An Institutional Framework to Explain the University: Industry Technology Transfer in a Public University of Mexico

Sierra, Lizbeth Magdalena Puerta; Vargas, María Enselmina Marín; Torres, Virginia Guadalupe López

doi:10.4067/s0718-27242017000100002

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“…These are intended to accelerate the transition of regions and industries to higher levels of development based on a corporate culture of innovation and productive articulation. Important aspects of technology transfer involve relations between enterprises and HEIs (Puerta-Sierra et al, 2017).…”

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Practice-based learning in the Tequila industry: the business school goes out of the classroom

Toledano-O’Farrill

2019

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present the methodology and results of practice-based learning in the Business School of a higher education institution (HEI) in Mexico, with a focus on students’ participation and learning experience. Design/methodology/approach This research is a descriptive and qualitative analysis of six team experiences within a larger project developed through university–business partnership with the aim of helping develop organizational capabilities of small and medium enterprises within the Tequila industry in Mexico. Findings Participation of students in project-based learning, in genuine scenarios alongside professional consultants, is an effective way to develop learning and to apply prior knowledge. Learning occurs at several levels, including developing professional knowledge, teamwork, leadership and communication skills, and to some extent consulting skills. Client organizations also develop learning in work-based learning (WBL) projects. Research limitations/implications The research methodology does not allow for generalization of the results on a large scale. Practical implications This research shows a successful instance of project- and practice-based learning that may be helpful for HEIs seeking to implement this learning methodology. Social implications There is research evidence that more students are expecting to get practice-based skills as part of their higher education training. This paper supports the argument that HEIs can develop wide scale WBL programs that have impact on students’ learning and skills development as well as on the development of host organizations. Originality/value The instance of WBL described in this research paper is unique within HEIs in Mexico.

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confidence: 99%