Toward Internationalized Engineering Curriculum and Student Mobility

Toward Internationalized Engineering Curriculum and Student Mobility

D. Campbell, H. Beck (2010).  Toward Internationalized Engineering Curriculum and Student Mobility. 10.

There is a growing need for international transparency of engineering qualifications, and mechanisms to support and facilitate student mobility. In response, there are a number of global initiatives attempting to address these needs, particularly in Europe, North America and Australia. The Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate (CDIO) Initiative has a set of standards, competencies, and proficiency levels developed through a global community of practice. It is a well-structured framework in which best-practice internationalization and student mobility can be embedded.

However, the current 12 CDIO Standards do not address international qualifications or student mobility. Based on an environmental scan of global activities, the underpinning principles of best practice are identified and form the basis of the proposed 13th CDIO Standard– “Internationalization and Mobility”.

 

Authors (New): 
Duncan Campbell
Hilary Beck
Pages: 
10
Affiliations: 
Queensland University of Technology, Australia
Keywords: 
CDIO
Engineering education
student mobility
Internationalization
Year: 
2010
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