management decisions, digital educational environment, higher education, adaptive learning, strategic thinking, informatics in education, digital transformation

The article investigates mechanisms for integrating management decisions into the higher education process within the context of digital transformation. The contemporary digital environment necessitates the development and implementation of comprehensive management systems aimed at forming students’ strategic thinking competencies and informed decision-making capabilities under technological uncertainty. The study aims to develop a conceptual model of management decisions for the digital educational environment of the university and identify key factors influencing its implementation effectiveness. The methodological framework employed a comprehensive approach, including analysis of existing digitalization practices in education, systematization of management tools, and expert evaluation of adaptive learning technologies implementation results. The empirical basis included 150 third-year students majoring in 38.03.01 “Economics” at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation during September—December 2025. The study applied content analysis of digital educational platforms, expert interviews with faculty and program directors, and monitoring of academic performance and student engagement indicators. Results demonstrate that implementing management decisions through adaptive technologies contributes to a 28.3% increase in student motivation for specialized knowledge accumulation, a 34.7 % improvement in decision-making quality in educational cases, and a 31.9 % increase in self-efficacy levels. A significant relationship was established between the structuredness of management processes in the educational environment and students’ academic outcomes (r = 0.742, p < 0.001). The theoretical significance lies in expanding understanding of mechanisms for developing management competencies in the digital educational environment. The practical value is determined by the applicability of the developed model for improving educational programs in economics, management, and related disciplines.

1. UspayevaM. G., Gachaev A.M. Digital transformation of the higher education system in Russia: Innovative approaches to educational process management. Education Management Review. 2024;14(12-2):83–90. (In Russian.) DOI: 10.25726/s7887-2973-1257-l. EDN: RUWQFS.

2. Nikulina T. V., Starichenko E. B. Informatization and digital technologies in education: Concepts, technologies, management. Pedagogical Education in Russia. 2018;(8):107–113. (In Russian.) DOI: 10.26170/po18-08-15. EDN: XYCBET.

3. Bygstad B., Øvrelid E., Ludvigsen S., Dæhlen M. From dual digitalization to digital learning space: Exploring the digital transformation of higher education. Computers & Education. 2022;182:104463. DOI: 10.1016/j.compedu.2022.104463.

4. Eleneva Yu. Ya., Mozharovskaya A. A., Demushkin D. I. Digital transformation of higher education body: Current status, tasks, and risks. Journal of Economics, Entrepreneurship and Law. 2024;14(4):1149–1170. (In Russian.) DOI: 10.18334/epp.14.4.120670. EDN: FHOYPO.

5. Shard, Kumar D., Koul S. Digital transformation in higher education: A comprehensive review of e-learning adoption. Human Systems Management. 2024;43(4):433–454. DOI: 10.3233/HSM-230190.

6. van Niekerk K., van Rensburg M. J. Middle managers’ strategising practices to effect strategic change. Journal of Change Management. 2022;22(3):273–291. DOI: 10.1080/14697017.2022.2040572.

7. Ilyina I. Yu. Formation of competitive strategies for teachers of Russian universities in the context of digitalization of education. Economics, Taxes & Law. 2024;17(4):92–101. (In Russian.) DOI: 10.26794/1999-849X-2024-17-4-92-101. EDN: BQXUXU.

8. Mella-Norambuena J., Chiappe A., Badilla-Quintana M. G. Theoretical and empirical models underlying the teaching use of LMS platforms in higher education: A systematic review. Journal of Computers in Education. 2024;12:997–1023. DOI: 10.1007/s40692-024-00336-9.

9. Podkolzin M. M. Intelligent adaptive learning system based on neural networks for personalization of educational trajectories of Russian university students. Informatics and Education. 2024;39(6):65–81. (In Russian.) DOI: 10.32517/0234-0453-2024-39-6-65-81. EDN: YWDSJP.

10. Kazimova D. A., Adekenova A. N. Implementation of personalized adaptive learning in the education system on the basis of artificial intelligence technology. Вulletin of the Кaraganda University, Рedagogy series. 2025;30(1(117)):200–211. (In Russian.) DOI: 10.31489/2025ped1/200-211. EDN: QVHPME.

11. Bondarenko V. V., Polutin S. V., Yudina V. A., Tanina M. A., Penzina D. P. Impact of digital transformation of the Russian higher education system on the need for competence develop and career advancement of scientific and pedagogical employees. Integration of Education. 2023;27(3(112)):490–505. (In Russian.) DOI: 10.15507/1991-9468.112.027.202303.490-505. EDN: VZFJAG.

12. Santos E., Carvalho M., Martins S. Sustainable enablers of knowledge management strategies in a higher education institution. Sustainability. 2024;16(12):5078. DOI: 10.3390/su16125078.

13. Gordeyeva T. O., Sychev O. A., Osin E. N. Inner and outer motivation in students: Its sources and influence on psychological well-being. Voprosy Psychologii. 2013;(1):35а–45. (In Russian.) EDN: RVVJID.

14. Zhigun L. A., Litvinyuk A. A. Motivational failures in the personnel management system. Economics, Taxes & Law. 2023;16(2):48–58. (In Russian.) DOI: 10.26794/1999-849X2023-16-2-48-58. EDN: HAGYDK.

15. Frolova E.V., Rogach O.V., Kuznetsov Yu.V. Information and educational environment of the university: Priorities and deficits of development. The Education and Science Journal. 2025;27(6):9–28. (In Russian.) DOI:10.17853/1994-5639-2025-6-9-28. EDN: MOPYYX.

16. Khoa B. T., Huynh T. T. The effectiveness of knowledge management systems in motivation and satisfaction in higher education institutions: Data from Vietnam. Data in Brief. 2023;49:109454. DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2023.109454.

17. Kapranova L. D. Digital transformation of society and the standard of living of the population. Economics, Taxes & Law. 2025;18(3):81–91. (In Russian.) DOI: 10.26794/1999-849Х-2025-18-3-81-91. EDN: GDXTGU.

18. Shelepaeva A. Kh. Digital transformation of the higher education system: Directions and risks. Open Education. 2023;27(4):42–51. (In Russian.) DOI: 10.21686/1818-4243-2023-4-42-51. EDN: UPTUSJ.

19. Kharchenko K. V. Typology of indicators of regional management digitalization programs. Economics, Taxes & Law. 2024;17(2):106–115. (In Russian.) DOI: 10.26794/1999-849X-2024-17-2-106-115. EDN: HOEKSG.

20. Veseli A., Nasanaj P., Bajraktari A. Perceptions of organizational change readiness for sustainable digital transformation: Insights from learning management system projects in higher education institutions. Sustainability. 2025;17(2):619. DOI: 10.3390/su17020619.

21. Kashirskiy D. V., Sabelnikova N. V. Personality predictors of the attitude to the digitalization of education among Russian students. Psychological Science and Education. 2024;29(4):44–62. (In Russian.) DOI:10.17759/pse.2024290404. EDN: RTJGOP.

22. Polevaya M. V., Zhigun L. A., Chub A. A., Belogrud I. N., Rudenko G. G., Fedchenko A. A., KolesnikovaJu.S. The impact of ratings on the effectiveness of university management and training of highly qualified personnel. Economics, Taxes & Law. 2024;17(4):42–52. (In Russian.) DOI: 10.26794/1999-849X-2024-17-4-42-52. EDN: JCMCOK.