Industry-university collaboration in corporate training : a study of Finnish market
Chakir, Anastasia (2019)
Diplomityö
Chakir, Anastasia
2019
School of Engineering Science, Tuotantotalous
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2019121046550
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2019121046550
Tiivistelmä
In the context of digitalization and globalization, the concept of lifelong learning is gaining its popularity and reflects corporate training. The research addresses the question of whether enterprises and universities can mutually benefit from cooperation in this field. This Master’s Thesis is a part of CEPHEI project. The key idea of the project is to bring together international teachers, students and industry to collaborate in the field of Industrial Innovations. Primary research method is a structured survey conducted among Finnish companies. The survey aims to assess corporate training activity and willingness to cooperate within the project.
The results reveal the high activity of Finnish companies in providing training opportunities for employees, it is also proved that Finnish enterprises prefer internal face-to-face corporate training. The study also shows companies’ preference to collaborate with universities in the educational area. Results can be implied by the project team members for building an effective marketing campaign to extend industry ties.
The results reveal the high activity of Finnish companies in providing training opportunities for employees, it is also proved that Finnish enterprises prefer internal face-to-face corporate training. The study also shows companies’ preference to collaborate with universities in the educational area. Results can be implied by the project team members for building an effective marketing campaign to extend industry ties.