Strengths and weaknesses of computer science degrees: the perception from European students
Autor/a
Porta, Marcela
Maillet, Katherine
Martínez-Costa, Carme
Mas-Machuca, Marta
Fecha de publicación
2012ISSN
2013-0953
Resumen
Purpose: The following investigation aims to highlight strengths and weaknesses of the computer science degree from the part of students.
Design/methodology/approach: This paper presents the results of a quantitative investigation that sheds light on student’s motivations to pursue or reject computer science.
Findings: The study identified the reasons that cause this rejection and suggest them as opportunities to enhance the domain in the future.
Practical implications: This study is a preliminary phase of a larger research goal which aims to identify the strategies presented to computer science education using technology to foster interest in the domain among students and professionals in Europe.
Originality/value: The declining number of computer science students in Europe is producing negative consequences in the technology field that affect other sectors like the economic and educational ones. In order to analyze this situation and in view of providing solutions to stop the decline, it is primordial to understand the reasons that retain students to choose this domain of study or that attract and retain them in the field.
Tipo de documento
Artículo
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Lengua
Inglés
Materias (CDU)
33 - Economía
378 - Enseñanza superior. Universidades
Palabras clave
Enginyeria informàtica (Enginyeria)
Computer engineering
Títols acadèmics
Degrees, Academic
Títulos académicos
Identitat sexual en l'educació
Gender identity in education
Educació--Efecte de les innovacions tecnològiques
Education - Effect of technological innovations on
Enseñanza
Páginas
25
Publicado por
OmniaScience
Colección
5;1
Publicado en
Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management (JIEM)
Citación
Porta, Marcela; Maillet, Katherine; Martínez-Costa, Carme; Mas-Machuca, Marta. «Strengths and weaknesses of computer science degrees: the perception from European students». Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management, 2012, vol. 5, núm. 1, p. 155-179. Disponible en: <http://www.jiem.org/index.php/jiem/article/view/384>. Fecha de acceso: 18 jun. 2019.http://dx.doi.org/10.3926/jiem.384
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