PRESENT-DAY EMPLOYERS’ REQUIREMENTS TO SPECIALISTS HAVING BSc DEGREE

Authors

  • А. В. ТІТЕНКО V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Ukraine
  • Н. В. МАКСИМЕНКО V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Ukraine
  • А. Н. НЕКОС V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Ukraine
  • К. Б. УТКІНА V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Ukraine

Keywords:

competence, BSc, ecology, employers, questionnaire, Tempus – QANTUS, higher education, speciality

Abstract

In the framework of the implementation of Tempus project “Qualifications Frameworks for Environmental Science at Ukrainian Universities  - QANTUS” a questionnaire was developed and UA employers’ opinion poll was conducted. The questionnaire contains a list of competences which are necessary for specialist having BSc for successful work in organizations and companies of various types. Based on obtained results, the rating of competencies was compiled and three categories of competences (depending on the level of importance) were identified for specialist having BSc (ecology, environmental protection and balanced nature use) for successful employment. Key employers’ priorities have were identified.

Author Biographies

А. В. ТІТЕНКО, V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University

Candidate of Geographical Sciences, Associate Professor, Dean

Н. В. МАКСИМЕНКО, V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University

Candidate of Geographical Sciences, Associate Professor,

А. Н. НЕКОС, V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University

Doctor of Geographical Sciences, Professor

К. Б. УТКІНА, V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University

Candidate of Geographical Sciences, Associate Professor