Estudo sobre inovação e empreendedorismo: competências empreendedoras nos cursos de graduação em Engenharia Química

Abstract

In the current context, innovation and entrepreneurship are increasingly present in the job market, considering their importance for the strategic growth of a company. In fact, these subjects are addressed within universities, whether through courses and/or extracurricular activities, providing students with better knowledge and experiences for the job market. In the context of Chemical Engineering, the situation is no different, as various sectors seek individuals with entrepreneurial skills. In light of this, the present study aims to analyze how these skills are being addressed within chemical engineering courses in national universities and how they influence job opportunities. To achieve this, a theoretical framework was developed to understand the main entrepreneurial competencies and their teaching methods, as well as how they are being implemented within national educational institutions and the job market. Thus, it was possible to observe that there are many opportunities within these environments, such as Industrial Design courses, Elective Courses on entrepreneurial themes, Entrepreneurship Centers, Entrepreneurship Competitions, Incubators, Mentoring Programs, Junior and Simulated Companies, and Extension Projects with a social focus. Furthermore, it was possible to analyze how entrepreneurial competencies are increasingly in demand in the job market. Therefore, there is an expectation that initiatives and activities focused on entrepreneurship and innovation will be carried out much more throughout the academic journey of university students.