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Current Research in Psychology and Behavioral Science
[ ISSN : 2833-0986 ]


Specific Postgraduate Programs and the Transfer of the Panama Canal

Research Article
Volume 4 - Issue 5 | Article DOI : 10.54026/CRPBS/10104


Elvin Miller Duguel1 , Daivis Guerra2 and Jay Molino3,4*

1Faculty of Special Education and Pedagogy, Universidad Especializada de las Américas (UDELAS), Corregimiento de Ancón, Albrook, Paseo de La Iguana 0843-014, República de Panamá, Panama
2Faculty of Social Education and Human Development, Universidad Especializada de las Américas (UDELAS), Corregimiento de Juan Díaz, Distrito de Antón, Vía Panamericana El Jagüito 141Kms, carretera 1 CA-1
3Centro de Biotecnología, Energías Verdes y Cambio Climático, Universidad Especializada de las Américas (UDELAS), Corregimiento de Ancón, Panama City, República de Panamá
4Sistema Nacional de Investigación (SNI), SENACYT, Panama, Panama

Corresponding Authors

Jay Molino, Faculty of Special Education and Pedagogy, Universidad Especializada de las Américas (UDELAS), Corregimiento de Ancón, Albrook, Paseo de La Iguana 0843-014, República de Panamá, Panama

Keywords

Environment and relevance; Postgraduate programs; Panama canal

Received : September 11, 2023
Published : September 18, 2023

Abstract

This research examines the relevance and context of postgraduate programs offered by the University of Panama, specifically focusing on the “Master’s Program in Maritime Industries with an Emphasis on Port Management, Multimodal Transportation, and Logistics” offered by the Institute of the Canal and International Studies. The study employs Guillermo Briones’ specific reference model and adapts the “Evaluation Guide for Postgraduate Programs” from the IberoAmerican University Postgraduate Association (AUIP). The analysis centers on three dimensions: Academic, linkage, and geographical-political. The results reveal a robust academic relationship between undergraduate and postgraduate programs, with high approval rates from coordinators (66.7%) and students (60%). Regarding linkage, the program demonstrates significant engagement with the business-productive sector, as 40% of respondents indicated. It also exhibits a favorable consideration of international trade rules, with 100% of coordinators affirming that program content incorporates international trade treaties. Furthermore, program graduates reported working in fields related to their education, with more definitive and positive responses than coordinators. This suggests a potential lack of data and ongoing connection between graduates and the institution that provided the program.