Da academia ao trabalho: análise do perfil e da inserção profissional dos egressos de Relações Internacionais da UFSM

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of the academic training provided by the International Relations program at the Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM) on the professional trajectory of its graduates. The research is situated within the context of global and national changes in higher education, seeking to answer how detailed knowledge of graduates' profiles and their evaluations of the education received can contribute to the improvement of Course Pedagogical Projects (PPC) and the program's alignment with labor market demands. The justification for this research lies in the need to provide data for the continuous enhancement of the course, guiding curricular adjustments and pedagogical strategies. The study utilizes concepts of professional insertion and curricular adequacy to analyze the relevance of the education received by graduates. The methodology adopts a quantitative approach, applying a questionnaire to 53 graduates who completed their studies between 2017 and 2022. The sample collected is a non-probabilistic convenience sample, using the most available individuals from the population who responded to the research invitation. The main results indicate that, although the education received is considered relevant, there is a need for improvements in areas such as mandatory internships and practical teaching activities. This research contributes to understanding how academic training can be adjusted to better meet labor market demands and student expectations, providing data for continuous enhancements in the International Relations program at UFSM.