Caracterización del perfil de emprendimientos de los graduados de la carrera de economía de la UTPL de la MAD, en el año 2017

Abstract

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the employability and entrepreneurship of graduates of the Economics degree at the UTPL of the MAD in 2017. To achieve this objective, an investigation was carried out with a mixed approach, using a design non-experimental and with a descriptive scope. For data collection, the structure of an interview inspired by the work of Roberts et al. was implemented. (2019) and applied in the Vallejo study (2022). This instrument was aimed at former students of the MAD economics program. In addition, six additional interviews were conducted with students who are in the eighth semester of the same degree. The data were analyzed through descriptive statistics, allowing the identification of various demographic characteristics of the participants, such as age, gender, occupation, employability profile and their involvement in entrepreneurship promotion programs. The majority of participants reported having been employed in the last three years and stated that their current economic activity is considered adequate. Of those who have been employed (including self-employment), 21.4% indicated that entrepreneurship is their main activity, while another 21.4% carry it out as a secondary activity. In relation to the alumni's suggestions about entrepreneurship and the university, the participants proposed promoting entrepreneurship education within the university community.