ORGANIZATION OF PRACTICE-ORIENTED COLLABORATION IN A DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT AS A CONDITION FOR DEVELOPING FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMPETENCE OF MASTERS IN ECONOMICS

Abstract

The article explores the issue of organizing practice-oriented collaboration in a digital environment as a crucial condition for developing the foreign language competence of future master’s students in economics. The study emphasizes that the digitalization of higher education and the globalization of the economic sphere require a rethinking of approaches to language training for economists. Within this paradigm, a foreign language functions not as a separate academic subject but as a professional tool for analytical thinking, communication, and intercultural interaction. The aim of the study is to justify the effectiveness of practice-oriented collaboration in the digital environment as a pedagogical condition for developing the foreign language competence of future economists. A set of theoretical and empirical methods was applied, including the analysis of academic sources, observation, and a survey of 98 master’s students in economics. The findings reveal that participation in group projects, digital simulations, and professional discussions in English enhances motivation, reduces language anxiety, and fosters the development of communicative and analytical skills relevant to the economic field. The use of digital tools such as Google Docs, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams enables continuous collaboration, argumentation practice, teamwork, and the presentation of analytical results in English. Practice-oriented collaboration also fosters the development of essential soft skills, including critical thinking and creativity, that are crucial for economists’ professional success. It is concluded that integrating foreign language training with specialized economic disciplines contributes to shaping a competitive graduate who can operate effectively in the global economic and business environment.