Innovate Higher Education to Enhance Graduate Employability: Rethinking the Possibilities

The global marketization of higher education has led to increased pressure on universities to demonstrate tangible learning outcomes. Innovate Higher Education to Enhance Graduate Employability provides a critical, global perspective on improving graduate employability through practice-based case studies and insights from theory, practices, and policy perspectives.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 13 May 2019
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The global expansion of higher education has brought about a significant increase in the demand for accountability from universities, particularly in terms of more tangible learning outcomes that directly correlate with higher tuition fees. Innovate Higher Education to Enhance Graduate Employability, a comprehensive resource that encompasses diverse perspectives worldwide, employs a diverse range of international case studies to assist practitioners and researchers in reviewing, reflecting upon, and revitalizing their capacity to bridge the gap between academia and industry.

In response to the urgent need to enhance the quality of higher education to equip students with the necessary skills and competencies for the workplace, this book offers a timely and critical perspective on this topical area. It adds a global dimension to higher education and societal concerns, providing a wealth of practice-based case studies that showcase how universities can transform their programs to enhance graduate employability.

Serving as a valuable resource for educators and policymakers, Innovate Higher Education to Enhance Graduate Employability offers practical suggestions and insights for improving students' employability, encompassing their skills, knowledge, and attitudes. By drawing from a range of theoretical frameworks and practical models, the book explores how universities across the globe are employing innovative techniques to enhance graduate employability.

This book is an essential read for anyone interested in engaging with the global challenge of graduate employability. It provides a comprehensive exploration of both theoretical frameworks and practical models, offering valuable insights into how universities are adapting and evolving to meet the changing demands of the job market. Through its case studies and theoretical frameworks, Innovate Higher Education to Enhance Graduate Employability contributes to the ongoing discourse on higher education and its role in preparing students for successful careers in an ever-evolving global landscape.

Weight: 308g
Dimension: 236 x 165 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367179861