A visão de empreendedorismo dos estudantes de engenharia de alimentos da Universidade Federal do Ceará

Abstract

In an increasingly modern and technological world, the job market becomes even more competitive, thus causing the need for professionals who not only have the technical skills learned at graduation, but also have social skills. In this scenario, the entrepreneurial mentality becomes a necessary key to building skills that allow the professional to succeed in the job market as well as new opportunities, such as opening your own business focused on solving a frequent pain in your market. Faced with this situation, the question arises: What is the vision of entrepreneurship of Food Engineering students at the Federal University of Ceará? To achieve this objective, we conducted bibliographic and empirical research, using a questionnaire as an instrument to consult students. Furthermore, statistical techniques were used to interpret the data and produce inferences that could answer the following question: What is the role of the university in preparing and supporting the development of entrepreneurial skills in its graduates? As a result, we realized that the vision of entrepreneurship of Food Engineering students at the Federal University of Ceará has evolved over the years, but with clear signs that the contribution of the course plays a lesser role in relation to the influence of the university.