Evaluating Declared Laboratories in Industrial Engineering with minor in Systems: A Comparative Analysis at Tec de Monterrey Conference Paper uri icon

abstract

  • This study thoroughly analyzes the potential impact of laboratory practices outlined in the structural curriculum of the Industrial Engineering with minor in Systems Degree at the Tecnologico de Monterrey (Tec de Monterrey), San Luis Potosí campus, Mexico. It examines how these practices affect the outcomes of graduates, who are evaluated through the standardized EGEL test by the CENEVAL evaluation center, which is nationally recognized in Mexico for its educational assessment rigor. The research underscores the critical importance of assessing university programs%27 vitality and relevance through national and international accrediting bodies. It emphasizes the significance of academic laboratories as essential components in the comprehensive training of Industrial Engineers with minor in Systems, optimally preparing them to tackle the complex challenges of the contemporary workplace. The qualitative and quantitative results and analyses presented in this study offer a valuable contribution to higher education by providing detailed and critical insight into the effectiveness of laboratory practices in student academic training based on the results of EGEL%27s test, a survey of business or educational partners and the opinion of eight graduated candidates of Industrial Engineering with minor in Systems at Tec de Monterrey in San Luis Potosí. These findings are pivotal in promoting the updating and continuous improvement of university curricula, ensuring their alignment with the labor market%27s and society%27s demands and expectations. © 2024 Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions. All rights reserved.

publication date

  • 2024-01-01