An entrepreneurial approach to project-based courses

作者: Orest Pilskalns

DOI: 10.1080/08993400903255234

关键词: Process modelingProcess (engineering)EntrepreneurshipCapstoneEngineering managementEngineeringTeaching methodAccreditationTeamworkIntellectual property

摘要: A senior project course is often employed to expose students industrial problems and teamwork. Students are expected use strength tools deal with issues such as requirements, design, process models, collaboration, management, testing, maintenance more. In addition, the plays a large role in satisfying outcomes related Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology (ABET) accreditation process. The projects provided by schools industry partners, however, this does not guarantee student interest commitment. From student's perspective, semester ends, so project. This study presents case an alternative method – entrepreneurial approach that motivates aids ABET assessment

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