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Professional Education: Methodology, Theory and Technologies

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Adaptation of curricula to labour market requirements

Yuliya Koval
Retrieved from Vol. 11, No. 1, 2025 Pages 93–103
Received
10.10.2024
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05.02.2025
Accepted
21.03.2025
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Abstract

The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of adapting curricula to labour market requirements and their efficiency in contemporary conditions. Three disciplines were selected – Computer Science, Business Management, and Marketing – as they align most closely with current professional demands. To evaluate effectiveness, student progress was monitored, participants in the educational process were surveyed, and academic performance outcomes were analysed. The key findings indicated that curricula adapted to modern market needs demonstrated significantly greater effectiveness in preparing students. Following the introduction of new modules incorporating up-to-date knowledge and skills, students reported improved competency levels and higher employment success compared to control groups following outdated curricula. The study involved an analysis of existing curricula, the development of new modules aligned with labour market requirements, and the implementation of these curricula in several educational institutions. The findings indicated that continuous revision of curricula in response to evolving labour market requirements is essential for ensuring the high competitiveness of graduates. Curriculum adaptation has enhanced alignment with contemporary labour market needs, positively impacting student preparation and readiness for professional activities. The introduction of new curriculum modules has been found to improve students’ knowledge of practical skills and modern technologies, facilitating their more effective integration into professional environments. An assessment of the key research outcomes confirmed a significant improvement in students’ knowledge and skills, highlighting the necessity of regularly updating study programmes. The positive impact of curriculum adaptation on graduates’ professional competencies underscores the importance of further developing and supporting such initiatives to enhance education quality and its alignment with current labour market demands 

Keywords

educational process; knowledge updating; competencies; revision; effectiveness

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Suggested citation

Koval, Yu. (2025). Adaptation of curricula to labour market requirements. Professional Education: Methodology, Theory and Technologies, 11(1), 93-103. https://doi.org/10.69587/pemtt/1.2025.93