FORMATION OF RESEARCH SKILLS OF HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS IN THE SYSTEM OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT

The relevance of the study is emphasized by the challenges and demands of the modern labor market, which prove the importance of forming scientific and research skills of higher education students in training bachelors of management. In the modern competitive environment, the ability of a specialist in management to solve practical problems and complex, specialized tasks, to have the ability to abstract thinking, the desire to analyze and conduct research, and the desire for creativity and generation of new ideas is not just a way to gain a competitive advantage, but a professional necessity. The article analyzes the essence of forming research skills in higher education students as a system of professional training for bachelor of management. The object of the study is the research activity of higher education students of the first (bachelor's) level in the specialty «Management» under the educational and professional program «Management of Enterprises and Organizations». The basis for the analysis was legislative acts, scientific works of domestic and foreign scientists on the specified issues, and data from the authors' research. The theoretical and methodological basis of the work is a set of scientific research principles and methods: analysis and synthesis of literature (to clarify the specifics of research training) and theoretical generalization (to formulate the author's conclusions). According to the goal, the task is to analyze and understand the existing experience of forming research skills and abilities of higher education students and to develop recommendations for improving research competence in the management of bachelor's degree students, strengthening their motivation for research activities. The features of introducing the research component into the educational process and extracurricular activities are shown. The problem of forming research skills for future bachelors of management at the university is considered in terms of various areas of research work. The results of a survey of higher education students, teachers, and employers on the research activities of higher education applicants are studied and summarized. This study is timely, as it addresses the need to develop applicants' research skills. These skills can be used to master academic disciplines more effectively and acquire professional competencies, which can contribute to the success and competitiveness of bachelor of management graduates in the labor market.