Stakeholders' perspectives of a work-integrated learning program: The Chemical Engineering Practice School

The Chemical Engineering practice School (ChEPS) program at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) is a two-year Masters program that produces chemical engineering graduates who are equipped to learn on their own and possess high levels of the attributes required by industry. The program integrates chemical engineering courses and real-life experience through an industrial placement. The placement provides an opportunity for students to develop learning skills. Since its inception in 1997, ChEPS has received wide recognition from chemical engineering undergraduates and industry. The program has produced graduates who are known for their technical competency, English proficiency, and good communication skills. Despite ChEPS’ reputation, stakeholders’ perspectives of ChEPS are continually monitored and quantified to ensure continual improvement of the program.

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