GRADUATES MANAGEMENT IN TERTIARY EDUCATION: THEORETICAL CONSTRUCTION AND THE GRADUATE COURSE OF EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT CASE FROM UNIOESTE – PR

Abstract

The alumnae has been considered a rich source of information for tertiary educational institutions, since it demonstrates the skills and knowledge offered by universities during graduation. In addition, the graduates can provide information about the reality of the actuation area, contributing to the improvement of the course curricula. However, this subject is still incipient and requires greater understanding. In this context, the present study has the following objectives: a) to analyze the main theoretical reflections made in recent years about the graduates and their importance to educational institutions; b) to present the graduate course of the Executive Secretariat case from UNIOESTE – PR. For this purpose, a qualitative study was developed, conducted from bibliographical and documentary research. The main results show that, in recent years, graduates have assumed a notorious importance in graduate courses as they establish a link between the university and the labor market. Thus, the course analyzed here started an important process of alumnae management, however, the maintenance and continuity of the same is fundamental.