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Emerging Role of Nanotechnology in Engineering Education


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1 KLS, Gogte Institute of Technology Department of MBA, Belagavi Karnataka., India
2 KLE Dr. M S Sheshgiri College of Engineering and Technology, MBA, Belgaum., India
3 M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology, MBA, Bangalore., India
4 Visvesvaraya Technological University Belgaum, India
     

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The present research comprehends role of nanotechnology in providing career opportunities for engineering graduates. This study was essential as Nanotechnology has multiple applications in the field of engineering science. Therefore, perception of the engineering students was captured in the study. Structural equation modeling is adopted in the study to understand the perception of the respondents. The research findings indicate that nanotechnology provides a direction for engineering graduates in enhancing the career opportunities. The findings of this study are also useful and supports policymakers and education institutes in the domain of engineering education.

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Nanotechnology, Career Choice, Technology Management, Engineering Education, Industry 4.0, Career Growth
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Authors

Kulkarni Praveen
KLS, Gogte Institute of Technology Department of MBA, Belagavi Karnataka., India
Gokhale Prayag
KLE Dr. M S Sheshgiri College of Engineering and Technology, MBA, Belgaum., India
Satish YM
M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology, MBA, Bangalore., India
Tigadi Basavaraj
Visvesvaraya Technological University Belgaum, India

Abstract


The present research comprehends role of nanotechnology in providing career opportunities for engineering graduates. This study was essential as Nanotechnology has multiple applications in the field of engineering science. Therefore, perception of the engineering students was captured in the study. Structural equation modeling is adopted in the study to understand the perception of the respondents. The research findings indicate that nanotechnology provides a direction for engineering graduates in enhancing the career opportunities. The findings of this study are also useful and supports policymakers and education institutes in the domain of engineering education.

Keywords


Nanotechnology, Career Choice, Technology Management, Engineering Education, Industry 4.0, Career Growth

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