| This thesis presents research into three interrelated areas:; The development of a training model for engineers . This model rests on three basic foundations: pedagogical innovation, industrial placement and international relations. These three pillars are complemented by other elements that improve the quality of the teaching and learning processes; such as the place and role of optional courses, kinds of evaluation processes and the importance of tutorials within the university training system.; Study plans and curricula. A comprehensive analysis of different curricula is presented, leading to general criteria for the development of study plans for various undergraduate industrial engineering degrees. An attempt is made to integrate industrial placement and inter-university exchanges at both the national and international level within the system, through efficient management of all and every aspect covered by the suggested model.; Quality management. In the search for an optimum model in the process of effective quality control, the European Total Quality Management model has been adapted and applied to a specific School within the Polytechnic University of Valencia. In addition, the Environmental Management System and its application to the Centre has been analysed with a view to incorporating quality indicators used in other fields (such as the Environment), to the general management and teaching in the School. |
