I. SUBJECT DESCRIPTION
II. SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
III. COURSE CURRICULUM
SUBJECT DATA
OBJECTIVES AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
TESTING AND ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING PERFORMANCE
THEMATIC UNITS AND FURTHER DETAILS
Subject name
Educational institution as an organization
ID (subject code)
BMEGT51XX74646-46
Type of subject
contact hour
Course types and lessons
Type
Lessons
Lecture
8
Practice
0
Laboratory
0
Type of assessment
exam grade
Number of credits
5
Subject Coordinator
Name
Dr. Tóth Péter
Position
university professor
Contact details
toth.peter@gtk.bme.hu
Educational organisational unit for the subject
Department of Technical Education
Subject website
Language of the subject
https//edu.gtk.bme.hu
Curricular role of the subject, recommended number of terms

Programme: Mentor teacher programme

Subject Role: Compulsory

Recommended semester: 1

Direct prerequisites
Strong
nincs
Weak
nincs
Parallel
nincs
Exclusion
nincs
Validity of the Subject Description
Approved by the Faculty Board of Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences, Decree No: 580466/11/2025registration number. Valid from: 2025.06.25.

Objectives

The objective of the course is to provide students with comp-rehensive, general knowledge that is also applicable in practice regarding the fundamental characteristics of organizations, with a particular focus on the structure of educational institutions. Stu-dents will become familiar with the societal role of public education institutions, their organizational goals, and their mission. They will understand that, beyond their educational and instructional func-tions, public education institutions also act as agents of individua-lization and socialization, and thus must comprehend the comp-lexity of their operations. They will learn about the relationship between the goals of national public education and institutional objectives and values, as well as how the pedagogical program, institutional strategy, and curricular requirements correspond to organizational forms that support educational aims and other ins-titutional responsibilities. In the area of organizational structure and functioning, students will study the hierarchical levels within edu-cational institutions, the distribution of responsibilities, the formal and informal organizational relationships, the operation of key orga-nizational units, and decision-making mechanisms. Students will also gain an understanding of the distinctive characteristics of organizational culture typical of public education institutions.

Academic results

Knowledge
  1. 1. Understands the general characteristics of organizations and the basic models of organizational operation.
  2. 2. Understands the goals of national public education and their connection to institutional objectives and values.
  3. 3. Understands the organizational characteristics of educational institutions and the organizational forms aligned with educational goals.
  4. 4. Understands the structure of educational institutions, the characteristics of their hierarchical levels, areas of responsibility, and decision-making levels.
  5. 5. Understands the types of organizational culture typical of educational institutions.
Skills
  1. 1. Is capable of understanding the functioning of the public education system, and based on this, is able to define the vision, mission, and strategy of their own institution.
  2. 2. Is able to recognize the societal role of educational institutions and to comprehend the complexity of their operation.
  3. 3. Is capable of identifying and understanding the organizational structure aligned with the mission and strategy of a given educational institution, as well as the leadership and management tasks required for its operation.
  4. 4. Understands the characteristics of the organizational culture and value system of educational institutions, and perceives the impact of organizational climate on pedagogical processes and learning outcomes.
Attitude
  1. 1. Openness to understanding the complexity of the public education system
  2. 2. Motivation to accept and promote organizational values
  3. 3. Willingness to cooperate and commitment to teamwork
Independence and responsibility
  1. 1. Consciously takes responsibility for the implementation of organizational, societal, and professional tasks related to the operation of educational institutions.
  2. 2. Independently analyzes organizational characteristics and their pedagogical effects, with particular attention to the complex role of public education institutions.
  3. 3. Is capable of independent opinion formation regarding the alignment of national public education goals with institutional strategies and values.

Teaching methodology

Lectures, Use of IT Tools and Techniques

Materials supporting learning

  • Benedek András - Sipos Imre: Köznevelés rendszer- és szervezettan, BME GTK Műszaki Pedagógia Tanszék hallgatói segédanyag, Budapest 2022
  • Benedek István: SzervezettBME GTK Műszaki Pedagógia Tanszék hallgatói segédanyag, Budapest 2022
  • 2011. évi CXC. törvény a nemzeti köznevelésről
  • 20/2012. (VIII. 31.) EMMI rendelet a nevelési-oktatási intézmé-nyek működéséről és a köznevelési intézmények névhasználatáról

General Rules

Evaluation of the Learning Outcomes Defined in Point 2.2 Throughout the Year. Evaluation of Subject Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes, as well as Competencies Related to Independence and Responsibility

Performance assessment methods

Performance Evaluation During the Exam Period: Oral Exam

Percentage of performance assessments, conducted during the study period, within the rating

Percentage of exam elements within the rating

  • Szóbeli vizsga: 100

Issuing grades

%
Excellent 91-100
Very good 87-90
Good 75-86
Satisfactory 62-74
Pass 50-61
Fail 0-49

Retake and late completion

The examination is conducted in accordance with the provisions of the current Study and Examination Regulations, and may be retaken upon payment of the fees specified in the Fees and Grants Regulations

Coursework required for the completion of the subject

Nature of work Number of sessions per term
Részvétel a kontakt tanórákon 8
Felkészülés a vizsgára, kijelölt tananyag önálló elsajátítása 142

Approval and validity of subject requirements

Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 02.06.2025.

Topics covered during the term

Lecture topics
1. To achieve the learning outcomes defined in point 2.2, the subject consists of the following thematic blocks:
2. 1. The concept of organization, its fundamental characteristics, and types of organizational structures
3. 2. The concept and significance of educational institutions in society; the complexity of public education institutions (multifunctional organizations: education, instruction, community building, social integration, socialization)
4. 3. The basic principles of the operation of educational institutions: vision, mission, strategy, institutional pedagogical programs
5. 4. Organizational characteristics of educational institutions (kindergarten, primary school, secondary school, pedagogical support services, professional pedagogical service providers)
6. 5. The organizational structure and hierarchical setup of educational institutions (principal, teaching staff, work teams, teachers, other employees); characteristics of decision-making (institutional autonomy vs. centralized governance), decision-making mechanisms
7. 6. Application of leadership and organizational theories: understanding the key elements of effective operation
8. 7. Institutional climate and its impact on learning and work performance
9. 8. Sustainability aspects in institutional operation, continuous development, and adaptation to change

Additional lecturers

Name Position Contact details

Approval and validity of subject requirements