Academic Scientific JournalsTransformation of education in context of the competitive job market requirements: an analysis of the university potential in terms of developing research skills for students
Keywords:
Transformation Higher Eeducational Trend, Integration of „Research and Research in Practice“, Components, Formation of Specialists for the Job MarketAbstract
The research paper analysis an approach to the finding of the relationship between the modern higher educational trend of research and research in practice to the modern competitive job market requirements. Research methodology considers the next steps: preparing an online questionnaire with statements/indicators for the three categories of respondents (academics, graduates, MA students), using the Likert scale, and data processing with STATA. Study shows and the results are visible that the needed professional skills creation are required to adapt and transform the teaching of research in the “Research and Research in Practice” by the subjects area of specialism that will form graduates’ practical, logical, analytical skills and creativity for the expected professional level.
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