O ensino do curso de administração na Universidade Federal de Sergipe em face às exigências do mercado de trabalho

Abstract

Teaching at business schools in Brazil has undergone significant transformations in recent years. One of the main changes has been the recognition of the need for broader training, which goes beyond technical skills and includes socio-emotional and behavioral skills. Thus, the present study discussed the quality of teaching in the Administration course at the Federal University of Sergipe in light of the demands of the job market. Using the qualitative approach as a methodology based on data analysis following the clustering technique according to Valli (2002). As a result, 100 vacancies were found that included the sample of this research. The data showed that the current curriculum of the Administration course at the Federal University of Sergipe (UFS) in São Cristóvão, presents a satisfactory number of subjects that address Hard Skills relevant to the job market, as indicated by the job vacancy descriptions. . However, it is noteworthy that according to the Administration department at UFS – São Cristóvão (DAD), the current schedule came into force in the 2017.1 academic period, and is governed to this day. However, the grid provides outdated knowledge about new market trends, taking into account that there have been many marketing, technological and behavioral changes over these 6 years. In short, this research developed a thorough analysis of the congruence between the curriculum of the Administration course at the Federal University of Sergipe – São Cristóvão and the current demands in the job market. Through the meticulous evaluation of the Hard Skills and Soft Skills most demanded in job opportunities, as well as the comparison between the current and future curriculum, gaps and areas that could be improved in the academic curriculum were identified.