International Engineering Education Accreditation for Sustainable Career Development: A Comparative Study of Ship Engineering Curricula between China and UK

Ji Zhang, Han Yuan (), Da Zhang, Yan Li and Ning Mei
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Ji Zhang: Marine Engineering, College of Engineering, Ocean University of China, 1299 Sansha Road, Qingdao 266100, China
Han Yuan: Marine Engineering, College of Engineering, Ocean University of China, 1299 Sansha Road, Qingdao 266100, China
Da Zhang: Marine Engineering, College of Engineering, Ocean University of China, 1299 Sansha Road, Qingdao 266100, China
Yan Li: Marine Engineering, College of Engineering, Ocean University of China, 1299 Sansha Road, Qingdao 266100, China
Ning Mei: Marine Engineering, College of Engineering, Ocean University of China, 1299 Sansha Road, Qingdao 266100, China

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 15, 1-19

Abstract: Higher education accreditation within the Washington Accord has played a crucial role in advancing the global recognition of engineering training, greatly benefiting the professional sustainability of graduates. However, the existence of substantial disparities in higher engineering education systems among countries poses challenges for international engineering education accreditation, primarily due to information asymmetry. To address this issue, this study focuses on a comparative analysis of representative undergraduate programs in the field of ship engineering from the Ocean University of China in China and the University of Southampton in the UK. By examining the curriculum systems in the field of ship engineering in both countries, this study aims to shed light on the variations and similarities between the two. Moreover, the study delves into the specific example of the “Marine Engineering English” module to illustrate how an independent module can effectively fulfill the requirements for international recognition in higher engineering education accreditation while also serving the curriculum system. Serving as a significant practical case within the framework of the Washington Accord, this research provides valuable insights for the establishment of engineering education curriculum systems that are aligned with international standards. Ultimately, its findings hold considerable significance for promoting the international recognition of engineering education and fostering sustainable professional development for graduates.

Keywords: sustainable career development; engineering education; international accreditation; curriculum systems; undergraduate teaching (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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