Higher Professional Education in Brazil and France: A Model for an Identity Profile of Technological Graduations

Marise Miglioli Lorusso
(Universidade Estadual Júlio de Mesquita Filho - UNESP e Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba - UNIMEP, Brazil)

Abstract: This work presents an analytical model for the analysis and construction of the identity profile of the Technological Undergraduate courses (higher professional education) in Brazil based on the comparison between the Brazilian models represented by SENAI-SP, FATEC and “X” University with the PHE model -Professional Education in the Union European of the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers - CNAM (France) with emphasis on Management courses. The research approach is qualitative, made through multiple case studies, triangulated by the application of questionnaires, in-depth interviews, document analysis and direct observation. The results suggest a contradiction between the labor market, the proposal for technological courses and professional education, highlighting the need for the proposed model.

Key words: higher professional education; Brazil and France; technological degrees; management technology courses

JEL code: I2