Innovative approaches to higher education management in the context of digitalization and artificial intelligence development

Abstract

The article is devoted to the study of innovative approaches to higher education management in the Russian Federation in the context of digitalization and the introduction of artificial intelligence technologies. The study uses a set of methods, including a conceptual analysis of scientific literature, statistical data analysis, and an expert survey. The empirical base was made up of official statistics and the results of a survey of 154 experts from 20 regions of Russia. The study identified key trends in the digitalization of higher education: the introduction of online courses (covering 78% of universities), the use of proctoring systems (62%), and the development of adaptive learning based on AI (35%). A positive relationship has been established between the level of digitalization of the university and its positions in national rankings (r=0.68; p<0.01). Priority areas of management innovation have been identified: strategic planning of digital transformation, development of human resources, creation of digital infrastructure. The research results have theoretical and practical significance for optimizing university management in the face of digital challenges. The prospects for further research are related to the development of a comprehensive model of innovative management of higher education in the digital age.