Professional integration in higher education: a methodological approach applied to a multi-campus university in Spain

Abstract

This article presents a methodology for obtaining information about some of the significant variables relevant to the integration of graduates into the work force. After revisiting the main issues dealt with in previous research on the professional integration of graduates, research was carried out to identify the major issues and a survey was applied to several cohorts of students at a multi-campus university. The article outlines the potential of the methodology used and discusses in the implications for quality-related policies. It also summarises some of the results, included as an illustration of the methodology's potential.

Keywords:

• educational quality
• higher education
• institutional research
• job integration
• multi-campus university
• professional training