MIETC outcomes will fill the gaps in relevant knowledge and skills of local HEIs, students and business in Industrial entrepreneurship and its ability to be constantly linked to the market. The project’s aim is to strengthen academic capacity of HEIs in Industrial Entrepreneurships in Central Asia by the development and implementation of interdisciplinary Master program and to establish sustainable cooperation between partner´s HEI and labor market
Create a market-relevant curriculum that is based on local needs.Make the program accessible through the open publication of adaptable materials.Train local university staff so they are equipped to deliver the program effectively.Bridge the gap between universities and businesses with collaboration on the developmento of the curriculumPromote internationalization and student exchange & internshipsAddress effectively gender, inclusiveness and sustainability issues in Higher Education
The MIETC project aims to improve the skills of university graduates in Central Asia to better match the needs of the job market. There are two main issues: the education system is outdated and doesn't teach practical skills, and graduates lack business knowledge. This mismatch causes brain drain as students go abroad for education or highly skilled workers are imported. The project aims to address these issues by making education more relevant to the job market, incorporating new teaching met
<< Background >> The MIETC project aims to improve the skills of university graduates in Central Asia to better match the needs of the job market. There are two main issues: the education system is outdated and doesn't teach practical skills, and graduates lack business knowledge. This mismatch causes brain drain as students go abroad for education or highly skilled workers are imported. The project aims to address these issues by making education more relevant to the job market, incorporating new teaching met << Objectives >> Create a market-relevant curriculum that is based on local needs.Make the program accessible through the open publication of adaptable materials.Train local university staff so they are equipped to deliver the program effectively.Bridge the gap between universities and businesses with collaboration on the developmento of the curriculumPromote internationalization and student exchange & internshipsAddress effectively gender, inclusiveness and sustainability issues in Higher Education << Implementation >> In the initial stages, actions were oriented to ensure a proper project implemlementation with management tools and quality assurance mechanisms. An extensive needs and competence analysis was conducted to ensure the design of a market-relevant curriculum. This curriculum was co-designed with input from stakeholders. More than 130 teachers were trained in different areas to ensure high quality education. Several promotion events were organized in 4 CA cities in order to attract students. << Results >> Six new programs in Management of Industrial Entrepreneurship were developed, one at each of the Central Asian universities. The project promoted the establishment of operational Entrepreneur Centers in 4 Central Asian cities that offer seminars and events for students and entrepreneurs. Local teachers build their capacity to implement modern teaching methodologies and improved their international competitiveness. A total of 61 students have enrolled in the master program as of 2023-24.