Responding to the Global Economy

Abstract

An analysis of the requirements of businesses in Eastern and Central Europe compared to those in other selected European countries shows that universities need to contribute through innovative curriculum development to economic development. The importance of developing skills and competencies through work experience for students is highlighted alongside the need to provide continuing professional development and technology transfer for partner businesses. This paper illustrates a model for developing future links between higher education and business through developing young people for the global economy, and explores the perceptions of staff to changes in higher education as a result of such developments.