Perception study of newly admitted students in the Industrial Engineering program, generation 2024-2029

Abstract

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are seen as the primary setting for obtaining a degree that trains professionals to meet the current needs of a competitive and ever-changing world. Therefore, students entering university seek a high-quality education that fulfills their expectations. The objective of this research is to understand the perceptions of incoming students regarding the Industrial Engineering program. The National Technological Institute of Mexico was the site of the study (TECNM), Loreto campus, Zacatecas, Mexico. To achieve this objective, the researchers performed a descriptive field study involving 65 students, who began their first semester. A 14-question questionnaire was designed and validated and administered to a sample of 58 first-semester students during the period of August-December 2024. The most significant results indicated that 90% of students were convinced they had chosen this program and that it was their first choice. Other results showed that 97% liked the program and were committed to continuing their studies until graduation. As a conclusion, it is determined that the students had a good perception of the career, facilities, teaching area, social coexistence, laboratories, study plans and programs.