WSEAS Transactions on Advances in Engineering Education
Print ISSN: 1790-1979, E-ISSN: 2224-3410
Volume 9, 2012
Real Companies Demand of Competences in Higher Education Study Plans
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Abstract: In this paper we analyse competences and skills in Industrial Engineer degrees and in master’s degrees related with this field. We have identified them in the current study plans implemented in Spanish universities. We check the fit between the different competences and skills described in Spanish degrees and master’s degree. Then, we compare these specific competences with a real business environment. We base this comparison in a study developed by Canós and Santandreu (2010), in which innovative companies highlighted some competences. There are some competences in study plans that are not mentioned by managers in the considered companies. We think this can be a reflection for new degrees and master’s degrees study plans designers in order to complement current curricula and better fit it to real companies’ requirements.