Relevance of transversal competences in the professional development of the graduate. Student perception

Abstract

This paper intends to know the relevance of transversal competences for the professional development of the graduate through the opinion of 1137 students. The students were sampled at the last year of Degree from the five branches of knowledge. Responses have been collected using the CECTGRA survey, designed ad hoc. These competences have special meaning in the current volatile moment where higher transference, versatility and formative durability are required. One of the most remarkable results is the importance that future graduates attribute to transversal competences in a generalized way, with special mention to the motivation and the ethical and social commitment. In addition, the Social Science students, who are younger and full-time career, are those who perceive a greater relevance of these competences, being especially indicated for the moment of the employability referred to the labor insertion and adaptation to the employment. The information obtained in this study allows to drive decisions focused on improving education and establishing competency priorities at the time of teaching organization and curricular design of the different degrees.