Engineering graduates encounter worlds of professional practice that are increasingly
global in character. This new reality poses challenges for engineering educators and …

Global competence has become a popular concept for engineering institutions around the
world. Despite its recent emergence and still vague characteristics, it has been widely …

Общей проблемой высшего технического образования на современном этапе
считается несоответствие вузовских образовательных программ инженерной …

Due to globalization trends, engineers are increasingly expected to work effectively across
national and cultural boundaries. However, there remains a lack of valid and reliable …

The 'flattening of the world', using Thomas Friedman's phraseology, is driving corporations to
increasingly use collaborative engineering processes and global teams to operate on a …

Abstract GLOBAL COMPETENCE: ITS IMPORTANCE FOR ENGINEERS WORKING IN A
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTWe live and work in a world that is even more interconnected and …

We live and work in a world that is even more interconnected and interdependent than ever
before. Engineers must now not only develop technical engineering competence, but must …

Background Since at least the late 1940s and early 1950s, commentators have discussed
what kinds of capabilities and training are important for engineers tasked with working …

Abstract Defining Global Competence for Engineering Students In order for engineering
graduates to be competitive in today's global economy, they mustpossess a certain amount …

This book details the key concepts, objectives and processes relating to the professional
accreditation of engineering bachelor (honours) degrees. The contemporary context of …