ERIC Number: EJ1336892
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 14
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The Impact of Industry-Oriented Capstone Courses on the Employability of EECS Students in Technological Universities
Chang, Jen-Chia; Shih, Hsiao-Fang; Liao, Fan-Ru
Education & Training, v64 n2 p290-303 2022
Purpose: This study used the industry-oriented capstone course to increase the employability of electrical engineering and computer science (EECS) students in technological university. Design/methodology/approach: In this study, EECS students were selected and divided into groups, and the non-equivalent pretest-posttest quasi-experimental research method was adopted. Findings: Industry-oriented capstone courses can improve students' employability, especially general ability, behaviour and attitude. Practical implications: The results of this study and many other studies show that capstone courses are helpful for the soft skills of students. Originality/value: This study provides evidence that industry-oriented capstone courses can improve EECS students' employability.
Descriptors: Industry, Capstone Experiences, Employment Potential, Engineering Education, Computer Science Education, College Students, Soft Skills, Educational Benefits, Universities, Foreign Countries
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Two Year Colleges
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Taiwan
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