DICES 2006-07 INTERNATIONAL Guide to POSTGRADUATE Programmes - (Page 142)

2006 2007 Elige bien Choose carefully Una experiencia educacional diversa / A diverse learning experience. MI HISTORIA / TESTIMONY KAROLINA STRASSMEIER, cursa un Master en Psicología en Londres “Además de buscar un programa que tratara los temas que me interesaban, quería cursarlo en una universidad extranjera de prestigio que fuera reconocida por los empleadores de mi país”. KAROLINA STRASSMEIER, Psychology MA student in London “As well as looking for a programme in my area of interest, I wanted to find a prestigious university abroad that employers in my country would respect”. what relationships the institution has with companies, both nationally and internationally, paying particular attention to the success that graduates have had in finding work. It is also important to ascertain where the institution’s strengths lie, and in which fields they are truly competitive. Academic staff postgraduate study centres function as incubators for the future professionals required by companies. The stronger the links between these two worlds, the better equipped students will be to embark upon their career. International affiliations Cuadro docente El profesorado de un centro de postgrado debe ser altamente cualificado y estar respaldado por un buen expediente académico y profesional. Deben ser graduados master o doctores, poseer varios años de experiencia docente, participar continuamente en seminarios y debates de su área de conocimiento, ser autores de publicaciones en la materia que imparten y tener experiencia profesional fuera del ámbito académico. Relaciones con la empresa La necesidad de forjar una estrecha colaboración entre el mundo educativo y el mundo empresarial es cada vez más evidente. Las universidades y los centros de postgrado son los encargados de formar a los futuros profesionales que demandará la empresa. Cuanto mayor sea la relación entre ambos mundos, más adecuada será la formación del capital humano. Relaciones internacionales La participación en programas de intercambio y Postgraduate teaching staff should be highly qualified and have a broad academic and professional background. They will ideally hold a master’s degree or doctorate, have extensive teaching experience, participate regularly in seminars and debates within their field of expertise, publish papers or books on the subject they teach, and have professional experience outside the academic sphere. Business community relations Participation in international exchange programmes and cooperation agreements provides conclusive evidence of the reputation of educational institutions among international organisations which, in joining forces to promote exchange programmes, recognise the value of their expertise, resources and facilities. Associations and accreditation The need for cooperation between academia and the business community has become increasingly evident. Universities and Membership of associations or organisations that validate an institution’s educational excellence is another important factor that should be considered in the final evaluation. Such accreditation ensures that both the institution and the programmes it offers meet established standards of quality. 142 infoempleo.com http://infoempleo.com

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The top institutions
Why study abroad?
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Admission procedures
Equivalency of studies
Paying for your studies
MBA Guide
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DICES 2006-07 INTERNATIONAL Guide to POSTGRADUATE Programmes