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DOI: https://doi.org/10.36887/2415-8453-2025-3-7

Voronko-Nevidnycha Tetiana,
Doctor of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor, Head of I. Markina Department of Management,
Poltava State Agrarian University
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2427-7218
Bakhmat Liudmyla,
Applicant for Higher Education, Educational and Professional Program «Business Administration»,
Poltava State Agrarian University
https://orcid.org/0009-0000-4214-8239
Shylo Valeriia,
Аpplicant for Higher Education, Educational and Professional Program «Business Administration»,
Poltava State Agrarian University
https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6984-9490
Pylypenko Dmytro,
PhD student in the educational and scientific program Management,
Poltava State Agrarian University
https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8906-3911

JEL classification: I21, I23, M10, M21, O15, L31

Key global trends with direct managerial implications for higher education systems have been identified, including demographic decline, digitalization, changes in the labor market, and the privatization of education. These trends have a significant impact on the functioning of higher education in Ukraine, particularly in the context of the ongoing war and the anticipated post-war recovery. Special attention is given to the adaptive function of strategic management, which enables higher education institutions (HEIs) to respond proactively to emerging challenges and capitalize on new opportunities. Strategic management serves as a vital mechanism for ensuring institutional resilience and long-term development amid uncertainty. Several managerial challenges and opportunities have been identified in relation to the transformation of financing models, the acceleration of digitalization, the expansion of international partnerships, and academic mobility. It is established that Ukraine is currently undergoing a structural transformation in the management of higher education institutions, characterized by increasing institutional autonomy, diversification of funding sources, and the growing prevalence of international cooperation. Among the key managerial challenges are the reduction of public funding, demographic decline, and the outmigration of young people abroad. These challenges contribute to a gradual decrease in the number of prospective students, heightened competition among HEIs for enrollees, and a pressing need to optimize the network of higher education institutions through restructuring, mergers, or downsizing. The full-scale invasion by the russian federation has become a critical factor driving radical transformations in Ukraine’s higher education system. The war has brought about complex changes that impact both the educational process and the institutional framework. Notable wartime consequences for the education sector include: large-scale internal and external displacement of students and faculty, resulting in significant shifts in the geography of learning and teaching; rapid development and integration of digital technologies, making distance and online learning formats dominant and virtually standard; partial militarization of academic programs, with increased demand for disciplines related to national security, information technologies, and military-technical fields; destruction of the physical infrastructure of HEIs, which has prompted the intensification of international cooperation for institutional recovery and capacity building. In response to these challenges, several strategic directions for the development of HEI management are proposed, including enhancing the digital literacy of administrative and managerial staff; implementing crisis management strategies; expanding international cooperation; and developing flexible, adaptive models of institutional governance. Among the critical challenges facing Ukrainian HEIs are the need to maintain competitiveness in the global education market and to mitigate the brain drain of talented professionals. Additionally, the integration of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and veterans into the higher education system emerges as a significant task, requiring inclusive, responsive, and sustainable management approaches.

Keywords: strategic management, education, educational institution, adaptability, leadership, human resources, university management, sustainable development, efficiency, globalization.

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