This paper describes the implementation of a new protocol for the regular economics seminar run by the Economics Department of ISEG and the research center UECE during academic year 2010-2011. The main innovative features of this protocol were: the introduction of a discussant that explains the...

This paper analyzes the education premium of graduate students in Colombia, and the hypothesis of sheepskin and screening effects in Colombia. A new data base was used for higher education; this has been constructed from administrative records of educational institutions and social security. I...

Quality of higher education is a multi-dimensional concept. It lies in effectiveness of transmitting knowledge and skill; the authenticity, content, coverage and depth of information; availability of reading/teaching materials; help in removing obstacles to learning; applicability of knowledge...

Internet survey research was conducted to establish the best practices being followed by economic departments at leading research universities in the United States. The survey research and literature review of best practices in online student recruitment will be used by a department of economics...

Quality in Higher Education has become a primary agenda of the countries worldwide. In the context marked by expansion of higher education and globalization of economic activities, education has become a national concern in developing countries with an international dimension. To cope with this...

Education has long been considered as a corner stone in economic development. The 21st century has brought new challenges and opportunities for higher education. In the wake of the transition from elitist to mass education, universities worldwide are under pressure to enhance access and equity,...

Entrepreneurship is listed among the key competencies of the new generations. It is essential trait for the young people in the new, fast changing environment, no matter shell they link their careers with the small business or not. Consequently, the education systems can substantially contribute...

This article presents an innovative method of engaging MBA students in a capstone course by differing a customizable project with businesses that are currently progressing through a regional, independent incubator, or accelerator program. We include various project options but focus on...

Within a knowledge-driven, entrepreneurial economy, an increase in a university’s importance is observed because of its significant affect on the economy. Thus, entrepreneurship is a phenomenon that could be observed among all university levels: management, academicians, researchers, and...

In the face of the pandemic produced by Covid-19, the University of El Salvador has been forced to adapt teaching, research, and social projection, using computer technology. Teachers have assumed a transition to modify the classes; and make the adjustments that must be achieved from the...