PRIORITIZIG THE COMPETENCIES OF GRADUATE ENGINEERS IN THE FIELD OF ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT

Abstract

This research aimed to assess the needs and prioritize the competencies of graduate engineers in the field of engineering management. The research method was a survey using a questionnaire to rank the competencies of engineers with stakeholders in the teaching management of the field, including the public and private sectors, administrators, lecturers, staff, alumni, and current students. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics to rank opinions on engineer competencies from most to least important. The results of the study found that stakeholders prioritized the competencies of graduate engineers in the field of engineering management. The professional engineering aspect ranked first in terms of knowledge and expertise in engineering, engineering theories, and responsibility in engineering work. In terms of leadership, leadership, reliability, and management planning were emphasized. In terms of personal, organizational awareness, teamwork, and continuous learning were emphasized. In terms of management, vision, networking, and strategic thinking were emphasized in managing engineering work to achieve efficiency, effectiveness, and continuous sustainable development of the organization.