Improvement of the administrative management system of a municipal educational institution based on the example of Lyceum № 94 in Lviv
Students Name: Kriuchek Oleksandr Valeriiovych
Qualification Level: magister
Speciality: Administrative Management
Institute: Institute of Public Administration, Governance and Professional Development
Mode of Study: full
Academic Year: 2025-2026 н.р.
Language of Defence: ukrainian
Abstract: Kriuchek O.V., Holovchak M.I. (supervisor). Improvement of administrative management system of a municipal educational institution based on the example of Lyceum №94 in Lviv. – Manuscript. The thesis for Degree of Master in Public Management and Administration. – Lviv Polytechnic National University. – Lviv, 2025. Extended Abstract In the context of the ongoing reform of Ukraine’s education system and the increasing autonomy of general secondary education institutions, the issue of enhancing the effectiveness of administrative management at the level of an individual school has become particularly relevant. A modern lyceum operates under conditions of limited financial resources, demographic shifts, digitalization of the educational process, and growing public expectations regarding the quality of education. These challenges require the implementation of new management approaches oriented toward results, staff development, and financial and economic sustainability. The thesis examines administrative management as a system of organizational and managerial relations between the school administration, teaching staff, students, parents, and the founder, aimed at achieving strategic educational and social objectives. It is substantiated that effective school management is possible only when strategic planning, financial management, internal control, digital management tools, and systematic staff development are combined. The research focuses on a comprehensive assessment of the current administrative management system of Lyceum No. 94 in Lviv. The organizational structure, staff potential, internal control system, level of digitalization, financial and economic performance, and mechanisms of professional development for teachers were analyzed. The study revealed both strengths (stable leadership, high professional level of teachers, basic digital equipment, financial transparency) and major challenges—limited resources, formalized internal control procedures, age imbalance within the staff, low level of extra-budgetary funding, partial centralization of management, and insufficient development of strategic planning. The financial and economic analysis of the lyceum’s activities in 2024–2025 showed a decline in revenues by nearly 40 %. At the same time, the institution managed to maintain financial stability and generated a profit of UAH 104.5 thousand by the end of 2025. A critical dependence on budget financing was identified, as extra budgetary revenues accounted for only 0.17 % of total income, indicating the need to intensify efforts aimed at attracting additional resources. Special attention is devoted to staff management and the professional development of the teaching team, which consists of approximately 40 individuals and is characterized by a high level of qualification. The study substantiates the necessity of transitioning from a formal professional development model to a system based on individual development plans, internal mentoring, motivation programs, and regular evaluation of teaching performance. Based on the SWOT analysis presented in Chapter 3, a comprehensive strategy for improving the administrative management system of the lyceum for 2025–2030 was developed. It includes five key areas: digital transformation of management, development of staff potential and leadership, financial sustainability and diversification of funding sources, improvement of strategic planning and internal control, and strengthening partnerships with the community and external stakeholders. The proposed model for improving administrative management integrates organizational, human resource, and financial-economic mechanisms. It is aimed at enhancing management effectiveness, institutional adaptability, and the quality of educational services. The purpose of the study is to analyze and develop directions for improving the administrative management system of Lyceum No. 94 in Lviv under current conditions of the education sector. Research Tasks: 1. To analyze the theoretical foundations of administrative management in educational institutions. 2. To assess the organizational and personnel potential of the lyceum. 3. To analyze the financial and economic activities of the institution. 4. To identify problems and opportunities for improving management effectiveness. 5. To develop a model for improving administrative management. 6. To formulate practical recommendations for enhancing the management system. Object of the study – the administrative management system of a general secondary education institution. Subject of the study – organizational, personnel, and financial-managerial processes in the activities of Lyceum No. 94 in Lviv. Research methods: analysis and synthesis, systems-structural analysis, financial and economic analysis, statistical methods, comparison, logical generalization, SWOT analysis. Practical significance lies in the possibility of applying the conclusions and recommendations to: • improving the management system of an educational institution; • developing staff potential and a motivation system; • increasing the financial stability of the institution; • implementing digital management tools; • enhancing the quality of educational services. Scientific novelty consists in the development of a comprehensive model for improving administrative management of a lyceum, integrating strategic management, financial stability, staff development, and community partnerships into a unified system. Keywords: administrative management, educational institution, strategic management, human resources, financial activity, digitalization of management, internal control, professional development of teachers, Lyceum No. 94 in Lviv. References 1. Bila I.S., Krush P.V. Public Administration and Management: Textbook. Kyiv: KNEU, 2022. – 312 p. 2. Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. Official Portal [Electronic resource]. 3. Hura O.I. E-Government in the Public Administration System: Textbook. Dnipro: Hrani, 2021. – 228 p. 4. Zahorodnii A.H., Vozniuk H.L. Financial and Economic Dictionary. Lviv: Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, 2020. – 640 p. 5. NAPA. Public Administration and Management: Annual Analytical Review. 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