reform tertiary subject to a three-year composition according to
process, PhD programs offered in Algerian universities the following procedures: in the first year-that can
are organized in accordance with two organizational regulate the form of doctoral schools-research subject
models (Classic system-system of LMD). But the former are determined by agreement with the supervisor To
model is usually the PhD level. have higher education professor or lecturer and could
General Regulation and supervision system of help partner in framing and pursued doctoral thesis
doctoral programmes in various universities in Algeria is editing delivery since the first year until the third year, the
the competence of the Ministry of higher education and evaluation is done at the end of each hexagon (January,
scientific research. Doctoral programs overseen by the June), based on the percentage of student's progress in
Directorate within the Department of graduate studies completing his research, which should be discussed
and research and training. There are three centers before the end of the Third academic year.
regional deliberations (East, West and Centre) under the
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the accreditation of higher education institutions to the
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responsible for regulating the procedures for admission Through these configuration process set out
to the doctoral schools. Opens the configuration in above clearly shows the complete transformation of the
tertiary enrolment through national competition where traditional configuration techniques in the new
the winning candidate student study masters or diploma configuration of students of phase III (doctorate of LMD)
recognised equivalence. After the written test is which is in the form of seminars, symposiums,
performed for the accepted candidates their files, and discussions, field trips, visiting foreign lecturers,
every student is successful in a competition doctor workshops Doctor and detective work. These methods
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will give the best practical learning experience for same research work, and That's what might sign some
improvement in the quality of doctoral graduates. enrolled in PhD in floundering and someone's trying to
University is also organizing seminars, change his research field or topic of study in whole or in
conferences and forums, both national and foreign, and part. Today illustrated compilation and filing of
the participation of the doctoral candidates is open and completed research work at the University of Kasdi
available to all interested in it. Merbah Ouargla in paper and electronic library in
various research laboratories of the faculty to be
v i. Establishing configuration committee of
displayed to the students easily.
doctorate in faculty
All evaluation activities and guidance to doctoral viii . Supervision System
students should be in the hands of a team of highly Each supervisor on a thesis Director is
qualified faculty and experienced for best results. This responsible for the supervision of doctoral candidates,
Committee sets on her doctoral training in the and the work they do. According to resolution 250, 17
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doctoral students abroad after grant Arrival based on
vii. Synthesize all research topics the letter of the University or research laboratory hosting
Before this effort to synthesize scientific in accordance with conditions specified by the
research, there was no trace of any organized database University. In addition providing grants to complete the
where the researcher or registered in doctorate finds all configuration in doctorate abroad on scientific merit of
areas discussed above, the absence of this action the student (team of consultants within Technopolis
previously lead to duplication or reproduction of the Group, 2015).
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